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sparrow hawk. lovely. You will get it eventually
its all about lucky timing really.
The one thing I do to help myself out is i have the camera with the long zoom attached
loosely sitting in its bag by the kitchen back door. as thats where im most likey to look out
and see something.
of course, it sometimes has to be quickly run up the stairs to a bedroom window for a shot. then usually left up there
for the next time, when it has to be quickly retrieved. all thw time with me swearing and cursing , maybe fumbling to change a lens. only to find the chosen bird has long gone.
sparrow hawk. lovely. You will get it eventually
its all about lucky timing really.
The one thing I do to help myself out is i have the camera with the long zoom attached
loosely sitting in its bag by the kitchen back door. as thats where im most likey to look out
and see something.
of course, it sometimes has to be quickly run up the stairs to a bedroom window for a shot. then usually left up there
for the next time, when it has to be quickly retrieved. all thw time with me swearing and cursing , maybe fumbling to change a lens. only to find the chosen bird has long gone.
Hi guys
Right then, I bought a new camera a while back, I'm now looking at getting a decent prime but in MFT format they're rather pricey.
There's a 20mm 1.7 or a 45mm 1.8 (double them for 35mm equiv) both well over 200 quid, and a Leica 25mm @over 400
The 45 is too long, the 25 too expensive
Sigma also do a 19mm 2.8 and a 30mm 2.8, I can get both for the price of the Panasonic 20.
I can't decide whether to get the more expensive 20 or the 2 sigmas??
Any thoughts?
Right then, I bought a new camera a while back, I'm now looking at getting a decent prime but in MFT format they're rather pricey.
There's a 20mm 1.7 or a 45mm 1.8 (double them for 35mm equiv) both well over 200 quid, and a Leica 25mm @over 400
The 45 is too long, the 25 too expensive
Sigma also do a 19mm 2.8 and a 30mm 2.8, I can get both for the price of the Panasonic 20.
I can't decide whether to get the more expensive 20 or the 2 sigmas??
Any thoughts?
In reply to Post #2130
I've got the 20mm f1.7 and i think it is very good for the money. I bought a zoom as well but thought it was cack so the 20mm hasn't been off the camera since. If you think you will use both the Sigmas then it might be worth going for it but maybe try the shorter one first and see if you need another. I always prefer travelling light with the minimum of kit and sticking to one focal length can really help you get better at composition, you actively move and seek out better viewpoints instead of just zooming or changing lenses all the time. I'm probably going to be replacing my MFT stuff with a Fuji X100s soon though as it is closer to what I want from a pocket camera.
Take your camera body to a shop and fire off some tests, see what feels best. If the shop is funny about it then go elsewhere but do try them all out.
I've got the 20mm f1.7 and i think it is very good for the money. I bought a zoom as well but thought it was cack so the 20mm hasn't been off the camera since. If you think you will use both the Sigmas then it might be worth going for it but maybe try the shorter one first and see if you need another. I always prefer travelling light with the minimum of kit and sticking to one focal length can really help you get better at composition, you actively move and seek out better viewpoints instead of just zooming or changing lenses all the time. I'm probably going to be replacing my MFT stuff with a Fuji X100s soon though as it is closer to what I want from a pocket camera.
Take your camera body to a shop and fire off some tests, see what feels best. If the shop is funny about it then go elsewhere but do try them all out.
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Which zoom did you get?
I was going to wait a while for a prime but I bought a 45-150 Panasonic and the image quality seems miles better than the kit lens I've got.
I doubt I'd be carting two primes about tbh, I'm just not sure the Panasonic is worth double the price of the sigma....
Which zoom did you get?
I was going to wait a while for a prime but I bought a 45-150 Panasonic and the image quality seems miles better than the kit lens I've got.
I doubt I'd be carting two primes about tbh, I'm just not sure the Panasonic is worth double the price of the sigma....
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It is a Panasonic 14-42mm f3.5-5.6. I think both lenses are now on version 2.
It is a Panasonic 14-42mm f3.5-5.6. I think both lenses are now on version 2.
