02-26-2012, 01:23 PM
Hi Joachim,
[quote name='joachim' timestamp='1330243000' post='16176']
Welcome to the PZ mFT-gang. We are getting more <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='
' />. I hope you like your camera. [/quote]
Thank you kindly! And so far, yes, I like it - still getting used to the interface, but certainly 10X better than the Nex I tried, and no bling-bling look lenses either, which I detest <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='
' />...
I realised that too, and immediately got myself a spare battery, just in case. I know they are very hard to come by as well.
I got extremely good deals on the Pannie 7-14 F/4, the Leica 45 F/2.8 macro, and either (or both) of the Panny 14-140 OIS or the Olympus 14-150. I tried the Olympus first, because it is smaller, but realized rather quickly I needed the OIS, so went for the 14-140 - this as a general travel lens.
As I really like primes, in general, I also got a 20 F/1.7, short standard lens, which is a focal length I really like a lot, and this lens is mounted on the camera by default. I was really lucky with both the 7-14 and 45 macro, as both are very good lenses, and within the areas I use a camera a lot, UWA and macro. I missed that with the G10, and macro with the G10 also only was soso. I also found that my general A5-sized carry bag in which I always had my Canon G10 with me, I could easily fit the 7-14 and the GF-2 with 20 F/1.7, which is exactly what I use most <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />.
So, I am now off to find a buyer for my G10 <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />.
Plans for the future are possibly a longer zoom, and 1 or 2 specialist primes <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />. But I better get properly used to this camera first.
I don't see this as a replacement for the 5D II, however. That I will keep and continue shooting with, for when I can carry it and a few lenses. I see this camera really as a replacement for the G10, with better IQ, better lens(es), better (overall) reach, etc., even if a little heavier.
So far, I am quite happy with it.
Kind regards, Wim
[quote name='joachim' timestamp='1330243000' post='16176']
Welcome to the PZ mFT-gang. We are getting more <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='
' />. I hope you like your camera. [/quote]Thank you kindly! And so far, yes, I like it - still getting used to the interface, but certainly 10X better than the Nex I tried, and no bling-bling look lenses either, which I detest <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='
' />...Quote:Compared to an E-P3 the GX1 is quite a bit cheaper. Problem is that it will not work so well with the tiny m.Zuiko 40-150 due to no IBS. I also completely detest Panasonics battery policy. To many different types and encoded.
I realised that too, and immediately got myself a spare battery, just in case. I know they are very hard to come by as well.
Quote:On the other hand there is the infamous rattle-snake issue with fast Panasonic glas on Oly-bodies. Things are not easy.
Considering your lens comments, which ones did you get?
J.
I got extremely good deals on the Pannie 7-14 F/4, the Leica 45 F/2.8 macro, and either (or both) of the Panny 14-140 OIS or the Olympus 14-150. I tried the Olympus first, because it is smaller, but realized rather quickly I needed the OIS, so went for the 14-140 - this as a general travel lens.
As I really like primes, in general, I also got a 20 F/1.7, short standard lens, which is a focal length I really like a lot, and this lens is mounted on the camera by default. I was really lucky with both the 7-14 and 45 macro, as both are very good lenses, and within the areas I use a camera a lot, UWA and macro. I missed that with the G10, and macro with the G10 also only was soso. I also found that my general A5-sized carry bag in which I always had my Canon G10 with me, I could easily fit the 7-14 and the GF-2 with 20 F/1.7, which is exactly what I use most <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='
' />. So, I am now off to find a buyer for my G10 <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='
' />.Plans for the future are possibly a longer zoom, and 1 or 2 specialist primes <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='
' />. But I better get properly used to this camera first. I don't see this as a replacement for the 5D II, however. That I will keep and continue shooting with, for when I can carry it and a few lenses. I see this camera really as a replacement for the G10, with better IQ, better lens(es), better (overall) reach, etc., even if a little heavier.
So far, I am quite happy with it.
Kind regards, Wim
Gear: Canon EOS R with 3 primes and 2 zooms, 4 EF-R adapters, Canon EOS 5 (analog), 9 Canon EF primes, a lone Canon EF zoom, 2 extenders, 2 converters, tubes; Olympus OM-D 1 Mk II & Pen F with 12 primes, 6 zooms, and 3 Metabones EF-MFT adapters ....