The GX1 and GX7 have both sold, leaving me with my wife's GX1, the GX85.. and my K-50.
As recently noted I've rethought my prime setup in light of a few K-mount bargains. The 14mm Lumix cannot be swapped for a film-era ultrawide but others sure can. I picked up a 24mm Vivitar, a DA40 Limited and already own 50/1.7, 100/2,8, 135/2.5 & 200/4 SMC primes, and I said not to make me think about the DA 70/2.4 or I might sell the Sigma 60.
Well let the laughter commence: the gx7 just became a DA70.
No way a copy of the stunning 70mm Limited can be had as cheaply as that! Yeah I said the same about a DA40 Limited last month, so there. VG condition is fine by me, I am no perfectionist; if the optics are up to Limited standards I'm very happy!
. . Now to avoid using the 60mm funds seeking a DA21 Limited, or a rokinon 8mm fisheye!
Here is what happened when I sought K-primes for m43 bodies:
As recently noted I've rethought my prime setup in light of a few K-mount bargains. The 14mm Lumix cannot be swapped for a film-era ultrawide but others sure can. I picked up a 24mm Vivitar, a DA40 Limited and already own 50/1.7, 100/2,8, 135/2.5 & 200/4 SMC primes, and I said not to make me think about the DA 70/2.4 or I might sell the Sigma 60.
Well let the laughter commence: the gx7 just became a DA70.
No way a copy of the stunning 70mm Limited can be had as cheaply as that! Yeah I said the same about a DA40 Limited last month, so there. VG condition is fine by me, I am no perfectionist; if the optics are up to Limited standards I'm very happy!
. . Now to avoid using the 60mm funds seeking a DA21 Limited, or a rokinon 8mm fisheye!
Here is what happened when I sought K-primes for m43 bodies:
- 24mm $75? a Meike 25/1.8 is the only price match
- DA40 $120? nothing close in 42.5-45mm offerings
- DA70 $210? don't bother asking the Only 75/1.8 price.
So I saved money, added a little bulk, lost some m43 automation (which I find irritating since dubious optics are autocorrected) - and recharged both my K-50 and GX85 kits!
