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Candlewood Suites Houston - Kingwood
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Overall Experience
Good room and service for the money!
ByNo Given Name
March 24, 2015
The bed could have been more firm. But overall I was pleased with the room and the stay.
Nice Getaway for a day
Byjust for a day
February 19, 2015
Just needed a place to get away from the kids for a day and this place was perfect
February 02, 2015
comfortable stay decent appliances if extended visit
Will be back!
ByMomma Pearl
January 30, 2015
This is a great place to stay in the Kingwood area, specifically because of the kitchenette and being dog friendly. The hotel is far enough off 59 to be nice and quiet but incredibly convenient.
My only complaint is that it would have been nice to have a small couch in the room, but that's a small complaint because we did have 2 chairs for the work area and a recliner.


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Sunday, July 01, 2012
Olympus M.Zuiko 75mm F1.8 Review: Street Shooting in Pudu
270 comments:
- kiba yuji7/01/2012 02:36:00 AM
bagus sekali,tajamReplyDeleteReplies
Memang Tajam !Delete
- Donald W Leitzel7/01/2012 02:39:00 AM
Robin love your review of the 75mm f1.8 lens. I would rather see actual photographs than the technical specs of some reviews. I feel that real images of life situations are more important than charts and graphs.ReplyDelete
Don from AmericaReplies
Thanks Dnoald. I do think that those graphs and charts are important too. Nonetheless, at the end of the day, it still comes down to the real images that the lens can do.Delete
- Daniel7/01/2012 02:46:00 AM
Thanks Robin! Have been waiting for your review of the 75mm for a few days. Finally get to see some real pictures! Nice job~ReplyDeleteReplies
Thanks Daniel !!Delete
Hi Robin,ReplyDelete
Judging from the absolutely stunning image, nobody could have thought you weren't using a favorite lens! ;-)
Fantastic work, period.Replies
Bert, thanks for the kind words. I think it takes a bit of time to get used to this focal length, which is rather weird !!Delete
Oops! Make that images, please!ReplyDeleteReplies
Haha, I have more grammatical mistakes in my blog entry I believe !!Delete
Hello Robin,ReplyDelete
These are truly amazing. The level of sharpness is incredible, the bokeh delicious, and it didn't look over huge on the gripped OMD, not bad at all then. I look forward to the next installment of this series.Replies
Thanks Jorge, if you are considering to get this lens, having the grip is a must !Delete
One hell of a lens!!ReplyDeleteReplies
Indeed Rocky !!Delete
I preorded this lens on the day it was announced, and waited nervously until I could get some samples to keep the thoughts of canceling the preorder out of my head. And FINALLY I get some great real world samples (like 1 week before it starts shipping)- Thanks!ReplyDeleteReplies
Hey Dennis,Delete
It was my pleasure to share the images and my thoughts on the lens !! You wont regret your purchase.
I somewhat lust over this lens. I thought it would be a bit long for my use and the fixed prime would not be as convenient as the kit 40-150 of the Olympus cameras but after I shot it, even on the E-PL1, I was impressed with the small size, the sharpness the ability to background blur and the AF. It even AFs easily and quickly on the PL1 - whilst Brandon's 35-100 f/2 on the E-5xx series was not good at - and that is a much more expensive lens. Coming 5th July to KL so maybe a walk one of the weekends?ReplyDeleteReplies
Hey Ananda,Delete
We have the same thoughts on the lens, and yes I have tried it on E-PL1, the focusing works well, but I have not shot extensively with it. Somehow the newer lenses has much better focusing mechanism, which is a good news because it works well with all previous bodies.
Great to hear that you are coming to KL soon. I am free Sunday 8th July, lets make something happen !! How long is your stay this time? Will be meeting Brandon shortly, shall convey the message to him.
Something like over 2 weeks Robin. 8th July sounds good as long as my Mum doesn't scold me for jalan kaki.Delete
Yes give my hello to Brandon - it's a gaz tooting along on his car with one hand on the aircon button. Has he fixed that yet?
Great review Robin. Thank for including the link to my blog.ReplyDeleteReplies
Thanks Kelvin, and I really like those photos you took I almost used ALL of them !!Delete
I'm definitely buying one of these. Lovely review, Robin.ReplyDeleteReplies
Hey Aizuddin, thanks !! I am looking forward to YOUR review !!Delete
- Anonymous7/01/2012 09:33:00 AM
Hi Robin!ReplyDelete
Great review buddy! That is one sharp lens but am saving for the new 60mm f2.8 macro coming from Olympus hopefully this year. If I have money to spare will definitely buy one. Keep up the good work!
Eric V
Edmonton Alberta CanadaReplies
Thanks Eric !Delete
I am waiting patiently for the 60mm F2.8 macro too.
- donny K7/01/2012 10:42:00 AM
Thanks for the awesome review Robin!ReplyDelete
Wow Unbelievably Sharp at 1.8! I don't see any sign of purple fringing anywhere when shot wide open, except perhaps for P1010245.jpg (Market Shopping), I hope it's just reflection from the surroundings!Replies
Thanks Donny !!Delete
There is purple fringing when shot at wide open, but it was not much of an issue. I shall be blogging about this in coming entries.
Those are some amazing shots for your first outing with a lens longer than you are used to! Much thanks for the review...ReplyDeleteReplies
Thanks Brad for the kind compliments. It was my pleasure to shoot with the new lens and share my thoughts !Delete
Wow the lens looks amazing and you captured some wonderful shots! 150mm is such a specialty focal length. Many times walking around my 45mm/90mm 1.8 is a bit too long so 150mm is way too long. Even so I'm still very tempted to pick this up eventually. Looking forward to your next update.ReplyDeleteReplies
Thanks for the kind words, Wataru. Indeed, I agree with you that 150mm seems a little too far for usual shooting needs. Nonetheless, when you do need that focal range, it is very useful and it wont disappoint.Delete
In France, with the rebate 150 euros, this fantastic lens cost 600 euros ! A must have !ReplyDeleteReplies
Lucky you !! We don't get that kind of promotion in Malaysia !Delete
Please tell me the name of the shop !!!Delete
There is no shop in particularDelete
You get a bunch of coupon when you buy the OMD (or used to as i don't know if the offer still stand!)
