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 p.1 #1 · Ditching the 5d2 and x100 for NEX and M/43, need lenses for both | |
I've gotten to the point where I've decided to move on from the 5d2. My primary use was for video production, so I bought a 24-105L and the ZE 21, 35, 50mp &100mp. I find that I rarely shoot stills with it because its a pain to lug around, so I bought an X100 as a "carry it with me at all times" camera with my favorite 35mm FL. I just find the fixed lens a little limiting at times, and the x100 a little frustrating at times ... its all gonna go. I also have a NEX 5 and the video on the 5n and 7 outclasses it big time, so I'm upgrading to a newer Nex kit.
I've been mixing video from the 5d2 in with a GH2 and the Panny (hacked with a higher bitrate) is as good or better in all cases, crop factor is the only limitation. Everyone that pays the bills has been happy with the video so no worries about the swap. I'm ordering a Nex7 for stills and flash photography since I have to shoot stills alongside video on occasion. I want to be able to use a flash and go wider than m43 will allow at times. It'll also serve as my "b" cam to the GH2.
My other motivation is the fact that in 2 years from now my wife and I are quitting our jobs and taking a year-long trip around the world. I need a compact cam that shoots good stills and video so I'll be sorting out my kit between now and then. I spent a month in South America in 2009 and I had a separate still cam and HDV cam. The pair combined with chargers, batteries, tapes and such was about 1/3 of the 20 pounds of clothes and gear I had for the trip. I want to use the same backpack (light, durable, fits in the overhead) and keep the weight the same, less camera means a little more clothes.
Anyway, I'm looking for some fast manual glass that will play nice with both. I want to replicate most of the FL's that I have with the ZE's and pick up a few AF lenses for lazy shooting days. I plan to carry a camera and lenses in a small bag everyday and shoot so I get into the habit of actively shooting everyday - something I don't do as much as I should right now.
Lenses I have -- Samyang 14/2.8, C/Y 28/2.8, 35/2.8
Lenses considering for both -- CV 12 or 15mm, CV 35/1.2, ZF 21/2.8 (shoots stunning video, almost positive I'm getting another), C/Y 35-70, Canon FD 24/1.4, 50/1.2 & 85/1.2 (can get a smokin' deal on all three)
For Nex only -- Sony E 50/1.8, Sony E 24/1.8, Sony 18-55 kit (with the Nex7)
For M43 only -- Oly 12/2, 45/1.8, Panasonic 14-140 (kit with GH2, stabilized zoom for video)
Obviously I won't be hauling big DSLR lenses with me when I travel, its more for paid video shoots when I take a trunk full of gear with me. I'm looking for other prime and short zoom options, ZM's are a possibility but I can't find much with them on M43 cameras. The Nokton 17/0.95 and 25/0.95's are on my radar as well, but I'd like to try and find something that goes both ways. I know I'm all over the map, maybe I need to chart this out a little better to find what suits my needs. After unloading my kit I should have somewhere in the $7-8,000 range to spend so there's a lot of flexibility.
I've had nothing but Canon since the film days, this will be the first time I will own cameras and none of them will be Canon - sigh of the times I guess. Just a little undecided about which way to go.
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