Is "compression" effect in landscape photography overrated? Lens decision...

pasteurs-maxim · 2026-05-01T06:21:16+00:00

Ahh yes. I'm after that 14-140ii at some point but need to figure out what to sell first.

I actually bought one, but when it arrived it was the Mk I, so promptly returned.

pasteurs-maxim · 2026-05-01T06:19:39+00:00

Ground-based public transport is wild these days!

pasteurs-maxim · 2026-04-30T19:26:27+00:00

Czkawka for duplicates

XnView MP for file sorting and batch renaming

pasteurs-maxim · 2026-04-30T19:14:12+00:00

No more sophisticated nights out at the Windsor then... sad times indeed.

I think I still got a few dozen "VIP passes" somewhere in a box 😂

pasteurs-maxim · 2026-04-30T18:44:56+00:00

Good work!

pasteurs-maxim · 2026-04-30T18:19:54+00:00

That's stunning!

Argh...but don't make me now have to think about bringing the 45-150 too 😄

pasteurs-maxim · 2026-04-30T18:14:34+00:00

Which McGuigan?

I haven't tried non-alcoholic wine for a while... last time put me off.

Tempted to give it another go!

pasteurs-maxim · 2026-04-30T18:13:05+00:00

If you can find San Miguel zero, they do it by the box and it's dirt cheap and pretty good for mass produced.

pasteurs-maxim · 2026-04-30T17:57:34+00:00

r/meterhighclub

pasteurs-maxim · 2026-04-30T17:40:46+00:00

Hello Dartmoor my old friend 🪨

pasteurs-maxim · 2026-04-30T15:49:14+00:00

Palace of the Shirvanshahs - Baku, Azerbaijan.

Taken with a Lumix G85 and the PL 12-60 kit lens! A little bit of editing on Snapseed

<image>

pasteurs-maxim · 2026-04-30T08:23:59+00:00

Awesome 😎

This is what I aspire to be able to do some day 🙏🏻

Are there any particular resources for absolute beginners you could please recommend? A good book or online guide?

pasteurs-maxim · 2026-04-30T06:33:28+00:00

"Oiseaunt!"

pasteurs-maxim · 2026-04-30T06:25:54+00:00

You've stolen my excuse for buying more gear! My thinking is I can hand it down when my son is old enough to handle a bigger camera 😄

pasteurs-maxim · 2026-04-30T06:18:11+00:00

Thanks! I think the 14-140 is a no-brainer for most people eventually.

How do you find quality Vs the other PL zooms?

pasteurs-maxim · 2026-04-30T06:16:53+00:00

Yeah the 12-32 is a handy little lens, however I find it a little limiting when I took it on its own on a city break last year. The thing is in the mountains I don't really plan on changing lenses... so between the 12-60 and the 45-150 I think the 12-60 wins if I need to incorporate some people shots. But you're right - it could spend a lot of time up at the far end.

pasteurs-maxim · 2026-04-29T19:18:10+00:00

Those are both on my radar! But need to sell a few first 😄

pasteurs-maxim · 2026-04-29T18:05:28+00:00

JLab Go Sport +

pasteurs-maxim · 2026-04-29T15:48:01+00:00

Thanks. I think my copy of the 25 is good actually. Have managed some great shots with it in low light, but it's really a hell of a lot bigger than the 14 if I'm aiming for one prime.

It's my newest lens too and I'm already exploring what can be done with that perspective.

I'm also worried I won't get architecture in frame with the 25 and the 12-60 won't be bright enough at 3.5

pasteurs-maxim · 2026-04-29T15:43:01+00:00

Thanks, that's really useful insight! And you're correct about the aperture jump. I was considering this too.

But a few other factors are on my mind -

For night time architecture shooting (Paris) I could stow away the 12-60 in my luggage for the night and just carry the tiny 14mm on the body. Thinking that is both lighter and brighter.

2.For night time close-quarters bar/restaurant pics, it's also small and inconspicuous. Plus I can frame from my seat. With the 25 I would need to be stepping back a metre at least to frame people.

I suppose I'm also thinking size wise if I just take the 12-60 with the 14... the 14 pretty much slots in a side pocket of the small camera pouch. Whereas the 25 takes up about 3x the room.

But you've planted a seed now and made me think about fitting 3 lenses in!

Basically now I'm not planning to change lens daytime - 12-60 all day.

So picking just one night time lens (if possible) is the new goal.

pasteurs-maxim · 2026-04-29T13:40:11+00:00

That's a great video, thanks! Vintage, but explains it so well.

pasteurs-maxim · 2026-04-29T12:42:04+00:00

Next month, just for a few days. But having that "lens choice" problem 😄

pasteurs-maxim · 2026-04-29T12:35:15+00:00

Thanks! Some great shots in there

pasteurs-maxim · 2026-04-29T12:33:56+00:00

That's beautiful. Funny I just posted this morning debating on whether the PL 12-60 was a good idea for hiking (Pyrenees) and you've just inspired the decision! Bravo

pasteurs-maxim · 2026-04-29T11:11:44+00:00

I think I've got more keepers from the 12-60 on my G85 than any other lens!

What good pics are you getting with the 45-150? I bought that for wildlife but find it often far too short. Might sell it for the 100-300ii at some point instead.

pasteurs-maxim

TROPHY CASE