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The following opinions have been automatically translated with Microsoft Translator. | Olympus OM Zuiko 50mm f/1.4 Pros: Compactness, lightness, construction and sharpness(*) Cons: None ( Sharpness(*) ) Opinion: Opinion: I was lucky enough to find it NEW from a junk shop (for just over a hundred euros!) a couple of years ago, complete with a Polyphoto warranty card (yes, it distributed the Olympus brand already in 1973!) to be sent for warranty. Used in conjunction with the native OM system, it is something unique for its compactness, lightness, construction and sharpness. But my purpose was to use it on modern digital systems from the M43 system to the FF system. Obviously the sharpness does not reach that of modern optics (cons(*)), it is necessary to close at least one stop (it is not optics optimized for modern FF digital systems nor for the M43 system that comes from scratch without links with the past), but this is not at all a problem since it is expected. Among other things, with full frame cameras the rendering is wonderful already at full aperture and leaves the extreme sharpness in the background especially with portraits set (pro(*)). Also good for video shooting. sent on May 13, 2022 |
 | Voigtlander MFT Nokton 60mm f/0.95 Pros: Sharpness, blurred, focus ring, great even on non-wow camera Cons: Weight (but you know it before you buy it) Opinion: Magnificent lens like all the others of the Voigtlander quartet 10.5, 17.5, 25 and 42.5 but more demanding for weight and size. The focus ring is quite braked. I think it's a constructive choice to make the focus more precise rather challenging at full aperture. Excellent for portraiture. Never used for video. sent on March 22, 2022 |
 | Panasonic Lumix S PRO 70-200mm f/2.8 OIS Pros: all Cons: nothing (apart from Panasonic's obstinacy in wanting to employ the usual DFD AF which is not a con of the optics) Opinion: Opinion: Purchased after repeated second thoughts due to weight, size, impossibility of going unnoticed despite black but beautiful, to fill the gap of my main system (M43) in some areas of low light and the need not to be able to go down too much with the times, or situations with little light such as poorly lit sports halls or theater. Excellent lens, with the possibility of being multiplied 1.4X and 2X while maintaining its superlative sharpness qualities that combined with the use of the super resolute sensor of the S1R and its possibility of crop, allows very high extension qualities that justify its important dimensions and sacrifice in economic terms. Equipped with stabilizer, dual IS, it has nothing that should not have a 70-200mm f2.8 of the modern era. Combined with a state-of-the-art autofocus system also equipped with a phase detection system, it would certainly be the best zoom in its category. sent on February 23, 2022 |
 | Sigma 35mm f/1.2 DG DN Art Pros: A kilo and a hundred joy for the eyes Cons: A kilo and center of joy for the eyes Opinion: It's big, yes, it's heavy, yes, it's nice yes. When I try it right, I'il find him some disinfectants. But I only see features, no flaws. I don't use it for video, I have more, so it doesn't have any flaws. ..................................... ..................................... ..................................... ..................................... ..................................... ..................................... ..................................... ..................................... ..................................... ..................................... ..................................... ..................................... ..................................... ..................................... sent on April 28, 2021 |
 | Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-32mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS Pros: Very compact, very light, unsuspectingly good optical quality, zero hot spot issues in use IR one of the reasons why I bought it Cons: Absurd list price (optics that should be used or new ex kit), plastic bayonet, lack of focus ring Opinion: The only pancake zoom I digest, since the fact of having to be extended manually to be used, I see it as an advantage, since with the proper attention can be kept ready to use even turning off the machine. Another reason that made me lean to buy, despite having optics of much higher quality, is the excellent but simple optical scheme that makes it suitable for use for infrared photos, without exhibiting problems of hot spots that plague better quality optics in the visible for which they are designed. It is also unexpectedly a stabilized optics which can have some use even if given the focus, the machine stabilizer is sufficient. If you forget to extract it, you receive a signal in the car indicating that the optics are not ready to use! The plastic bayonet with the extra attention, I think will not be a problem, I also have it on another ultra pancake optics in the house m.zuiko. In conclusion I would say a small masterpiece of its kind and scope. sent on July 18, 2020 |
 | Leica Q (Typ 116) Pros: Practical (well designed), build quality (well done), EVF, appeal, relatively timeless to be an electronics: silver grip for the most retro charm; grain of black and white to high ISO so good that you want to eat it (as they do not know). Cons: nobody if you know what you buy (it's a non-interchangeable optics machine and fixed focal, so it covers specific needs; maybe the price that forced me to wait for the q2 release to find an opportunity for me to approach; desire for Q2 that brings the crop in machine to perfection for absolute for megapixel availability; it's addictive and addictive to Q2. Too bad not to use it as much as you deserve since my main system is other. Opinion: Camera almost perfect of its kind, just because perfection does not exist, excellent for street, travel, even portraits set as long as you know how to use the 28mm in these junctures; everything in the right place where you expect it, reading the manual really useless; very natural electronic viewfinder, second only to the most recent models mounted in the leica house (SL/SL2/Q2); pleasant to hold, you want to use it. Stratospheric optics in both yield and use. sent on February 26, 2020 |
 | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Summilux 10-25mm f/1.7 Pros: Versatility, yield, pleasure of use Cons: pleasure of use, weight and size may not please, requires a generous body with grip Opinion: Excellent yield in all conditions, backlight, etc. Control of the clickless diaphragm. MAF's great dive in manual, on the other hand is lens suitable to make video but beautiful to use to take photos. Focal from 10mm to 25, a joy. Bowling snap in galleriahttps://www.juzaphoto.com/galleria.php?l=it&t=3342520 bowling snap in galleriahttps://www.juzaphoto.com/galleria.php?l=it&t=3342520 sent on February 12, 2020 |
 | Panasonic Lumix G 100-300mm f/4-5.6 II OIS Pros: Double stabilization with the bodies of the same brand, size and weight, tropicalization. Cons: Lack of a standard collar. Opinion: Taken in order to have a light and compact bike set-up, despite having better optics but much larger and heavier (in a relative sense for a m43 system, but always small and light in comparison to larger sizes); the optics go to marry perfectly with machines like the G9 but it was intended for use with the GX9 for the reasons above. Despite the dual IS requires a minimum of practice to be best used at the most pushed focal points, as the danger of movement is always around the corner. With times below the limits achievable with the double stabilizer, it would have been useful to provide a ring with attachment (possibly ark) for the tripod while instead you have to resort to the after market (I find only a product made by a German craftsman, however very expensive). I do not see it as a major flaw since the optics is born mainly for freehand use with a lot of light (which is then what I need, exits in MTB in broad daylight). For its scope of use therefore excellent, a full 9 I would say. sent on October 09, 2019 |
 | Venus Laowa 4mm f/2.8 Fisheye Pros: Mechanical construction, size, weight Cons: Crop image, not perfectly circular Opinion: I reserve the right to edit the review (https://www.juzaphoto.com/topic2.php?l=it&show=2&t=2926371#18494988 ). For now the is under the sufficiency, being an optics born and designed for the m43 system only. REVIEW (preliminary) - CONTRO The image produced has a crop, quite marked beautiful top (for my specimen), very light below but still present; obviously nothing comparable to the one that provides a circular fisheye optic "not expressly designed for MFT format" such as the meike f2 (by the way brighter though larger, therefore not usable on a small drone for example) in terms of portion of the image lost, but still appreciable; I reserve the right to analyze the raw that could be more extensive as a recorded image, although I do not have much hope since it is lens without electrical contacts and therefore no chance of being recognized for the application of a profile in the