Strannik2011

I've ordered cheap third party batteries for my GX85 from Amazon and  had no problems so far. For years I used third party batteries on my Canon bodies as well - never had any issues.

After reading a number of reviews, I think slow autofocus on Panny's 20mm and perhaps the price of Sigma allow these two lenses to compete. I'm still considering pro and con...

Thank you everyone! A lot of food for thought! I really appreciate detailed replies, especially with images! Much appreciated! Stran

Thank you. I read a lot of good reviews about Olympus 17 1.8 but I'm a bit worried about the distortion as people will be my primary objects. This is not going to be a pro work, but some of my ...

"the Panasonic 20mm f1.7 and the Sigma 19mm f2.8." So which one would be your preference?

LOL I didn't even know that Sigma makes m43 lenses. Now its a pickle - Sigma 19mm 2.8 or Panny 20mm 1.7. Other than the obvious 2.8 vs 1.7 - does anyone here have  an experience with both of these ...

I wonder what is everyone doing for lights for the full body shots. How do you deal with lighting the lower part of the body where there is less light from the main which is above the model's ...

Wow folks, thank you for all the info, the sample images and your thoughts and impressions, this is much appreciated! I think I'm going to try the 20mm 1.7 for now and will see how it goes. The ...

I recently got a GX85 with a 42.5mm for portraits and now looking for something wider for environmental portraits/indoor family shots.  I see m43 has a variety of wider primes, so I'm a bit lost ...

The current deal at B&H for a GX85 with 12-32 lens AND 45-150 lens for $598 has been there for quite a while actually. I got the same kit for the same price last December and i'm pretty sure it ...

Thank you folks, much appreciated. An idea of having a wide prime did cross my mind, I will need to look into that. I'm thinking something at or wider than 24mm (in 35mm equiv) but not to extremes ...

After months of hesitation, suffering from acute GAS and an unexpected upcoming trip to overseas in a few months, I finally took the plunge and ordered Panny GX85. I thought this was a decent deal ...