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This is my favourite lens review. See the pros and cons.
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whatever7 posted:All 24mm/2.8 lens cost north of $200. You should have brought the EOS M + 22/2 deal for 299. You can't find a better lens under 300 bux. Yeah, it's going to be a little tricky to find one, but I think having a 35mm will give me a little leeway in finding something wider. At least knowing I won't be forever stuck shooting 80+ equiv 
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Jul 29, 2013 07:05
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Martytoof posted:Yeah, it's going to be a little tricky to find one, but I think having a 35mm will give me a little leeway in finding something wider. At least knowing I won't be forever stuck shooting 80+ equiv Sigma Super-Wide II 24/2.8. Should be available in EX for <$100, in any MF mount you prefer.
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Jul 29, 2013 09:14
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Anyone have the battery grip for the OM-D? How do you like it? A few are finally hitting the used market and now I'm much more curious because gently caress paying $300 for one.
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Jul 29, 2013 13:53
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whatever7 posted:I just rent a L lens from Adorama. I had no idea they have all three Fuji X bodies and XF lens for rent until this post. No poo poo, can't believe I didn't think to rent them. The camera shops around here don't have the X-E1 or X100s and I'd really like to play with them before pulling the trigger.
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Jul 29, 2013 15:22
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Dren posted:No poo poo, can't believe I didn't think to rent them. The camera shops around here don't have the X-E1 or X100s and I'd really like to play with them before pulling the trigger. I rented my X100s from lensrentals.com. Worked out great.
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Jul 29, 2013 16:27
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DJExile posted:Anyone have the battery grip for the OM-D? How do you like it? I've got one, and I really like it. If you're planning on shooting for extended periods of time, or using/adapting heavy lenses it definitely makes the whole thing easier to hold.
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Jul 29, 2013 19:17
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Mr. Despair posted:I've got one, and I really like it. If you're planning on shooting for extended periods of time, or using/adapting heavy lenses it definitely makes the whole thing easier to hold. The grip part doesn't have a battery right? Just the bottom part. I think I might need to get the grip either way, the Panasonic 12-35 is a bit front heavy on such a light body.
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Jul 29, 2013 19:45
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Laser Cow posted:The grip part doesn't have a battery right? Just the bottom part. I think I might need to get the grip either way, the Panasonic 12-35 is a bit front heavy on such a light body. It comes as a set but you can definitely use just the grip part and not the battery part. e: apparently there are aftermarket grips as well: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Really-Right-Stuff-BOEM5-Arca-Swiss-Plate-Grip-for-Olympus-OM-D-E-M5-Camera-/321172159205
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Jul 29, 2013 19:46
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Laser Cow posted:The grip part doesn't have a battery right? Just the bottom part. I think I might need to get the grip either way, the Panasonic 12-35 is a bit front heavy on such a light body. Right, there's 2 parts, the front grip and the vertical grip/battery holder. I'd say to get it over an aftermarket grip just because it adds the extra shutter release on the grip, and it's just more substantial overall than those aftermarket grips that have to cut corners so that you can still reach the normal shutter release.
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Jul 29, 2013 19:54
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Oly's battery grip parts do also maintain the weather sealing, if that's important to you. If only more than 2 of their loving lenses did 
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Jul 29, 2013 19:59
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Thanks for the advice. I'll probably get the Olympus one then, the shutter release and weather sealing are quite important.
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Jul 29, 2013 20:05
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Surprised I haven't seen mention of the rumored new Panasonic GX7 here. It's pretty sexy, IMO. In terms of looks and specs. http://www.43rumors.com/ft5-new-images-and-specs-of-the-panasonic-gx7/
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Jul 30, 2013 06:37
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TheAngryDrunk posted:It's pretty sexy, IMO. In terms of looks and specs. Wow, look at that crazy tiltable EVF. That's what the E-P5 should look like, in my opinion. If that had a Sony sensor and Olympus IBIS, I would 100% be getting that.
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Jul 30, 2013 07:54
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Wow, what a blatant styling rip off of the Fuji X-E1. 
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Jul 30, 2013 14:27
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It's like they read my mind when I thought "I like the interface on my G3 but all these Olympus and Fuji's have a nicer body and better controls, if only I could somehow get the best of both worlds". Edit: Trying to use that EVF for low shots would give you backache though. Edit 2:  quote:Yup, the strap lugs are nearly dead center, what a pity. They could have moved them much closer to the top of the camera and then you wouldn’t feel it in your palm of your hand, everytime you grabed the camera. That is pretty much unforgivable, from an experienced camera maker. It’s more like something a teenager would make in wood shop, as far as design principals go. Suck it Panasonic, get back to school! Powerful Two-Hander fucked around with this message at 21:12 on Jul 30, 2013 |
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Jul 30, 2013 21:08
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Camera lugs aside, that thing looks pretty sexy. Dear Sony: Please take notes on how you create a camera that doesn't look like a prop from some sci-fi movie.
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Jul 30, 2013 22:50
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It does look like the X-E1, which is awesome because the X-E1 is sweet!
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Jul 30, 2013 23:34
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I'd kill to have that articulating viewfinder on the XE-1.
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Jul 30, 2013 23:49
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mesc posted:I'd kill to have that articulating viewfinder on the XE-1. That would actually be a really compelling way to differentiate the X-E1 and the X-pro1 rather than just a higher res EVF and lower price point.
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Jul 31, 2013 01:03
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I think I'd rather have an articulating screen than an articulating viewfinder.
