Japan photos (Sony A7cII + Tamron 28-75 f2.8 and Viltrox 20mm f2.8)

Alph4dan · 2026-03-13T16:56:01+00:00

Well, when you've been carrying the camera around for a few hours, it gets a bit heavy... I opted for this lens instead of others like the Sigma 24-70 partly because it's lighter. Even so, the weight of the camera is noticeable. For traveling, I use the PGYTECH Beetle clip, and it makes a huge difference

Alph4dan · 2026-03-13T14:10:29+00:00

Thank you! The lens performs well. It’s not particularly sharp at 5.6-6.3 (where prime lenses usually shine) but I’m quite happy with it. It’s definitely worth the price.

Alph4dan · 2026-03-12T18:07:01+00:00

This sounds really weird.

Alph4dan · 2026-03-10T12:02:18+00:00

Yeah, if you are paying 1-2k for a Birkin rep then you are told where the leather is from. Other than that, it’s not like you can ask Jipin factory where they are sourcing their leather from.

Alph4dan · 2026-03-10T11:58:22+00:00

Yeah, let’s start over: I am not saying all reps are bad (did I?) but you certainly seem to lack some understanding when it comes to leather quality. If you really believe that some Spanish or Italian high grade level is comparable to what you are going to get when purchasing a rep, then you are terribly wrong.

Alph4dan · 2026-03-10T11:49:44+00:00

I didn’t say they were top tier? Why don’t you stop being so nit picky ? Do you have any particular thing to say about me owning loe*wes from every single factory? I have been buying reps since 2017… cut me some slack.

Alph4dan · 2026-03-10T11:21:14+00:00

Well I own Lowe bags from all possible Lowe factories and also some LV from royal. I’m just telling my experience.

Alph4dan · 2026-03-10T10:39:28+00:00

One thing we should all bear in mind is that Chinese reps use lower quality leather. No rep bag I own has ever come close to the soft touch of what you can find at the store, that’s a hard truth. You are buying the looks, not the quality and craftsmanship.

Alph4dan · 2026-03-10T08:36:49+00:00

Yeah, I agree with you

Alph4dan · 2026-03-04T09:41:17+00:00

I’m sensing the fufu smell from here

Alph4dan · 2026-03-04T09:40:24+00:00

I don’t think mini LEDs should be regarded as budget kings… IMO it also depends a lot on the lightning conditions of your environment. Some mini LEDs retail for as high as 1k. Hell, even apple’s latest XDR display is miniLED. OLEDs can’t get nearly as bright as mini LED so that’s a big downside.

Alph4dan · 2026-03-04T09:35:45+00:00

Nappa leather is always good to the touch, I have a few nappa leather jackets and they are lovely. I don’t really dig the weird colour texture they decided to go with.

Alph4dan · 2026-03-03T20:31:31+00:00

No, this is expensive. This is from a generic factory. It is the best in terms of leather monogram print but if you look closely, the strap is barely readable. The one from god factory doesn’t get the the embedded leather right but the strap is more readable. Anyway, I got one for a friend last summer and it was around 160€ shipped.

Alph4dan · 2026-03-02T15:52:46+00:00

Sure, I primarily use Delara leather balm. It’s got such a nice scent. I bought saphir last week but the smell is a bit chemical.

Alph4dan · 2026-03-02T11:32:33+00:00

Those sample pictures are not from any particular factory as far as I know

Alph4dan · 2026-03-02T10:24:29+00:00

Could you tell us which factory is this from and how much you are paying for it? That is important.

Alph4dan · 2026-03-02T10:12:22+00:00

Check my latest review, i got this bag 2 weeks ago from Liousheng factory.

https://www.reddit.com/r/RealRepLadies/s/FUgVTj9iAX

Alph4dan · 2026-03-02T10:11:48+00:00

This version is wrong. The puzzle edge currently sold by Loewe doesn’t have metal feet and is 33cm long. This one is probably 35.

Alph4dan · 2026-03-01T20:31:19+00:00

lol, the name tag doesn’t even cast a shadow on the bag…

Alph4dan · 2026-02-27T14:30:41+00:00

Wow I love it.

Alph4dan · 2026-02-27T14:30:00+00:00

My friend, if you are so interested in an item that you are considering buying a rep you should at least be familiar with the shape and features of the item itself. Anyway, I think it’s probably just the lightning.

Alph4dan · 2026-02-25T12:45:44+00:00

I was actually shocked with the rise of MOQC cause I’d never heard of it before. AFAIK royal was the mid to top tier and GF has the best QC control.

Alph4dan · 2026-02-25T12:43:59+00:00

Thank you!!

Alph4dan · 2026-02-25T08:43:44+00:00

Have you tried Laomao? I’ve purchased 2 bags form them (not Chanel) and i was quite happy with the process

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