car ; since I intend to make the substitution (or the return if the problem were to be "serial" or project) I also reserve the right to analyze a second specimen; I would point out that mine is not a pre-production specimen, but part of a 1st batch regularly distributed and sold. Beyond the raw analysis that could provide a better basis for post-processing, I tried to make a circular crop, which in fact could also be useful in optics that produce an image without crop but with some "smear". Of course, as mentioned, the lost part is minimal compared to adapted optics but a post processing is still required. So no jpeg ready and above all, even if I care little, no video without crop. You lose the correct live view. I noticed, however, that the image is not circular but elliptical with a crush at the top, affected by crop. By making a deformation that allows you to recover the ellipticality and then a slight circular crop, you go in some way to solve both problems. An ad hoc lens profile could then make you digest the whole thing. I also confirm, as expected, that without a special support it is practically impossible to prevent fingers or other from entering the frame, thus forcing a trimming in the post. The fact remains, however, that the lens does not KEEP THE PROMESSES. That is unacceptable in my view. I also see, with regret, that many of the problems detected have already been highlighted in pre-production specimens and MAI solved: https://www.dpreview.com/forums/thread/4416611 - PRO But let's get to the positives. The lens looks beautifully constructed and all in all rightly priced (199.00 is the right price even if you have to consider VAT, duty and shipping so here comes to 240.00 euros - VAT - shipping so not a little), small, with braked controls the right both for photo and video use on the ground and in flight (drones); The fully protected metal cap is a jewel with a hollow for the protruding control of MAF. On this very good front. sent on September 11, 2019 |
 | Lensbaby Sol 22mm f/3.5 Pros: Native m43, compact Cons: Not comfortable to tilt Opinion: First lens lens native m43; It's a tilted view. All others are full frame and adapted in terms of bayonet. The result is always very long optics given the crop factor, with loss of the distinctive character of the edge lens, if not even the non-functioning (in the sense that you lose the behavior 100% so that some optics such as the twist 60 are not there with attack m43 ); here finally the 22mm is wide angle 22mm as a framed field and not a 44mm tele (there is the higher focal version for APS-C/FF). The opening is fixed, which in some ways limits its use even if it is guessed as a compromise between brightness and effect produced; the lack of the ability to vary the diaphragm also makes the optics more compact. Compared to the previous tilt optics, it has a latch that allows you to set zero tilts but is uncomfortable to tilt. Ugly the result that results in terms of image, the system of variation of the boken; useless, they could spare it. The only criticism I would feel like moving. Otherwise a great creative optic, in line with the m43 philosophy (compact, simplified, visibility of the result the moment it frames, funny). sent on August 01, 2019 |
 | Manfrotto MH494-BH Pros: Lightness, comfort grips, clutch control integrated in the grip knob (plus compared to the old 494), clamp for the Manfrotto coupling, shaped clamp for use with the advanced beefree Cons: Clamp for those (like me) do not use the owner Manfrotto attack. It is not true that it is 100% compatible (it does not go to plate peak design). Opinion: I was able to appreciate the head supplied with the new Manfrotto Beefree Advanced tripod. A jewel, including the shaped clamp to accommodate the two legs and allow it to be closed at the head. Unfortunately I use the native ark standard and I made a change. rnhttps: //www.juzaphoto.com/topic2.php? l = en & t = 2569453 & show = 3rnMa for those who marry the Manfrotto system in all respects, it's a little gem. sent on December 02, 2017 |
