A couple of readers sent me links to new NEX deals. Here is the roundup!
The NEX-5n with kit lens sells for $479 at Amazon (Click here) and at Samys (with free SD card).
Save $100 on a NEX camera + 55-210mm lens combo at Amazon (Click here).
Sony NEX-C3 with kit lens for $354 at [shoplink 14687 ebay]BigValue (Click here)[/shoplink]
Refurbished Sony NEX-3 with kit lens for $299 at [shoplink 14688 ebay]Couponsale (Click here)[/shoplink]
Self made(!) Electronic auto Aperture Canon EF EOS lens to NEX on [shoplink 14689 ebay]eBay China (Click here)[/shoplink]
16mm pancake for $149 at [shoplink 14690 ebay]BigValue (Click here)[/shoplink]
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Looks like Sony cameras don’t hold their value very well.
Doesn’t bode well for the brand.
I have read from many different reviewers that the 16 mm pancake lens is best to use with the Sony VCL-ECU1 converter or there won’t be much of a difference between that and the kit lens.
Also a lot of people seems to be using the 16 mm with the vcl-ecu1 converter for landscape, panorama and indoor. I’m wondering if this lens/converter is strictly use for those scenery purposes and not for taking any pictures with human beings in it.
I returned the 16mm pan cake lens because it so soft when opened wide especially in the corners. I found the lens to be unacceptable, so I can see why the price drop. It is not worth the money at any price point. It is not a good lens for people because at 16mm it makes face unappealing especially people with big noses.
Thanks for letting me know.
Some people mention that with the Sony VCL-ECU1 lens converter, it gives better result, but i’m so iffy on this. I wonder how bad is the distortion.
They are peddling some 1 year old NEX5n backstock. This kit was $700 at introduction. This is a 32% discount. Not outrageous in this technical appliance field.