The purchase of the lenses and accesories shall be made in the shop where you bought your system; and olympus will offer a partial refund for all the item you bought (there is a ticket for nearly every lenses until the 60 macro (<-100€; reduction goes from 150 to 50); and for many accessoriez available (gripand flash are minus 75; lens adapter minus 30)
You get to have as many reduction as item you purchase; but it is still a lot of money t pocket out to get a refund ^^;;.
M question is, when will you take the plunge to full m43? How big a difference dos the EM-5 combo and E-5 combo make for one like you? Th lens setup will never be the same and for sure you can see the difference in lens quality Movin forward.ReplyDelete
I just hope the E-7 is really a m43/43 pro camera. My 50-200mm is waiting on the sideline for action.Replies
Hey Mark,Delete
At the moment I am staying with my E-5, mainly for budget reasons. It is no secret that the E-5 came from Olympus, and I did not spend my own money. My current lenses are also based on tight budget considerations, all bought used.
Micro 4/3 (E-M5 and the higher quality micro 4/3 lenses) system is not exactly very wallet friendly !!!! I might have to wait for second hand (used market) availability, then I might consider moving over.
and yes, there is no replacement for that wonderful 50-200mm lens !!! Or not yet, haha.
De-Lurking: I love your reviews! Your E-M5 review was part of the reasons that drove me to buy it. :-)ReplyDelete
And now I will have to save up for the 75 mm....but first I will need the 12 mm first, but that will have to wait until August. :-)
Elemm / VictorReplies
Hey Elemm/Victor,Delete
Thanks for the kind comments on my reviews !!
Glad to know you have the E-M5. The 12mm would be great on E-M5 !
- Anonymous7/01/2012 03:27:00 PM
Just want to say thanks for your reveiw and want to tell youReplyDelete
that I actually brought the omd em5 after reading your em5 reveiws. I really like the camera and still get surpriced of the quality.
I think Olympus should let the em5 and 75mm stay at your neck, it seems to fit you well.
Thanks Sebastian (Denmark)Replies
Thanks Sebastian for such kind remarks !! Glad that you have enjoyed the photographs and review.Delete
OM-D is too small lah! has to be used with the battery grip at all times i feel even for a normal person.ReplyDeleteReplies
Hey Richard,Delete
Well, can't really blame Olympus now, since everyone keeps asking for smaller and smaller things these days.
- Anonymous7/05/2012 09:06:00 AM
I'm a normal person I think. My OMD fits just fine without the grip and is a pleasure to use. I thought I would need to buy the grip after all the comments I read but I was pleasantly surprised by how comfy it is all by itself. And...my goodness it's a lovely camera to use. I am SO happy with the nice clear image in the EVF that I forget it's not an optical finder. I'm fussy about such things and I wouldn't say it if it wasn't true.Delete
Only awful thing is how long it takes to set it up and swim through all the options in the menus. Frustrating when you just want to get out and shoot. Someone should do a nice page with a one hour set up guide. How to set up the camera with all the things you need and nothing you don't need. Everything I've looked at on the web is complicated and confusing.
But this is about the new lens and one look at these images shows it is consistent with the other Olympus line up, which is to say..stunning!
Robin..superb pictures.Reminds me I must visit Malaysia again, and soon! and I really,really miss the Roti Chanai and Tee Tarik I can't get here in Japan!
Stunning photos and great user-oriented review!ReplyDelete
One micro-quibble only: why not tell us if the very first photo (showing camera with lens) was taken with an 1,8/75 as well? (You might have had two copies.)
Anyway, thanks again, i have to come back here.Replies
Hey h n,Delete
Thanks for the kind remarks on the photos and my review.
The first photo was taken by Shaun, if I remember correctly it was his Voightlander 17.5mm F0.95 lens.
mamak kecil seems a little insensitive. was he a tamil muslim boy ?ReplyDeleteReplies
Yes the kid was Indian Muslim. is something wrong with the description? I didn't think calling someone mamak is a bad thing, we do it here a lot.Delete
- Anonymous7/02/2012 03:29:00 PM
According to Wikipedia, it could be considered pejorative.Delete
- Markuus7/02/2012 03:41:00 PM
No lah, I thought you were stereotyping. indian boy=mamak so I thought it was a little insensitive.Delete
But since he actually IS a mamak, it's not stereotyping hence its alright =)
Anonymous, please leave a name the next time you comment. It is so easy to just point out to wikipedia, but I live in Malaysia where the term was widely used.Delete
Markuus, no worries, the kid was really and Indian Muslim, the father was nearby, was speaking to the father briefly.
- Anonymous7/02/2012 06:10:00 PM
The Name/URL option doesn't work, hence the anonymous post.Delete
I was responding to your question if something was wrong with the description. I wouldn't know, because I don't speak your language, but apparently the term is considered belittling by some and I just wanted to point that out in case perhaps you weren't aware and Wikipedia is generally considered to be an unbiased source. No ulterior motive whatsoever.
- Roy
Hello Roy,Delete
Thanks so much for getting back to me. No worries, wikipedia is a good source of reference, but the problem is people always assume it is accurate. Since it is open source project, the content is always questionable and open for debate.
The word "mamak" is a friendly word here, and it has spawned a widely accepted culture, especially "mamak food" where you find Indian Muslim operating food stalls practically everywhere in West Malaysia. I can safely say I cannot survive without "mamak food" now, they are simply a huge part of our lives here.
