All hail the Panaleica 25

[celluloidprop]

My 25/1.4 arrived from Adorama last night. The lens is a steal for $600, even better than expected. A 50/1.4 that's sharp from wide open - such a change from Canikon. Combined with the E-M5, it's hard to imagine a better combo.

First shot from last night, my girlfriend's "why is that damn camera out again" face.


Maddie by celluloidpropaganda, on Flickr

 

[jbot]

This is easily my favourite lens with this camera. Super fast autofocus, it eats light, and it just feels solid. Very sharp, clean images. I love it.

 

[Pablito]

well, the shot you posted is not particularly sharp...

 

[DNG]

Try another with her... at that close distance, I'd close down to f/2.8 and focus on the eye.. the eye lashes should be crisp and well defined.

If this your 1st fast lens for your m4/3, a bit of practice at f/1.4 and a tight head shoot should have sharper results, but at f/2.8, you'll still have a few inches of DOF, so the eye will be as you imagine it should be.

I would like this lens also... maybe at tax refund time next year. I'd sell my 20mm at that point.

 

[gdi]

well, the shot you posted is not particularly sharp...

I find it sharp enough F1.4...

100% Crop...

 

[Pablito]

well the shot of the M9 is sharp!