I wonder Voigtlander Nokton 25mm f/0.95 Type II &amp; Voigtlander 42.5 f/0.95 compare to this Panasonic Nocticron 42.5 f/1.2. ?
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The Nocticron IMO is better corrected and more Leica-like. The Voigtlanders get a tiny bit more light but the rendering is different. The 42.5/0.95 was excellent before the Nocticron was released but after comparing images from both, the Nocticron just seems to be better. The 25/0.95 is a different focal length but is also a fast lens which now has a clickless aperture ring. I'm a stills person so this is from a stills perspective. If you're into video, the Voigtlanders are tough to beat due to the clickless aperture rings. If you need optical stabilization however, the Nocticron is your best bet that is still fast and mid-telephoto.
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"Nick Kovacs says:way too slow...I tried it and quickly purchased a 70-200 2.8"LOL, how can the 24-70mm f/2.8L be slower than the 70-200mm f/2.8L which is equally "fast"? I own both and I notice no difference between the two, other than their reach of course.
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I have Panasonic 7-14 mm and I like it very much. It is very nice wide view lens with very limited distortion but not so fast.In real situation it means that with F4 lens you will need 8 times more light eg than with F1.4 or 100 W bulb vs 800WDifference between f/2 and F1,7 is not that much only about 50% more light (100W vs 150W). I have also Voigtlander 0,95 25 mm lens it would be great for low light high motion scenes but the main problem is that it is only manual focus and maybe you will not be able to catch all photos in focus.
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I'm getting ready to order the 400mm. I already have the 70-200L 2.8 IS and if I wanted the extra reach with zoom, I could put my 1.4x teleconverter on it, making it a [roughly] 100-280 f4.0. I don't have the 100-400 to compare, but I'd guess the sharpness is about the same between the 100-400 and the 70-200 + 1.4x. I still wouldn't have the reach between 280-400 but I'd have the sharpness when I need it. I can always attempt to move my feet to frame a subject with a prime if I'm too close. Read the reviews and decide for yourself.
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It looks like the "#883-101" is a newer version for the same model. You may not be able to buy "#880-101". I did a comparison of these two versions and here are differences [values for #883-101], (values for #880-101): 1. Angle View: [69.3 - 5.7], (76.5 - 6.5) 2. Minimum Focus Distance: [13.8" (35.05 cm)], (1.48' (45 cm)) 3. Elements/Groups: [13/16], (18/14) 4. Filter Thread: [62 mm], (72 mm) 5. Dimensions (DxL): [Approx. 2.9x3.5" (7.37x8.89 cm)], (Approx. 3.1x4.0" (7.87x10.16 cm)) 6. Weight: [1.04 lb. (470g)], (1.39 lb. (630g)) - Most of other features are the same. I hope this will be helpful.
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24-70mm f/2.8 Nikkor, 28-300mm VR F3.5-5.6 Nikkor, 70-200mm VRII F/2.8, perhaps the 24-24mm F/2.8 if you're after a bit wider.
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hihave to say . for the hype and good looks of this lens i was a tad unhappy and found it a bit soft .i have since sold it on . purchased the Tamron 17-50mm f2.8 ( first verdion non VR which is optically better ! ) and WOW !! this lens never leaves my camera and is tak sharp and fast with great bokeh . No competition this tamron and the new tamron 70-300 VR are simply killers . The Tamrom 17-50mm f2.8 for the money is the best out there ( in my view )
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I would say EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 USM IS. You get greater bokeh at f/2.8. Although the weather sealing and better construction of the 24-105 is pretty sweet too.Edit: I forgot to mention that f/2.8 is better than f/4 in low light. But I think you know that already =)
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I got the G2 a month ago. It's a fun camera and I'm glad I chose it. I like it's small size, light weight, the bright EVF, the articulating LCD, and the touch screen. I wish it had In Body Image Stabilization so it would be steady when I use my old Nikon lenses, with an adapter, that don't have it. Also the kit lens has a plastic mount that isn't durable. Panasonic makes a few 4/3rds mount lenses but Olympus and Sigma make a lot more. The Panasonic G2 has a micro 4/3rds mount that is smaller than the 4/3rds mount. There are adapters to use 4/3rds lenses on M4/3rds cameras but not the other way around. So if you get the G2 you can use your Panasonic lens on it with an adapter. There are also M4/3rds adapters for lenses made by most manufacturers, but in manual focus. Here is a link for a list of all lenses that comply with the 4/3rds standard, meant for Panasonic M4/3rds cameras. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/connect/g1.html
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I joined Club Panasonic when I purchased one of my Panasonic cameras. I got an e-mail from them yesterday offering the DMC-G2K Body Only for $350. They had 3 other options: a G2K with an H_FS014045 14-45 lens for $600 and a G2K with either the 20mm or 14mm "pancake' lens for $650. This offer was directly from Panasonic for Club Panasonic users.
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Both works fine. But I think a 24mm focal length is too angular for these uses. I would go for the 40 mm.
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Sorry to hear that. I have had at least 6 Panny OIS lenses and the switch is very easy on all of them. I would contact Panasonic. From what I've read, things like the ease of zooming and even image quality really vary from lens to lens. If Panasonic doesn't give you a good answer, return it and try another replacement.
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Basically it is the same focal number and aperture of both, but the boken and sharpness of Nikon are little better. This is the reason for the high price of Nikon. I have a Tamron SP 24-70mm and it works great without breaking my bank account
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It has a very plastic feel to it. My 14-45mm does have a smoother zoom but I think a lot of that has to do with the rubber covering on the zoom ring, how much could that band have added to the production cost, pennies? I bought a collapsible Olympus 14-42mm and the feel of it's zoom mechanism is very smooth, but performance wise I think both of the Panasonics perform better on my G1s. I use the Oly on my GF3 because it is better balanced on the small camera. I thought the 14-42mm OIS Panasonic was replaced with a more recent model. Did you get the new model or the old model?
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I don't recall which one I got, but the picture quality is very good for this lens. The picture stabilization on/off button doesn't show any noticeable quality improvement for me. Need to keep checking.
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I agree and have noticed that as well. I bought the older version and have been pleased with it. I have also not read complaints about the newer version. It may be as simple as supply and demand or something we are not aware of. You might check review sites just to make sure the version 2 is well rated and then go for it if it's cheaper. The 20MM has been a great lens, I have received compliments about my photo's and 9 times out of 10, it's taken with the 20mm.
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I am looking for a camera of this range. My short list is like this Panasonic FZ 100, FZ40, Fuji Film HS10, Kodak Easyshare Z 981 and Olympus SP 800 UZ. Basically I am looking for a camera useful for birdwatching - distant shots, high optical zoom, faster speed etc. can you pl help me in selection. e mail haridas53@gmail.com