I am anti-flash even though I know it is good to have on some occasions. But as an enthusiast and a passionate photographer who has seen it all and used them all, I can say with confidence that the OM-D E-M1 is one of the best cameras “as a whole” that I have ever reviewed.
I found the GX7 to be the best Panasonic Micro 4/3 made to date.
The Sigma 35 1.4 ART series lens on the Canon 6D. Under $1000 and IMO beats the Canon 35L in just about every area.
For under $2,000 the Canon 6D is now the DSLR I would own if I decided to purchase a DSLR. It is not as large as the NIkon D800 or Canon 5D series and it feels great in my hand.
There you go, the E-P5, the best PEN to date without a doubt.
So bottom line: The Zeiss Touit 32 1.8 is a fantastic lens with superb build and a smooth pro feel. BUT, the Fuji 35 1.4 is optically just as good with slightly smoother bokeh.
It competes with the Leica 35 Lux but is even faster with a 1.2 vs 1.4 aperture though it is huge for a 35mm lens and does not have the micro contrast of the Leica lens, which is a true masterpiece but damn expensive at $4500.
Oh and if you want to see more about the kit zoom, the 16-50, you can read about that lens in my NEX-6 1st look HERE.
For those starting out in this mirrorless camera world and are blinded by the many choices the NEX-3N is a wonderful choice if you want to get in on the ground floor of the NEX system.
[T]he X20 is a great family camera, vacation camera or street shooter and it is one that will give you good results and fantastic style as it is around your neck.
The new sensor is highly capable as well and this is the best Fuji digital camera to date, period. It is fast and feels like a mature camera.
It doesn’t expect you to be a professional and it’s not for complete beginners. It will not swear to delete all noise and be ideal. But it tries to do its best and God knows it is awesome.
This lens has the build, the speed, the feel, the looks, the design and the performance in IQ that makes it a no brainer for your Olympus Micro 4/3 camera (especially the E-M5).
If you want a full frame camera and you are on budget, take this camera and you will be happy. Besides all the technical aspects, some goodies, some flaws, the IQ is just great.
This lens is an all out Olympus masterpiece.
It’s bigger, has a better grip than the old C3, has a built in flash, great low light and HIGH ISO performance and gives great results even with the 18-55 Kit zoom. If you want a starter camera to get into the NEX system, the F3 makes for a great choice.
While the X2 is beautiful to look at and rewards your efforts with beautiful file quality I feel Leica should have concentrated on upping the game with a built in EVF, FAST AF and a fast responsive feel.
Paired with the high ISO capability of the X-Pro 1, this lens makes for a great 27mm equivalent lens which makes for a great normal wide angle.
Again, the K-01 has superb IQ but for me, it loses some ground in design and usability and I am a big fan of usability.
The many dedicated buttons for instant access to shooting parameters, without having to first press a Menu button, make it quicker to use than most compact APS-sized cameras. Enormous attention has been given to rapid ‘usability’.
I really had fun with this lens and took loads of images with it. I found it performed excellent every time it was slung around me on the E-P2. What else can I say besides I LOVE IT!
The Summarit line makes it a little bit easier for us to own a real Leica lens without spending $3000+ for it. It’s a great performer if not a little soft in the edges and corners but stop it down and it will clean up nicely.
The Nikon is a nice little DLR that is small in size and can give you very good image quality.
It is jam packed with every feature you could ever need and its image quality is splendid.
