Recent content by Gary...LFC

Missed out on it cheap.... Should have just bought it and tried, could always sell it again. live and learn.

I want the Olympus 17mm too, for most situations seems the perfect lens. I was hoping someone may have had the Laowa for a personal review.

I want a manual as I find the auto focus frustrating sometimes when I'm trying to focus on something in the middle ground. Also it looks like fun using one and I take photos for fun, so makes sense to me to get a manual focus lens.

I've heard the rendering on the Laowa has a slight vintage look and the fact it's fully manual is a plus. I want to have fully manual so I've no choice but to practice. It's also supposed to be sharp and I've heard the Olympus can sometimes be a little soft.

Hello:welcome: I'm also not a fan of overly processed images so look forward to seeing some of your natural shots.

Anyone purchased/used one of these manual lens? I'm looking at one for mft and was wondering on the quality. Couple reviews online but wondering what they're like for everyday use.

Whats wrong with Ken? Am I missing something?

I wasn't referencing you as such about the lens just there seems to be an opinion kit lenses aren't very good when they are. I have m43 myself and have the cheap Panasonic 25mm f1.7 which is very good in low light and £140 brand new.

https://www.kenrockwell.com/fuji/x-mount-lenses/15-45mm.htm

Good starting point and new kit lenses aren't as bad as everyone makes out. Just Google users of lenses to find plenty of video reviews. Can always upgrade later.

https://shop.fujifilm.co.uk/digital-cameras/refurbished-digital-cameras/fujifilm-x-t20-kit-xc15-45mm-lens-refurbished I would jump on this if I didn't have a camera.

Go to a few shops and have a play and see what grabs you. I fell in love with an Olympus pen f and then hunted down a cheap used one. You will struggle to buy a poor camera these days and you can get some cracking cheaper lenses. I recently bought the cheap Olympus 45-150 f4.5-6 for £60 brand...

Yeh best use a proper lens pen. I use the cloths to clean outer casing only.

Enters the wash

Fabric conditioner enters the was on last rinse so it leaves a softening residue on the fabric. A bit like when you moisturise your hands and then touch something.