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Samples from YI 42.5mm / 1.8 Lens on G7

Started Nov 9, 2017 | Photos thread
IndieAZ Forum Member • Posts: 57
Re: Samples from YI 42.5mm / 1.8 Lens on G7

Seems they are not selling it separately any longer.

The focus motor on mine has started making lots of noise after only maybe a few hundred clicks.  IT seems to still focus fine and focus speed doesn't seem to have been impacted.  Strangely it focuses faster/quieter in 'macro' mode.  I guess that's the price you pay.

Honestly wish I had grabbed the $199 Olympus 45/1.8 deal, but i had already picked up this one for $99 2 weeks before that deal went live.

At this point i'd suggest just waiting for an olympus deal, or even grab a used copy.  It's definitely a better lens.  The Yi has a fari bit of fringing in high contrast areas and based on my focus motor noise and plastic body it's clear it's not a high quality constructed lens.  I assume it'll die on me soon and i'll be picking up an Oly 45.

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