Olympus and panasonic add firmware updates steves digicams. It sports a very fast maximum aperture suitable for lowlight shooting and naturally. Mounted on a panasonic or olympus body, it delivers equivalent coverage of 30mm, making it a mild wideangle roughly between the traditional 28 and 35mm focal lengths. For the mark ii there are none used here and cheapest to bring from ebay plus all import fees will get me up to 350. Both the lens and the camera have had firmware updates since this. Introduction besides the small size and inherent portability of the mft format cameras, both panasonic and olympus were quick to capitalize on the attraction of equally small highquality primes. Obtain product support for panasonic hh020 lumix g 20mm f1. Read our detailed comparison of the panasonic lumix g 20mm f1. Made with quality in mind the lens offers a unique lightweight structure making it simple to transport with you on your travels. Evidence for this suggestion can be found in the fact that the panasonic gf1 is available bundled with the 20mm lens. The redesign has very slightly improved the position of the surrounding plastic closest to the lens. Af speedaccuracy about the same, i usually use spot focus center cause the camera does a terrible job of guessing what you really want to focus on with the aperture wide open both len.
I bought an ep3 to replace it and feel very lucky to see this great lens is available for the camera that i have bought. Nov 07, 20 panasonic has refreshed one its most popular and best loved lenses in its lineup, the diminutive 20mm f1. It plays to the strengths of the system without breaking the bank. Lx025 lens, which is compatible with the four thirds standard digital singlelens. Download our better than iphone photography guide to help you get started with you photo skills and camera basics. Lens black featuring micro four thirds system, 40mm 35mm equivalent, aperture range. Mar, 2011 ill make the comparison to a canon 40d with a 50 1. In the micro four thirds format, it is slightly wider than normal. Also the focusing speed was painful compared to a 12402. The focusing works really well on the omd em10 mark ii, and i have very high success rates.
Great condition, comes with uv filter, lens caps and pouch. In this video ill show you how to update the firmware on the panasonic lumix g 25mm f1. Both manufactures announced that they have added firmware updates for five. I own both and the only pro of the 20mm is it seems shorter when pocketing my camera.
Panasonic has refreshed one its most popular and best loved lenses in its lineup, the diminutive 20mm f1. Selling as i would like to fund another lens im after. Livraison gratuite monture pour panasonic lumix g focale 20 mm ouverture f 1, 7. A new metal finish replaces the original 20mm lenses resin body, and combines with a durable metal mount for a sophisticated premium feel. It has no on lens controls so all settings are done in camera. This lens is compatible with micro four thirds mount cameras only. Lets consider these values as the decency level in our optics tests then. I got this lens because it is small and fast and sharp.
It has the advantage of being smaller, lighter and less expensive. I got the em5 around the same time as the 20mm f 1. If i had a panasonic body with dfd i might choose the 20mm for that feature. Oct 11, 2018 in this video ill show you how to update the firmware on the panasonic lumix g 25mm f1. At first i bought it with kit lens, after that i bought a 14mm f2.
The largeish aperture makes it a good inexpensive lens for night sky photography and it could be an adequate portrait lens as it has a pleasing bokeh. Update, 1 2320 ive finally taken the plunge and purchased both the olympus omd em5 and the panasonic micro 43 25mm f 1. Panasonic has announced that the company will release firmware update programs for the lumix digital single lens mirrorless cameras s1r s1 s series, gh5gh5sg9 g series and application software to enhance functions and usability. Hi, selling this little gem of a lens the panasonic 20mm f1. Panasonic firmware brings contrast auto focus to leica d summilux 25mm f1. The lens is focus by wire the focusing ring sends commands, while the actual actuation is via a motor, even for manual focus. If you are talking about fast in terms of fast aperture, meaning a large maximum aperture, then the lumix g 20mm f 1. A fast, normal prime designed for micro four thirds mirrorless cameras, the lumix g 25mm f 1. Although the new model has a revamped exterior finish, the firm says the optical construction is unchanged. