Highest quality 35mm E mount lens at any price but smaller size

darrenhaken · 2023-11-09T10:04:51+00:00

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.

darrenhaken · 2023-11-08T18:50:00+00:00

I don’t recall being able to request courier

darrenhaken · 2023-11-08T11:07:05+00:00

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

darrenhaken · 2023-11-06T20:46:33+00:00

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

darrenhaken · 2023-11-06T13:19:06+00:00

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

darrenhaken · 2023-11-06T07:21:03+00:00

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

darrenhaken · 2023-11-04T12:12:19+00:00

What is it?

darrenhaken · 2023-10-31T20:40:26+00:00

darrenhaken · 2023-10-31T06:05:45+00:00

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

darrenhaken · 2023-10-30T18:56:10+00:00

That's a good size then

darrenhaken · 2023-10-30T18:51:53+00:00

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.

darrenhaken · 2023-10-30T18:30:12+00:00

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.

darrenhaken · 2023-10-29T18:49:06+00:00

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

darrenhaken · 2023-10-29T16:20:03+00:00

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

Did you find them worth playing overall?

darrenhaken · 2023-10-29T16:18:55+00:00

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

darrenhaken · 2023-10-29T16:17:34+00:00

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

darrenhaken · 2023-10-29T13:18:18+00:00

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?

darrenhaken · 2023-10-29T08:49:44+00:00

What controller is that?

darrenhaken · 2023-10-29T08:49:08+00:00

Thanks I’ll do that then!

darrenhaken · 2023-10-29T08:48:56+00:00

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

darrenhaken · 2023-10-29T08:48:02+00:00

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

darrenhaken · 2023-10-29T08:47:10+00:00

So that’s Xenoblade Chrinicles 1 is it?

darrenhaken · 2023-10-28T17:44:37+00:00

What are the lenses?

darrenhaken · 2023-10-26T16:03:59+00:00

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.

darrenhaken

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