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Originally Posted by twitchyzero
i hear lots of good things but didnt look too much into it because body by itself is already $1K
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Yeah sorry I didn't realize it was so expensive. That said, it's an excellent camera (I've used my buddy's, and if I were to downsize, it'd be that or a Sony A7 series/derivative).
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How's are the non-sony lenses that are compatible with E-mounts with an adapter? Are there quite a few, can they still be purchased or are they just older lenses that can only be purchased used? Do you lose out on certain features compared to a native E-mount? Would any of them not come with IS?
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It depends on what adapter you get. Most are "dumb" (as in, they don't relay electronic signals from camera to adapted lens). So that means manual focus and aperture adjustment (if the lens allows it) adjustments for you. That's the biggest difference going with non-OEM lenses with your camera.
As for selection, again it depends what adapter you get. Leica mount, F mount, EF mount, it's up to you. Whichever one you choose will dictate what selection you have. In most cases, you'll be pairing a full-frame lens to a small body, which kind of defeats the purpose of a "travel camera" in hopes of trying to be small, light, and discrete. With IS, I actually don't know if IS is retained as again, most adapters don't relay electronic signals to the lens. I could be wrong, but you'll have to verify that yourself. Using non-OEM lenses is a matter of your tolerance for manual adjustments. Most older glass (especially manual-focus ones) are still excellent and can capture most of the detail from higher-density sensors. And since there wouldn't be electronics to screw up, they will likely last until they break or mold kills them.