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Total basic bitch question here (compared to all of this $1200 lens talk, that's way above me) I got my hands on a super-cheap Panasonic G5 that I got from SA-Mart with this expensive telephoto lens. I've since sold the lens on ebay for WAY TOO MUCH MONEY, and used that money to have a great time out with some friends, and buy some (what I thought were) general-purpose "street" lenses. I have some experience from a million years ago with 35mm stuff (and I'm A-OK with basic camera function and settings - this isn't about that), so I bought: An Olympus M.Zuiko digital 17/2.8 pancake for wider-angle street shooting (found in perfect condition for like $50 so I pounced). This is the one I generally keep on it. An adapted Tokina Special 28/2.8 manual lens, for slightly narrower-angle funtimes. A really fun lens that (despite the manual focusing) is really easy to use and seems durable. (along with an assortment of filters and cases and poo poo, really I was just grabbing for something to take pictures of my car projects for my blog/thread). After messing around for a week or so, I think I want to get a basic zoom lens, like the kit VARIO 14-42mm lens that came with the camera when it was new. I read good things about it, and you can find it on places like ebay for less than $100 if you're lucky. I guess, my tl;dr question is, is the stock Panasonic Vario kit lens terrible? E:  Queen_Combat fucked around with this message at 01:21 on Sep 18, 2016 |
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whatever7 posted:Canon M5 Dear Canon, Please make a digital version of the QL-17 GIII and hope that its help you catch up to Fuji. Hot Dog Day 42069 posted:The Fujifilm X-T10 has been discontinued already. That had a rather short shelf life. Wow, wasn't expecting that. Does anyone know of any good deals on them right now? I've been wanting to pick one up. frogbs fucked around with this message at 05:48 on Sep 18, 2016 |
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My main thing is guitar and bass so I see a lot of wedding photographers playing ceremonies. Today I saw my first mirrorless shooter (other than myself when I shoot weddings rarely) - he was using a Sony A7. It was cool - we chatted for a bit and he said he got into the system so he could adapt his Leica glass. It was cool and reminded me that although I have adapters for my nex5n, I have not gotten any adapters for my X-T1 (probably because I am so satisfied with my Fuji lenses. So probably a stupid question but does the x-trans sensor do well with adapting lenses? It seems like it would be fun, and better than with the Nex because I have all of my external control dials on the X-T1, but before I go an order adapters I am just wondering if there is any weirdness since the sensor is different.
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Saros posted:Okay so trip report on the Fuji 50-230. I'm not very impressed with the sharpness so far. The xc fuji lenses are noted for being pretty mediocre.
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rio posted:
I'm wondering this as well. Regardless, I have a set of Canon FD, Nikon F, and M42 adapters on their way for my X-T2
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BANME.sh posted:I'm wondering this as well. Regardless, I have a set of Canon FD, Nikon F, and M42 adapters on their way for my X-T2 I adapt all the time on fuji. It works as well as any other system. Can be a pain to hand hold really heavy stuff though cause of the body size.
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Sep 18, 2016 06:24
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surrender posted:Nocticron? I saw an used one under $1K on the Fred Miranda forums a few days ago Yeah, there's a used one near me for about 950... But it doesn't have weather sealing, and the aperture ring will be useles on my E-M1, just like the OIS element. I don't know, these things bother me a little (at that price at least)
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rio posted:.. XTRAN offer distinctive Fuji color. It probably will out sharp the manual lens anyway. Just flickr "XT1" and your manual lens and see them yourself.
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Sep 18, 2016 12:54
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rio posted:My main thing is guitar and bass so I see a lot of wedding photographers playing ceremonies. This sentence left me really confused for quite some time.
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Wengy posted:Yeah, there's a used one near me for about 950... But it doesn't have weather sealing, and the aperture ring will be useles on my E-M1, just like the OIS element. I don't know, these things bother me a little (at that price at least) Yeah, I was torn between the Summilux and Olympus 17mm because of the aperture ring, but the consensus is that the Summilux is the better lens (and I can always crop my photos to the 17mm's FOV).
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thetzar posted:This sentence left me really confused for quite some time. It was a long day and I really butchered that sentence.
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Geirskogul posted:
No, it's actually pretty nice for your basic 3.5-5.6 type zoom lens. Very sharp, nice color, and not much distortion at either end. Nothing amazing but good across the board. The worst I can say about it is that it's mostly plastic construction and isn't weatherproof.
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That's excellent, then. I found a V2 14-42 for less than a hundo. They changed the base to metal, fixed the slightly "notchy" zoom, and the standard "newer OIS". Was part of what's clearly an ex-husband ebay purge, I think. I'm giving it a shot.
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Choicecut posted:This is tempting. I have a jb designs grip on my XT-1 90% of the time and it works great. The rest of the time I'm minimalist, sans grip with the 27, but man is it hard to hold with my gorilla hands. Do you feel this makes enough difference when handling the camera? If anyone else has any of the metal hand grips they could chime in as well. My understanding is that the plate part is the same on all of them and the size just refers to the amount of bulk added to the front of the camera. In the case of the "small" there's no bulk added to the front. Feel free to make an offer too. I'd rather it end up with someone that will use it. Star War Sex Parrot fucked around with this message at 04:05 on Sep 19, 2016 |
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Also I ordered the XF 90 last night, got it today (thanks Amazon!), and so far I'm really liking it. Decided I missed the 70-200 range from my full frame days more than I missed having a wider lens.
