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Budget Manual M43 25mm F1.8: Generic Discover HD MC, 7Artisans, or Greenband CCTV-APSC?

Started Aug 4, 2017 | Discussions thread
mentos77 Contributing Member • Posts: 988
Re: Budget Manual M43 25mm F1.8: Generic Discover HD MC, 7Artisans, or Greenband CCTV-APSC?
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I tried the Discover 25mm 1.8 recently and it was pointless next to my P25 1.7. I dont know if was a bad copy but it was just all wrong. Not sharp in the center and very noticeably poor edges, which didn't seem even. Then you have to manually focus.

Just get the tiny 25mm f1.4 for about 900 PHP for now and save up for the P25. The 1.4 is fun and bokehlicious. Terrible edges and big aperture makes for very stylish photos. I have the Pentax Cosmicar one and it is pretty sharp and contrasty in the center, I think the Fujian 35 was similar, so the 25 is probably too.

Or sell your 14 and put that with the other money for the P25. The 14 sells for 5-6k PHP, plus $85= approx. 10k. That should be enough as I have seen the more expensive 20mm for 10k on Mirrorless Trading Philippines.

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