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  1. Cagey75

    Canon 55-250 EF-S IS STM autofocus?

    I have the same lens adapted to my G80, but I'm using a Viltrox EF-M1 adapter that has cpu contacts and AF. It was only £80, and worth it I would say if you already own the ens. In S-AF mode it works as good as the old Pany 100-300 mk1 With dumb adapters you're much better off using old...
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    Anybody try the new-ish Viltrox Nikon to M43 focal reducer adapter?

    They do, but only for Canon EF glass. It's not possible for Nikon lenses afaik. A FL like this is better used with old/vintage Nikon lenses IMO, where you would have been manual focusing only anyway. What this focal reducer does is basically transforms your M43 sensor into a little wider than...
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    Anybody try the new-ish Viltrox Nikon to M43 focal reducer adapter?

    I only have the non focal reducing version, but have been looking into the M2 FL version - it seems you may need to rotate the inner element about a quarter turn clock-wise, it might take some trial and error but anyone who's done it has found it performs excellently - I think there's just a...
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    Viltrox EF-M1 Canon EF/EF-S to M43 Adapter Experiences/Results?

    I think it's just that I got so used to silent lenses, like the Panasonic 25 1.7, my Olympus 12-40 and, pretty much all of the native lenses I've had to date have been very quiet. It was just a surprise to hear a lens kicking into action again, which is no real big deal as I won't be...
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    Viltrox EF-M1 Canon EF/EF-S to M43 Adapter Experiences/Results?

    I've only had the chance to test 2 lenses so far, the 55-250 STM whic is working fine, hunts a bit but as I said before once you aim at something with decent contrast the AF is quick enough for my needs, it's a pretty quiet lens too - not silent, but quiet enough that garden birds don't pay...
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    Worst possible timing (for me)

    The G90 is over priced, it's not a big enough upgrade over the G80 to warrant spending twice the money - I would seek out a good condition G80 and use the rest on some nice lenses. I'd wait for the dust to settle on the G90, leave it a few months and you'll start seeing them on the used market...
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    New Lumix G90. New features explained

    Not so, the G9 can be got from UK sources for £959 right now, not inc cash back offers. The G90 is over priced for it's release, £200 more than the G80 was. As a G80 owner I am part of the target audience, I'm not enticed because of the pricing alone. It's not offering enough for the money...
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    New here and wondering if I made the right choice.

    You probably should have asked the question before buying ;) But, you made a good decision, stop worrying. I went from full frame Nikon to APSC Fuji to M43 and I never felt I took a huge hit in image quality. Sure, ISO performance isn't as good as the others, but that is about the only real...
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    New Lumix G90. New features explained

    Yeah it just doesn't make sense for those of us who buy in the UK [I'm from Ireland but generally find buying online from UK cheaper] - Right now, if I'm going to upgrade my G80, I'd go with a G9 from HDEW UK, where it's currently brand spanking new for just £959 - I have bought numerous lenses...
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    New Lumix G90. New features explained

    They updated the D_pad, looks much nicer to use now and you have an excellent, fully functional touch screen - unlike other systems where touch capabilities are severely limited, some to AF only - why would you want a more fiddly little joystick?
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    New Lumix G90. New features explained

    I was interested until I found that the body only price in the UK will be £200 above what the G80 was upon release. That is a bad move IMO, it's not going to tempt very many G80 users [like me] to 'upgrade' when we can get a mint condition used G9 for the same.
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    PANASONIC S1 with 24-105 f/4 samples

    No, I'm thinking the overall package, the S1 series are more expensive than the competition and Sony seem to trump it in terms of ISO performance.
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    PANASONIC S1 with 24-105 f/4 samples

    Hmm, same, but I expected to fond they were much higher. When it's main rival, the A7III can produce clean images at 6400 Even as a current Panasonic user though, I haven't much interest in their FF offerings. If I was going to go back to FF I'd be more tempted by what Sony has for less...
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    Viltrox EF-M1 Canon EF/EF-S to M43 Adapter Experiences/Results?

    I find IBIS helps a tonne when composing, it helps steady the frame while you're shooting. I only really shoot perched or feeding birds, they're much easier, I don't even try get birds in flight as I know i'd end up frustrated! You need good fast reliable C-AF for that, and when adapting lenses...
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    Viltrox EF-M1 Canon EF/EF-S to M43 Adapter Experiences/Results?

    On the Panasonic G80 focus is pretty decent, yesterday the light was really good considering the dreary grey winter-like weather we've had here in Ireland lately. In sunny conditions at times it performed just as good as the Panasonic 100-300, in more tricky scenarios - against the light, in...
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    Would you buy the 50-200mm ED (non-SWD)

    I would have bought it if I used Olympus EM1/II, but it wouldn't play nicely on the G80. Pity, as I hear it's a cracker.
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    Viltrox EF-M1 Canon EF/EF-S to M43 Adapter Experiences/Results?

