Converted in Nik SFX II. This is what you can expect from this lens, I certainly can't fault it for web use as you can see from the image above. If you're interested in more images from this lens, just mail me, otherwise I'll just leave it at two posts.
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10/13/13  Panasonic Lumix G X Vario PZ 14-42 f3.6-5.6 Power OIS1103
DMC-GF1 Focal Length: 19 mm Aperture: f/8.0 Exposure Time: 1/320 sec ISO: 100 • Panasonic • GF1 • PZ 14-42 f3.5-5.6
10/12/13  Panasonic Lumix G X Vario PZ 14-42 f3.6-5.6 Power OISWhere do they get the names for these lenses from? The Marketing Department must be working overtime because nobody in their right mind would create something like this. I'm sure these people think that the longer the title a lens has, the better the lens and more people are going to buy it. Well, this is one case it's quite the opposite in my opinion. I bought this lens because I knew where I was going and I knew I wanted something small that could fit in a small bag. My usual lens the Panasonic 14-45 was a little too large and so my decision to purchase the PZ power zoom. I was a little worried by the posts on some forums stating the lens had shutter shock problems at certain shutter speeds, but I went ahead anyway. After using the lens for almost a week and after many images at different shutter speeds, I personally can't say that I experienced shutter shock with this lens. That doesn't mean it doesn't exist, just that I haven't experienced it. At present I own three zoom lenses, the Panasonic PZ 14-42 and the Sony E 16-50. I can tell you now that I'm not a fan of these zoom lenses although the Olympus 12-50 has a better implementation in my opinion. Maybe it has to do with the little rocker switch on the side, I don't know, but I much prefer using the Oly 12-50 because you turn the barrel and your hand stays where it should be, on the lens itself. When using the other two I find I have to readjust my grip again before pressing the shutter and it brings me out of rythm. Your mileage may vary. Image quality seems to be ok, but I wouldn't use the lens if I was going on an important job. It's ok for snaps and for web use but printing is a not an option for me with this lens. Obviously being a very small package it does have it's advantages and I will use it again on the occasions where a small camera and lens is a must, but I will not be using it on a daily basis. For that, there are much better lenses on the market. 1169
DMC-GF1 Focal Length: 42 mm Aperture: f/8.0 Exposure Time: 1/125 sec ISO: 100 • Panasonic • GF1 • PZ 14-42 f3.5-5.6
10/11/13  Panasonic GF1 - Panasonic 14-45 f3.5-5.6This is another image taken with the GF1 and the 14-45 f3.5-5.6. This was taken not long ago from my holiday in Austria which was rained out - all week! It was about the only time that we saw a little sun and that was only through the clouds as they broke up just before sunset. 1184
DMC-GF1 Focal Length: 45 mm Aperture: f/5.6 Exposure Time: 1/13 sec ISO: 100 10/10/13  Panasonic GF1 - Panasonic 14-45 f3.5-5.6I look at this image and it has something magical for me. I hold it as one of my best images but that's just my opinion. Someone out there will probably comment that it's rubbish, but then again that's also only an opinion. This was taken with the Panasonic GF1 and the 14-45 kit lens that it came with. I still use this combination from time to time and I still hold the 14-45 as one of the best kit lenses ever made. 1325
DMC-GF1 Focal Length: 41 mm Aperture: f/5.6 Exposure Time: 1/25 sec ISO: 100 • Panasonic • GF1 • 14-45 f3.5-5.6
10/09/13  Samsung NX10 - Samsung 18-55 f3.5-5.6 OISJust posting this last image from this system as I think this is an ok image. Taken at f8 which, after taking numerous images at different apertures, seems to be the optimal aperture for this lens. Again, I can't really fault the quality of the image but it does take me longer to get to this stage than with other newer systems. My final thoughts on the Samsung system is I believe they far behind their competitors and have lost their way somewhat with the new Galaxy NX. The retail price of €1000+, I don't believe they'll sell too many. They should invest a lot in the camera AF system and get some weight into the cameras themselves. They just feel too plasicky and light. I personally will not be investing in this system, and I think the NX10 and it's lenses will not be in my inventory much longer. Maybe I can find a new home for it where it will be much more appreciated than by me at present. 1200
NX10 Focal Length: 29 mm Aperture: f/8.0 Exposure Time: 1/125 sec ISO: 200 • Samsung • NX10 • 18-55 f3.5-5.6
