Avotius
Some guy
A little thinking out loud here from me. The EP1 picture with the 17mm f2.8 which would be a 34mm lens in 135 terms does sound a little boring. Olympus has f2.8 in some of thier non pro zooms so having it in a fixed focal length lens almost seems insulting that they could not be bothered to make it faster 
Which brings me to my thought, Panasonic has an equivalent 40mm f1.7 micro 4/3 lens coming out who knows when and it does not look all that bigger then Olympus's 34mm offering...and since 4/3 system lenses are cross brand compatible it stands to reason that micro 4/3 will be the same so...get what I mean? The panasonic lens, unless it's a coke bottle bottom will be a much better choice for us low light junkies.
Which brings me to my thought, Panasonic has an equivalent 40mm f1.7 micro 4/3 lens coming out who knows when and it does not look all that bigger then Olympus's 34mm offering...and since 4/3 system lenses are cross brand compatible it stands to reason that micro 4/3 will be the same so...get what I mean? The panasonic lens, unless it's a coke bottle bottom will be a much better choice for us low light junkies.
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dazedgonebye
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The 34 f2.8 would be a non-starter for me. I'm hardly a "speed junkie." Still, for the camera I'd want to have with me at all times, I would consider a fast lens an essential option.
back alley
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i am looking forward to the 20/1.7 for some nice indoor shots.
but on my g1...
but on my g1...
if it is really good, like the ZM 35/2.8, I am all for it. Otherwise, gimme the speed.
fotobiblios
Established
Sorry if slightly off-topic and/or if covered already, but I haven't seen anyone suggesting the obvious use of the 'hotshoe' - with the right contacts, this could transmit all the info for an electronic viewfinder and cover all lenses.
Avotius
Some guy
A little off topic and yes it has been mentioned and imagined by many people especially since Ricoh did it with their gx100 and gx200 cameras.
morgan
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I'd need something faster than 2.8 for it to be my main lens, especially depending on higher iso quality. The 20/1.7 sounds like it would work for me, although I'd rather be around 1.4.
gavinlg
Veteran
I'll be getting both the 17mm f2.8 and the 20mm f1.7. Won't go wrong with either of them!
Certainly it will be interesting to see what the panasonic 20mm will be like an olympus body, seeing how olympus generally doesn't support the software correction that panasonic uses to make it's m4/3 kit lenses so good.
Though, I've read in a few places that olympus has faster lenses lined up for both of it's systems.
Certainly it will be interesting to see what the panasonic 20mm will be like an olympus body, seeing how olympus generally doesn't support the software correction that panasonic uses to make it's m4/3 kit lenses so good.
Though, I've read in a few places that olympus has faster lenses lined up for both of it's systems.
Avotius
Some guy
43 rumors has a thing that says the 17mm 2.8 olympus lens will have a filter thread of 37mm which is awfully small and makes me kind of wonder about the legitimacy of the rumor but lets play along for now and photos of panasonic's 20mm f1.7 show it to have a 52mm thread. If this olympus lens has a 37mm thread it will be awfully small.
gavinlg
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Avotius
Some guy
very arousing but no filter threads
oh wait...I see them, they are on the inside of the name ring on the zoom lens
oh wait...I see them, they are on the inside of the name ring on the zoom lens
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FrozenInTime
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The thread must be inboard of the text - it's clearer on the zoom.
Avotius
Some guy
gavinlg
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me too although I don't mind the white/beige.
gavinlg
Veteran
You know what would be cool is a gothic M on the front or the top plate, much like the original pens gothic F, which is think is a really beautiful and distinctive design.
Avotius
Some guy
The more I look at my picture of the black hand grip the more I like it, I like chrome cameras like my chrome Canon AE1 and such, I think I will get one of these in this chrome color with the black grip.
250swb
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Filters aside I am slightly concerned there doesn't seem to be the normal bayonet mounts for clipping on a lens hood on either lens.
But the 'lock' button looks interesting on the 14-42. To lock it at certain focal lengths to match an adjustable finder perhaps?
Steve
But the 'lock' button looks interesting on the 14-42. To lock it at certain focal lengths to match an adjustable finder perhaps?
Steve
Avotius
Some guy
extremely doubtful as that is not what lock switches in the past were for. Usually they are to prevent zoom creep on poorly made zoom lenses and only locked at the widest setting.
shadowfox
Darkroom printing lives
I can live with 35/2.8. And considering that I am a 35mm focal length nut, that's saying something.
The IS can compensate for slower shutter speed if needed be (within reason, otherwise you get a sharp picture of moving subjects).
Now I know why Oly won't come out with a prime 17/2.x for the 4/3rd cameras because it'll fight on the market with this one. But still, I want one for my E-620... (sigh!).
The IS can compensate for slower shutter speed if needed be (within reason, otherwise you get a sharp picture of moving subjects).
Now I know why Oly won't come out with a prime 17/2.x for the 4/3rd cameras because it'll fight on the market with this one. But still, I want one for my E-620... (sigh!).
nightfly
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40mm is a non-starter for me. I really don't like that field of view. It's too in-between.
If the thing really is good with high iso who cares about the difference between 2.8 and 1.7? It's not even a full stop.
Honestly I've shot in low light with a Yashica t4 that tops out at 2.8 and had few issues. I realize some people feel they "need" lens speed but unless it's like 1.4 I think it doesn't really make a lot of difference.
If the thing really is good with high iso who cares about the difference between 2.8 and 1.7? It's not even a full stop.
Honestly I've shot in low light with a Yashica t4 that tops out at 2.8 and had few issues. I realize some people feel they "need" lens speed but unless it's like 1.4 I think it doesn't really make a lot of difference.