My gosh the 45/1.8 is an odd duck - Page 6

dixeyk · #51 July 21st, 2012, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by zapatista

You use NEX series cameras, crappy and slow auto focus should be 2nd nature for ya. Different subject, I kept the PL 45mm instead even though the Oly 45mm is awesome too.

There's a reason I don't own any NEX native glass. I only use the NEX for MF legacy lenses (something m43 does not do particularly well). But if there were a decent set of native glass like what is available for m43 the NEX would likely be my main system because with the possible exception of the E-M5 m43 isn't in the same league as NEX IQ wise.

As far as the PL45 vs O45...it really depends what you're after. The PL45 is a better fit for me and I probably should have just bitten the bullet and gotten it first rather than going with the O45. I don't think the O45 is bad just not the best fit for me. It's like my Honda Fit. It's a terrific car and does many things right. It's perfect for my wife to commute to work in but I would be thrilled if I never had to drive it again. I have friends that own them and are really bent that I don't like it and can't fathom that I'd rather take the bus or walk than drive it.

zapatista · #52 July 21st, 2012, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by dixeyk

There's a reason I don't own any NEX native glass. I only use the NEX for MF legacy lenses (something m43 does not do particularly well). But if there were a decent set of native glass like what is available for m43 the NEX would likely be my main system because with the possible exception of the E-M5 m43 isn't in the same league as NEX IQ wise.

I agree. The G3 can't make images sing like my Nex 5-N could using a 28mm f2.8 Contax C/Y mount distagon. I'm not talking about field of view...it just seems good retro SLR glass and the 5N were made for each other.

brutto · #53 July 21st, 2012, 06:47 PM

Useless lens. I was focusing on the fifth flower from the left but it decided to focus on the tiny weeny green bug instead....

dixeyk · #54 July 21st, 2012, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by zapatista

I agree. The G3 can't make images sing like my Nex 5-N could using a 28mm f2.8 Contax C/Y mount distagon. I'm not talking about field of view...it just seems good retro SLR glass and the 5N were made for each other.

It does seem that the NEX does really well with legacy lenses. I am regularly shocked how well some of this old glass shines on my C3.

capodave · #55 July 21st, 2012, 07:13 PM

Bokeh by CapoDave, on Flickr

dixeyk · #56 July 21st, 2012, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by capodave

Bokeh by CapoDave, on Flickr

Lovely bokeh...the 45 certainly delivers in that regard

zapatista · #57 July 21st, 2012, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by dixeyk

There's a reason I don't own any NEX native glass. I only use the NEX for MF legacy lenses (something m43 does not do particularly well). But if there were a decent set of native glass like what is available for m43 the NEX would likely be my main system because with the possible exception of the E-M5 m43 isn't in the same league as NEX IQ wise.

As far as the PL45 vs O45...it really depends what you're after. The PL45 is a better fit for me and I probably should have just bitten the bullet and gotten it first rather than going with the O45. I don't think the O45 is bad just not the best fit for me. It's like my Honda Fit. It's a terrific car and does many things right. It's perfect for my wife to commute to work in but I would be thrilled if I never had to drive it again. I have friends that own them and are really bent that I don't like it and can't fathom that I'd rather take the bus or walk than drive it.

Kia Soul>Honda Fit...I'm just trying to stay on topic. Both 45mm lenses are very good.

spatulaboy · #58 July 21st, 2012, 10:01 PM

I don't use my Oly45 as much as I should, even though I get excellent shots every time i use it. It's a bit puzzling. As for focusing, I've given up on attempting to shoot close focus subjects (like flowers). The thing takes forever hunting back and forth before finally focusing on the background.

On a completely unrelated note, dixeyk, what is it you don't like about the Fit? I'm car shopping and the Fit is one of the cars on my list.

Luckypenguin · #59 July 21st, 2012, 10:09 PM

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AF issues may have to do in part with the way I shoot. I like to shoot stuff close to MFD. The fact that the MFD is over a foot and a half means I see a lot of AF hunting.

This is likely the heart of the reason why the PL45 would be best suited for what you want than the O45.

dixeyk · #60 July 21st, 2012, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by zapatista

Kia Soul>Honda Fit...I'm just trying to stay on topic. Both 45mm lenses are very good.

Agreed.