The Lamentable Lens

Thanks, ak.  If I could find a Q2 in excellent condition for $4,000, this would be a much easier decision!  Sounds like you made a nice find, there. And thanks for the warning.  I'm kind of hoping ...

No worries -- I always do :-) But I appreciate hearing about the experiences of my fellow photographers.

Thanks, Bob.  I like the QP quite a bit, actually, but at the prices I can find right now, it narrows the gap to the Q2 to about $1,200, which makes the decision even tougher.  I appreciate the ...

Hi Leica folks -- So I've all but decided to pull the trigger on my first Leica, and I'm going with the Q/Q2. The price difference through the site I'm using is $1,900 USD.  A few notes about my ...

I think this last bit was added after I had started my reply just above. In any event, you are again reading something that is not there. I did not say that "street photography is wrong." Those are ...

Thanks for the thoughtful reply. It sounds as if we disagree about the quality and significance of Bey's body of work, but that's fine. Art is subjective, and, at its best, controversial. I think ...

Thanks, SK, and I don't disagree.  But I think that's true of plenty of valid criticisms of a field or industry (that is, the industry can be rightly criticized, even though there are plenty of ...

You're entitled to your own opinion of Bey's body of work, of course, but I'd be surprised if people who actually spent time looking at his projects at the Whitney would come away thinking of them ...

Lovely, jouni!  The color/processing can be fixed, but the scene itself only happens once, and you captured a great scene here.  Very nice!

That's a helluva juxtaposition.  Not a subtle commentary, but commentary nonetheless!  Nice capture.

Interesting comparison, thanks.  I used to own both the Oly 45 and the Noct, and I have to say that although the Noct is a wonderful lens, what surprised me the most was just how well the little ...

“Sorry, but no. … I have my Pansonic 8-18 sitting on a postal scale, and with the hood, caps and a UV filter, it weighs 14 ounces.”

@abrasive: at the risk of stating the obvious, if you’re trying...

I'm relatively new to macro photography (like others, I'm sure, I picked it up during the pandemic).  I decided to experiment with soap bubbles recently, and I captured this interesting series.  I ...

Congrats!  It's a wonderful camera.  As you know, the film sims are great, and, if they fit your style, the analog controls can be a real pleasure. Hope you enjoy it!

I've been waiting for someone to mention those two! :-P In all seriousness, though, if owning a beautifully designed camera makes someone want to pick it up and use it more, then that's great.  ...

I was referring to DPR's direct comparison between the GRiii and the X100F, which can be found here. In it, they give a point to the Fuji for adapters, viewfinder, flash, battery, and video, and ...

Experts interviewed about this incident noted that the colony was already under stress from off-leash dogs and off-trail cyclists (both of which are also prohibited), and increased drone activity...

[SNIP] Thanks for the rundown -- that's helpful feedback.  My primary camera is an a7Riii, and although I've certainly gotten used to it, my face does block the AF-ON button and joystick.  I've had ...

Nice scene -- lovely composition.

Another good one -- really enjoying these!