- Anonymous7/03/2012 03:27:00 AM
Like I said, I don't speak your language so I have no idea why Wikipedia would suggest that this could be perceived as an unfriendly term. An older version of the same article reads: "most Indian Muslims consider this term to be pejorative but are receptive".Delete
I guess the easiest way to find out is to remove this qualification from the article, see if someone reverts the changes and look up their reason for doing so.
FWIW, I really only came here to check out your review of Olympus' new gem and it was a great read, especially for a newcomer to the m43 world like myself. And the visually very appealing window into your country and culture didn't hurt either. :-)
- Roy
Great job as usual Robin.ReplyDelete
It's a shame I'd have to sell my last remaining kidney for this. I already sold my other one for the E-M5.Replies
hey zyran,Delete
thanks for the kind words. don't sell your kidney !! Haha. go Rob a bank, that's a better plan.
- N. Nguyen7/01/2012 09:55:00 PM
I'm a reader from the US and it's my first time leaving a comment here. I just want to say thank you for your review with such stunningly sharp images. Your reviews of the EM-5 were fantastic too. Also admire your English.
Hey N. Nguyen,Delete
Thanks for the comments !! Appreciate it.
WOW! WOW! and WOW! Great lens in the hands of a great photographer!ReplyDeleteReplies
Thanks !! But I am only an ordinary photographer, learning and improving !!Delete
thx for the review Robin,ReplyDelete
Finally a review with ""full/body length"" shot to see the amount of background blur (I've seen enough normal portrait compositions in other reviews of this lens, not one other reviewer thought about a fullbody shot??...).
Which is fantastic: the image with the man standing with the bottle of water in front looks very good and I thought, till now, was only possible with full-frame camera's..... man this is M43!!.
I will buy this lens because of only this! My 45mm f1.8 is good enough for me for normal portrait composition, just need a lens for more background blur when making a full bodylength shot.... just like for example the Sartorialist :-) without the big and expensive gear.
Another advantage for me is that the focal length allows me to make more "spy" portraits of my kids and family and get the more natural looks of my loved ones (my daugter can't pose naturally when she knows I am taking a picture, a mission impossible when using a 35mm eqv.)
Greetings from Holland, John
ps: more full body shot please in colour :-) in next part.Replies
Hey Johnc,Delete
Thanks so much for the kind compliments, and of course, rest assured there will be some full body length shots coming in the next entry. Have just come back from the shooting session, will update this in a day or two. Do give me some time to breathe !
Good review and better photo, something better than what DPReview vomits out....anyway, always have been fascinated with the m4/3 system, but still quite hesitant about it since I've invested such a lot of time and money on my current system.ReplyDeleteReplies
Thanks for the kind words. Nonetheless, I think it is not right to compare the images to DPreview, they did their shooting for technical analysis purposes, which I did not do so.Delete
- Anonymous7/01/2012 10:35:00 PM
OK, you didn't sharpen the images but admit to cutting out the main subject and sticking them above an OOF background!ReplyDelete
No way the pictures could 'pop' like this otherwise :-)
Could swear the EXIF says 'Leiss' (or was that 'Leica'?) :-)
Would be great to see what this lens could do on landscapes ...
Once again, great photos. Impressed.Replies
Thanks for the kind words anonymous, but I would really appreciate if you could leave a name (even a nickname) so I can trace back your history of comments.Delete
That was a good way of seeing things, cutting out the image and paste it in an out of focus photo !
- Anonymous7/01/2012 10:41:00 PM
Beautiful review sir. Very, very interesting and great photography, as always.ReplyDelete
Greetings from Montreal.
Thanks Vincent, I did what I can !!Delete
Absolutely wonderful images. Nobody is going to tell that these were shot on a m43 setup. Looks like one of the best years for Olympus.ReplyDeleteReplies
Thanks Techdoctor. Indeed, Olympus came up with very compelling products this year.Delete
I wish Olympus could make something like this at a 25mm focal length.ReplyDeleteReplies
Exactly what I expected, great review and great lens. Bokeh looks awesome. Not my focal length though, so with a price like that I will wait for a used one.ReplyDeleteReplies
Thanks Vladimir. I will wait for a used unit too !!Delete
Thanks for the review, love your hands on approach and honest assesment of the gear used. I'm not sure i need this lens at all, but its great seeing the system get more and more mature, and lenses like this carry a strong message: m43 is here to stay and means business. Well done, Oly.ReplyDelete
Thanks from Montevideo, Uruguay.Replies
Thanks Nico Foto for such kind words. The most important thing to keep in mind while I was shooting and writing was being myself, and shoot the photos for myself !! That is the only way I can use the lens as I would on my own shooting.Delete
Great reading your blogs and looking at the pictures. Nice work as usal, great inspiration!ReplyDelete
Greating from NorwayReplies
Thanks Terje for the support !Delete
- magonye7/02/2012 03:34:00 AM
Thanks for your job, Robin!!! Very very nice pictures.... I love this lens!!!!ReplyDeleteReplies
Thanks Magonye !Delete
Oh my!!!ReplyDelete
Thank you for your review and those perfect shots, great examples of what that lens can do.
I just wish Olympus would make this lens in Black, since the OMD in black has proven to be a top seller.
This definitely my next lens.Replies
Thanks Derek ! But those shots were not perfect.Delete
I agree, Olympus needs to release black version of their lenses. There is enough demand to drive them to do that. They should.
Simply WOW!!! Love your images! Great review! You are a terrific asset to our photographic community!ReplyDelete
You really add real value and it's a pleasure to read and view your posts!