10/08/13  Samsung NX10 - Samsung 18-55 f3.5-5.6 OISI posted a similar image to this one a caouple of days ago, but from a different system (Nikon V1). I wanted to compare the two systems to see the differences in colours, dynamic range etc. The Nikon system, for me, is the better system, but it is newer and technology doesn't stand still. But if you're after some images for the web or small prints, then there is nothing wrong with the NX system. 1212
NX10 Focal Length: 18 mm Aperture: f/8.0 Exposure Time: 1/640 sec ISO: 200 • Samsung • NX10 • 18-55 f3.5-5.6
10/07/13  Samsung NX10 - Samsung 18-55 f3.5-5.6 OISI only took the 18-55 zoom with me on this accasion because I wanted to see what it could do. Looking at these images (at this size) the images look ok but I wouldn't want to print all that large. Looking at the prices of the Samsung lenses they are all relatively cheap and the prime lenses are very good indeed. Samsung have expanded the range and are still in the process of doing so, but I really believe the camera and it's AF lets the whole system down. They have just announced the Galaxy NX, an Android based camera, but to tell you the truth, I personally don't see any future in it. Having said that, this camera (or the NX11) would be ideal for someone looking at getting into photography but doesn't want to invest too much money at the start. The Galaxy NX is too expensive for my taste and should be avoided at present. But then, that's just my opinion. 1168
NX10 Focal Length: 30 mm Aperture: f/8.0 Exposure Time: 1/320 sec ISO: 200 • Samsung • NX10 • 18-55 f3.5-5.6
10/06/13  Samsung NX10 - Samsung 18-55 f3.5-5.6 OISOn one of my outings I decided to dust off a camera I haven't used for some time, the Samsung NX10. At the time I bought the camera I was looking for something small, light, not too expensive and had a couple of good primes for it. I got a really good deal on the NX10 and it came with the 18-55 f3.5-5.6 kit zoom. I bought the 30 f2 to go with the camera but held out a little longer before deciding to expand the system or not. The 18-55 kit zoom is on ok lens, nothing special but it does the job. The 30 f2 lens on the other hand is a very good prime and I used it quite a bit after I aquired the system. But, as with everything else, something new comes on the market that has a feature which you really like, and so the older systems get forgotten. The reason I decided to shelf the NX10 was because of the AF speed. It really isn't all that great and is miles apart from anything on the market today. Dynamic range has its shortcomings too and today you can tell that it is a couple of years since this came onto the market. Build quality is rather plasticy too although the lenses do have a metal mount. It's like your afraid to put the camera down somewhere because you think it's going to come apart in your hands. To get as much depth of field as possible in the above image I stoped down to f9 but being careful not to stop down too much because of diffraction, I got what I wanted from this image. Everything is in focus. 1386
NX10 Focal Length: 22 mm Aperture: f/9.0 Exposure Time: 1/180 sec ISO: 200 • Samsung • NX10 • 18-55 f3.5-5.6
10/05/13  Nikon V1 - 1 Nikkor 18.5 f1.8I like symmetry in an image and I believe the above image is one of the best I've managed so far. Not quite perfect but close enough I think. This is the last post from this combination for the present and I hope you have had an insight into what this lens/system is capable of. Nikon have managed to introduce a great little system with the Nikon 1 and I hope they continue to introduce some more lenses for it. I don't need any other camera apart from the V1 for this system, it does everything, and more, than I require. Small, fast with excellent metering. That's how it should be. 1169
NIKON 1 V1 Focal Length: 18.5 mm Aperture: f/8.0 Exposure Time: 1/125 sec ISO: 100 10/04/13  Nikon V1 - 1 Nikkor 18.5 f1.8Some time ago I mentioned that I like framing within a frame. This image above illustrates what I mean. I do this very often and I actually look for it in an image if it's possible. The branches and leaves frames the cafe on the left with the tables and chairs outside. It takes the eye into the frame which is what I look for. Direct the eye to what you want the audience to see. I think this is the difference between taking a photograph and making a photograph. You are in charge, so try to steer the audience to what you want him/her to see. I don't always manage to do this but I do try and I keep working on it all the time. Someday I might even manage to become a passable photographer. 1258
NIKON 1 V1 Focal Length: 18.5 mm Aperture: f/8.0 Exposure Time: 1/100 sec ISO: 100 | |
