Carl LaFong

No corrections of any type applied. I like this lens and use it as an ultra-wide angle lens, primarily for landscapes as the OP does.  So long as it is centered on the horizon it works well for ...

I like this lens too. My review from some months ago: https://www.dpreview.com/forums/thread/4474678

I hate changing lenses when I am out and about, because it is a nuisance and because I don’t like the the possibility of any contamination getting into the camera sensor area. Even carrying an ...

For me, the answer is easy:  a second M body, for several reasons:  I already have a nice set of M lenses; I cannot imagine investing in a whole new set of lenses; I don’t want to carry 2 sets of ...

The 12mm has been on my wish list for a while now.  I am trying to resist for now because I am still a long way from fully exploring and appreciating my other lenses, but GAS might get the better ...

I have this lens and did a quick review of it a little while ago: https://www.dpreview.com/forums/thread/4474678#forum-post-64042753 It’s a great inexpensive novelty lens that I have enjoyed for ...

Ditto. This sums up my feelings exactly.  And experiences too, right down to the Tri-X. I bought into the M system a year ago, thinking it would be a stepping stone to R, but M has been so good ...

Another addition to this list needs to be this lens, which I have and am enjoying: Venus Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO And for some reason, this lens also does not show up in the Gear List ...

I agree with your assessment of this.  If many people have a problem with something, then ... it really is a problem.  Like others have mentioned here, one can read the manual and/or just figure it ...

It's C.Fn II Autofocus, item 3, in the menu system.  You will find the 3 "modes" listed there.

That is my conclusion as well. It is nice to be in a good place, and nice to have things to look forward to.

This pretty much sums up my thoughts. It’s wonderful to be in a good place, yet have things to look forward to.

I forgot to mention one other important reason why I’ve decided to remain solely with M for now: If I were to buy into the R system now, I’m not sure what I would buy. I have read most of the news, ...

I, too, have the Sigma 56 and think it’s great.  My positive experience with it has sorely tempted me to get the 16.  Sigma is offering a $50 discount on each of the 1.4 trio through the end of ...

Many thanks to everyone who took the time to share their thoughts and perspectives, which I have read through several times to make sure I have taken it all in.  Much of value there to me, and ...

I have an M5 and an M6II, and use both.  I actually got the M6II first, then got the M5 later only because I wanted a 2nd M body for backup, and BH had a super sale on M5 bodies for a very short ...

OK, it’s not as simple as that. Here are the parameters: (1) I’m not a professional - I’m just taking pictures for personal satisfaction and as a “visual diary” of my life.  I don’t make any money from ...

Thanks.  In my limited experience I have definitely found that working distance is a factor, and that wide angle is difficult for macro. I also agree that smaller is better, because of the ...

Thanks, some good tips here. I think the main reason I like the Laowa 65 better for macro than the Canon 28 is the “working distance” thing.

Thanks, I found this interesting, especially since it provides independent validation that the non-Canon lenses that I already have (or am considering) perform well, at least on a different brand ...