I can see this is useful for shooting interiors. Does it gain you anything in landscape photography that taking five or ten steps back wouldn't?
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You can't take 'five or ten steps back' from infinity. :-) Ultrawide FoV presents different image dynamics when shooting landscape. The real question is whether the DMW-GC1 provides enough resolution and correction, corner to corner, to be useful for the kind of landscape shooting you want to do. I can't answer that, not only because I haven't tried to use it that way but because when I shoot landscapes I tend to use longer focal lengths rather than wider.
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The wider field of view is quite useful for landscape photography. Taking five or ten steps back will simply change your perspective, while still being too narrow and, in real terms not actually giving you the wider field of view that you're after (if this makes sense). Also, if you're planning to shoot indoors, then taking steps backward may not always be possible. This conversion lens is good value for money as it effectively gives you 11mm when mounted on the lumix 14mm lens.
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I used the lens extensively for landscape photos but also for interiors. It works pretty well with reduced, if any, distortion. Colors are consistent with white balance settings. Highly recommended also for interiors photos from "strange" or "naive" perspectives such as very high or very low positions, e.g. floors and ceilings to produce a different view of the rooms. Good photos also without any tripod by increasing the ISO to 800 and switching on the lights even with NO FLASH.
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I can't say as how well it would work for interior real estate photos as I use it for landscapes, which it is great for, it is not a fast lens, f3.5-4.5, so you mite need another light source for interior work.
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It works well on my Nikkor AF-S DX 18-55 and I've taken some very nice photos with it. Depending on how you set up your shot, you might get some distortion around the edges, but for me it makes for an interesting effect.
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It is a lovely lens, but I cannot see it (or any lens) doing really well with low light and fast action. I use it for landscape photography, where things kindly hold still.
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I use it for bird photography in my backyard. Sport photography with good light is another use.
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Hi Elizabeth, Yes! Sorry for the delay in response. But remember this is semi telephoto so no close up portraiture. However if your subject was 25ft plus away and you wanted the "Bokeh" effect, {Blurred out back ground} it's awesome. I love this Len's for Video too which your camera does... Hope this helps
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no it doesn't, because of the wide lens, it needs to incorporate the entire focus on the subject that you are shooting. for the money I think it works to the best of it's ability.
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Surprisingly well - I frequently use it in situations where a flash would normally be called for but find that I get more natural colors when I don't use the flash. For example I recently took it into a stalactite cave with lovely reflections - camera captured them beautifully. Only exception is when superzoomed - then pictures have poor focus.
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Yes it works, but you would be better off using manual focus, and in process you can learn and explore more.
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Hi Henry, I've had great results! Most of my work has been with the camera and subject in a studio setting so I can't address how it would work outside but, like I said it works beautifully in the studio!
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Have not used it for that. However, I use it during the brightest parts of the day so I can shoot wide-open at times.
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I haven't used it for that I mainly do landscape and beach shots..Sorry I wish I could be more help..I Love my kit though for what I am using it for..
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in a micro four thirds is very good for portrait, i also like it for some landscapes. is not very fast focusing for sports or moving subjects.
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Good question. Unfortunately, I've only used it for a short period of time and that was always outdoors. It's probably enough wide angle for indoors, but not so sure how good it would be in low light situations like indoors, especially if you're using them for something so important like real estate photos. Wish I could be more help.
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If you are OK with the weight of such cameras then yes it has good control over shutter speed and it captures moments fast. I would suggest for small cameras if you want it for adventures.. These size cameras are useful for nature photography
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I use it almost exclusively for architecture and landscape shots. It's fast enough for some indoor work, too, if it's fairly well-lit.