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The longer focal length allows for shallow depth of field. Some photographers just hate this but I kind of like it in certain images. landscapers naturally want the opposite effect, they want more of the image in focus which is why they tend to use a different kind of lens completely.

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I haven't posted many images from this lens (or this camera as a matter of fact). Reason being I haven't been in a position to use all that much in the last few months. Life seems to have cought up with me putting a strain on my time. However, having seen the images I get on my lowly E-M10 I just might spring for the new E-M5 II with its 40MP sensor (trick). I must admit at first I thought this a gimmick but it seems to be a very useful function for static photography; landscapes or archtecture for instance which are my favourite types of photography.

This lens must be one of the sharpest lenses I have ever had the pleasure to use. I'll be using this lens at a wedding towards the end of May and again in June. I'll most certainly be using it on the E-M1. Lets see what it delivers and I'll be posting some images from that combination when the time comes. Some feel the focal length is a bit long but since I prefer shooting withlong lenses (especially 135mm lenses) there's not a lot of difference.

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By modern standards, these Voigtlaender lenses can't be classed as expensive especially the Skopars. These can be had for a few hundred $/€ depending on where you live. Presently I own the 35 and 50 f2.5 lenses and both perform well. As I've stated before I don't use either on the A7 / A7r comeras but they fee quite at home on the A7s and perform best on APS-C or M43 sensors.

What attracts me to these lenses? Well it's just their signature and is not restricted to the Skopar series. I like using all of the Voigtlaender lenses and I do own quite a few of them. If you haven't tried one of these lenses before, why not just rent one for a few days if you can, you'll be pleasently surprised I'm sure.

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An excellent camera by all means. Ergonomically better and a little faster than the X100S when focusing, but we're talking about a cats whisker here. They've moved the buttons about a bit which takes some time to get used to but not a major thing. Classic Chrome, great, but I'm a raw shooter so if anything I'll do it in PP. I keep thinking that the shot I just took won't be worth a damn but when looking at the file after conversion it's just magic. The files really are very very good. I now know why I like Fuji cameras.

One minus point I have about the camera; AF isn't always correct. I.e. It misfocuses even though the camera thinks it's in focus. Something Fuji are going to have to work on. I can get around that by taking a photo, refocus and take another one. It's a bit annoying though but I can live with it.

The tele converter now lives on my X100S because I like the 50mm FOV. Some might say I'm crazy, but I like it.

More to come from this little gem.