Sony VS CAnon

Mybe you have possible wright on the compact camera. SONY are used CARL -ZEISS VARIO TESAR lens, CANON used lens CANON. But on DSLR its a big diferences between that two brand. But see the diferences between CANON S5iS, CANON G9 and other similar SONY product. How many profesionals are used SONY and HOW are used CANON. CANON are used many lens from TAMRON , SIGMA, and CANON. But SONY...?

if we say Carl Zeiss is better than Canon lens?? then?
now sony has launched three dslr cameras.
with compactibility of minolta lens. zeiss lenses.. sony lenses.
which we should go for?
sony Alpha 700 or canon 40 D?

Well i used on profesional events one CANON EOS1 MARK-II- with lens - ,EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM
, EF 300mm f/2.8 L IS USM. In comparation with SONY.......NO COMMENT. CANON ARE MUCH BETTER

and if we make comparison between lenses of

Carl Zeiss, Leica, Canon and Nikon

what exactly are the differences between them?

by the way thnx for passing by my topic . tc

It's one of my pleasure for discutions and make new friends.
Well CARL ZEISS have one powerfull trade on lens manufacture in Germany ( i know on my old film SLR camera - PRAKTIKA ) . In 1887 Richard Hüttig founded the first camera manufacturing company in Dresden (between 1945 and 1989 the German Demorat Republic) Now, that are not produced DSLR camera, only compact camera.
LEICA are another quality german manufacturer since 1913. Now, Leica branded lenses are used on many Panasonic .
- CANON are know on the proffesional camera manufacture .

thnx for your time but all I wanted to know . how can we know what difference these lenses are making in our photography??

like there is sharpness or exposure or someother factors differences in it??

In the DSLR market, I don't think there are many debates about the market leaders such as Canon and Nikon. I am a Canon user as you can see the group name suggests.

But I am here not to criticise any manufacturers but to comment about your lens knowledge.

There are only a hand full of proper and good lens manufacturers. Sony isn't one of them and hence they contract Carl Zeiss to make the lenses for them. In Digital compact cameras, excuse me, the so-call Carl Zeiss lens is useless. There's no difference of what so ever in optic quality as:

1. CCD sensor is way too small and poor quality (compare to DSLR) to notice the difference in good lens or what. Unless you go for something larger such as the G9 or G10, P5000 or P6000, or even Sigma's DP1 and DP2. Small Sony compacts are gimmicks for point-and-shooter who is more interested in taking snap shots for friends at party then quality landscape or portraits.

2. Lens size is way too small and virtually every lens manufacturers is capable of making similar lens for compact digital cameras.

3. Carl Zeiss is a named used by Sony to make their cameras sounds better and attach some history and reputation to their products. Same as Nokia uses Carl Zeiss in their mobile phone...

Lens design is very complex, optical design, coating, and body design must be integrated perfectly. However, it's design and coating does contribute to the different 'characteristics' you see in the pictures.

If you shoot Jpeg a lot, then you will notice some minor differences. You will notice more if you use films. But if you use RAW, the difference can be subtle but a good lens still give you better saturation, contrast and details.

Nikon lenses are generally very warm and sharp, good details.
Canon lenses are generally very neutral and also sharp, very good details.
Leica lenses are renown for their high contrast and warm tone.
Carl Zeiss lenses have good saturation and good contrast.

There are others, Sigma, Tamaron, Pentax, Olympus, Tokina...

You need to be shooting a lot, learn more about the lenses to appreciate them.

What I mentioned for Canon and Nikon are for the top professional series lenses only. Normal kit lens are worthless and produce no better quality then top range compacts.

I hope this helps .

If you are interested in lens design, Google it and lots of info will come up.

Remarks: Each lens has its own 'sweet' spot where you can achieve its highest detail range at certain aperture, most commonly F5.6 ~ F11 depending on lens design.

wow.. thnx bro!! this is wonderful detailed answer..

I give 10 on 10..

thnx buddy..

i am not professional .. I know a small compact camera cannot be compared with slrs' but definitely I am trying to learn how to compose a good frame then definitely i 'll move on to DSLRs'..


i've recently purchase canon powershot a 590...

do you think it could help me learn?

by the way thnx for the time you've given me.. i really appreciate it .. its eid time and it seems your b'day is also near.. so happy b'day in advance