 | Manfrotto BeFree Advanced (Twist) Pros: Summarizing the pluses of the new version: rn- lock twist lock legs as well as a ball head levers with fractional- head detachable- ballast hook- addition of standard 3/8 "connection," easy link "system rn- angle adjustment system improved legs - improved central column locking system (ring instead of knob) rn- rubber feet with screw fixing that should ensure a firmer seal (on the first previous series it was easy to lose them) rn- look attractive which does not hurt; black, blue, red, green for the twist-lock version and in the black color only for the levern version - increased quality / price ratio to keep up with the increasingly fierce competition rn (the selling price is VERY distant from the list price of 193.16 euros and will attest to that of the current version at the end of life) Cons: Interchangeable rubber feet with pointed metal feet for ground. It is a useful accessory that would cost little to realize and provide in the kit. Opinion: https://www.juzaphoto.com/topic2.php?l=it&t=2569453&show=1rnrnYour good impressions on paper have been confirmed. I got to touch the product and it's really well done. The head is excellent, with a lot of friction, and those like me want to use another or simply change the clamp, will have no difficulty as you can easily remove both the head (the previous model does not seem to allow it) that the clamp. Certainly for a job well done you need to find a clamp, for example, with the Manfrotto anti-rotation notch, as small as possible to allow a close flush with the head. Manfrotto shaped his clamp, with special notches to accommodate the legs. I tried to mount a Sirui C-10 and integrates perfectly (taking the blue twist-lock version, the coupled with the blue Sirui seems to go out of the factory!). But I also dared to put a granitic Sirui K-10X and it's almost perfect. The clamp is a big hair and it is difficult to find a position for a closure almost like the seeded, but witha little 'attention all goes also in the bag provided. By using a shaped arca clamp like the one proposed by Hejnar, a PERFECT integration is obtained. However for those who like me do not intend to bring the tripod complete with a bag, I would say that everything is not a big problem. The price on the road is finally far from the 193,16 euro list. It will be a great success in my opinion. Brava Manfrotto! For those who want to use the product as it is, as I expected, will find it difficult to use the Manfrotto plate on small cars in the sense that occluding battery and memory access, will be disassembled and reassembled, which I personally can not stand, not only for a matter of time but because in the long run you want to go in a hurry, you're desperate because of the risk of damaging the thread of the room. For example on an Olympus E-M10 creates problems and can not be left permanently mounted. On an E-M1 already no more. On the common SLRs I think it does not give rise to any interference. AboutThe twist-lock closure system is not the fastest in the sense that tightening / opening requires more than half a turn. Manfrotto brilliantly solves the problem of anti-twist, using legs not perfectly cylindrical but crushed on one side. The same for the column that has the classic "triangular" section to which we are accustomed. I also tried the lever version. It remains however compact and therefore valid for those who prefer this system. As with the older brothers, an easy link system attachment has been inserted, protected by a rubber cover to attach accessories to the tripod such as arms, plump, etc. or simply even a hook if the standard one in plastic material should break. Very convenient to have a standard 3/8 "screw connection! RnrnReporting the pluses of the new version: rn- lock twist lock legs as well as a ball lever with integrated clutch in the ball lock knob (difference compared to the old 494) rn- head detachable- hook zavorrarn- addition of standard 3/8 "connectiond, "easy link" system rn- improved leg angle adjustment system- improved central column locking system (ring instead of knob) rn- rubber feet with screw fixing which should ensure a firmer seal (on the first previous series it was easy lose them) rn- look catchy that does not hurt; proposed in black, blue, red, green for the twist-lock version and in the black color only for the levern version- increased quality / price ratio to keep up with the increasingly fierce competition rn (the selling price is MUCH away from that list price of 193.16 euros and will be attested to that of the current version at the end of life) rnrnNon the target is raised, in the sense that it remains a light and robust traveller for equipment not too heavy, no supertele to understand us.rnrnCon the carbon version will reach the apex. But there is a consideration to be made. For simple proportions, the gain achievable in terms of weight for a tripod as well3B small is very small compared to larger tripods. The construction is that, so the greater reach of the legs will not result in a substantial increase in capacity (if there is). So in my opinion the best buy is this aluminum version.rnrnrnrn sent on December 02, 2017 |
