Did you take Sigma 19? I'm using that. Besides that, what's wrong with stopping down?

Wow.. Nice work! Feel inspired to break out my own 19

This post has been edited by redlyfs: Sep 18 2014, 01:58 PM

I so agree. I'm fortunate to score the twin sigma deal at B&H for USD199. Been using 30mm as my everyday lens

Shitty place. Bought twice from them.
On the 1st order, they listed an item as in stock but 3 days after payment still no word from then so I called. No one answered. I wrote email, spam their FB and still no one replied until 3 days later which is 6 days after payment. The guy told me item is not in stock and ask me to wait another week. Parcel only arrived 14 days later. Delivery from date of payment : 3+3+14 = 20days.

2nd time, a year later. Forgotten how shitty their service is. Ordered something, arrived 3weeks later. This time they didn't bother replying anything. Calls, emails, FB. No I didn't order during holidays and no the order tracking wasn't updated on their website

Just go check their FB to see how poor their service is. I know for sure they delete a lot of negative feedback. They used to have a review section but took it down after streaking countless negative reviews. The review is still listed on my own FB, if anyone wants proof just let me know.

One case where they delete comment is when someone bought a Xiaomi powerbank and claimed it was fake. He backed it with photos. IPMart rep had the balls to tell him that they never stated that it was branded "Xiaomi", the guy proceed to provide an invoice that clearly showed it is stated as Xiaomi. Then IPMart proceed to blame it on the vendor, which was weird since the way they claim that they never said it was branded Xiaomi insinuated that they themselves had control of their own product descriptions. I also have screenshots of this comments prior to deletion.

Later when I saw people had complaints unattended, I provided information and contact details for complaint center; IPMart blocked me off on FB. Seriously. Don't give them business. I'm just thankful I didn't receive fake product but shitty ass follow up and late delivery.

On another note, since on the topic, here's some people who can help you regarding online commercial crime.

SKMM / MCMC Malaysian Communication and Multimedia Commission
http://www.skmm.gov.my/
1800 888 030

KPDNKK Ministry of Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism
http://e-aduan.kpdnkk.gov.my/eaduan/aduanbaru.php?lang=2
1800 886 800


PDRM Royal Malaysia Police department for Commercial Crime Investigation
http://www.ccid.my/
603-20319999 / 603-22663333


Screenshots of IPMart fake Xiaomi powerbank comment



EDIT : Wow, they also disabled Posts by Others.

This post has been edited by redlyfs: Sep 19 2014, 09:29 AM

Can't agree more. I guess some people compensate skills with gear.

Don't misunderstand me though. I'm not saying top gear doesn't make a difference.

I believe that as beginners there's a certain limit to what we can learn without actual hands on. Opinions, reviews, photo comparison is all good but also subjective as each person have different views. The best way to know for certain is to stop talking, stop comparing and start shooting. Kit lens aren't the best, but they are not bad.

*cough* EOS M

I myself owns a 135 3.5 Minolta Rokkor. You can also search for the Celtic series. Kononya the cheaper version of Rokkor but in my opinion just as good.

I thought of syok sendiri take KTM to Port Klang see if I can get anything tonight.

Assuming you meant something like this where the picture seems "warped" especially near corners, http://epaperpress.com/ptlens/distortion.html...
It's called barrel distortion and with selp1650, at wide angle it's very visible. However there are ways to correct this via software like Lightroom or PS

This post has been edited by redlyfs: Oct 14 2014, 09:17 AM

Scratches on lens? Ouch..
However I kinda agree on the flickering part as fluorescent tubes flicker around 100-120hz frequency. If you're shooting indoors, try bumping shutter speed to compensate, otherwise try shooting outdoors. However I doubt repairs can be done on the scratches.

Age is insignificant in this case. I have a whole line of Minolta Rokkors from 1970s and 80s that look brand new. I suggest to bring it back to Sony SC to see what options are available
In future be careful of your stuffs la. Why dump them together in the same bag without protection

I'm using Sigma 30 for street. It became my everyday lens now. It's cheap and sharp. If there's one thing to complain is that it's slow af

Some sample shots from a trip to Korea. I picked up photography especially for this trip, do forgive me if you notice some noob settings on the EXIF. All these shots are not PP'ed

DSC01072 by Redlyfs, on Flickr

DSC01153 by Redlyfs, on Flickr

DSC01645 by Redlyfs, on Flickr

DSC01863 by Redlyfs, on Flickr

This post has been edited by redlyfs: Oct 24 2014, 04:55 PM

It looks saturated with added contrast.. But I don't mean it in a bad way, it's really beautiful as you said.

Sounds like you need a kit lens xD

Where did you get yours from?

Btw Eiraku, thanks for the heads up. Been looking for a flash with TTl but didn't consider 3rd party. Thought it didn't exist

Cannot say like that... Maybe he really got some disability? =/

Kit lens is good enough to get a feel of what you actually want, and not simply impulse buy.
PS: I'm probably nitpicking but DSLR is not Mirrorless. SLR have a mirror to alternate between sending the image to sensor and to the viewfinder. D-SLR for digital, uses the same concept but without film. Mirrorless, as it implies, have no mirror. The image is directly received onto the sensor

This post has been edited by redlyfs: Dec 15 2014, 05:32 PM