The Lamentable Lens

The lens on the GRiii is quite sharp, but the difference here is really one of use case.  The X-T30 with a similar lens isn't pocketable, weighs twice as much as the Ricoh, and doesn't have IBIS ...

In terms of IQ, computational photography has certainly made some wonderful advancements.  And as a practical matter, in good light, most people wouldn't notice a difference between similar shots, ...

I think we sometimes focus too much on technical reviews and photos of brick walls, and not enough on the real-world, practical use of a lens. But the technical reviews do have their place, and I ...

Camera gear is all about trade-offs: portability vs. versatility vs. image quality vs. cost.  Better image quality comes from more light and better glass.  More light and better glass generally ...

This.  I understand why the 28-X lenses exist, and I understand why people love them, but I'll take a 24-X zoom over a 28-X zoom any day.  It's great that we have the choices, though, and I'm ...

I use a Sony A7Riii, and the 24-105 is my most-used lens.  Unlike Chelsea, I'm a huge fan of it -- plenty sharp and very versatile.  Plus, I like having the AF/MF switch on the lens (more on that ...

@MarshallG: You’re weirdly bothered by this uncomplicated and fairly common business arrangement. Not sure what that’s all about, but I’m going to go ahead and move on. Take care.

I know this is a couple of months old, but I thought I’d share my experience in case it’s helpful.  I ended up purchasing both the Ricoh GRIII and the Fuji X100V to try them both for myself. The ...

Good decision! No matter how many other cameras you have, unless you have a larger sensor that slips into just about any pocket, then there’s always a decent argument for adding the Ricoh. It’s a ...

@MarshallG, if you’re asking about the lens in this article, then it’s a Panasonic lens developed as part of Panasonic’s longstanding partnership with Leica. Information regarding that...

Leica and Panasonic have been cooperating in the digital camera space for 20 years, so it’s not a recent development. And it’s simply a cooperation and licensing agreement—they’re still separate...

Thanks!

Thanks!  I agree, and of course it can be really hard to find a good spot to capture both the fireworks and some good scenery.  Being at the beach helped here, obviously, but I was pretty far ...

Beautiful night for Fourth of July fireworks in Ocean City, New Jersey.

I don't own the X-E4, but I do have the X100V and the Ricoh GRiii. Obviously, the X-E4 would be much more versatile given the ability to change lenses. But if you're OK with a fixed-lens camera, ...

This again is where zone/snap focusing is quite useful, and even faster than a good AF system. You've prefocused, so all you have to do is hit the shutter button. You can easily get a shot before ...

I'm fairly certain you cannot disable it or change the function.  I think that one is just a matter of muscle memory in terms of how you hold/carry the camera.

Fuji makes a 23mm f/2 lens that isn’t particularly expensive.  You can probably find used copies pretty easily to save a bit on the cost. And that lens would be a good fit for street photography ...

[snip] Plenty of street photographers still use MF lenses and zone focus, which is faster than AF when used effectively. As I said in my other response, I still like having AF, and I would ...