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Just getting in early, prepared like a boy scout
Ordered one, now the wait
I'll post up some shots once it turns up, & I get a bit of a feel for it
I actually bought the little Lumix 12-32 to try out, & see if that would satisfy my small & compact wider desires. Being f/3.2? at the wide end, tiny & light, & dual IS on my G9 as well. Not really. 10mm is a LOT wider than 12, when you start to wedge yourself into tighter spots. I was looking at the Laowa 9mm f/2.8 that was ported over from APSC to m4/3 mount, psychologically 9mm appealed to me a bit more as a compromise between 8 and 12mm, but I just wasn't really impressed by all the sample shots I looked at from it. So far, I'm really really happy with the 10mm as far as being wide enough. And IQ wise as well, now that I'm getting a bit more of handle on hyperfocal distance. A lot of why I like ultrawide, is more for effect, rather than just "fitting it all in" Getting that distorted perspective look. 12mm doesn't really give it to you, 10mm seems to do it. Yeah, a bit weird I know, but whatever makes you happyI'm very tempted by this lens as well, Speedy. I also want it as a small, lightweight alternative to my 8-18 that I can just chuck in the bag in case I need it. However, I was wondering if the 10mm focal length is a bit too near 12mm if I'm taking my 12-60 or Oly 12-40 lens with me? I know there's also a Laowa 7.5mm, but it's more expensive, and I really liked the 20mm focal length when I used full frame. However, that was as part of a bunch of prime lenses - 20, 35, 50, 85 etc. What do you think having tried the lens?
I ordered mine direct from Laowa off their website. US $399. Rest of the world gets free shipping, $30 to Aus. I think it's excellent valueThanks, Speedy. Mind you, from what I've read, and seen (on YouTube) about this lens, the image quality appears to be excellent. I think I'll order it as soon as they become available. In the UK the Laowa website still says "stock expected 8 January". I'm wondering if there are import delays because of Brexit.
Very cool pics, thanks for sharing! As of tonight, Adorama shows it as "in stock". Just placed my order and can't wait to have a play.Been out the last couple of evenings playing around with it. Much like.
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Not a problem. Believe me, the pleasure is all mineVery cool pics, thanks for sharing! As of tonight, Adorama shows it as "in stock". Just placed my order and can't wait to have a play.
He he he. I just keep them. Heaps of overlap in my kit. A bit silly reallySadly, it took me about a dozen buy-and-sells with extra focus [no pun intended] on WA focal lengths to finally get some semblance of what my kit should be (6 years). If this 10mm Laowa is as good as I'm hoping, I think I'll be dialed-in and should be good for some time. On a tangental note, a reliance on 12-something travel zooms have been blockers. I use zooms when I travel[ed] once a year, and they just sit when I'm home. Also just sent back my 9mm f/2.8 Laowa because of the camera-control for aperture and the appeal of this new 10mm.
I actually liked the focal length. I went for the 10mm because of the reasons you mentioned, seeing reports of it being sharp at f2, and general research about 20mm in FF being a sweet spot for UWA due to a more natural feel. I sold off the 9 partially because I had to stop it down too much to see it get acceptably sharp. I can recommend it, but not for handheld indoor work - need a tripod. I feel Laowa is opening some real doors for itself by joining the standard. I think they're making some great lenses.He he he. I just keep them. Heaps of overlap in my kit. A bit silly reallyHow did you like the 9mm? I was half tempted between the two, but the electronic contacts & reports of slightly better IQ swayed me to the 10mm. I'll be interested to hear your thoughts on differences between the two.
I'm quite pleased with how sharp the lens is at f/2. It's definitely sharper when stopped down a bit, but still entirely usable. I have absolutely no hesitation in placing subjects right on the borders of the frame.I actually liked the focal length. I went for the 10mm because of the reasons you mentioned, seeing reports of it being sharp at f2, and general research about 20mm in FF being a sweet spot for UWA due to a more natural feel. I sold off the 9 partially because I had to stop it down too much to see it get acceptably sharp. I can recommend it, but not for handheld indoor work - need a tripod. I feel Laowa is opening some real doors for itself by joining the standard. I think they're making some great lenses.