Thank you again!Replies
Thanks Zeus !! I tried my best and did what I can. Your words were very encouraging !!Delete
- Anonymous7/02/2012 04:37:00 AM
Awesome photos Robin, you've sold me on the IQ of this lens.ReplyDeleteReplies
Thanks Anonymous, but kindly leave a name the next time you comment please !Delete
Nice review man.ReplyDelete
"Not until earlier this week, there has been no reviews and image samples made available to the public" well... that's not entirely true... yours truly beat everyone to the punch about a month ago http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PwAsgpebIWc ;)Replies
Thanks for pointing that out !Delete
- girlishmoon7/02/2012 06:12:00 AM
Your blog is 'love and hate' for me.ReplyDelete
Love because it shows beautiful photos with great user experience insight.
Hate because every time after i read your olympus gear reviews, it's the tipping point for me to convince myself that I need (I want) the gear. Started from the 45mm, than the e-m5, now this (just clicked the pre-order for the 75mm). Damn you!!Replies
Hey Girlishmoon,Delete
Thanks for the kind compliments !! Oh dear, I am innocent, I did not mean to cause any harm !! Nonetheless, I am sure you wont regret the pre-order !
- vincent filomena7/02/2012 06:48:00 AM
Thanks:excellent Info as uwsual !ReplyDelete
Awesome sharpness from this lens, what will be the price of this lens ?ReplyDeleteReplies
It is VERY sharp indeed. Olympus Malaysia has not released their official pricing just yet.Delete
Thanks Robin. This lens is first in my list now. I already have the Oly 12 f2, and 45 f1.8, the Voigtlander 17.5 f0.95, and the Leica 25 f1.4. With the 75 I will complete my dream quintet. Thaks again for providing these beautiful shots, the bests by a wide marging so far testing this lens.ReplyDeleteReplies
Hey Marcelo,Delete
Wow, that is quite a collection you have there on micro 4/3 lenses, very complete indeed I must say.
Thanks so much for the compliments, really appreciate it !
- konikonaku7/02/2012 09:57:00 AM
not a big fan of prime lens but your 100% crop of "image sample 1" is soooo siiiiiick, pa' Cik !!ReplyDelete
we can see you taking his picture through his eye !!
for the next review can you do it in more prettier area ??
the one with pretty people walking around in front of pretty background in their colorful outfit...i lived near wet market so....heheheReplies
Hey Konikonaku,Delete
Thanks for the kind compliments, but I think my readers will screw me over if I do beautiful girls again LOL.
- konikonaku7/02/2012 10:27:00 AM
poor pa' Cik...specialist photographer for market environment...huahahahaha....but pretty people shoot-out ones in a while can't hurt laaahDelete
no problem lah, i still eagerly wait for your next photo set...sometimes i think your best album is the one you do review
pa' Cik...can you please ask your Oly Malaysia friends...i read in 43rumors that Oly will release their 12-60/2.8-4 in mFT format with CDAF (E-M5 friendly)...is it true ??
that's the lens i need (want) for my traveling 8-)
Those are just rumors at the moment, I do not think Olympus would want to propagate the rumor even further. But I sure would love to see what zoom lenses they can come up with, other than their kit lenses at the moment.
- konikonaku7/02/2012 10:55:00 AM
yup...its too troublesome for me to travel with a lot of those beautiful primeDelete
new Pana 12-35 is to short to replace my old Nikon 18-105...and fix f2.8 is to expensive..hehehe..mFT 12-60 would be perfect
thanks, pa' Cik
- Anonymous7/02/2012 10:59:00 AM
Hey RobinReplyDelete
Very good review indeed. Your pictures says it all ... this lens is sharp, sharp, sharp! I want one! :)
Bobby Tan
Los AngelesReplies
Thanks Bobby !! Go buy one, pre-order available now !Delete
- Anonymous7/02/2012 03:15:00 PM
First time posting here and I must say I am not only impress with the lens but with the man behind it too.really great shots and narration. Looks like 2012 is a year I will never forget.
Why you may ask...well after the em5, lens just keep pouring out from the micro4/3rd world....wow, it's only July and we got 6 more months to go....time to empty my piggy bank again.
Thanks Michael for the kind compliments. If it is not of any urgency, I would say wait for the used unit, I am sure after a year some would be on sale. Me too will not be able to afford buying so many things !Delete
- Anonymous7/02/2012 03:45:00 PM
Nice shots, they look sharp and contrasty. However, the bokeh looks very busy and distracting in almost all of the shots.ReplyDeleteReplies
Please leave a name the next time you comment.Delete
I think everyone here including myself have opposite opinion, he bokeh is not busy, but smooth and creamy. Busy bokeh means harsh and unrefined. Everything at the back I see so far have been blurred into pure creaminess. That is the best bokeh you could ever ask for. Thanks to the 9 blade aperture diaphragm
You really must quit publishing such fantastic reviews. First I read your E-M5 review and wnet out and sold all of my Canon gear to buy E-M5's for my wife and me. Lately I've been saving for the Olympus 75-300 and now after reading this I'll have to buy this lens. You are going to make me a poor man :).
Olympus should allow you to keep the E-M5 and lens. You are their best marketing man!Replies
Hello Zack,Delete
LOL now you make me feel like the villain of the story !
Good stuff! This is why I fly into KL for an exchange from Perth rather than Changi so I can go into the city to see some diversity and grunge rather than manicured Singapore. I hope to have my EM-5 soon but this lens is not my thing at that price. Does the 75mm get as good as anything in the HG/SHG range?ReplyDelete
Should come to Western Australia to take some awesome landscapes. I'll buy ya a beer!Replies
I LOVE Western Australia, was in Perth for four years doing my degree in UWA. Great place and AWESOME landscapes I agree !! I will be flying down there some time next year. Can't wait !
Doing another degree at UWA as we speak. Spent a bit of time at Sarawak campus when I was at Curtin.Delete
Due for a visit to KL this year I hope.
Oh wow !! I am born and raised in Sarawak.Delete
Do lemme know when you come to KL. Lets attack the streets together.