 | Venus Laowa 7.5mm f/2 MFT Pros: Small, excellent mechanical, crisp already at TA, launch price (467 euros shipped including UV filter kit, PL, ND1000) Cons: Vignette visible up to f5.6 Opinion: Optical manual focus to have if portability is essential. For some applications, size and lightness become a must as in the case of drilling. There is a lighter version (150grams versus 200!), More expensive, for that purpose. But also for those who bring the kit in trekking / bikes / etc. Certain features make a throat. The mechanics are great, the metal hood is a jewel. The hinges are fluid, without any play and properly restrained (being also intended for use in flight, it is right that they are not soft to prevent fire and diaphragm movements). A peculiarity: the focus ring limit switches exactly with the focus on infinity. This was the first I had seen as a defect because I was used to it differently (fire infinitely a bit before the infinite symbol placed on the barrel) and I thought that a small calibration error or simply thermal excursion might have prevented a perfect Focusing infinitely. But removed quThis is a remote event, I thought it was very convenient when it hurries or snaps into the starry sky. A pre-set mechanic very comfortable, ending blindly and away! sent on July 11, 2017 |
 | Lensbaby Velvet 56mm f/1.6 Pros: Construction bokeh "velvet effect" blurry / blur Cons: Dimensions, weight Opinion: After several changes of mind, thanks to a price drop, I decided to try it, although from different parts of the effect was considered quite easily reproduced via software in post. Maybe I'm not good at it, but the promised effect there and it shows. And you see and dosa while shooting which is not 'the least. The focus and 'smooth (accomplice also a hard nut the right) with a mirrorless thanks to focus peaking or to magnify. A TA low contrast can inhibit the peaking and make it difficult to even MAF with the magnification. In this case, just close the iris, focus and then open. It should still do more shots at various apertures and then choose comfortably in the post more pleasant, with a more or less marked effect in favor of sharpness or the "fuzzy spread" (the effect is not limited to a loss of sharpness but it 'a very appealing mix). sent on April 01, 2017 |
 | Mitakon Speedmaster 25mm f/0.95 Pros: Size, weight, brightness, building Cons: warranty Opinion: It was time that I was behind this lens (in m43 version) and an accomplice opportunity at the end I got it at an Italian store. rnrnDai first shots is clear from the blurred EXAGGERATED at RT. The focus ring is not really soft but pleasant to use because fluid. Focus with the help of the peaking and magnification focus is really simple. The mode dial is diafammi clickless and is rightly takes to prevent accidental rotation. The building looks very robust, and the lens is very small. The fact that both manual focus is not a defect because a lens so you choose also for this. There are signs to the hyperfocal as on optical vintage even if the scale is too contracted and therefore not very useful. Gem: the packaging. A beautiful rigid box covered in (fake) pelle.rnrnUnico against is the guarantee that is 5 years but c / or the manufacturer (Chinese!). Meanwhile, for two years is managed by the Italian shop, then you will see. I hope I do not need it (-D). sent on January 26, 2017 |
 | Manfrotto MHXPRO-3WG Pros: 1) light weight; Light for its category (nominally holds 4kg), compared to the other in circulation except for the dear Arca-Swiss D4 RN2) convenience '; fast clamp commands so 'as the positioning end knobs are comfortable RN3) robustness; time will tell 'but the polymer of which' made by 'idea of ??robustness of the whole; obviously the internal mechanism (worm and rack) and 'metal, it can be seen peering through the fast positioning pliers (which unfortunately could enter the dirt but') RN4) guarantee; registering your product you are entitled to 8 years of extended warranty that with 2 bill goes to 10 years which is not 'just Cons: 1) overall dimensions; if it was more 'small it would be better (for my part I would accept even a reduced flow); but perhaps this would mean employing a metal alloy and the costs would grow so 'as the weight and then ... there is' already the 410 junior 2) own engagement; the coupling system to the plate 200 and PL 'did really well (good and safe practice) but despite widespread remains the owner; Manfrotto should let the chance 'to mount any clamp without the need for expensive third-party adapter kit; inter alia although the 200PL is not very great, and the 'on a mirrorless. Whereas there are many plate Ark compatible, small, thin and even square so 'as to attack the machine rotated by 90 degrees and that' useful in different situations. 