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Is my 40-150 f2.8 pro/em1 as sharp as my 45mm1.8/GF3? Photos

Started Dec 22, 2014 | Discussions thread
phazelag
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Re: Big difference in shutter speeds, should use tripod.

G1Houston wrote:

phazelag wrote:

108 wrote:

Shooting the 45 at 1.8 was a good idea, a bit of softness for portraits is good, it becomes tack sharp at 2.8 from my experience but who wants that kind of sharpness , certainly not the bride .

I find both first photos excellent , and that gf3 looks pretty good colourwise .

Thanks. Yes with the 40-150 I was in a hurry but I will try some today. I actually miss using the GF3. Its was the only camera where I regularly found the touch screen helpful. I dont need one, but every time I see the GF3,5,6 on sale I pause!.

Keep in mind you need a minimum of 1/300 sec when shooting at 150mm so 1/600 sec is just about "right." By contrast you only need a minimum of 1/90sec for the 45 and you were shooting way above that. If you want to compare lens sharpness, try stationary objects and use a tripod with IBIS off. I know when I shoot my kids, it is hard to keep my hand steady because they move and are not patient, which put pressure on the photographer.

Yes all good points.

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