Re: Budget Manual M43 25mm F1.8: Generic Discover HD MC, 7Artisans, or Greenband CCTV-APSC?
mentos77 wrote:
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 $85= approx. 10k. That should be enough as I have seen the more expensive 20mm for 10k on Mirrorless Trading Philippines.
Thanks for this, I saw a few posts actually complaining about that issue with the discover lens. That is unfortunate. I had high hopes after seeing Zonlai samples on Manila Vintage Primes (click to see samples) who sells it for almost 200$. But I did see a few comments on the focusing issue. I guess, should I decide to go with that lens I should probably avoid buying it from aliexpress so there some form of warranty/return/testing.
The P25 1.7, I'm hoping to get on sale since it drops to 100$ during Christmas (+ tax I think). I have relatives abroad, so I'm hoping I can get it then. Meanwhile I am leaning toward getting a cheap 25 because I feel like there will be some travel situations where I would be wary bringing around an expensive lens (beach and the like) and would prefer a cheap one (I'm considering the cheap Fujian 1.4 in that regard!)
As for the 14mm, I'd like to keep it since it seems to be a favorite I have yet to master-
and it belongs to my girlfriend so I don't think I should sell it. haha (they lent me a GF2 that no one has used in years).
I'm glad to hear that the P25 sounds worth it though! I will look forward to it for sure.