Mirrorless Cameras and Lenses

Discussions focus on recommendations for compact mirrorless cameras, high-quality prime lenses like 40mm f/2.8 and 50mm f/1.8, and comparisons between brands such as Sony, Canon, Fuji, and Olympus, emphasizing convenience, image quality, and affordability over smartphones or DSLRs.

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ISL May 10, 2021 View on HN

Sounds like the 40mm f/2.8 might resonate for you :).

voisin Mar 5, 2022 View on HN

What made you buy this over say a Nikon or Canon?

8f2ab37a-ed6c Apr 4, 2024 View on HN

Now do a cheap f/2.0 24-70 please!

Jack000 Oct 13, 2015 View on HN

I didn't use the vintage lenses all that much, autofocus and zoom is just much more convenient. Also on the web 4k is pretty much the max viewable resolution. Camera lenses are designed for the sensor resolution which is typically 2-4x that amount, so lens quality almost doesn't matter for pictures viewed on the web.I chose the GX7 because it's really small and light with decent image quality. If I were getting started now I'd be taking a serious look at the sony A7 M1.

borism Jul 12, 2010 View on HN

what would you propose? Hasselblad?

ksk Apr 15, 2020 View on HN

That lens is a 16 year old lens, hardly indicative of anything. Try a Canon RF 50mm f/1.2.

aphrax Aug 9, 2024 View on HN

what kind of camera/lens have you found to be the best for this?

google234123 Aug 2, 2024 View on HN

A mirrorless camera can probably be found used for 200$ so that would be better

hef19898 Jan 23, 2023 View on HN

Seems like need to use my 50 f1.8 more often!

PaulHoule Jun 10, 2024 View on HN

Once I get a really good lens of a particular type I find it hard to use a similar lens that is not so good. I cannot get over the quality of photos with this lenshttps://electronics.sony.com/imaging/lenses/full-frame-e-mou...I like it even better than the much more expensive 135mm G Master I have except the autofocus of the 90