• Gear discussion thread v. "I own more nifty fifties than cameras they fit"
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[QUOTE=Him1411;37962783]Yeah, I've been looking at a lot of reviews and spec's and they seem like great builds! And it is possibly one of the best looking modern camera's in my opinion! I've not seen that offer anywhere before? Aye, can't really afford at the moment with the casual £60 to my name![/QUOTE] Yeah ergonomics are good, I suggest the battery grip though just to get a bit more heft And here's the link, not sure how long the offer is going to last [url]http://www.43rumors.com/it-happens-in-uk-free-45mm-lens-when-buying-the-e-m5/[/url]
Yeah, I think i'll probably end up investing it for more grip and just better battery, always a help isn't it! ahhh cheers mate! I doubt it will last the until I have the money but hey-ho we can be hopeful!
That site is good for following deals on m4/3rds gear. Even though I don't own one, I frequent the site just to see what Panasonic and Olympus are up to. Gh3 is coming out soon if you want to stick with Panasonic, while the emphasis is on video it should be a great stills camera as well
[QUOTE=Him1411;37960402]I'm thinking about getting an Olympus OM-D EM5, is it a worthwhile investment? I won't be buying it until next august probably[/QUOTE] Very worthy investment. I got one to replace my Pana G3 and I am more than impressed. Image quality is incredible, not having to press a button to switch to the viewfinder is a godsend, it has 2 exposure dials (no more clicking it in to switch between aperture/shutterspeed/exp comp) and the stabiliser works magic. If you can get it with the 45, that would be amazing (I'm actually ordering that lens tomorrow to compliment my 20mm f/1.7), but even without that lens, the 12-50 is a nice piece of glass. Olympus had really gone all out with the OM-D and you won't regret purchasing one.
Cheers guys! this has helped a lot! :D
GX2 possibly being released next month, can't wait to see how they compete with the OM-D, from my time with the OM-D it was a fantastic camera, panasonic have really pushed the boat with the GH3 but the GX2 will be the biggest competition for the OM-D sizewise, I really hope they go with a native EVF and keep that lovely grip on the GX1.
Do you guys think Canon will ever release a new ~30mm (EF)?
I don't think canon realistically supports their EF-S line worth a damn. And they have two 35mm lenses for FF of which they will only likely upgrade their L version. I don't think they will, and I would be surprised if they released a single EF-S prime in the next year or so
I'm trying to decide to upgrade to the Canon 600D or the Nikon D5100 I've got no idea on lenses for the Nikon line, so if anyone has a short list of 'pretty good' lenses or any other miscellaneous anecdotes I'd appreciate it. More specifically looking for (But does not have to be) 16+ 40/50 70 to 200 range.
Alright, buying a lens. I'm going to go with the 50mm. I've been looking around over and over at the reviews for the 1.4 and 1.8 and the 1.8 seems like it hold up well (other then slightly better performance in the 1.4 in light dropoff on bokeh) I don't know if I can justify getting the 50mm 1.4 for almost $400 when I could get the 1.8 mkII for a little of $100 and have it preform almost just as well. Thoughts?
[QUOTE=Ohfoohy;37985512]Alright, buying a lens. I'm going to go with the 50mm. I've been looking around over and over at the reviews for the 1.4 and 1.8 and the 1.8 seems like it hold up well (other then slightly better performance in the 1.4 in light dropoff on bokeh) I don't know if I can justify getting the 50mm 1.4 for almost $400 when I could get the 1.8 mkII for a little of $100 and have it preform almost just as well. Thoughts?[/QUOTE] Well you've described it as it is, the 1.8 is good and the 1.4 is better. If you have the cash I would go for the 1.4, or if you're considering getting something nice for the left-over money, you could do the 1.8 I suppose.
[QUOTE=MrEndangered;37985282]I'm trying to decide to upgrade to the Canon 600D or the Nikon D5100 I've got no idea on lenses for the Nikon line, so if anyone has a short list of 'pretty good' lenses or any other miscellaneous anecdotes I'd appreciate it. More specifically looking for (But does not have to be) 16+ 40/50 70 to 200 range.[/QUOTE] If you plan on staying with aps-c for some time, I'd recommend the 5100. Nikon has a much better lineup of aps-c lenses. Also if the tilt screen is irrelevant I would even say the 3200, it has better image performance than the 5100 and I'm pretty sure all external controls are the same An foohy I think the bokeh is enough to consider the 1.4, because stopping down at all on the 1.8 gives you pentagon shaped highlights which are very distracting. Build quality is better on the 1.4, and the flare is good on the 1.4, probably the most pleasing looking flare on any lens
[QUOTE=Trogdon;37984916]I don't think canon realistically supports their EF-S line worth a damn. And they have two 35mm lenses for FF of which they will only likely upgrade their L version. I don't think they will, and I would be surprised if they released a single EF-S prime in the next year or so[/QUOTE] Well they have two frankly amazing EF-S zooms and they recently released two new 24 and 28 primes, both of which amount to standard lenses for cropped bodies. It's only when you scrutinize the low-light capabilities that you get a problem in that range.
[QUOTE=Trogdon;37985572] An foohy I think the bokeh is enough to consider the 1.4, because stopping down at all on the 1.8 gives you pentagon shaped highlights which are very distracting. Build quality is better on the 1.4, and the flare is good on the 1.4, probably the most pleasing looking flare on any lens[/QUOTE] Now this comes into my head; For the price of the 1.4, is there another lens that would suit me better? (Video, manual focusing, 28mm because of cropped senor?)
