GF1 on the way...

[nathanp]

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 😀

 

[nathanp]

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.

 

[Vince Lupo]

Real pretty shots - especially that second one. Good luck with your new discovery!

 

[Pancake]

Nice shots, love the 2nd one. You will love the 20mm and GF1 combo.

 

[nathanp]

Thanks both 🙂

I'm considering adding a longer lens - possibly even the 45-200mm, but first I think it needs a Gordy's strap..

 

[biomed]

The 45 - 200 is very nice as is the 14 - 45. Enjoy your GF1!

 

[seakayaker1]

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.

Life is Grand!

~ 😉