3) some mechanical imperfection; the jump going from "quick" position to the end, even if it is not a problem (maybe over time accelerate wear) and not ' "nice" and let the ideaof an approximate mechanical; should eliminatorn4) to want to be picky, but maybe not, the open space (from which you can see the worm screw mechanism / rack) at the level of the release pliers / speed block, could let imply dirt then difficult to remove; disassembly and especially the replacement for cleaning, do not think is available to everyone; the "light" through which can 'get the dirt, should perhaps be closed more (unless it proves useful to carry out a partial lubrication, but I doubt it) Opinion: EDIT 24/11/2016 after over a year of use. Well, unfortunately I have to agree with those who say (there are a couple of video reviews in significant network) that the head is not at all rigid. Putting on an optical super telephoto 300mm, however slight (of the order of just over a kilo, is a lens m43), inter alia on the collar, then together with a well balanced, trigger annoying vibrations clearly visible to the eye, already just by pressing the shutter button that does not dampen completely within 2 seconds, so much so that I had to set the self-timer to 10 seconds (which I never do) to make sure you avoid the rough. I therefore ask you in case of strong wind (and gusts), that happens to everything. It could actually be a cause of shake-and be unusable with certain equipment. This does not happen with a trivial to solid ball head (a mere 40mm ball diameter). I intend to do other tests with the paintings as the predominant use was macro / wide angle landscapes .___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________rnrnrnrnProvata in macro. He states that he had never had other heads rack "small" like the 410 or the arca-swiss D4 can not make a comparison. rnrnAttrezzatura used: rn- Manfrotto MHXPRO-3WG XPRO with clamp Sirui MP-20 fixed to the plate 200PL-14 (I'll take 'more' forward hejnar kit to remove the removable plate and fit it all directly to clamp ... more 'clean ) rn- Novoflex TRIOPOD with aluminum legs, new type with fixed long metal spike, covered with cap rn- slide with micrometric rubber hejnar clamp Ark compatible and safey fixed pin rn- M.ZUIKO 60mm f2.8 macro Olympus OMD E-M10 with plate Ark compatible peak design rnrnLa head looks good, very solid, although in "plastic", with all the levels that serve clearly visible (on a tripod for leveling and two on the head). The attack on the chamber and 'offset from the attack of the head and this is not my case, could create some problems in more'Of imbalance for the heavy equipment. It 's not excluded that this has affected the lower sealing loads than its big brother 410J most' of different building materials, polymer instead of 'metal alloy. The commands for millimetric displacements in the three directions are hard but very comfortable. Make the shot and 'a pleasure, the ball head drove me crazy. Despite the very light equipment, a close time, always was a bit 'down' the shot. But I think this is common to most ball heads. When you fast framing acting on the gripper can 'happen that do not happen engagement with the rack so the first lap there is' a leap of adjustment knob. Since 'the thing' predictable (it appears that the clamp and not 'reopened well), just move a little' more 'forward or a little' more 'back to get the full release or accept the "jump" and refine &F2747 / media_document / live_2 / MHXPRO3WG_20150203.pdf? 1426547847). no bending rnrnNon known although my equipment not even exceeds the pound, so they are well within the 4 kg reported. If there are the displacements are related to other factors, for example of the tripod (very useful, practically indispensable spikes metal in the soil in place of rubber feet). rnrnSuperato the declared load (just put even just a pound and a half, but not centered, so unbalanced) it is impossible to adjust the lift even if held. E 'but useless for making inquadratura.rnrnL'accoppiata with home Manfrotto tripod MT190GOA4TD 190Go! allows you to benefit from the macro to the rack and landscapes although it even transportable backpack, total weight 2.3 kg. sent on May 24, 2015 |
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