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Hot Dog Day 42069 posted:Also I ordered the XF 90 last night, got it today (thanks Amazon!), and so far I'm really liking it. Decided I missed the 70-200 range from my full frame days more than I missed having a wider lens. You will eventually buy a 16mm, it's just as good as the 90mm (they are my 2 second favorite lenses after the 23 and 56mm).
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8th-snype posted:You will eventually buy a 16mm, it's just as good as the 90mm (they are my 2 second favorite lenses after the 23 and 56mm).
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Sep 19, 2016 03:58
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The Fuji MF leaks have gotten serious: http://www.fujirumors.com/leaked-first-image-fujifilm-gfx-medium-format-camera/
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Olympus is doing a press conference/event thing at 12:30 eastern today for Photokina. I'm guessing they're formally announcing the new EM-1. Lord knows what else, they've been quiet otherwise.
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DJExile posted:Olympus is doing a press conference/event thing at 12:30 eastern today for Photokina. I'm guessing they're formally announcing the new EM-1. Lord knows what else, they've been quiet otherwise. 12-100 f4 Pro, 25mm f1.2 Pro, 30mm f3.5 Macro Panasonic also announced a set of Leica zooms: 8-18, 12-60, 50-200 - all f2.8-4.
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I think they're also going to release a twin flash. I'll definitely grab that so I can be lazier with macro.
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surrender posted:12-100 f4 Pro, 25mm f1.2 Pro, 30mm f3.5 Macro Well shut me up then.
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Fuji GFX: 51.4MP. http://www.theverge.com/2016/9/19/12969576/fujifilm-gfx-medium-format-mirroless-photokina-2016
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Ffffuuuuuuuuu that Panaleica 8-18 is just what the doctor ordered. E-MII looking underwhelming, but I wasn't planning on upgrading anyway.
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Does the Fuji GFX have a shutter inside the body? Seem to be a serious system camera.
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whatever7 posted:Does the Fuji GFX have a shutter inside the body? Seem to be a serious system camera. yes it's a FP shutter, not leaf shutters in the lenses.
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Oly finally has a pro repair / maintenance plan, hell yeeeeeeeaaaa. That weathersealed flash looks pretty cool, too. I still have an E-M5. From the way things are looking, I think it'll finally be time for me to upgrade. The only thing I'm worried about is continuous and tracking AF not being as great as they're making it seem.
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I might pick up an LX10 - something the size of the RX100 with a touch screen may be exactly what I'm looking for in a travel compact.
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Maaaaan. .that gfx is gonna be killer. If it's priced right, they will sell a lot of those.
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Choicecut posted:Maaaaan. .that gfx is gonna be killer. If it's priced right, they will sell a lot of those. Fuji rumors posted:
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OM-D E-M1 Mk2 - http://www.getolympus.com/ca/en/e-m1-mark-ii.html - 20MP - 60fps (S-AF) or 18fps (C-AF) in electronic shutter mode, or 15fps (S-AF) in mechanical shutter mode - 121 point, cross-type phase detect autofocus - 50MP high res shot mode Goddamn. Goodbye paycheck, I hardly knew ye.
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Huxley posted:The Fujiflm GFX 50S will cost less then $10,000 with lens and viewfinder (that’s Fuji’s “commitment”). 9,999.99$ Edit: Mad props to all the dream big folks on DPR who think it's going to be like 4,000$ though. You do you.
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jesus christ that 25mm f/1.2 looks like a riot
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timrenzi574 posted:9,999.99$ Fuji has mentioned several times that it will be priced "way" under the x1d. My guess is the "way" under means 6-8k. 4 grand would be loving insane.
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Apparently I need a lens protector filter. Despite using the square hood with my 23/1.4 I managed to scratch the front lens to some bush during last hiking trip. I know it wont affect IQ that much but every scratch is like at least $100 off resale value. Fuji's square hoods are useless if you want to use any kind of lens caps, so seems the filter is the way to go.
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Ihmemies posted:Apparently I need a lens protector filter. Despite using the square hood with my 23/1.4 I managed to scratch the front lens to some bush during last hiking trip. I know it wont affect IQ that much but every scratch is like at least $100 off resale value. I managed to scratch my Suunto watch and dropped my XT1+14mm on Franconia Ridge. Fortunately the 3 feet drop didn't damage the lens. One thing I learn from this trip is that you usually have less command of your body after hiking for 5 hours and should take more precaution than the usual weekend shooting. I usually use cheap Tiffen or Hoya filters, but I got a B+W for my 16mm. whatever7 fucked around with this message at 20:53 on Sep 19, 2016 |
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Wengy posted:Ffffuuuuuuuuu that Panaleica 8-18 is just what the doctor ordered. Oh God it's going to cost all the moneys isn't it.
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Choicecut posted:Fuji has mentioned several times that it will be priced "way" under the x1d. My guess is the "way" under means 6-8k. * based on very little info about the cameras
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I heard that the "way under $10k" comment also included the 63mm lens and standard viewfinder, too.
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I love Zack Arias' response: https://twitter.com/zarias/status/777896330748305408 Also DigitalRev TV: https://www.facebook.com/DigitalRev/videos/10153820154526767/ I'm glad to see Fuji going medium format instead of trying to do a full-frame mirrorless as well. APS-C and MF seem like a smart way to segment their offerings. Star War Sex Parrot fucked around with this message at 21:12 on Sep 19, 2016 |
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