Hah, will do.Delete
This lens looks fantastic! Unfortunately out of my price range, but I am loving the evolution of m4/3. Too bad it isn't weather sealed. If they sealed the 12, 45 and 75 with the OM-D the m4/3 system would without a doubt be the best street camera system imo.ReplyDeleteReplies
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It is indeed very expensive, and also out of my price range !
It is interesting to see how Olympus lays out their plan for the lenses. For now there is only one weather sealed lens, which is not a very compelling choice for heavy weather shooters.
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Hello Robin, Wonderful pictures.ReplyDelete
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If you are looking to upgrade from point and shoot, I have to say that there is no better choice than micro 4/3 !!
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Hey Alan, this lens indeed is amazing. I agree, micro 4/3 is surely maturing !Delete
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Thanks Simon for the kind offer, but I only had the camera with me for the weekend for review purposes. Thanks again for your kind words and support !Delete
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I have just bought an Olympus OMD in silver with 12-50mm Kit lens, but i need something for low light (especially for indoor parties & family shots with portraits), so what would be a nice focal length to cover most of them.Could you please suggest me anything, as i am new to photography & there are lot to choose from (Oly 45mm & 12mm & now 75mm, Panasonic 20mm F1.7 & 25mm F1.4).I cant afford two primes.So, just want one that could do the best job.
I love these reviews. For me they are more meaningful than the technical measurement type of review. Your reviews show real life use along with your just pitch perfect commentary. As for this lens, I am interested in shooting photos of my grandchildren in their school plays. Would you recommend this lens for that situation even tho its a fixed focal length...sort of like the 135 F2 in the Canon line for full frame. I don't think there's a fast zoom now or on the horizon so its either the bulky dslr or an option like this.
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Here is my mini-review (including a nod to your good-self) after an hour or so of shooting: http://www.pattayadays.com/2012/08/olympus-75mm-f1-8-review/
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Just got it - this lens ROCKS - the only lens I have shot with and got the same sharpness is the Nikon 200mm f/2.0 VRReplyDelete
Now it is hard to use other lenses, if sharpness means something - I will let my 45mm f/1.8 go (but it is a bargain, this lens here cost 3 times more, but I must say...it is worth it)
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Great review.
I have to buy the camera with 75mm 1.8, now I am a poor man.
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This may sounds weird, but I'm somewhat torn between getting the 75mm f1.8, and the 60mm Macro. Some might say they are totally different lenses, and I guess they are. But for, I'm actually looking at a high quality medium tele that can complement the 12-35mm on my OMD, for street photography, and portraits. In terms of focal length, both fit the bill. The pro of the f1.8 is that lovely bokeh, but then the samples i've seen you take with the 60mm look pretty good too. The 60mm might be a bit more versatile in terms of not needing to stand as far back in crowded situations, and a bit of a fun factor in terms of the odd macro (i'll probably use the full 1:1 facility about once a year) and its cheaper. Thing is, what do I loose by going for the 60mm...what are your thoughts in terms of contrast, colour, etc?ReplyDelete
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As I wrote: The version after that, 4.2, was adopted even by Debian.
Seriously what part of He can do whatever he wants didnt you understand? Since when are hobbies supposed to contribute to a better future in the Linux ecosystem? You do not have any authority to decide on which hobby he spends his own personal time! Its his life and if you dont like TDE, just dont use it and learn respect other peoples freedom. (If you cant, STFU and move to North Korea!)
KDE 3.5 has been receiving bug fixes and patches since its release in 2005. If it keeps getting updated/patched then its in its way to become one hell of a stable/extremely well tested DE.
One thumbs up for stability.


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9. Disguises
"Foul, a thousand times foul!" Sabaoth snarled, his face contorted with rage. "Olórin! How did he—" he clenched his fist and fell silent, seething at his ornate desk.
It made a twisted sense. If anyone saw through his disguise, it would be … him. But it was too soon, ah, far too soon!
No. All will be well. There is a limit to his power. But the untwisted strength of the Maia was something unmeasured; never had Olórin walked the world, openly displaying his Power. And Power he did indeed have! But I too have Power. There is still hope. If it is of a measure!
I should crush him now, pluck his wings as Curunír did ere the War of the Ring. But I must do it more thoroughly, that they may not grow back! Was it possible? Could he truly match the strength of an Istar blessed by the Valar – curse them, curse them! – and overcome—?
Was there even a choice, in the end? Sabaoth rubbed his brow in thought. When had Olórin seen through his guise? How much had he spoken of with the Elves? If the Elves knew, then what? Did it change anything? Did it change everything? Ah, I do not see! He felt blind and his words felt aimless now, thrown out to no purpose.
The phone on his desk beeped and with a silent snarl Sabaoth snatched it up. "What?"
"Sabaoth, this is Colin," said the voice on the other end. "We need to discuss PR."
Instantly Sabaoth melted into his usual self-confident guise. "Whatever for? We seem to have done all right thus far."
"Turn your television to channel four, Sab," suggested the Secretary, and with a frown Sabaoth obeyed – and was confronted with his own stormy face, snapping at an innocent member of the press named Mr. J. Greyhem. "That's been playing all day."
"Ah." There was nothing more to say on the matter, at least not on the phone. Curse you, Olórin! "Shall I come up?" It was much easier to assuage people in person, when one's tongue could smooth out the problems and one's eyes could draw the listener into the curtains. But damage had been done that could not be undone; his tongue had been curbed; he would not be in the public eye again, at least for some time.
"Please do." Click.
Sabaoth laid the phone back in the cradle with deceptive calm, then cursed again in the Black Tongue. Ah, Olórin, you have taken my rook, you have put my king in check, and all with but a simple question! But this game is not over, and it is now my turn. And you, my friend, have lost the advantage of surprise!
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~~Two days later~~
"I cannot believe this!" Glorfindel lifted his outstretched palm towards the television and looked appropriately affronted. "Molan. He leaves me behind to issue a challenge to Sabaoth Molan."
