NEX5N + LA-EA2 + Tamron 28-75 F2.8 + Singapore National Day 2012 Fireworks

I could n't get a nice spot, but I find this picture extraordinary for the Firework display of Singapore 47th National Day 2012. Thanks to the shaking of my tripod by the packed surrounding.

I have trade in my Tokina Lens with this Tamron 28-75 F.8 at Alex Photo in Peninsula Plaza. It was a swap. I know, its a lost but its better than selling it for RM1200 and buying a new Tamron . This Tamron seems to be in a 9.5/10 condition with box and my box I didn't bring. Having said this, kudos to trade in shops like this, it makes this hobby much worthwhile.

A little tips to those who plan to buy Singtel prepaid data package in Singapore. You can use unlimited Internet for SGD6 / day or SGD15 for three days and SGD25 for a week, check this link. However, You need to purchase a sim card worth SGD15 ( The card says SGD18-probably some discount) . Then you need to top up your balance to purchase the data package. There are SGD 10 and SGD 20 Top ups available, so do your accounting. When purchasing the data package, you need to be sure that you do every step as insructed and you have to be sure to reply through SMS your confirmation of purchase and receive a full confirmation from singtel as well. While doing this, ensure that your data networking is off or otherwise, you might finish your balance on expensive data charges (trust me, I wasted my SGD20  balance on this, in few minutes :(   ) .

NEX5N + LA-EA2 + SAL35F18 Test Picture

I tested the LA-EA2 and the SAL35F18 Combo. The DOF is shallow but it is sharp and the AF is fast cannot see much different than the contrast AF though. Anyway, the portrait of the cat that comes to our house everyday.

The crop eye.

Testing Tokina 11-16 and LA-EA2 and SAL35F18 on a Sunset

The Tokina can work with the LA-EA2 set-up but it seems to have some issue when used at slow shutter, some shots seems to be blown (overexposed). I do not know whether this is cause by the lens or firmware issue. The SAL35F18 work very well with the AF, however the freedom of focusing is rather limited.

A sample each from the sunset test outing (edited ).

LA-EA2 works with the Tokina 11-16 : Aperture and Autofocus

Finally, I upgraded my adapter to the LA-EA2. I cannot stand the fact that I cannot get to fully utilize the Tokina. Manage to trade in the LA-EA1 for RM200 at YL Camera Pudu. Surprisingly, the LA-EA2 is also cheap by RM10 there. This is a by far the best trade in camera shop in KL. I have asked around and none would like to trade in my LA-EA1. Only this shop would, and they are quite transparent since they have website with prices of the items they sale. They have wide range of camera items too. I would recommend them. However, they gave a low offer for my adapter.

Immediately tested the LA-EA2 and Tokina 11-16 aperture and walla!

 Who said this purple shining guy at Bukit Bintang, KL didn't budge.

The SEPHORA at Starhill , KL.

The Rainforest World Music Festival 2012 - Sunday : The last day!

The Tokina 11-16 in action on the last day of RWMF 2012.

The SEL50F18: My favorite during this festival.

For more shots go to this other blog.

Dusk and dawn of Santubong Resort

Some shots taken at Santubong Resort, Kuching. Using the Tokina 11-16. How I wish my LA-EA1 can get a firmware to support this lens aperture control etc.

 Dusk

Dawn

This sunset was taken using the SAL35F18.

A Tribute to Rainforest Music Festival 2012

The pitcher plant rices, a rare delicacy of  the rain forest. The shot was taken using the SEL50F18.