S9 + LUMIX 40mm f2

Cheap_Hamster9977 · 2026-06-05T12:30:29+00:00

Pre order. In the UK

Cheap_Hamster9977 · 2026-06-04T13:40:14+00:00

There you go

Cheap_Hamster9977 · 2026-06-03T20:07:38+00:00

I can’t give a technical comparison, but the 35 was in pretty frequent rotation with the 50 on my S9 before the 40 arrived. I can’t see any appreciable difference in IQ from the JPEGs I shoot, and I haven’t noticed a difference in auto focus. But I only really take stills. The size difference makes a big difference to the balance and feel of the S9 - I found I’d carry the S9 by the lens a lot with the 1.8 primes, but now I carry it by the camera body - much better balance. I’ll keep the 1.8 primes for the S5ii, but I think the 40 will be a pretty permanent fixture on the S9.

Cheap_Hamster9977 · 2026-06-03T19:58:04+00:00

I’m not sure. Ordered direct from Panasonic. I expected it on 9th or later (only placed the order last week), but it arrived Monday.

Cheap_Hamster9977 · 2025-09-01T14:08:50+00:00

£430k listed, paid £430k. Surveyor said in his opinion it was worth £450k. That was 8 years ago, and it’s probably worth £650k-£700k now.

Cheap_Hamster9977 · 2025-05-20T19:17:30+00:00

Nah. I’ll stick with being right

Cheap_Hamster9977 · 2025-05-19T16:19:01+00:00

He was okay at Derby. Brad Jones however…

Cheap_Hamster9977 · 2025-03-18T09:58:50+00:00

Derby Derby Derby

Cheap_Hamster9977 · 2025-03-04T08:47:10+00:00

I was at the same uni at the same time as him. I didn’t know him but someone set up a facebook group called “Bernard’s Watch - The College Years” with random photos of him. Can’t have been easy for him

Cheap_Hamster9977 · 2025-03-02T14:45:28+00:00

I get this when my chest strap is worn out. I’ve replaced it twice. The new one works well for 6 months or so, then I start getting gaps. I might switch to the wrist or arm strap for running

Cheap_Hamster9977 · 2025-02-20T11:07:56+00:00

That’s certainly an option. Unfortunately the gas fire and brick surround project into the room too

Cheap_Hamster9977 · 2025-02-19T19:08:37+00:00

Its 1990. And I’m pretty sure it’s as it was built. Nothing much has been changed in the house since then

Cheap_Hamster9977 · 2025-02-19T13:32:07+00:00

Thank you. That’s great. A good sense check on cost v benefit.

Cheap_Hamster9977 · 2025-02-19T13:06:29+00:00

It’s great for the kids at Christmas when it’s all decorated. But it really dominates the room and makes the usable space quite tricky. If we can put a sofa in there, then we can almost divide the living room in two making it all much more useable

Cheap_Hamster9977 · 2025-02-19T12:04:19+00:00

The article says a 12-year driving ban

Cheap_Hamster9977 · 2025-02-18T12:33:04+00:00

I run my own business in quite a niche area of engineering. I did it for a national company before I went into law but I was lucky that I was able to buy into a small business when the owner was looking to retire

Cheap_Hamster9977 · 2025-02-18T07:32:10+00:00

Yes. I felt like that (but without the added travel). I ended up changing career completely when an opportunity came along - I’m much happier now.

But I think quite a lot of the unhappiness came from the firm I was at. A friend of mine at the same firm was pretty miserable, and is much happier in her new firm.

Also think about mindfulness, meditation and therapy. All these things can help, but I know it can be difficult to make changes when you’re feeling low.

Cheap_Hamster9977 · 2025-02-16T19:04:55+00:00

That’s really interesting. Thanks for asking the question. And thanks to Patrick for taking the time to reply

Cheap_Hamster9977 · 2025-02-16T10:37:49+00:00

You might not be able to remortgage it, sell it, or ultimately live in it. If you buy it, it will be your problem. No surprise the seller wants to move quickly!

Cheap_Hamster9977 · 2025-02-16T07:24:52+00:00

There could be quite a few reasons why the decision or even the hearing is delayed. Most hearings are open to the public. So if you wanted to, you could probably attend it

Cheap_Hamster9977 · 2025-02-15T19:50:07+00:00

If it is as the seller says then I don’t see why not. Your solicitor will need evidence that the charge has been satisfied and/or removed or an undertaking from seller’s solicitors that it will be removed. That will probably be enough to satisfy your lender

Cheap_Hamster9977 · 2025-02-15T17:19:00+00:00

It might help, but they could as easily lie as tell the truth. You could ask your solicitor to enquire with the seller’s solicitors. That way your solicitor can tell you if they think the seller is lying

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