lumix 14mm f2.5

[jky]

Initially, my thought was "why bother" since I already had the zoom & can use the wide end instead. However, the improvement in handling & size were two factors that caught my eye.

There's talk on the net about distortion from this lens, but I haven't noticed it in the photos I've taken so far... plus I'm not well versed in all the technicality between this & that body & this & that lens correction...

...very happy with the purchase.

 

[Burkey]

I just got my 14/2.5. Initial observations are excellent. It's very small. Sorta' makes the 20/1.7 look large. ;-) It appears to be super sharp. Here are a couple of images from today taken with my E-PL1, both at f2.5, processed in LR3.

. . . Burkey

 

[Burkey]

Another shot with the E-PL1 and the Lumix 14mm/2.5, this one from a trip into town this morning. ISO 160, processed in LR3.

. . . Burkey

 

[gilpen123]

Any news where it is available? I tried BH, Adorama and Amazon nothing yet.

 

[nightfly]

How does it compare to the Oly 17mm?

I'd like to buy an EP1 or EP2 and although everyone loves the Panny 20mm 1.7, i found out from buying and selling a 40mm Summicron for my M4-P that I just don't like that focal length. Ended up buying a 35mm Summicron at more than twice the price and am much happier.

I mostly shoot with 28mm but I can do 35mm too. The 17mm would be much cheaper as a kit with either body right now but if the 14mm Panny is much better I'd consider it.

 

[Frank Petronio]

I'd give a body part for a fast portrait lens in the same vein.

 

[Bingley]

Any news where it is available? I tried BH, Adorama and Amazon nothing yet.

I just checked amazon.com, and they're available there for $399.99.

 

[back alley]

has anyone checked with our new sponsor? robert at precision camera!

 

[gilpen123]

Steve, Amazon is out of stock I just checked.

 

[gilpen123]

Nothing at Precision as well, besides it seems their Panny lenses are on the high side as with the 7-14.

 

[Bingley]

Steve, Amazon is out of stock I just checked.

Yes, alas, I stand corrected...😱

 

[nickw]

I just got mine today from the Camera store. I ordered online. They are there, just not listed under the correct category. https://www.thecamerastore.com/products/panasonic-lumix-14mm-f28

I'm loving it. I knew it was going to be small and light, but it still surprised me. It's tiny!

I also echo Franks though. I'd love a good portrait lens. I was thinking of the 45 macro, but it's not the best for portraits.

Cheers,
Nick

 

[M4streetshooter]

I got the lens a few days ago. It's very small. It is very, very quiet. It doesn't make a sound focusing. The AF is almost instantaneous. Really happy with the lens...
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[dcsang]

I've heard nothing but good things about this lens - it will be the next lens I get for the E-P2 - I don't think I'll miss (that much) the Ricoh GRD II if this lens proves to be as good as everyone says. 🙂

Cheers,
Dave

 

[kbg32]

Dave, it is an excellent lens. Makes my GF1 truly coat pocketable.

 

[dcsang]

Looks like I know what I'll be doing come pay day next week 🙂

Cheers
Dave

 

[jky]

I got the lens a few days ago. It's very small. It is very, very quiet. It doesn't make a sound focusing. The AF is almost instantaneous. Really happy with the lens...
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Yes - small, fast & quiet....its unobtrusiveness negated only by the gf1's shutter... 😉

It is a nice lens - tried it on a gh2 and that was instantaneous!

 

[Jamie Pillers]

Can you provide a few photos of the gear: the GF1 with each lens mounted? Thanks.

 

[M4streetshooter]

Yes - small, fast & quiet....its unobtrusiveness negated only by the gf1's shutter... 😉

It is a nice lens - tried it on a gh2 and that was instantaneous!

I like the sound of the shutter.... kinda turns me on...but I'm kinky....

 

[hub]

Dave, it is an excellent lens. Makes my GF1 truly coat pocketable.

Is it really smaller than the 17mm ?