Panasonic 7-14

[HuubL]

I'm happy!
Full-frame at 1200x900 and 1:1 crop. Straight from the camera (GF1)
Seems like a capable lens!

 

[markwatts]

HuubL,

Very nice to see NL scenery again. We had 5 great years there. This is the only lens that I want to supplement the 20 on my GF1. It is not easy to find one. Does it feel comfortable on the GF1? Results look impressive.

Regards,

Mark

 

[HuubL]

Hi Mark,
It's an excellent fit for the GF1. It's amazingly small and light without compromising the general feel of ruggedness and density. It IS a bit expensive though.
Have fun in Korea. It would appeal me more than Holland right now.

 

[Vince Lupo]

Didn't I tell you that was an awesome lens? Trust in Vinny!

BTW, how do you like the AF on that lens? Is it quiet or what?!

 

[markwatts]

We are traveling to the US next week. Maybe I will find one along the way. I notice that BHPhotovideo and Adorama are out of stock so it seems they are not easy to find. Maybe I can trip over one at duty free.

 

[HuubL]

Didn't I tell you that was an awesome lens? Trust in Vinny!

BTW, how do you like the AF on that lens? Is it quiet or what?!

I'm using Canon L lenses, and I must say these Pannys are in the same leage: silent and quick.

 

[Pascal]

I'm using Canon L lenses, and I must say these Pannys are in the same leage: silent and quick.

Same thoughts here. The direct comparison for the Panasonic 7-14mm f4.0 would be something like the 17-40mm f4.0 L or maybe the 16-35L or maybe the Nikon 16-35mm f4.0 VR. I think the Panasonic actually has an advantage over those lenses.

I have not used my Nikon 14-24mm f2.8 G ever since I got the GH1+7-14mm - once the image quality (98%) has been achieved, the size/portability factor plays a huge role in which camera/lens gets used more. I would much rather lug around the GH1+7-14mm than carry the D700+14-24mm G.