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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
Ulric Veteran Member • Posts: 4,559
Re: Cheap fixed focal length lens for Pany GM1? Goal: low light capable portraits w/ creamy bokeh

Tom Caldwell wrote:

Mark Thornton wrote:

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

Yes but the Takumar 50/1.4 in M42 is brilliant. Get two.

I have one, and it is fun on a reducer as a 35/1.0, but can't compete with the 45/1.8 on the latter's turf.

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