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Focus shift issue does not apply at wide open aperture.. I think the OP may have a poor copy of this lens.. It is well known that there are a high percentage of poor copies of this lens..

Think carefully before you decide to invest in a 2nd camera system.. the difference may not be as much as you think.. Here is a good review between GX9 and a6500. (Although review is for GX9, ...

Different people will probably give different recommendations, depending on their preferences, but for me I value compactness as v high in priority. I won't mention in 35mm range as you've got it ...

Here is one of my tweed spring / autumn jacket (blazer) Here is GX9 + pana 20mm 1.7 in pocket. (Pocket sags a bit because jacket is on hanger..) My summer chore-style jackets and my winter coats ...

Yes it is, but not by much that will a difference; X-e4 +18mm f2 will also fit in a blazer pocket. (My criteria for an inconspicuous walk-about is it must fit in a blazer pocket. ) However GX9 is ...

You would be surprised at the IQ of M43.. I have both systems and it always amaze me as to how good the GX9 is.. Unless I am are pixel-peeping, I cannot tell the difference in IQ on my 27" monitor.. ...

I think they are both mkII.. It seems the mk1 refers to the full frame version.. There is a mention here: https://radojuva.com/en/2022/02/7artisans-35mm-1-4-aps-c-mark-ii/

Yes, there is a MkII.. I don't think anyone sells the mkI any more.. (this is apsc / mft) https://www.pergear.com/products/7artisans-35mm-f1-4-mark-ii Don't confuse with the 7artisans 35mm f1.4 mk1 ...

IMO 30-35mm range (60-70mm equivalent) is not so good for you if you already have 50mm.  They are still quite long, so 25mm or less would better, as there is more noticeable difference to 50mm.. Th ...

The opposite for me - I got the GX9 over the GX80 especially for the exp comp dial.. I use the exp comp dial all the time, and it's perfectly positioned for my thumb. I shoot mainly in A or S ...

When you have the white box on the screen, you should see at bottom of screen options. (press shutter to sample WB) Once shutter is pressed, and sampling was successful, you should see: If you ...

I believe OP is looking on the used market. Here in the UK Pana is around £100 and Oly is around £170 for good-used.. Not a huge difference and both are v good value.. But I would say focus shift ...

The TTartisan 25mm f2 is also lovely design.. (Has clicked aperture.) Mine is currently homeless, as I've now sold the X-T20.. :-( Just didn't like the way it handled..) GAS symptoms will kick in ...

Here is review on AF in video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upCRF16dPsc

Ah, if weight is that important to you, then the best is the Sigma 56mm f1.4.. Super light (9.8oz), super compact, and razor sharp IQ.. (Even sharper than the Fuji.) -However, because of that, it ...

I agree, for everyday general / family photography I see v little gain. (I have an X-T2, and love it.. Can't see the justification either..) I think X-T5 is really for people who needs the higher ...

V nice photos.. Seems to me like 50mm is around the sweet spot for APSC lenses, where the focal length is long enough that simple optical formulas can still yield excellent IQ, still be a ...

Here is a v good review by Arthrr R: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IcnlfQXWKXo If price is important to you then the Viltrox is better value. If light-weight + super compact + ultimate sharpness ...

Thanks all for the replies. From the responses it seems like it's pretty robust.. I asked because I have 2x IBIS bodies - the GX9 and the E.M1-ii, and on the E.M1 the sensor is locked down when ...

Yes, and even on some of the videos, where it was matched to a titanium Fuji camera, you can see that it is darker than the "Fuji titanium" color..