How does this lens work with the nx1? Is the 50x150 S that much better?
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Hello,I use mine for my NX30 with great results...with the high end NX1 I really have no idea...I'm very sorry.
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I never got to detecting distortion. The lens did not work well with a GX1 I ordered simultaneously. I reported as much on my review of the camera. I have since moved on to Fuji X and haven't kept up with this. I recommend going to the Panasonic forum at dpreview. You'll find a link at the bottom of Amazon's page. Search or ask for reports on how the lens works with your camera. Enjoy the learning.
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I have also the XF18-55. The XF27 is a little slower than the 18-55 and a little less accurate when tries to find focus (under difficult and not contrasty conditions). But in general i'm happy with this lens, is not for sports but for street photography for example is fine. Also is very sharp and small and with my X-E2 i can take it everywhere.
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I own the FZ200 and returned the X-S1. Even though the X-S1 has a larger sensor which should result in better image quality, unfortunately the X-S1's auto focus is unreliable, image stabilization almost seems non-existent , and the lens has about the same slow and dark specs as a DSLR kit lens, which results in blurry pics more often them not. To get around that, you can up the ISO a bit, but that won't help focus issues and reduces the mirage quality. I get much better pics out of my Panasonic FZ200 and I suspect you would get the same out of the FZ70.
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I tried out both the WX1 and TX1 at the Sony store and ended up getting the WX1. The test shots I took came out better with the WX1 and according to the sales guy, the WX1 has the better G lens while the TX1 has the Carl Zeiss. The only pros of the TX1 are that it is really slim and has a touch screen (although if you have larger fingers then this would be a con). Picture quality was more important to me, especially in zoom or low light, and the WX1 definitely beat out the TX1.
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As an owner of a XE1, the biggest draw to the system has been the lenses. They are simply great performers. The upcoming lenses are even better. The other is the larger sensor and it's design. It's ability to take great pictures at high ISO just opens up a welcomed flexibility to many shooting situations. Also, larger viewfinders allow the photographer to become more immersed in the shot. It's a big plus that I mistakenly forgot when purchasing the XE1. To top it all off, the X line has a solid, made in Japan feel to (like the older Nikon SP rangefinders. I anticipate the X-T1 to feel just as robust. As an owner of a XE1, the biggest draw to the system has been the lenses. They are simply great performers. The upcoming lenses are even better. The other is the larger sensor and it's design. It's ability to take great pictures at high ISO just opens up a welcomed flexibility to many shooting situations. Also, larger viewfinders allow the photographer to become more immersed in the shot. It's a big plus that I mistakenly forgot when purchasing the XE1. To top it all off, the X line has a solid, made in Japan feel to (like the older Nikon SP rangefinders. I anticipate the X-T1 to feel just... » Read More As an owner of a XE1, the biggest draw to the system has been the lenses. They are simply great performers. The upcoming lenses are even better. The other is the larger sensor and it's design. It's ability to take great pictures at high ISO just opens up a welcomed flexibility to many shooting situations. Also, larger viewfinders allow the photographer to become more immersed in the shot. It's a big plus that I mistakenly forgot when purchasing the XE1. To top it all off, the X line has a solid, made in Japan feel to (like the older Nikon SP rangefinders. I anticipate the X-T1 to feel just as robust. « Show Less
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The lens is great for all around use. Tack sharp and worth every penny. If you plan on moving full frame it's worth it. On a DX body it will act like a 36-105. It's a bit on the weighty side but not over bearing. I have found the images have a certain pop to them that most other lenses can't provide unless they have the nano coating. Your other option is the great 17-55 which is designed for DX cameras. Look online there are some great reviews. If money isn't an issue go for it.
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Thus far I did not experience any issues with focusing - worked fine for me. Moreover, XS-1 has a manual focus mode with the focusing ring conveniently located on the lens housing and a switch on the body to select manual focusing mode, so if you get into a situation that auto-focus does not work for you, it is very easy to override it.
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I have both lenses. Are different lenses for different uses. With the 50mm 1.8 you can get a great bokeh to 1.8. (In my opinion the great problem for this lens is the quality of imagen is not good in the edges at 1.8). The 50 mm 1.8 is perfect for begins in the bokeh. Personally, I bought the 40mm 2.8, because is the smallest lens in the market. I can carry my camera with this lens every where. This lens (40mm) has a great quality of imagen from 2.8 to 22. If you look for a lens for portrait, buy 50 mm. If you look for a compact lens with excelent quality, I recomend 40mm.
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I've only spent a little time with the adapter, but for me (with a 50mm 1.4D) I adjusted the aperture on the lens, and the x-Pro1 selected the shutter speed. Results have been good so far.
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iam using this lens with a GX 1 camera. i just did a test and shot a video and focused manually after setting it to manual focus with a button on the camera.it worked.
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I was just debating the SX20 vs SX30, so I was really glad to find this discussion. I assumed the 30 would be an improvement, but it sounds from this discussion and many customer reviews that 20 is a better choice for image quality.
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The lens takes a real picture of what you are shooting.The 50 x is like you making a zoom of what you have taken
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I have this lens mounted on my D5100 and it works fine. I'm an amateur photographer (for what it's worth) but this lens is the sharpest I've used! Nice lens!
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Hi Jorge, it's beautiful. I normally use the 50mm 1:1.2. I'm spoiled and prefer this over any zoom.
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I have not tried it with the NX1, but it works just fine with the old NX2000 and the new NX500. And as the NX500 is very similar to the NX500, it should work.
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If money is a concern, try the "fantastic plastic" or sometimes called the "nifty fifty". That's the Canon EOS 50mm f/1.8. Great lens. Best optics per dollar, for sure. Only complaint people have had has been about the quality of background blur when shooting wide open. I haven't had an issue personally, it's acceptable for the price. It IS rather ugly compared to the quality of bokeh on the f/1.2L .. But you can buy 15 of the 1.8s for the price of the 1.2, so that's to be expected.The 1.4 has had some great reviews as well.