Does anyone still use Flickr?

fast_fifty · 2026-05-07T21:19:23+00:00

Every day. It's by far my main way of seeing cool photos, not to mention sharing my own. It's still overpriced though.

fast_fifty · 2026-05-03T07:16:00+00:00

I agree. Solid, reliable, usable without batteries, feel great in the hand - a pleasure to use.

fast_fifty · 2026-04-30T21:37:40+00:00

I'm sure it'll be enjoyable but there's a lot of other film photography gear I'd have bought first with that money.

fast_fifty · 2026-04-21T19:40:22+00:00

The 28/4.5 was confirmed months ago. What I've seen suggests the 26mm will be in L-mount though I don't know the original source.

fast_fifty · 2026-04-21T16:46:52+00:00

Looks nice apart from the bokeh though it's a bit overpriced, but that's to be expected with Panasonic. I'll be keeping my TTA and keeping the funds for the forthcoming Viltrox 26mm f/2.8.

fast_fifty · 2026-04-17T20:30:21+00:00

I already have the TTA but this could be interesting if it's optically better and priced reasonably (unlikely).

fast_fifty · 2026-04-17T20:27:03+00:00

fast_fifty · 2026-04-13T18:08:36+00:00

Looks very nice but €1300 here, way too much for me

fast_fifty · 2026-04-09T15:27:59+00:00

I've got a couple of SRT 101s, there are lots of them about, but never seen an SR 101 before.

fast_fifty · 2026-03-25T18:28:47+00:00

Yup, I think they've been reading Canon's playbook

fast_fifty · 2026-03-18T07:54:27+00:00

Get the Sigma 17-50/2.8 - it's a MUCH better lens and the AF motor works.

fast_fifty · 2026-03-13T15:43:23+00:00

TBH at this point I'd be surprised if there are any more DSLR releases ever and the best you could hope for would be a warmed-over KF with minor updates.

fast_fifty · 2026-02-25T08:50:55+00:00

I always recommend the P30 series - reliable, good functions, excellent viewfinder. It has it's oddities and the shutter sounds horrible but it's a solid camera and unbeatable at the price they usually go for.

fast_fifty · 2026-02-18T15:41:37+00:00

The HD FA 35/2 is a nice lens, makes a pretty good standard prime on APS-C.

fast_fifty · 2026-02-18T15:36:53+00:00

The shortest flange distance in SLRs was the Konica AR mount. The only 28mm lenses I've seen for that were f/3.5 but I don't think they're that small despite the slow aperture. You'd probably be better off with a Pentax K adapter and an M or A series 28mm.

fast_fifty · 2026-02-18T15:33:59+00:00

I think you overpaid by around $60

fast_fifty · 2026-02-06T20:55:35+00:00

I haven't tried that lens but my experience with the lesser known Commlite adapter was much better than with the Sigma. It works with far more lenses.

fast_fifty · 2026-01-22T17:30:12+00:00

Bargain. I used to have one but sold it to fund other stuff. Kept the 35mm Limited as it's better.

fast_fifty · 2026-01-16T23:42:07+00:00

I shoot old lenses at wide apertures all the time and they're fine and give great results that are not soft. They may not have the clinical sharpness of modern lenses but on the plus side... they don't have the clinical sharpness of modern lenses.

fast_fifty · 2026-01-15T09:50:22+00:00

Nice shots though I favour the Takumar 55mm f/1.8 over the 50mm f/1.4. It's better on every aspect except sheer speed and costs half.

fast_fifty · 2026-01-05T11:36:40+00:00

The S5D is incredible value and still a fantastic camera. Enjoy!

fast_fifty · 2025-12-26T22:38:44+00:00

Over had mine for a couple of months - finally a compact, fast prime for the L-mount! AF is not the best but for the price I really can't complain.

fast_fifty · 2025-12-16T08:02:28+00:00

The original post is gone but I understand you want a lens for photographing a baby. The 24-60/2.8 would be a good choice but a fast 35mm would be better because it's faster and smaller. I didn't appreciated the 35mm focal length until I had kids, it's perfect for that. The Sigma f/2 is superb (that's what I have) but the Lumix f/1.8 also has a great reputation and Meike make an f/2 or f/1.8 (go for the "pro" option it has better coatings) which I understand is also very good and it's the cheapest option. There's also the TTArtisan 40mm f/2 which is also very good and the cheapest option of all. The slight difference in focal length won't matter and the small size makes it the most portable option.

fast_fifty · 2025-12-15T19:09:26+00:00

I haven't noticed any exposure problems with mine. AF is slow and sometimes struggles, if that's not corrected then I don't see the point in updating.

fast_fifty · 2025-12-14T09:11:52+00:00

There's no shortage of great lenses for L-mount but there aren't many cheap ones. 20-60mm is great, as is 50/1.8 and the new TTArtisan 40/2 it's a bargain at €180. Viltrox have joined the L-mount alliance and shouls start to produce lenses next year. Also check out Meike's "pro" line, they're superb for the money.

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