nathanp
Established
I've decided to stop dithering and order a GF1. I found a boxed, as-new but second-hand, model online - accompanied by the 20mm f1.7, the EVF and a spare battery for £650. That's not far off the price of a new body & 20mm package without the EVF so I think I did ok..
I'm now looking around to see what weird and wonderful lenses I can attach to it
I'm now looking around to see what weird and wonderful lenses I can attach to it
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nathanp
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Well it arrived. I haven't had much time to play yet but I did take a few on Friday evening..
The bokeh of the 20mm f1.7 is really nice..
And it's really sharp! I got the optional viewfinder which I like - the way it can swivel 90 degrees upwards adds to compositional possibilities..
I quite like the results of converting to B&W and adding some grain in Lightroom too. You definitely have to watch the highlights compared to film/dslr though.
I'm looking forward to trying out some more, preferably somewhere more interesting than my garden! (I'm not really a fan of wide open aperture flower shots that are used as test shots but I had to grab what I could). I will update with opinions and more photos when I can.
The bokeh of the 20mm f1.7 is really nice..
And it's really sharp! I got the optional viewfinder which I like - the way it can swivel 90 degrees upwards adds to compositional possibilities..
I quite like the results of converting to B&W and adding some grain in Lightroom too. You definitely have to watch the highlights compared to film/dslr though.
I'm looking forward to trying out some more, preferably somewhere more interesting than my garden! (I'm not really a fan of wide open aperture flower shots that are used as test shots but I had to grab what I could). I will update with opinions and more photos when I can.
Vince Lupo
Whatever
Real pretty shots - especially that second one. Good luck with your new discovery!
Pancake
Member
Nice shots, love the 2nd one. You will love the 20mm and GF1 combo.
nathanp
Established
Thanks both
I'm considering adding a longer lens - possibly even the 45-200mm, but first I think it needs a Gordy's strap..
I'm considering adding a longer lens - possibly even the 45-200mm, but first I think it needs a Gordy's strap..
biomed
Veteran
The 45 - 200 is very nice as is the 14 - 45. Enjoy your GF1!
seakayaker1
Well-known
Congratulations on picking up the GF1!
a nice zoom lens for the GF1 is the Leica Lumix G Vario-Elmam 1:3.8 - 5.6 \14 - 50 ASPH. It does require an adaptor but you can use fully auto or in manual mode.
sample shots can be found at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/26672618@N03/sets/72157623972893180/
sample images.
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a nice zoom lens for the GF1 is the Leica Lumix G Vario-Elmam 1:3.8 - 5.6 \14 - 50 ASPH. It does require an adaptor but you can use fully auto or in manual mode.
sample shots can be found at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/26672618@N03/sets/72157623972893180/
sample images.
Life is Grand!
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