how is the bokah with this lens ?
2064280
I am not a fan of "Bokah" judgements but what I have seen is pleasant and doesn't detract or call attention to any defects. It's a great lens for a 28mm equivalent WA.
2064281
I've owned Panny's 14mm, 20mm, and 25mm. The best bokeh is on the 20mm, followed closely by the 25mm. The 14mm is a distant third.
2064282
if you want bokeh, then a wide angle- lens such as this is not the lens to choose. This is a good lens if you want something wider than a 35mm but that will not distort. I chose it because i needed to shoot interiors and buildings. For excellent bokeh, you could use a Leica 25mm.
2064283
To get pleasing bokeh with a lens this wide you will need to place ot very close to the subject, and shoot close to wide open. If this fits what you want to shoot, ot could work. If you need more versatility than that, a longer lens would be better.
633136
This is a wonderful lens and would be a amazing addition to your bag. Takes great shots and adds fantastic bokeh to your pics.
442193
Yes! This is one of the best lens for that. Not many lenses has such a large aperture. You'll get amazing bokeh guaranteed.
557617
I bought this lens mostly for use in landscape and family group photos. It also makes the camera slightly more compact and easier to pull out for a quick in-focus shot at gatherings and when hiking. Best in good light as subjects are generally further from camera. Light gathering seems on par with the 14-42mm. Easily worth $200.
1356282
It doesn't get super close, but it's really damn sharp. If you want to get closer, I'd suggest Sigma's 28mm f1.8 macro (they also have a 24, a 50, etc.)The macros are reviewed well enough, may not be as optimal in the corners, but for center-frame macro shots, everything else will be bokeh-d out anyway. This is more of a perfect travel lens- sharp as anything corner to corner for the landscape shots, and wide f1.8 for the people shots, while still being practical and relatively distortion-free.
1580924
Katherine: We got this lens for my son who loves to take scenic pictures and pictures of the moon at night. He loves it especially for the moon shots. He also uses it during whale season here in Hawaii and has gotten actual pictures of the whales way out. It is a clumsy lens to work with but once you get use to it it works.
827133
It's a good lens for my needs. I have found the 18-300mm type lenses just don't do all that well, I think too much range to cover but this does well and being a f/2.8 it's better for darker shots. Heavier than a kit lens but worth it in my opinion.
1429335
This lens is a great portrait photography lens-the compression due the the length of the lens is very flattering. Furthermore, shooting from farther away can help create the blurry/bokeh backgrounds people love in portraits (although not quite as much so as the 70-200mm f/2.8 lens). It also can work well for indoor performances since you can get pictures of varying closeness by zooming (providing you're not super close or super far away). As for landscapes and sunsets, I personally do not shoot that type of photography, but I tend to hear that most landscape photographers like using wide-angle lens rather than telephoto lens like this one. This lens is a great portrait photography lens-the compression due the the length of the lens is very flattering. Furthermore, shooting from farther away can help create the blurry/bokeh backgrounds people love in portraits (although not quite as much so as the 70-200mm f/2.8 lens). It also can work well for indoor performances since you can get pictures of varying closeness by zooming (providing you're not super close or super far away). As for landscapes and sunsets, I personally do not shoot that type of photography, but I tend to hear that most landscape photographers like using... » Read More This lens is a great portrait photography lens-the compression due the the length of the lens is very flattering. Furthermore, shooting from farther away can help create the blurry/bokeh backgrounds people love in portraits (although not quite as much so as the 70-200mm f/2.8 lens). It also can work well for indoor performances since you can get pictures of varying closeness by zooming (providing you're not super close or super far away). As for landscapes and sunsets, I personally do not shoot that type of photography, but I tend to hear that most landscape photographers like using wide-angle lens rather than telephoto lens like this one. « Show Less
464447
I absolutely love this lens. It's by far the best glass fuji did so far.That zoom is now in the drawer for ever.Using that lens in full aperture is a delight.I strongly recommend to get a good BW ND filter 1.8 so you could use it at full aperture in daylight.Go for it, you won't regret!
1700414
This lens for me anyway is fantastic. Love this lens. Nice bokeh. Great quality. Only issue I have is because of the smaller sensor the 50 mm is actually a slight zoom. If I did it again, I would probably look for a quality 35mm lens with the same aperture. I believe I bought this from sunset. Didn't have any issues with them, but that was a while ago already.
987891
I used this lens on a trip to hawaii and was very pleased with the landscapes it produced. I sold mine recently for the 20mm 1.8g which goes for just a 100$ more. Both great choices for a landscape.
2173991
I got this lens for my brother, and I really like it, we used a lot. Take a look of some pictures at www.mediawork.ws
382375
Hi Vanessa, For amazing bokeh / background defocus, we would recommend the 50mm. -Anthony
672484
Probably so. Its range is enormous and its clarity is stunning. I've parked the two lesser lenses I used previously and am using only this lens. It is a bit heavy, but you get accustomed to it quickly. Given the great shots I've taken with this lens, it's the only lens I will use. In fact, it's the only lens I'm taking on a month long trip to Africa this year.
809690
There is definitely a noticeable difference. The 56 has most definitely been my go to for portraits. On top of the sharpness there is also a creamy character to the bokeh. Overall this lens brings a magical quality to the images.
1458234
I use this lens with my Sony a7 with the Sony LA-EA4 E-Mount to A-Mount Full-frame Adapter. It is manual focus only, so takes time to focus. Nice bokeh, but one thing I found, you can't get close up shots, @3 ft is the closest if I recall. Great, however, for head/shoulder portraits and isolating subjects from background.
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It performs well in low light, sometimes throws a shadow, but I think that is my inexperience as a user. Wonderful lens!