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They were probably just worried that our boat, which looked even worse than theirs, would sink on its way out of the harbourBy the look of them they've little confidence departure is anytime soon ...
I have the battery grip, the strap and the TCJorgen,
I must say I do not understand why the EM1 plus 40-150 is an unloved combo for you. For me this is an absolute dream combo and the main reason (if not the only reason) why I still stay in m43 territory. Add the TC and it gets even better. Add the battery grip and this is like in heaven.
I only can assume that the new EM1m2 would be an even better dream fit for this lens!
And as you say, this lens on the EM1 always delvers. So what is it you complain about?
Best regards
Peter
I understand that the PanaLeica zooms (50-200 and 100-400) should have better micro contrast and colors and everything, hey end of the day these are Leica designs. And you get what you pay for.I have the battery grip, the strap and the TC
It's getting better, but I still struggle with the ergonomics of the E-M1; the off/on switch that is in the wrong place, the stupid switch on the right side that is sometimes in the wrong position and all the trash that becomes visible in the viewfinder once I touch a button of some kind. And the useless auto ISO.
I've also found that face detection is far superior with Panasonic cameras, even the GM5, which is very helpful when doing quick portraits.
Still, I will keep it. It's cheap and good value.
When it comes to the lens, I'll probably change it to the yet to be released PanaLeica 50-200mm f/2.8-4 or the PanaLeica 100-400mm. While the Zuiko is sharp all over and extremely versatile, it lacks the microcontrast and definition of lenses like the PanaLeica 14-50mm f/2.8-3.5 (4/3). Although nobody but me will know, it annoys me when I do the post processing. The lack of definition limits how much I can lift the shadows, since I have to add more sharpening with the Zuiko. One solution could also be to buy the excellent Zuiko 75mm f/1.8 and the Zuiko 150mm f/2.0 (4/3). Time will show.
I have the same kind of relationship to this lens as I had to the Nikkor 200-500mm. Sharp lenses both of them that do the job, but they lack the ooomph that I'm looking for. The PanaLeica 14-50 is the only zoom lens where I've never felt any need for sharpening in post. It's that good.
Yes, I know I'm weird :loco:
Weird ? Nah ...One solution could also be to buy the excellent Zuiko 75mm f/1.8 and the Zuiko 150mm f/2.0 (4/3). Time will show.
Yes, I know I'm weird :loco:
The 1:2 150 was one of my most used and loved lenses on the E1 and E3Weird ? Nah ...
Yeah, that kind of weirdWeird ? Nah ...
First define "just as good" :lecture:But that 150mm looks tempting, and I'm sure that if I could afford it, I would buy the APO Summicron 50 and an M-D, even though the photos that I take with the GM5 are probably just as good as whatever I'd wring out of that Leica.
"Just as good" when it comes to story telling. When it comes to artistic value, not so much, and since the artistic value influences on the ability to tell a story, I'm back to square one. I mention that particular Leica combo because it's what I dream of and because I know that I could live with that singe camera body with that single lens forever, without any need for whatever new f/0.8 superwideangletelephotomacrozoom that is brought to the market. But since I can't afford the Summicrom APO and one of those German rangefinder bodies, I keep working on my skills instead and I keep trying to find lenses and cameras that are as good as possible, based on my weird criteria and my limited financial abilities.First define "just as good" :lecture:
A good picture is a good picture, "whatever you use".
But I promise you there's definitely a distinct difference between "whatever you try" and that Leica.
Not mentioning the lens ...
As ever YMMV ...
FascinatingThis lens... this lens might be my greatest photographic tool ever. Every layer of depth is rendered just the way I want it, with a perfect degree of sharpness or softness, making each layer stand out a a separate element of the story.
Hah! I don't want it!Oh c'mon, Jørgen ! You're just trying to convince yourself you don't want that Oly 25/1.2 ...
Have you got it Bart?Oh c'mon, Jørgen ! You're just trying to convince yourself you don't want that Oly 25/1.2 ...
I'm sure it's good... from an objective point of view. But I never was very objectiveHave you got it Bart?
What I have got is the 12-100 f4 - an interesting lens (to say the least).
anybody else bitten?
Not bitten but I'm swimming around waiting to see if the PL 12-60 bait looks tastier.anybody else bitten?