[QUOTE=Ohfoohy;37985649]Now this comes into my head; For the price of the 1.4, is there another lens that would suit me better? (Video, manual focusing, 28mm because of cropped senor?)[/QUOTE] Take a look at Canon's new 24mm and 28mm f/2.8 lenses, they have IS (probably a must for video). Don't know about their manual focusing performance, though. (Or their price.)
For video a 28mm would be better, but don't get canon's IS lenses they are like $850 canon had been smoking crack lately on pricing everything I'd say the sigma 30mm 1.4 is a good lens, pretty sure it has by wire focusing though. Not sure about the 28mm 1.8 from canon for focusing but I've heard good things about that too
[QUOTE=Raygen;37985709]Take a look at Canon's new 24mm and 28mm f/2.8 lenses, they have IS (probably a must for video). Don't know about their manual focusing performance, though. (Or their price.)[/QUOTE] I think $500 is my limit right now, $600 maybe $700 is pushing it. 28mm 1.8 looks nice, but no IS. Then again, there aren't many lenses with IS under $500 [editline]10th October 2012[/editline] Such a hard choice. 50mm 1.4 $360 50mm 1.8 $100 28mm 1.8 $450 30mm 1.4 $490
28mm is probably the best overall, as it is a good normal length for canon and video would be better than a tight lens so it's easier to stabilize in post
[QUOTE=Trogdon;37986274]28mm is probably the best overall, as it is a good normal length for canon and video would be better than a tight lens so it's easier to stabilize in post[/QUOTE] Didn't know about their price. Agreed. If you do get the 28mm 1.8 let us know how it is! This is a lens I've been considering over the Sigma. Sigma is soft and has focusing issues at times, and the Canon is reported to work like a dream.
The Canon 28mm f/1.8 isn't that good as you guys might think. It's border performance is dissapointing, even on APS-C, and contrast is not that good if you compare it to the sigma. Also this lens has a lot of CA. I'd say the sigma 30mm 1.4 is better, if you get a good copy (and aren't planning to go fullframe soon), that is. Some reviews: (FF) [url]http://www.photozone.de/canon_eos_ff/726-canon28f18eos5d[/url] (APS-C) [url]http://www.photozone.de/canon-eos/725-canon28f18apsc[/url]
I got a Sigma 30mm 1.4 recently and I love it. Although it's my first lens so all I have to compare it to is the kit lens. How do you know if you get a "good copy"
So Im thinking about upgrading at some point in the near future, I've got a 450D at the moment. I'm torn between 60D, 7D or the new 650D. Anybody got any experiences/feedback on any of those? The 7D is considerably more expensive, but I'm having a hard time justifying why except for the weather proofing. I think I'm leaning more to the 650D, which has the same resolution, newer processor, and higher ISO settings than the 7D... I just dont understand how it can be almost half the price, there must be some drawbacks.
[QUOTE=Scotchair;37993695]I just dont understand how it can be almost half the price, there must be some drawbacks.[/QUOTE] well, as you said, weather proofing also max shooting rate, compatibility with CF cards, materials used for the body, AF system, just to name a few
That all sounds good, but I dont think I can justify doubling my budget to accommodate those relatively minor improvements. What I'm looking for most is good low light performance, and from what I gather... the 3 of them are pretty much the same. 60D is maybe a little worse, but not by a lot.
[QUOTE=Scotchair;37993947]That all sounds good, but I dont think I can justify doubling my budget to accommodate those relatively minor improvements. What I'm looking for most is good low light performance, and from what I gather... the 3 of them are pretty much the same. 60D is maybe a little worse, but not by a lot.[/QUOTE] Well if you're looking for lowlight and are considering a 60D you might as well just get a T2i/550D because I believe the internal components are identical. And 550Ds are dirt cheap in this day and age. To be honest for me I would never consider a 60D because it's in the in-between range where it's either easily substituted by a cheaper option or outclassed by a more expensive option. I honestly think the 650D has a bunch of pretty neat features and if I had to buy a new camera and couldn't afford the 6D (not 60D, the new camera that's just come out) I would get the 450D over the 60D anyway.
I'd recommend against the 650D Touch screen and poorly implemented video AF (not accurate, needs stepping motor lenses) are not worth the large premium it costs over the 600D Oh and this too [url]http://www.dxomark.com/index.php/Publications/DxOMark-Reviews/CANON-EOS-650D-Strictly-Status-Quo/Comparisons[/url]
[QUOTE=Trogdon;37995200]I'd recommend against the 650D Touch screen and poorly implemented video AF (not accurate, needs stepping motor lenses) are not worth the large premium it costs over the 600D Oh and this too [url]http://www.dxomark.com/index.php/Publications/DxOMark-Reviews/CANON-EOS-650D-Strictly-Status-Quo/Comparisons[/url][/QUOTE] And all I've ever been told is that the 600D is $100 more than the 550D for a flippy screen and almost triple the start-up time.
I have a 60d and love it to death. I work with the T3i all the time and don't like it very much. It's not as solid as the 60d and the button layouts and functions suck. In addition there's no screen on the top which I love. But if none of that matters then skip it. I've always wanted to upgrade to a full frame, but I don't really have a need for it right now. I'll just stick to getting good glass. (may go with 50mm 1.8 and the 28mm)
Is the 7D full frame? I'm just trying to think about what would be the most optimised upgrade from a 450D... getting a 550D doesn't seem like a worthwhile jump, for example
[QUOTE=Scotchair;37996062]Is the 7D full frame? I'm just trying to think about what would be the most optimised upgrade from a 450D... getting a 550D doesn't seem like a worthwhile jump, for example[/QUOTE] No, it's still APS-C but it's magnesium alloy and can literally take anything you throw at it (didn't you see DigitalRev's video? :v: )
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