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EM1.2 stacking... one shot at closer than set and then then 7 focused backwards.

I think you summed it up well. I would place more emphasis on the versatility of the zoom. For small birds 400mm is still too short but at least it is instantly available. For bigger lazy birds ...

Yup.... even used they are significant purchases and should be repairable for a good 20 plus years.... let's hope that proves to be the case for at least the SHG's.

A bean bag on a solid table or bench has given me by far the best results.

Use of a filter can cause back and front focus issues. Also use the new small AF box with the EM1.2 FW update as it helps nail focus much better.

Yes and no. I think you need the zoom and a fast semi wide prime as sometimes indoors at night ISO 3200 at f2.8 looks a bit ordinary compared to ISO 1250 at f1.8 sorta thing. Plus the OP has said ...

Oly 25 1.8 is best bet for bang for your buck. Quick AF and a good performer. The Oly 17 1.8 is a good lens too. Only problem is that in comparison to the PL 15 1.7 it does not sharpen up as well ...

And size difference... I want the PL but am happy with the Lumix...

You getting into video in a big way? EM1 mkii and 12-100 Dual IS in 4k Cinema Mode is pretty speccy. I think new FW 2 has also improved bit rates to what was promised but not originally delivered.

When I had the 12-40mm f2.8 Pro the SHG was only a stop faster so got left at home a lot. Now that my main lens is the marvelous 12-100 F4 Pro the SHG is a perfect companion and can really be the ...

As always great pics and comparisons. Even just on my phone the 150 f2 looks better in the rendering of the head... never mind the background. Despite naysayers I believe there is such a thing as ...

Weather sealing and screw in filters are points to consider. Just remember using graduated ND filters will still require a square filter holder in order to adjust the position of the horizon. ...

The one SHG I have kept as it is unique and useful and of course top quality.

Another one... $1428 US free postage near mint 4 watching https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F152966317922

Nice! The 3rd shot is a perfect example of when a fisheye is the best lens to use.

Don't know much about the Pana bodies but the 7-14 Panasonic is a very good lens and compact and light. The Panaleica version (a good sample as some have been decentred) would pixel peep test ...

Good point. A problem even for modern AF I think. I still find it odd why full frame don't make a range of high quality very compact primes in f4 to f5.6 as an alternative. Sorta like the m43 f1.7 ...

Great story and pics thanks!

Thanks but I will rather take three quarters the weight (760 vs 1020g) and twice the close up magnification (equivalent) in my bag and as the two stops light gathering advantage is largely lost ...

That is surprising. It must be greasy spot or a really big chunk of dirt. I found that the illuminated loupe you get with a Lens Pen sensor clean kit is indispensible for targeting dirt or dust on ...