Anyone who's used both, would you recommend this or the Samyang? I do landscape and cinema, btw.
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I have the opteka and I'm real not happy with the quality of the pics. Talking with my repair guy the glass is not the best in quality and thats why the pics are of poor quality
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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.
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I got the model sg. i am satisfied with it. already saved my screen a couple times already.
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Hi,Is this a recommended lens for landscapes? is it a wide-angle lens?Thanks for your comments.
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I have both and I wouldn't change the D600 for the X-T1 for serious, payed or critical work. Although it's my opinion for the photography I do... maybe for you is different. I would suggest renting one for a week or so, try it extensively and come to a decision. Cheers.
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I replaced my Canon 60d and smaller Sony A55 with an Olympus E-P3. I've owned several intro/mid-level dSLRs, and I would say the E-P3 was my favorite camera of all time. My pictures were amazing, it was fast, and best of all was that it was truly portable - perfect for my hiking trips. Were you mainly using the camera in auto mode? I always used it in manual, so can't really tell you how good or bad the camera did in 'A' mode - but in manual mode it was nearly perfect. The lenses you use may also play a role. My favorite lens of all time had been (maybe still is) the Canon 24-70mm lens, and I thought I would never find something that worked just as well, but I came across the Panasonic 14-140mm lens, which is super amazing, and became my favorite and main lens for the E-P3. The lack of viewfinder was never an issue for me, since I used the VF-2 view finder by Olympus. Sure, I was never happy using the E-P3 without the viewfinder, so I kept it on most of the time. I did sell the E-P3 on Ebay soon after the OM-D was announced. I figured that if the E-P3 had become my favorite camera of all time, getting the OM-D would be a no brainer since the specs are better than the E-P3 and it included a built in viewfinder. I have used an NEX-5 (first gen) in the past, and I must say I hated that camera due to how hard it made to shoot in 'M' mode; however, Sony released the NEX-7, a nearly perfect camera targeted towards potential dSLR owners. Deciding between the NEX-7 and the OM-D is a challenge, and they each have their pluses and negatives; however, those looking to replace a dSLR for some trips, shouldn't consider anything other than the OM-D(m4/3) or NEX-7(e-mount) for the time being; although, I bet Panasonic has something in the works to compete with Sony and Olympus.
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Yes its ideal for landscapes because of its wide angle and moderate distortion the f/ 2.8 aperture is good for low light but if you want everything in the foreground and background sharp you'll want to stop it down. If thats the case youll need a tripod so you can shoot at a low ISO and keep ur noise minimal. Also cheaper lenses can do this, you are mostly paying for the 2.8 aperture with this lens. Also if you want to shoot the moon you might wana zoom in so there are other good options.
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Hello, greetings from Colombia. I haven't tried these camera on this situations. However, I have used it in almost all others such as portraits, landscapes, macro etc. I am also making some high quality videos of my model airplane kit manufacture to be uploaded to YouTube. All results have been far better than expected. So, I presume that if you use your camera on the situations you need, it won't let you down. I still think that the D3200 is a professional featured camera costing thousands of dollars less than, for instance, the D4 or the D800. I suggest you join the forum Nikonites.com It has been a great help for me and people there are very nice indeed Good luck!!! Hello, greetings from Colombia. I haven't tried these camera on this situations. However, I have used it in almost all others such as portraits, landscapes, macro etc. I am also making some high quality videos of my model airplane kit manufacture to be uploaded to YouTube. All results have been far better than expected. So, I presume that if you use your camera on the situations you need, it won't let you down. I still think that the D3200 is a professional featured camera costing thousands of dollars less than, for instance, the D4 or the D800. I suggest you join the forum Nikonites.com It... » Read More Hello, greetings from Colombia. I haven't tried these camera on this situations. However, I have used it in almost all others such as portraits, landscapes, macro etc. I am also making some high quality videos of my model airplane kit manufacture to be uploaded to YouTube. All results have been far better than expected. So, I presume that if you use your camera on the situations you need, it won't let you down. I still think that the D3200 is a professional featured camera costing thousands of dollars less than, for instance, the D4 or the D800. I suggest you join the forum Nikonites.com It has been a great help for me and people there are very nice indeed Good luck!!! « Show Less
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I went to Paris (and Provence) in June/July. Here's what I took: 2 X Pentax K-x Digital SLR with 2.7-inch LCD and 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL Lens (Black) Pentax 14mm f/2.8 DA ED (IF) Lens for Pentax and Samsung Digital SLR Cameras Tamron AF 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD IF Macro Lens for Pentax and Samsung Digital SLR Cameras SIGMA 18-50mm f/2.8 HSM ED SD Rokinon FE8M-P 8mm F3.5 Fisheye Lens for Pentax (Black) These worked very well. If you prefer telephoto, you could just go with the tele-zoom. If you prefer wide-angle, the 14mm is tough to beat. The SIGMA 18-50 f/2.8 is significantly sharper and faster than the kit 18-55. I also own the Pentax DA 50-200mm f/4-5.6 ED Lens for Pentax and Samsung DSLR Cameras which is a very nice lens; but the IQ on the TAMRON blows it away. And it's razor sharp even at f/2.8 and has almost no chromatic aberation. My latest addition is: Pentax 70mm f/2.4 DA Limited Lens for Pentax and Samsung Digital SLR Cameras, which is a fantastic portrait lens. I would also recommend a large flash unit; but if you want to go light weight, the built in flash works well enough for most situations (with a near subject.)
