Fuji X-T2 First Impressions and Images!

Patrick September 16, 2016

Fuji X-T2 First Impressions and Images!:

So, I’ve had the Fuji X-T2 since it was released last week, and I’m still super excited about it. I’ve waited a long time for the X-T2, and it wasn’t an easy wait considering how much I enjoyed my time with the X-Pro2 when I was reviewing it. The significant improvements found in the X-Pro2 made the camera so much more user friendly than its predecessor that I was so tempted to buy one. But I pretty much went through every single X Series camera starting with the X100, and discovered over time that the X-T body fits me best. I love the shape, the dials, and the awesome EVF. So, I decided to wait (rather impatiently), and I’m glad I did because the X-T2 has proven to be better than I ever expected! [continue reading…]

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Sigma 30mm f1.4 DC DN Contemporary Review For M43

Patrick September 13, 2016

Sigma 30mm f1.4 DC DN Contemporary Review:

There are a lot of benefits to owning fast glass. Who doesn’t like the ability to create beautiful bokeh or have more flexibility when shooting at night? The problem is, fast glass can often cost significantly more. Well, this is where something like the Sigma 30mm f1.4 DC DN Contemporary lens comes into play. On the micro four thirds system, the Sigma is a 60mm equivalent, which can be considered a standard lens. It’s fast, it promises good optics, and best of all, at $339, it’s $259 cheaper than something like the Panasonic 25mm f1.4 ASPH. The Sigma 30mm f1.4 sounds like a great deal but is it really worth it, and does it compare favorably to lenses like the Panasonic, which is considered by many as one of the top lenses in the micro four thirds system? Well, here is what I found out. [continue reading…]

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Picked up My Fuji X-T2 Today!

Patrick September 8, 2016

Picked up My Fuji X-T2 Today!:

I went to pick up a new Fuji X-T2 today!! I’m very excited about this, since I really enjoyed using the X-Pro2, and as we all know, the X-T2 has a lot of similar features. I traded in my X-T1, and I have to say, I know it’s just a camera but I will miss that little guy! It was a great workhorse, and we’ve been through a lot together. [continue reading…]

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Panasonic Leica 12mm Summilux f1.4 ASPH Review

Patrick September 6, 2016

Panasonic Leica 12mm Summilux f1.4 ASPH Review:

The collaboration between Leica, and Panasonic has created some excellent lenses in the past. For instance, one of my favorite lenses to this day is still the amazing 42.5mm Nocticron. So, when Panasonic announced the 12mm Summilux in June 2016, my expectations were definitely high. Here is a lens that essentially even looks like a 24mm equivalent of a Nocticron. However, like its bigger brother, the asking price is steep. At $1,297, one has to wonder if the 12mm Summilux is really worth it because there are a lot of great lenses like the Olympus 12mm f2.0 that are significantly cheaper. So, I decided to get a copy in and test it, and here is what I think of the new Summilux. [continue reading…]

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