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In a recent thread, where I was debating the merits of the E-M5 (kindly loaned to me for a day by Paul/Smartwombat), Ulfric made this suggestion:-
"I'm thinking a cheapo e-P2 would suit you fine as a stop-gap since you already have the important bit : VF-2."
John
"A hundredth of a second here, a hundredth of a second there � even if you put them end to end, they still only add up to one, two, perhaps three seconds, snatched from eternity." ~ Robert Doisneau
John I know someone who would probably be interested in your 17mm if you choose to let it go.
Thanks Phil, I'll try it before I decide and will let you know.
John
"A hundredth of a second here, a hundredth of a second there � even if you put them end to end, they still only add up to one, two, perhaps three seconds, snatched from eternity." ~ Robert Doisneau
No, never used one. It's often critisized for mediocre performance (compared to what is commonly expected of a modern prime) but many people still love it. I prefer to keep an open mind and welcome the chance to try one.
John
"A hundredth of a second here, a hundredth of a second there � even if you put them end to end, they still only add up to one, two, perhaps three seconds, snatched from eternity." ~ Robert Doisneau
Thanks Ulfric, nothing wrong with those pictures! A good point about resistance to flare - even the best resolution lens is useless outdoors if it flares at the slightest opportunity. It's easy to forget that overall optical quality relies on far more than resolving power alone. 35mm equivalent (OK, this is 34mm) has long been one of my favourite focal lengths.
John
"A hundredth of a second here, a hundredth of a second there � even if you put them end to end, they still only add up to one, two, perhaps three seconds, snatched from eternity." ~ Robert Doisneau
Another good shot with the 17mm, but where is it? Part of the Falkirk Wheel?
John
"A hundredth of a second here, a hundredth of a second there � even if you put them end to end, they still only add up to one, two, perhaps three seconds, snatched from eternity." ~ Robert Doisneau
Itchy eBay fingers John, I suffer from the same thing... And does that mean that the little one is in for a new camera?!
Hope that you enjoy the purchase
John
"A hundredth of a second here, a hundredth of a second there � even if you put them end to end, they still only add up to one, two, perhaps three seconds, snatched from eternity." ~ Robert Doisneau
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