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I have found for video these rokinons cannot be topped! They have an amazing cinema look and even next to the Carl Zeiss cp2 lenses...they look very close in look. A little less range on ur focus but i actually think the rokinon had more depth. It is a long focal range so if ur shooting close, get the 35 or 24 mm cine lense. Be sure it has the declicked apeture!
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Wow, this is a close call, S95 vs. LX5. Your right about the tads. I'm under the impression that the LX5 might work a little better for a MAC user, it's built in software works with iPhoto, iMove & QuickTime. Also, I kind of like the retro-russian look of the LX5.
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As far as I'm aware they are the same lens design and both made by Samyang in Korea-- just different name brand.
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I'd buy the Viewsonic again. The matte finish on the screen makes working on photos nicer and also makes ambient light/reflection much less of a concern. I think that the Apple Cinema display is a great monitor, but not for the needs of my client or myself.
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I would recommend the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 16-35mm f/4G ED VR is quite expensive $ 1200 + but is best for landscapes.
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You may have already decided by now, but I will give you my opinion anyway. I bought the Sony a couple of weeks and am very happy with it. The deal breaker for me was that the Samsung has a shiny, reflective screen, which is very unusual for an LCD. Since my room has many windows, I went with the Sony.
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Searching online for some factual specs for you, I found the following The PJ780VE has a 10x optical zoom with a focal range of 26-260 mm and aperture at f/1.8-3.4 Compared to my earlier Sony HD Camcorder of about 5 years or so ago, it has by far a better wide angle capability than did my old model. I would with it find myself stepping back quite a bit to gain a place from which to shoot videos that would be all inclusive of my subject matter. Don't know how/why the other respondent indicated what he/she did. Unless of course 26mm isn't wide enough for you? I found a few good reviews online, including this off-shore review: http://www.digitalversus.com/camcorder/sony-handycam-hdr-pj780ve-p15261/test.html http://camcorder-test.slashcam.com/compare-what-i-cmp-u-cmd-i-view-u-mode-i-docompare-u-lang-i-en-u-id-i-226-y-294-u-name-i-Sony%20HDR-PJ780-u-bname-i-Sony%20HDR-TD20%20(2D)-u-cmd-i-vergleich.html http://www.sony.co.uk/support/en/product/HDR-PJ780VE As for me...I'm totally satisfied with this camera's performance...as is my wife, who is working as a videographer and photographer at the National Western Stock show this year. Our videos are stunningly sharp and pleasant to watch! AND, the unit comes with a remote control as well, by the way. You may want to purchase a larger battery, and keep the original as a backup for when you run out of juice. I've not had any problems with premature battery drain, either. There are variants of this camcorder model, be sure to investigate each of them before ordering to make sure you are getting what you expected. Also...not get rattled by the "rattle" coming from within the camcorder. It has an internal "floating" platform used for optical stabilization when shooting videos...a most welcome feature!
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Thank you R.R. That was my conclusion a couple of months ago when considering the S350 or the 1500 but then I read quite a few reviews that said they were having no issues with the 1500 and customer service was great. I've decided on the Panny for the reasons you detailed and that the Samsung needs to be added to and upgraded to be comparable to the Panny so why bother for a few dollars savings. I've ordered the 35K and look forward to enjoying it.....Thanks again!!