    Seems no interest in this but I'll post my initial findings nonetheless - my EF-M1 arrived today, updated the FW from the off to 3.3 and attached the Canon 55-250 [which arrived Friday] - Happy to report that AF is pretty decent, more so in good light. It hunts when trying to pick off something...
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    Viltrox EF-M1 Canon EF/EF-S to M43 Adapter Experiences/Results?

    Old thread revival here - in place of creating a new one. I'm awaiting delivery of an EF-M1 atm, also waiting on a Canon 55-250 STM, which I've seen works pretty good with the adapter since more recent updates. Anyone here still using the EF-M1? If so, what lenses have you found to work...
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    Panasonic DMC-G7 or G85

    I had to send my G80 in for repair [ended up getting a new replacement] - but in the mean time they sent me out a G7 as a sub until they were done with my camera. Even though the G7 feels similar, the layout is much the same, both physically and the menu system ... I actually really disliked...
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    Super-telephotos for M4/3

    I had the 100-300 mk1 and it was ok ... nothing special, and sluggish for anything moving, forget BIF! I found it was sharpest at the 100mm end, noticeably so even without pixel peeping. From 250 onward it wasn't great, usable but not the sharpest. A 300mm F4/4.5 prime will offer better IQ, of...
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    The E-M1 looks professional

    He must have been a very patient and placid man, I'd have told her where to go in no uncertain terms. He was there first, they should have waited until he was done! Not other way around. On main topic: really depends on the security rather than the gear, you get some jumped up weekend...
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    What I'd like from a Panasonic G95

    In all honesty, all I want is better ISO performance, don't care how they manage it, just a stop better even. There's little else to complain about with the G80 as is.
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    The Lumix S1R compared with the G9 and GH5s - gallery and text

    This. Sony's cameras are not just the fugliest on the market, but they are fiddly and awkward to hold with a large lens too. Their menu system sucks hard, still! And their lenses are overly expensive. Yet nobody is moaning. Most of you have no intention of paying the proposed $4K+ for...
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    Closer focus with a 200mm Minolta Rokkor? (Macro)

    This is why buying a Raynox makes more sense, might be pricier than a no-name diopter but it does not affect IQ. I used the Raynox 250 on my Pany 100-300 and images were tack sharp. It's just a bit tricky in use, as you're beyond 1:1 even at 100mm, more like 3:1 at 300mm, insane magnification.
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    Why is the panasonic 35-100 f2.8 rarely talked about?

    I used to shoot gigs, the Panasonic would definitely have been preferred for that. But in general I don't care too much about size, all of these M43 lenses are much neater and lighter than the old FF hulks I used to use. I wouldn't say no to either btw, I would just personally prefer the Oly...
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    Viltrox ef-M1 need help...

    OP did you solve this? I'm interested in this adapter as there's a few Canon lenses I'd like to try, and I'm not bothered with a focal reducer. I would want the original FL of the lenses I'm thinking on [35, 50, 85, 55-250 ... maybe the 10-18] - I also don't want to bother with 'hacking' EF-S...
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    Panasonic 25mm f1.7 focus issues??

    Shoot this lens in manual mode with Constant preview on, solves the focus shift issue. This is because the aperture will close down physically as you change it, unlike in A or S mode where it stays wide open until you click the shutter - this is what affects the focus shifting. Test it Vs...
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    Why is the panasonic 35-100 f2.8 rarely talked about?

    In what way? It's still small and light compared with FF equivalents, it's got that extra reach, plus the fantastic MF clutch system, it's sharper from what I hear too. The only reason to not like it is if you're pro Pany and only want to use their lenses.
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    Sigma 16 1.4 is phenomenal

    When it's too dark for 2.8, I pull out the off cam flash tbh. I do appreciate a nice prime, I just don't 'need' one as you do. I shoot mostly still subjects outside of birds - where I'm using a tele, or insects with macro where |I'm definitely using flash, and the odd portrait - which will be...
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    Why is the panasonic 35-100 f2.8 rarely talked about?

    If I was considering the 35-100 2.8, I would just save a bit more and buy an Olympus 45-150 2.8 used tbh.
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    Sigma 16 1.4 is phenomenal

    It was a tough decision for me when choosing between the Siggy 16mm and the PL 15, but I went with the PL15 1.7 in the end - I was always a little regretful about it. Though the PL15 is a cracker of a lens, it's too small for my liking, I like a little something to hold onto. The 16mm, I...
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    Can we finally put to bed "Panasonic video AF sucks" with latest cameras?

