I really wish you listed those some other time. Would have picked both of them up.
unfortunately quite tight at the moment
Shame I can’t see the Classifieds section due to me being a new member
I had the x100v for a couple months.
for me the only improvement I'd like is a slightly wider strap
I've toyed with an X100 many times but I always come to the same conclusion, f2 on a wide APS-C doesn't give any decent subject isolation (except extreme close up) and so only really suitable for "everything in focus" shots.
Same here. I’d love to own one though just to scratch the itch. I love the way it looks!
Shame I can’t see the Classifieds section due to me being a new member
See, that’s what I’d love with an X100. Easily fits into your pocket with ease whereas my gear now I have no chance. Also like the idea of getting more creative as you’re limited on zoom and have to make the picture work as how you see it. I think I’ll be on the hunt for an X100 soon as I really need to scratch the itch. Also going away with friends for a holiday so that would be perfect!
For me there’s not much ‘pop’ or background blur and these are pretty close.
The mk1 would have always been the one I’d have gone for due to the Bayer sensor but the EVF and lens sharpness have always been a concern.
I’ve started going out more with just the 35mm for this reason, I’m not sure whether I like the restriction or not
You must do some walking with that dog.A couple from today's dog walk
A1_07304 by Toby Gunnee, on Flickr
A1_07307 by Toby Gunnee, on Flickr
Certainly not great. On flickr it looks much more severe still. I would also reject this outright.Unfortunately the 20-70mm will be going back, tested again today and the decentering is unnacceptable, strangely it's worse slightly in from the corner than the extreme corner. I don't know how well this will show on here but this is an example. The corner that is about 95% as god as others is then unnaceptable slightly in from the edge, this is on every shot as does not fully rectify when stopped down to f8.
Screenshot 2024-01-13 at 13.33.04 by Toby Gunnee, on Flickr
I’ve started going out more with just the 35mm for this reason, I’m not sure whether I like the restriction or not
in DSLR and then mirrorless 50mm was my most used focal length but these days it's 35mm but I could live with 28mm.
Only noticed it while shooting close up because you can get very close with this lens (0.4x magnification)
I think by your standards you should avoid most lenses
If I'm wearing anything else the camera goes in a man bag but I have wandered around with just my Panasonic GM5 and 20mm f1.7 in my hand but sadly they don't make those anymore. I suppose my GX80 isn't a great deal bigger but they don't make those any more either.
Unfortunately the 20-70mm will be going back, tested again today and the decentering is unnacceptable, strangely it's worse slightly in from the corner than the extreme corner. I don't know how well this will show on here but this is an example. The corner that is about 95% as god as others is then unnaceptable slightly in from the edge, this is on every shot as does not fully rectify when stopped down to f8.
I am doing, sent them an email yesterday but haven’t heard back yet, I’m guessing they’re not open weekends (Cotswolds).
I’ll replace it, I’ve only seen one review that’s mentioned decentering so figure I’ve just been unlucky. If it was common I’m sure we’d have heard more about it.
Not much idea about Cotswold. Don't know anyone who's dealt with them.
by definition this could be anything > 50.0% so probably correct. Over half of lenses on the market are outright turd, or very poor value for the money..., shame about that. The fast electronics companies sell rubbish, so you upgrade and upgrade in a never ending cycle leading to immense global pollution.I think by your standards you should avoid most lenses
I believe so and would expect a postage label first thing on Monday.
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I wouldn't but as long as you have free returns and spare time I guess why not teach Sony a lesson.
it won't teach anyone any lessons
We don't go that far by a lot of dog's standards tbh, 2 x 40 mins on the park by our house during the week then anywhere from 1-2.5hours in the Peaks ona. Sunday
It's a lens that really suits my requirements so I'm happy to give it another go, if the replacement is also poor then I will have to question what I'm going to do. I've had a really good offer on my 24-70mm but if the 20-70mm doesn't work out I don't know whether to keep it or not.
I think you'll find you've agreed to it.
Wow, I hope not. Panamoz don't charge for it, if Cotswolds do they can have it back and I'll take a refund.
No guarantee that what they have in their terms is even correct as well.
Yeah PayPal. Hopefully it’ll be no fuss
Idea of starting the dispute quickly is it keeps all communication there in case things do go wrong.Yeah PayPal. Hopefully it’ll be no fuss
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The Pergear 14mm gets a road test...
Review: Pergear 14mm f/2.8 II (FF) - phillipreeve.net
Introduction It has generally been difficult to find ultra wide-angle prime lenses for any system until a few years ago. If you wanted a lens as wide as 14mm your only options were from Sony, Canon, or Zeiss for a lot of money that no ordinary man could afford. It has gradually changed and there...
Oh. On the subject of Pergear...
I wrote to them about the exposure discrepancies I noticed with the 35mm f1.4 when tested against other 35mm lenses at the same aperture and also the accuracy of their aperture markings and they wrote back and I sent them more info and sample pictures. I'm just waiting to hear back again.
Still no contact from Cotswolds so have emailed them again.
If you have another email address email enquiring about something else. See if they're active. You'll get an idea if they're ignoring you then.
