THE NEW PHONE KIOSK HAS BEEN UNWRAPPED SONY A7RIV
THE NEW PHONE KIOSK ON BOLTON STREET HAS BEEN UNWRAPPED - SIGMA 24-105mm LENS AND SONY A7RIV
The fact that the new kiosks bear no company logo caught my attention ... I wonder why?
Back in 2008 when I last checked there were about 4000 telephone kiosks, public payphones, remaining in Ireland but there were only about 450 at the beginning of 2021. Many had been removed because they attracted anti-social behaviour and others were removed because of lack of use.
Earlier this year Eir applied for planning permission to replace 22 replace old payphones in Dublin with upgraded versions that include Wi-Fi, interactive touchscreens and information services for tourists. The new structures were described as "open stand-alone kiosks designed to reduce instances of anti-social behaviour, improve street furniture and provide enhanced services to users including interactive, digital information points.”
Before Christmas I got the opportunity to purchase an unboxed Sony 24-105G lens but when I visited the dealer he suggested that, as I had a Canon 1DsIII as well as a Sony A7RIV [and a Metabones EF adapter], I should consider getting a Sigma 24-105mm lens.
After giving the matter some thought I decided to go with the Sigma. For various reasons I was unable to fully test the various combinations until today.
The fact that the new kiosks bear no company logo caught my attention ... I wonder why?
Back in 2008 when I last checked there were about 4000 telephone kiosks, public payphones, remaining in Ireland but there were only about 450 at the beginning of 2021. Many had been removed because they attracted anti-social behaviour and others were removed because of lack of use.
Earlier this year Eir applied for planning permission to replace 22 replace old payphones in Dublin with upgraded versions that include Wi-Fi, interactive touchscreens and information services for tourists. The new structures were described as "open stand-alone kiosks designed to reduce instances of anti-social behaviour, improve street furniture and provide enhanced services to users including interactive, digital information points.”
Before Christmas I got the opportunity to purchase an unboxed Sony 24-105G lens but when I visited the dealer he suggested that, as I had a Canon 1DsIII as well as a Sony A7RIV [and a Metabones EF adapter], I should consider getting a Sigma 24-105mm lens.
After giving the matter some thought I decided to go with the Sigma. For various reasons I was unable to fully test the various combinations until today.
Sony SEL90M28G FE 90mm f/2.8-22 Macro G
MY FAVOURITE LENS
A perfect match for α7 series, 35mm full-frame E-mount cameras, 90mm Macro with a bright F2.8 maximum aperture, Nano AR coating effectively suppress reflections, Dust and moisture resistant design
I REALLY LIKE THIS LENS
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