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by mgversion1
29 Oct 2022 10:08
Forum: Photography Topics, News, & Rumors
Topic: TTArtisan 23mm F1.4
Replies: 1
Views: 3120

TTArtisan 23mm F1.4

I have had the TTArtisan 23mm f1.4 lens for a few months. I wrote an article to explain what I think about it, if anyone is interested :) https://mgxp.blogspot.com/2022/10/ttartisan-23mm-f14-lens-for-micro-four.html The short version is, I like it a lot. It is making me think to get another TTArtisa...
by mgversion1
29 Oct 2022 10:02
Forum: Photography Topics, News, & Rumors
Topic: OM System OM-5 Announced - What do you think?
Replies: 3
Views: 5670

Re: OM System OM-5 Announced - What do you think?

It is actually a great camera but at the same time OM have been lazy. Not having the new menu, unforgivable. No USB-C in 2022! The old sensor again? ☹️
They have not given me a reason to replace my GX9.
by mgversion1
03 Jan 2022 13:39
Forum: Photography Topics, News, & Rumors
Topic: Panasonic 35-100mm f4-5.6, the most compact zoom lens
Replies: 0
Views: 1566

Panasonic 35-100mm f4-5.6, the most compact zoom lens

I have had the Panasonic 35-100 f4-5.6 lens for six years now. I thought I'd sing it's praises a bit, so I wrote an article, here it is: https://mgxp.blogspot.com/2022/01/panasonic-lumix-35-100mm-f4-56-zoom.html Let me know what you think. I like this lens and I find it amazing how they made it so s...
by mgversion1
28 Aug 2021 10:50
Forum: Share Your Photos
Topic: Macro and the 17mm F1.8 lens
Replies: 7
Views: 4251

Re: Macro and the 17mm F1.8 lens

I read your great and thorough reviews of the Oly 17mm f1.8. I was surprised that you purchased a new one for $230. Wow! It is still $499 at Olympus and on sale at B&H for $449. I thought I was fortunate to get it for $50 off! Four years later it is still my go to lens. I really was lucky with that...
by mgversion1
28 Aug 2021 10:36
Forum: Share Your Photos
Topic: Macro and the 17mm F1.8 lens
Replies: 7
Views: 4251

Re: Macro and the 17mm F1.8 lens

Thanks to all for the comments. I am glad if my articles on my blog have been a help or of interest.

I am still using my Oly 17mm f1.8 quite a bit. I am not doing much macro with it though! But it was fun to experiment.
by mgversion1
28 Aug 2021 10:18
Forum: Photography Topics, News, & Rumors
Topic: Panasonic Lumix GX80 and GX9 camera comparison
Replies: 1
Views: 3016

Panasonic Lumix GX80 and GX9 camera comparison

I have been using the GX80 for a few years. I didn't intend to get the GX9 as it isn't a big step up. But... I saw a great deal on a brand new GX9 and so I bought it, I have now sold my GX80. Before selling it, I took a few pictures and wrote an article. I have included all the small updates Panason...
by mgversion1
18 Apr 2021 18:11
Forum: Photography Topics, News, & Rumors
Topic: Olympus 17mm F1.8
Replies: 2
Views: 2525

Re: Olympus 17mm F1.8

I was so tempted by the 15mm but the 17mm was definitely better value. I am very satisfied with it :D
by mgversion1
05 Apr 2021 06:59
Forum: Photography Topics, News, & Rumors
Topic: Olympus 17mm F1.8
Replies: 2
Views: 2525

Olympus 17mm F1.8

I was lucky enough to get a brand new Oly 17mm f1.8 for an excellent price last year. I have enjoyed using it and I just wrote an article all about it. If anyone is interested, here it is: https://mgxp.blogspot.com/2021/04/olympus-17mm-f18-lens-for-micro-four.html I think it is one of those lenses t...
by mgversion1
05 Apr 2021 06:52
Forum: Share Your Photos
Topic: Macro and the 17mm F1.8 lens
Replies: 7
Views: 4251

Re: Macro and the 17mm F1.8 lens

Just in case anyone is interested... Since last August my initial enthusiasum has waned. The MCON-02 does work well with the 17mm f1.8 but I don't think it helps enough to warrant the extra USD 90 or so it costs, it isn't that good. If you have both the 17mm and 45mm f1.8 lenses, then yes, it is wor...