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Might be the same as mine
Might be the same as mine
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hi Duggs. Ive been using the lumix G series for about 3 years. I started with the g3 and the 14-42 kit zoom. mine was also a dissapointment. Apparently the 14-45 older kit lens was much better. I also had the 45-200 but I was given that.
I joined the Lumix forum and loved the look of the photos taken with the primes. As I have a young child I wanted good indoor photos. And liked the idea of a compact setup, So I bought the 20mm pancake for £220. As I was on a limited budget this was all i had for the first year or so.
I used it for indoor and outdoor even as a walk around on holiday. its true you do just move around more. but the photos blew the kit lens away. Yes the lenses cost a lot but I could now sell my 20mm second hand for nearly the same as I paid for it. as the price has risen. as opposed to my G3 body and kit lens that I just sold for £100.00.
So they are more of an investment than the bodies. the new 14-140 that panny recently launched is a great lens and images are near on as sharp as the 20mm and the olympus 45mm ( which i now also own). Just not as fast.
I got a deal at christmas with amazon and panasonic cashback where i paid 379.00 for G6 with 14-140. the lens sells for 400+ on its own. I mention this as you may may find them cheaper as people split the package and keep the part they want.
hi Duggs. Ive been using the lumix G series for about 3 years. I started with the g3 and the 14-42 kit zoom. mine was also a dissapointment. Apparently the 14-45 older kit lens was much better. I also had the 45-200 but I was given that.
I joined the Lumix forum and loved the look of the photos taken with the primes. As I have a young child I wanted good indoor photos. And liked the idea of a compact setup, So I bought the 20mm pancake for £220. As I was on a limited budget this was all i had for the first year or so.
I used it for indoor and outdoor even as a walk around on holiday. its true you do just move around more. but the photos blew the kit lens away. Yes the lenses cost a lot but I could now sell my 20mm second hand for nearly the same as I paid for it. as the price has risen. as opposed to my G3 body and kit lens that I just sold for £100.00.
So they are more of an investment than the bodies. the new 14-140 that panny recently launched is a great lens and images are near on as sharp as the 20mm and the olympus 45mm ( which i now also own). Just not as fast.
I got a deal at christmas with amazon and panasonic cashback where i paid 379.00 for G6 with 14-140. the lens sells for 400+ on its own. I mention this as you may may find them cheaper as people split the package and keep the part they want.
In reply to Post #2135
I've also got young kids and getting quality pictures of them was a big factor in getting a decent camera, I'm also looking at better performance in low light so the zoom isn't really in my thinking, there is a f2.8 zoom but out of my budget unfortunately.
I might get the sigma 30 for now then see how I get on with it. But the small size of the Panasonic 20 does appeal to me....
Eenie meeny miney mo.......
I've also got young kids and getting quality pictures of them was a big factor in getting a decent camera, I'm also looking at better performance in low light so the zoom isn't really in my thinking, there is a f2.8 zoom but out of my budget unfortunately.
I might get the sigma 30 for now then see how I get on with it. But the small size of the Panasonic 20 does appeal to me....
Eenie meeny miney mo.......
In reply to Post #2136
Where do u live mate?
Where do u live mate?
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Hi Im looking to buy a bridge camera for around £150-£200! can anyone recomend a decent one for that price range?
Cheers
Paul
Cheers
Paul
In reply to Post #2139
Having seen Pete Castles' excellent slide show presentation on photography last weekend, and chatting to him and Shaun Harrison afterwards, I was surprised by their camera of choice. The good old Canon Powershot G5. The pics were brilliant, with great features for us anglers ( flip round screen/ ir remote). AND they are cheap. I bough one the following day on eBay , mint for £38!! Bargain! Spend what you save on a tripod and accessories
Having seen Pete Castles' excellent slide show presentation on photography last weekend, and chatting to him and Shaun Harrison afterwards, I was surprised by their camera of choice. The good old Canon Powershot G5. The pics were brilliant, with great features for us anglers ( flip round screen/ ir remote). AND they are cheap. I bough one the following day on eBay , mint for £38!! Bargain! Spend what you save on a tripod and accessories
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Very nice
Is that "Levi" ? If it is I've met him - magnificent bird.
Very nice
Is that "Levi" ? If it is I've met him - magnificent bird.