"Nay, there is more to it," Elrond reasoned from the doorway. "You see how Molan has fueled the fire of fear between Iraq and America. The media played nothing but this footage for a day, Glorfindel – and thus Molan has since been appropriately silenced, his motives put in question."
Glorfindel shook his head, ejecting the tape of the day-old newscast and sighing. He had arrived at Elrond's home late the night before, and promptly been ushered off to bed. Now it was morning and breakfast approached quickly, and the house was coming to life, but before they sat to eat Elrond had bid Glorfindel see the bit of footage in which Olórin's voice could be heard.
"So they have," agreed the golden-haired Elf after a short silence, "but … surely he had a grander plan. A greater reason." He paused, thoughtful. "It is not hard to sway the media to an anti-war stance. Therefore, is it not strange that as long as Molan has spoken, the newsmen have stood by him? They ask him no challenging questions, for they are a business, in the end, of entertainment, and fear is entertaining to the masses! But even more so is controversy, and yet they stir up none …" he lifted his bright gaze to Elrond. "See you what I strike at? What is it that makes Molan somehow special?"
Elrond had drawn his long brown hair back into a low ponytail, and he now ran his fingers through the loose hairs. "There is no telling, but you make a good point." He looked up. "Ah, Legolas."
Glorfindel followed Lord Elrond's gaze to the Elf now coming down the stairs, whose flaxen hair was also pulled into a low ponytail. If the Wood-Elf had just woken up, there was no sign – he was already dressed and alert, fully awake upon the moment of awakening just as Elves always were. His gaze alighted on Elrond and he bowed with a manner that suggested casual ease, no longer stiff and formal as he had been but two days before. "Good morning, Lord Elrond –" he began to straighten, his head coming up, then suddenly bent again. "Lord Glorfindel."
"Good morning," Glorfindel rose to his feet gracefully as he greeted the younger Elf. "It has been some years since we last met! How fares you?"
Legolas had straightened and a smile flickered across his features. "As well as may be expected in these times, Lord Glorfindel. And you?"
Legolas did not smile easily, for he was a naturally reserved Elf save in the presence of Elladan and Elrohir – perhaps the only immortals in all the world who were nearly of an age with Legolas. Something was up. Glorfindel shot a suspicious look at Elrond, but if the former Lord of Imladris noticed, he gave no sign. "I am well," he said cautiously.
"That is good," Legolas then said, his mouth twitching again. "I had feared your anger with Olórin would drive you to homicide."
Glorfindel blanched. "Has Lord Elrond been telling tales again?" he inquired, drawing a chuckle from Elrond as the Lord made an inconspicuous, elegant exit.
Legolas bowed slightly again, his eyes still dancing with amusement. "Nay, I do not believe they were merely tales! But well enough; I should not make fun at your expense, my Lord."
Glorfindel sniffed. "No, you should not, young Elfling!" he said, but his voice gave away his mirth. "But I shall forgive you."
"You are too kind." Legolas' Silvan heritage was beginning to show; nothing could stop the laughter in his eyes.
"Indeed I am. But exceptions must be made for Elves that see Balrogs and do not run in fear," the Elf said.
Glorfindel meant it as a jest, but Legolas' face fell slightly. "Even if they drop their bows in fear?" he asked, his inner laughter subdued if still present.
"Even then." Glorfindel stepped forward and clapped Legolas on the shoulder. "We cannot all be Balrog slayers, and as I said, there is something to an Elf that does not simply desert his post and run at the very sight! But this is long past history, and he who was subject to the Balrog in your time is alive and well and frustrating this old Balrog slayer no end!" He laughed and was pleased to see Legolas chuckle as well.
"I should have spoken of this with you some fourteen thousand years ago," Legolas grinned, "for it was a part of me never fully healed! I oft wondered what you might have done had our places been traded."
Glorfindel frowned slightly at the mention of it. "I do not know, Legolas, and it is not well for us to live second-guessing life. But suppose I had indeed come with the Fellowship, and suppose I had slain the Balrog; what then? Suppose you had slain the Balrog! Would Gandalf the Grey have become Gandalf the White? Everything happens for a purpose, Legolas, for we live, in the end, by Ilúvatar's Song."
Legolas smiled. "That is a comforting thought, Lord Glorfindel."
"It should be," Glorfindel said firmly. "Now come! I have not tasted good Celebrían's cooking in a year, and I will not have my breakfast delayed by you!"
The younger Elf nodded and laughed. "Alas, let it not be so!"
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Over the course of the past several days Legolas had become very good … at lying. Not that he hadn't been rather expert at it before; hiding one's identity as a sixteen thousand year old Elf in a world of Men required such abilities. Nevertheless, Legolas could truly say that he had never lied so often over the phone since the contraption had been invented.
"Hello, Mrs. Evanston? My name is Lawrence Green and I'm with the alumni department of the University of Virginia. We were wondering if Professor Evanston would like to make a contribution to his alma ma—oh. I'm very sorry, ma'am. My condolences. Goodbye."
Legolas dropped the phone into the cradle and bowed his head, rubbing the bridge of his nose less out of any sort of real tiredness and more out of mental exhaustion. There were exactly 113 Professor Evanston's teaching medical science at various universities scattered across the United States and Great Britain. Of those 113 professors, 57 were men. Legolas had called 51, usually pretending to be a solicitor from their alma maters, and he was halfway relieved to find he could cross the great majority of them off his list of possible descendants of Aragorn. Seven had retired; ten had started in new professions, and another seventeen were teaching a new subject. One had become a state senator. One had actually been an Elf (Noldorin, living in Salt Lake City); he had wished Legolas good luck and the aid of Eru. Legolas smiled slightly at the memory. And in addition, Legolas had managed to solicit about 800 dollars for various universities.
Eleven Evanston's, however, had died. It was a horribly awkward thing to call the listed number and have the line picked up by the family left behind. Those calls were the ones that exhausted Legolas and broke his heart.