    People only moan about the AF for video, if you never or rarely ever use video then it doesn't matter, AF is plenty fast enough on these cameras
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    Very disappointed with my G9

    This is not a Panasonic only issue. It happened to some of my Nikons years back, well similar, the front grip began to peel away just under the shutter. 2 years later it happened to my Fuji XT1, I read up on it and found it was a common issue and that Fuji were aware of it and would sent out...
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    Showcase Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN

    WR is a benefit to all users, I live in Ireland, WR is a blessing! :laugh: Size doesn't generally bother me, though there's always the odd time you want to be a bit more stealthy. I'm looking at this and the Pana-Leica 15mm, that one isn't WR, though is small enough you could just cup your...
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    Showcase Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN

    Just been eyeing up this lens, looks to be very sharp indeed, don't see too many M43 users shooting with it though, possibly because of the size and weight?
  36. Cagey75

    Comparing Olympus 60mm vs Panasonic 100-300mm

    The Pany 100-300 makes for a very decent macro lens with a Raynox 250 attached. You can achieve up to 3:1 at the long end, but just use it at 100mm for a more reasonable 1:1
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    Finally settled on my lens selection

    Who said it did? In this case, your opinion certainly doesn't, get it? Some people ... learn to read what's actually there next time maybe In my opinion yes, for the most part, why the need for both? I have nothing that crosses over atm, and don't plan to. People think they need every inch...
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    Finally settled on my lens selection

    None of you noted the "for my liking" part of my post then? I'm just a bit OCD about crossing focal lengths whatsoever. Atm I have a 12mm, 25mm, 60mm and 100-300mm - nothing overlaps. Whatever suits you, that's great! I just see over-lapping as waste
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    Showcase Canon 50mm f/3.5 FD

    Cheers, Raynox it shall be in that case.
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    Showcase Canon 50mm f/3.5 FD

    I just got a copy of this lens, it didn't come with the 1:1 extension, just wondering: With the extension tube it is only good for macro I'm guessing? It no longer has the ability to shoot infinity? If that is the case I'll just use my Raynox 250 snapped onto the front of it, which will also...
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    Finally settled on my lens selection

    Way too much cross over for my liking, the 14 - 140 seems pointless. Sell that and get a nice prime, it'll be sharper than any of these.
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    Viltrox's metabones speedbooster alternative: The EF-M2

    Seems it now works with the EF-M2, so no doubt it should work with the EF-M1 also with latest firmware. For the EF-M2 you will have to do the EF-S to EF mount 'hack' and then it'll work.
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    Is the panasonic 100-300mm mega OIS really that BAD?

    AF or OIS? you seem to be confusing them a little. OIS isn't going to help moving subjects much Make sure to update the firmware, something I hadn't done with mine until I seen it in a thread here just today! It's made a big difference, gaining at least a full stop
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    G9 and noise issues????

    Can you post some examples? There is a big difference between FF Dslr and M43 cameras in dynamic range, where you will get away with under exposing with the Nikons and upping exposure in post, it doesn't work near as good for M43 RAW files. You need to get the exposure closer to correct in...
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    Panasonic Lumix G Vario 100-300mm f/4-5.6 II POWER O.I.S. Lens

    D'oh! I just realised after you posted this that mine was still on the original firmware. I had updated the first copy of the lens I got, but that one had an overly stiff MF ring so I exchanged it, forgot to update this one. I've been using it a couple of months now and was thinking the OIS...
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    Panasonic Lumix G Vario 100-300mm f/4-5.6 II POWER O.I.S. Lens

    I'm still using the old Mk1, optically identical just a bit slower on the AF side and no WR, but it was less than half the price used. Very nice lens, you'll get cracking shots with it once you get used to such a long FL
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    G85 FOR VIDEO GOOD OR ???

    I've only used the video function a handful of times, but even someone like me, who's much more a photographer than videographer, could get very nice footage with ease. AF is a bit hit and miss, but other than that quality is amazing.
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    How to remove RGBY on G80 display

    I've set one of the fn buttons to shutter type, as I use ES a lot for the Tele lens, but then use flash while shooting macro. I got caught out by this initially, was getting frustrated as to why the flash wasn't firing. Even if I forget at some point now, it's a one button fix, no scrolling...
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    To me Its a RIP off!!!!!!

    The first bit was in response to you, the rest for the OP ;)
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    Godox tt350 and G85...issues

    Mine has been acting up since I got it too, it seems to eat up batteries very quick and I'm not confident in leaving it to judge exposure, so I end up using it in M mode. That's not what i got it for, I already have a more powerful Yongnuo unit with triggers that I use off camera. I had hoped...
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