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Jul 31, 2013 01:59
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Digital Jesus posted:I think I'd rather have an articulating screen than an articulating viewfinder. Well, you get both.
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Jul 31, 2013 02:07
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Sorry yeah I meant if we were stealing features and sticking them on the X-E1 The Panasonic looks quite nice but I'm in hot sweaty love with Fuji.
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Jul 31, 2013 04:09
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Digital Jesus posted:Sorry yeah I meant if we were stealing features and sticking them on the X-E1 I wish Fuji had IBIS, or at least IS on those nice prime lenses. If the next XE-1 has an articulating LCD I may just jump ship though. Although Sony Rumors has been hinting that the NEX full frame announcement will be in September... either way, reckon I'll know which way to go before too long 
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Jul 31, 2013 04:44
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Pompous Rhombus posted:I wish Fuji had IBIS, or at least IS on those nice prime lenses. If the next XE-1 has an articulating LCD I may just jump ship though. Although Sony Rumors has been hinting that the NEX full frame announcement will be in September... either way, reckon I'll know which way to go before too long When Sony release a ff nex, it will have exactly 1 Zeiss $1000 50mm/1.4 prime and two variable zooms the size of a fridge. You are lucky if you get another wide angle prime.
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Jul 31, 2013 05:23
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whatever7 posted:When Sony release a ff nex, it will have exactly 1 Zeiss $1000 50mm/1.4 prime and two variable zooms the size of a fridge. You are lucky if you get another wide angle prime. With their track history, I wouldn't be surprised if they ship an A-mount adapter with the FF Nex kit, to try to placate people.
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Jul 31, 2013 07:01
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whatever7 posted:When Sony release a ff nex, it will have exactly 1 Zeiss $1000 50mm/1.4 prime and two variable zooms the size of a fridge. You are lucky if you get another wide angle prime. The body will also look like a prop from JJ Abrams' Star Trek.
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Jul 31, 2013 07:06
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And have 5 axis image stabilization on the sensor thanks to olympus. All the best tech and no one will want to touch it.
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Jul 31, 2013 07:59
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whatever7 posted:When Sony release a ff nex, it will have exactly 1 Zeiss $1000 50mm/1.4 prime and two variable zooms the size of a fridge. You are lucky if you get another wide angle prime. Looks like it might be TWO Zeiss lenses!
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Jul 31, 2013 17:41
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Yeah, my Sony ninja has sent me this press image. It's under NDA, please don't repost it.
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Jul 31, 2013 19:03
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On top of all these things, it might retain the existing NEX UI - OR - RUN ANDROID 
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Jul 31, 2013 19:46
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whatever7 posted:When Sony release a ff nex, it will have exactly 1 Zeiss $1000 50mm/1.4 prime and two variable zooms the size of a fridge. You are lucky if you get another wide angle prime. It's a 35mm f/2.8. (Which I'm sure will cost at least a grand.) SAR says it's to keep size down, but it's not like there haven't been fast, compact, full-frame 35mm primes before (see: Leica, Cosina-Voigtlander, etc). There is no  big enough. On the other hand, IBIS + full frame + focus peaking + can mount RF lenses means it's a lot easier to put up with Sony's poo poo-tastic selection of native-mount lenses.
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Aug 1, 2013 00:59
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Pompous Rhombus posted:It's a 35mm f/2.8. (Which I'm sure will cost at least a grand.) SAR says it's to keep size down, but it's not like there haven't been fast, compact, full-frame 35mm primes before (see: Leica, Cosina-Voigtlander, etc). I don't trust that ghetto looking website. But if Sony offer 3 rangefinder-like system (including 2 FF solutions), and all three have a 35mm equivalent expensive Zeiss lens and nothing much in other focal length, it would be pretty funny.
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Aug 1, 2013 02:06
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whatever7 posted:I don't trust that ghetto looking website. But if Sony offer 3 rangefinder-like system (including 2 FF solutions), and all three have a 35mm equivalent expensive Zeiss lens and nothing much in other focal length, it would be pretty funny. What, are you saying you don't trust poor people? Or do you really just not know about the ***rumors set of websites that are generally quite good about this sort of thing.
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Aug 1, 2013 02:57
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The GX7 is official. http://www.43rumors.com/panasonic-gx7-announced/ And a surprise announcement. LEICA DG NOCTICRON 42.5mm/F1.2  I think this lens was known to be coming, but I guess it was announced now.
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Aug 1, 2013 06:46
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TheAngryDrunk posted:And a surprise announcement. Yeah they revealed this on their roadmap earlier in the year. But now we finally know it's Leica branded and called a Nocticron (WTF).
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Aug 1, 2013 06:56
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alkanphel posted:Yeah they revealed this on their roadmap earlier in the year. But now we finally know it's Leica branded and called a Nocticron (WTF). It's what the cool lenses do. *mounts his SUPER WIDE-HELIAR and rides off on a fixie*
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Aug 1, 2013 07:00
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It wants to be a noctilux but alas.
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Aug 1, 2013 07:01
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alkanphel posted:Nocticron (WTF). It's also featured in the next Transformers movie. Decepticrons vs Automats.
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Alot of good ideas from the GX7. Silence shutter, flip up screen, and can be controlled by smartphone. Very leathal street shooter combo. Also adjustable evf eye detection sensitivity, these guys have used the competitions. Quality looking grip too. I approved. None of the preview has detail of the IBIS, I suspect its some cpu brute force poo poo. And Panasonic color palette... about on par with Ricoh. whatever7 fucked around with this message at 12:39 on Aug 1, 2013 |
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