The remaining four that he had already reached he had listed as 'possibles' – Evanston's that fit the profile Galadriel had given. He still had six calls to make, however, before it would be time to drive/fly/otherwise meet in person the Evanston's that still fit the profile. He still wasn't entirely sure how he could be absolutely certain which Evanston was the right one, but he was sure he'd have a better chance at guessing if he was able to meet with them face-to-face. Elrond had promised to pay the plane fares to reach their locations despite protest from Legolas; after all, paying for plane tickets and hotel rooms would hardly put a dent in several sizable bank accounts. (Admittedly, it would put an even smaller one in Elrond's accounts.)
Legolas took a few minutes to recover from discovering Jeremy Evanston had died of heart problems a month ago before he again picked up the phone in his room in Elrond's home. He dialed the next number on the list and listened to the phone ring at the other end – a rather shrill, annoying sound – before someone picked it up.
Legolas felt his mouth go dry.
Like all Elves, Legolas was both gifted and cursed with a perfect memory. Old memories did not fade, and new memories merely added another layer to the endless cycle that was immortal life. To Men it might have been strange to remember everything from the moment the memory portion of the mind began to operate to the present day with perfect clarity, but Elves were designed to handle such a large portion of memories. It was the sadness of memory that weighed heavily on their shoulders, and the land that should have lifted such sadness – Valinor – was lost to them.
Legolas was absolutely certain that this man had Aragorn Telcontar's voice.
"Ah, yes sir, my name is Lawrence Green and I work for the alumni association of the University of Colorado. Is this—" Legolas checked the list again – "Professor Allen Evanston?"
"It is," said the man at the other end, his tone wary. "No, I don't want to go to the 15th anniversary '88 class reunion."
Legolas drew a deep breath and bit off his relieved, exhilarated laughter. This was Aragorn's descendant! The language was different, the accent distinctly American, but as the Elf compared in his mind the sound of Aragorn's suspicious tone to Allen's, he felt no doubt that something had carried on. Even Eldarion, after all, had been able to match that tone. He almost failed to deliver the rest of his sales pitch as he hurriedly dug through the sheets of information, looking for the young man's address. "That is quite a shame, Professor. The celebrations will certainly be the worse for your absence."
"I'm sure you'll get along fine without me," Allen said in a wearily amused voice, terrifyingly similar to a wearily amused Aragorn when the twins took a joke too far. "Is that all?"
Found it! Legolas triumphantly held up the address of Allen Evanston. "Yes, Professor Evanston. Sorry to bother you."
"It's all right. Have a nice day, Mr. Green." Click.
Legolas hung up the phone and leapt to his feet, giving a shout of joy that echoed throughout the penthouse before coming out of his room and vaulting the entire set of switchback stairs, leaping over the railing and landing with characteristic silence in sock-clad feet.
He landed, however, directly in front of Glorfindel, who blinked serenely at him. "Legolas?"
"Lord Glorfindel!" Legolas clutched the paper in his hand as if it were life itself – which to him, it was. "I have found him!"
"Found who?"
"Aragorn's heir! In Chicago," he waved the paper, barely noticing how Glorfindel's eyes widened and a relieved smile flickered across his face. "Where is Lord Elrond? I must go to Chicago immediately!"
"What's this? Legolas Thranduilion going to Chicago without any navigators?" Legolas looked over his shoulder to see the sons of Elrond striding towards him, feet moving in perfect unison. "You can't get around Chicago without a native's help," Elrohir said, slinging an arm over Legolas' shoulder.
"And two natives are even better," Elladan added, also slinging his arm over Legolas' shoulder, but from the other side.
"Neither of you are natives of Chicago," Legolas pointed out amiably. "How can you be natives of a city that isn't even a tenth of your age?"
"Ah, but at least we've lived there within the last fifty years," Elladan replied.
"Actually, we've lived there all of the last fifty years," Elrohir said. "At least, in between business trips."
Glorfindel watched this whole exchange with an amused glint in his eyes before he finally interjected, "Lord Elrond has not returned from his office yet. Perhaps you would like to call him?"
Legolas considered this with bent posture, weighed down by a half-Elf on either shoulder. "If he shall return soon, I suppose I can wait," he said finally. "I need to pack and say farewell to Celebrían …"
"Whatever are you going to Chicago for, then, Legolas?" Elrohir asked innocently, prompting Glorfindel to laugh and Legolas to attempt to throw off the greater weight of the twins combined.
"Did you not hear a word I said besides 'Chicago'? I have found Aragorn's descendant!" Legolas said with somewhat falsified indignity. He was gratified to feel the slight stiffening of the twins' bodies and see the large grins that broke out on their faces.
"Father said you would be able to find him," Elrohir confided as the joking mood was replaced with something equally happy, but more subdued; he hugged the Silvan Elf firmly and smiled again. "Good work, Legolas!"
"It was mostly your father's efforts that allowed me to find him," Legolas said modestly, but Elladan shook his head.
"You may not realize it, Legolas, but although Aragorn was as a brother to us, you were his one of his greatest friends. In the last years of his life there was nothing he would keep from you – of that I am certain," the half-Elf said firmly. "And if Aragorn's descendant is anything like Aragorn himself, he will be grateful to know you." He paused. "Nay; it is Eru's will that he know you as his friend."
Legolas smiled slightly. "Thank you, Elladan."
"Well said, Elladan, son of Elrond," said a strong, deep voice behind the little cluster of Elves. The Elves turned as one to face the speaker.
"My lords, Lord Olórin," presented Encirith, bowing formally and slipping away.
"Good day, all," said the Maia, smiling into his silver beard.
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Author's Notes: In all honesty, the Legolas/Glorfindel conversation was inspired by a challenge here on HA, where I discovered that originally Tolkien had planned to send Glorfindel along with the Fellowship instead of Legolas. It is, in a way, my response to the challenge. What would have happened had Glorfindel tagged along? Who knows, but I'm sure Ilúvatar knew what he was doing when he gave Elrond favor for Legolas instead.
