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Mar 2, 2016 08:00:15 #

burkphoto Loc: High Point, NC

mcveed wrote:

I have a GX8 and it works beautifully with my 7-14mm Olympus lens. I do not get dual IS of course because the Oly lens has no IS, but you don't really need IS at all with a lens that wide. I also have the 20mm f1.7, 12-35 f2.8, 14-140, and 100-300. My only complaint about any of them is the relatively slow AF on the 100-300 and 14-140. I'm hoping the 100-400 will be faster as I am hoping to be able to dump my Nikon D750 and Tamron 150-600 birding kit.

See links above to Dan Cox' blog re: 100-400 as birding lens.

Mar 2, 2016 19:30:06 #

bsprague Loc: Lacey, WA, USA

tdekany wrote:

Bill, you are reading a lot of miss info. ....

Thank you for the guidance.

Mar 2, 2016 19:31:41 #

bsprague Loc: Lacey, WA, USA

tdekany wrote:

....You make it sound like Panasonic is the only manufacturer who has that issue.....

Again, thank you for the guidance. I must have had a bad typing day.

Mar 4, 2016 06:59:11 #

danieljcox Loc: Bozeman, Montana

Suntouched,

I've been interchanging Olympus and Lumix lenses regularly. I'm a huge fan of the Lumix system, much easier to operate than Olympus in my opinion. I know there are others that feel differently but for me there is no contest. If you are interested I write regular about all things MFT and other subjects on my Blog at http://naturalexposures.com/corkboard/

You can read more specifically about all things Lumix here: http://naturalexposures.com/?s=Lumix

Some videos about my work with Lumix here: https://www.youtube.com/user/danieljcox

Happy to help if you have any questions.

suntouched wrote:

Any Gx8 users out there? Feedback for landscapes? ... (show quote)

Mar 4, 2016 10:11:50 #

suntouched Loc: Sierra Vista AZ

danieljcox wrote:

Suntouched, br br I've been interchanging Olympus... (show quote)

Daniel- thanks so much! Many recommended your blog and so I looked and signed up. Lot's of very helpful information. I feel confident enough now to go forward with the Gx8. That and the new, soon to be released 100-400 lens should meet my needs nicely in a relatively light package.

Mar 5, 2016 08:09:41 #

lukan Loc: Chicago, IL

suntouched wrote:

I believe the quality will astound you. Happy shooting! :thumbup: :D

Mar 5, 2016 18:38:09 #

danieljcox Loc: Bozeman, Montana

Burke photo,

Just wanted to say thanks for the referral to the Blog http://naturalexposures.com/?s=lumix. Greatly appreciated.

Mar 5, 2016 19:58:29 #

burkphoto Loc: High Point, NC

danieljcox wrote:

Burke photo,

Just wanted to say thanks for the referral to the Blog http://naturalexposures.com/?s=lumix. Greatly appreciated.

Hey, it's great stuff! I was happy to find it myself.

---Bill Burkholder

Mar 8, 2016 13:53:06 #

bsprague Loc: Lacey, WA, USA

danieljcox wrote:

Suntouched, br br I've been interchanging Olympus... (show quote)

Daniel, the creator of this post, supplied another video of using this camera yesterday. In this case it is in some snowy conditions.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nX86kXFN7RU

Thank you Mr. Cox!

Mar 8, 2016 14:13:31 #

danieljcox Loc: Bozeman, Montana

bsprague wrote:

Daniel, the creator of this post, supplied another video of using this camera yesterday. In this case it is in some snowy conditions.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nX86kXFN7RU

Thank you Mr. Cox!

Thats for sharing this info. I was planning to post it here but you beat me to it. Thats so much.

Mar 8, 2016 14:20:47 #

bsprague Loc: Lacey, WA, USA

danieljcox wrote:

Thats for sharing this info. I was planning to post it here but you beat me to it. Thats so much.

Your videos and photos have been impressing me! Thank you!

Would you answer an awkward question please? I picked the Panasonic 100-300 for wildlife a couple years ago to avoid monster sized Nikanon gear. To go with it, I bought the GX7. I've had some results I'm happy with, but not always. For lack of more precise words, it doesn't always seem as "sharp" as I would like.

Beyond additional reach, will I notice a significant difference with the new 100-400?

Thanks.

Mar 8, 2016 14:27:39 #

tdekany Loc: Oregon

The 100-300 is just not very sharp. Those who compared the 100-400 to the Oly 300 f4, say it is almost as sharp which says A LOT, so yes you would see a big difference.

bsprague wrote:

Your videos and photos have been impressing me! Th... (show quote)

Mar 8, 2016 14:53:14 #

danieljcox Loc: Bozeman, Montana

Without a doubt you will see major difference in sharpness, speed of the AF motors in the lens and overall better build and quality. I can tell you from experience, I have two 100-300mm lenses, there is no comparison between the new 100-400mm Leica and the old 100-300mm zoom.

bsprague wrote:

Your videos and photos have been impressing me! Th... (show quote)

Mar 8, 2016 15:11:21 #

Cdouthitt Loc: Traverse City, MI

danieljcox wrote:

Thats for sharing this info. I was planning to post it here but you beat me to it. Thats so much.

Didn't know you were on this forum...Welcome!

Mar 8, 2016 15:24:32 #

burkphoto Loc: High Point, NC

bsprague wrote:

Daniel, the creator of this post, supplied another video of using this camera yesterday. In this case it is in some snowy conditions.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nX86kXFN7RU

Thank you Mr. Cox!

Yes, thanks, Dan! Beautiful work. That lens is on my wish list.

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