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Cheap fixed focal length lens for Pany GM1? Goal: low light capable portraits w/ creamy bokeh

Started Sep 18, 2015 | Discussions thread
Mark Thornton Veteran Member • Posts: 4,570
Re: Cheap fixed focal length lens for Pany GM1? Goal: low light capable portraits w/ creamy bokeh
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Here in the UK I can get the 45mm f1.8 for £179, but the Panasonic 42.5mm f1.7 is £349. The Panasonic may be a bit better (especially on a Panasonic body), but I doubt it is nearly twice as good. At those prices I would still get the Olympus.

I tried adapting my old Pentax 50mm f1.8. It was OK, but the Olympus is far better, especially if the subject moves!

Mark

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