And after much debate, I've gone with the 'Glorfindel is a reincarnated Elf' bit. It worked better for the conversation, after all!
This is a work of fan fiction, written because the author has an abiding love for the works of J R R Tolkien. The characters, settings, places, and languages used in this work are the property of the Tolkien Estate, Tolkien Enterprises, and possibly New Line Cinema, except for certain original characters who belong to the author of the said work. The author will not receive any money or other remuneration for presenting the work on this archive site. The work is the intellectual property of the author, is available solely for the enjoyment of Henneth Annûn Story Archive readers, and may not be copied or redistributed by any means without the explicit written consent of the author.


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About 2 months ago, I read a fanfiction story online and now I can't remember what the story is! I think it was on HASA, but I may be mistaken.
It was a 4th Age story, two of the main characters were Legolas and Aragorn. I think the opening scene was of Aragorn holding court in Minas Tirith and Legolas storming into the throne room acting crazy. Aragorn tells the guards not to restrain Legolas and asks Legolas what's wrong. Legolas tells Aragorn that his son Eldarion is a spoiled brat. Aragorn doesn't believe him. Faramir comes forward and seconds what Legolas said. Aragorn is in shock. Legolas tells Aragorn exactly why he was so upset. Eldarion told Legolas that he must bow before him when he approaches and then Eldarion told Legolas to go and play in the forest like the Sindarin monkey he is! Aragorn is getting angry. He storms off to find Eldarion. The scene ends with Eldarion looking out from behind the pillar where he was hiding the whole time and laughing to himself that his father would never punish him.
Sorry if this doesn't make any sense! If you have any idea which story this is, or who wrote it, I'd be grateful! It's such a good story, I really want to read it again!


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Apparently when doing his physical, the doctor's said his knee was fine. after a full body MRI today, they said they didn't notice because they were focused on his knee, but he has a lack of heart...
One of the funny comments i read on ESPN.com
I believe snow law, and its sickening. But there are signs that Ive seen that dont really match up.
But is snowlaw is right, then the dudes a loser.
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Out indefinately" is simply not knowing the date. chill
Having just had knee surgery this past summer (acl), something struck me:
what if the dude is in pain when he plays. look, I can shoot and coach and even play a little basketball right now, but playing at max contract level in the NBA isn't playing; and when I compete I'm not either. It's real and playing through pain while healing may risk our and Gordon's future basketball wise.
Is he soft? Possibly. Injury prone? yes. Does he want to be here? probably not....or simply no. But four years is four years.
If I was really hurt and was protecting myself and the franchise from a disasterous re-injury; I wouldn't wanna play where people didn't want me either.
nevertheless, I think he will play when it feels okay and play hard.
Crappy situation for a fan-base who hasn't seen him play and has a football mentality. But does one really want to rush a guy back when players' salaries CANNOT be cut.
His DEAL isn't expiring. Give the dude a tampon and take a chill pill. Despite his soft, traitorous self; I'm sure he would rather be playing and at a high level.
Other guys will develop, and he will return sooner or later. Even if we trade him, I want his healthy value.
I do not put down players as a whole. But kind of wish now that the Hornets had not matched the Suns offer. I hope I change my mind soon if he gets healthy and plays. It was a great idea to get Rivers.
People taking notice. Here's one from Deadspin. Didn't see it posted. No news but good to know people are taking notice:
[QUOTE=fullcourtpress;995470]Out indefinately" is simply not knowing the date. chill
Having just had knee surgery this past summer (acl), something struck me:
what if the dude is in pain when he plays. look, I can shoot and coach and even play a little basketball right now, but playing at max contract level in the NBA isn't playing; and when I compete I'm not either. It's real and playing through pain while healing may risk our and Gordon's future basketball wise.
Fair enough, but ACL surgery in July isn't the same thing as a knee scope in February. Plus, Gordon has had access to professional trainers and top doctors every day of his rehab. It's curious. If it is a lingering condition, that's troubling. If he's malingering because he wants a trade or can't play with any discomfort, that's even more troubling.
What if he had some pain for Olympic tryouts but didn't let on so he could make the team? LOL. Probably not how it was but just something that crossed my mind while reading all these Olympic tryout comments. Perhaps the Olympics is more important to him than Hornets.
Pretty bumned that he isn't playing tonight mainly because he was my 4th pick on my fantasy team Lol. Ill br happy with what ever the team decides to do with him, ill be glad to keep and maybe be straight if we get something good for him. If looking into trades, maybe the bobcats with Kemba they pick or Biyombo. Celtics, 76ers, OKC maybe? Plenty of teams that wouldprobably take him on but I say ship em to NY and make sure we get Shumphert in return! Lol
Fact of the matter is, people don't know how he felt during the Olympic trials.
I mean, the guy was ok to start offseason workouts as well, it's not like he did the Olympics at 100% then the day he showed up here said his knee was bothering him. He's also been practicing and just started full contact, I don't think someone would go through all that just to turn around and say he is out the night before game #1.
I also don't believe for a second that he is holding out because he doesn't want to be here, if the guy loves the game he would play, no matter how unhappy he is. Maybe he is just in it for the money and the fame.
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No one knows how anyone else feels ever unless they're told, and even then it may not be true, but he was playing and now he is not.
If some message board poster knows, does anyone really believe the people like GMs, presidents, coaches, owners, etc are completely blind to the situation? I doubt that.
I'd love to hear what Benson has to say about this. Usually I get nervous when he's in front of a mic but it would be interesting to hear his thoughts.
Also, whether Snowlaw is right or wrong I still think Gordon wouldn't have been on the bench tonight. Everyone HAS to know that he'd get boo'd tonight.
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