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Yes, about the noisy 90mm.
all G series autofocus lenses are noisy. 90mm is the worst, since it has to travel the longest when being focused. This is disturbing in a quiet place (few of these left, alas) or if you have to shoot where classical music is played. It's much better than the clank and whirl of the SLR, but still, it's noise. If you need a really silent rangefinder, get a leica, but don't forget to take out a second mortgage.
On occasion, the noise with 90 mm increases substantially, but I've found out that this has to do with the depleted batteries. Fresh batteries in this case is the way to go.
GF
all G series autofocus lenses are noisy. 90mm is the worst, since it has to travel the longest when being focused. This is disturbing in a quiet place (few of these left, alas) or if you have to shoot where classical music is played. It's much better than the clank and whirl of the SLR, but still, it's noise. If you need a really silent rangefinder, get a leica, but don't forget to take out a second mortgage.
On occasion, the noise with 90 mm increases substantially, but I've found out that this has to do with the depleted batteries. Fresh batteries in this case is the way to go.
GF