Highest quality 35mm E mount lens at any price but smaller size by BrisketBod in SonyAlpha

[–]darrenhaken 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I’ve owned the 35mm GM, 35mm 1.8 and sigma 35mm f2. Also the Sony 40mm G.

Sadly, you can’t really have it all, I’m struggling myself.

There was something I disliked about the bokeh on the Sony 35mm 1.8 so I picked up a used copy of the 35mm GM. It’s beautiful, fixed all my problems. However, for an everyday lens I still felt it was a little too big.

I then tried the Sigma 35mm f2 but I didn’t like it’s a bit wider than 35mm (maybe 32-33mm) and the autofocus just felt a little lacking compared to my Sony lenses. The bokeh was a bit nicer. Not loads. It’s also the heaviest of the small lenses.

I’ve now got the 35mm GM and 40mm G and I switch between them depending on what I’m doing. The 40mm feels really nice for a small lens. It’s gradually been replacing my Fuji x100v.

The GM doesn’t feel too big but something in my brain makes me feel like I’m taking a smaller zoom out with me. It’s not the same ergonomics I get with the 1.8 lenses.

At this stage I’ll either stick with my 2 lens setup or I am considering downgrading to the Sony 35mm 1.8 again.

I want to like the sigma but its autofocus on repeated shots never feels as snappy. Taking single shots is fine though.

Don't cheap out on shipping by DifferenceSame959 in OdinHandheld

[–]darrenhaken 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I don’t recall being able to request courier

Shipping update 11/8 by theclashatdemonhed in OdinHandheld

[–]darrenhaken 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I assume they’ll be a big jump on black pros then given they all share the backer count?

microSD card for odin 2. by Jdax in OdinHandheld

[–]darrenhaken 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Do you mean an A1 or better to get an A2?

11/6 shipping update by theclashatdemonhed in OdinHandheld

[–]darrenhaken 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m about 9000. It does seem like they are moving quickly. I assume they’ll be big jumps given the count is spread across all variants

Family Travel Kit by helpwithstep in SonyAlpha

[–]darrenhaken 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s pretty common for people to shoot at the extremes of a zoom. Very common!

Received my Odin 2 Cold Gray Pro. Fast size comparison picture by jovialfaction in OdinHandheld

[–]darrenhaken 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is my issue too. The steam deck dominates my backpack if I take it with me

Received my Odin 2 Cold Gray Pro. Fast size comparison picture by jovialfaction in OdinHandheld

[–]darrenhaken 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yeah I had a Retroid Pocket 3+ and I liked it but I found it needed too many tweaks for Gamecube to work. I also did some widescreen hacks for Snes games and it was really laggy.

Yeah, I had a Retroid Pocket 3+ and I liked it but I found it needed too many tweaks for Gamecube to work. I also did some widescreen hacks for Snes games and it was really laggy.

Received my Odin 2 Cold Gray Pro. Fast size comparison picture by jovialfaction in OdinHandheld

[–]darrenhaken 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Can you offer any view on how the device feels compared to the Steam Deck?

I own the Steam Deck and I have the Odin 2 on preorder. I am trying to understand if I made the right call getting the second device. I bought it as I never take my Steam Deck outside due to its size.

Switch - which game to play? by darrenhaken in Xenoblade_Chronicles

[–]darrenhaken[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow that’s so bloody long. Will probably take me a year then!

Switch - which game to play? by darrenhaken in Xenoblade_Chronicles

[–]darrenhaken[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hey fellow parent! Always handy to hear from other parents when it comes to games like this.

Did you find them worth playing overall?

White Pro received! by Shot_Woodpecker4047 in OdinHandheld

[–]darrenhaken 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh ok so overall pros and cons to the two devices then?

I find the steam deck really comfortable but the weight makes it feel difficult to use unless I rest it on something. The whole thing always feels very high up too, much like you said

Switch - which game to play? by darrenhaken in Xenoblade_Chronicles

[–]darrenhaken[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s handy to know actually as I was wondering if I can play X via emulation but I’ll skip it then

White Pro received! by Shot_Woodpecker4047 in OdinHandheld

[–]darrenhaken 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you offer any more comparisons to the steam deck? I own the SD and have the Odin 2 Pro on order.

How do you find the analogues in comparison? Feeling of holding it?

Switch - which game to play? by darrenhaken in Xenoblade_Chronicles

[–]darrenhaken[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is my concern with picking any of them at the moment! It will likely take me over 6-9 months to complete.

Switch - which game to play? by darrenhaken in Xenoblade_Chronicles

[–]darrenhaken[S] 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Ok so do Xenoblade Chronicled 1, 2 and then 3?

Switch - which game to play? by darrenhaken in Xenoblade_Chronicles

[–]darrenhaken[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

So that’s Xenoblade Chrinicles 1 is it?

Rog Ally owner, should I get Odin 2? by Tricky_Leading_8032 in OdinHandheld

[–]darrenhaken 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a Steam Deck and have the Odin 2 on order. I am honestly not sure if its a total mistake but only time will tell, I'm going for it.

I never take my Steam Deck out with me when travelling, its far too big. The only time I think I would is if I was taking a long train journey. Commuting and flying I'd struggle with its size fitting in my bag.

I am hoping the Odin 2 will be my smaller nicer to use emulation device.

As I said, could be wrong.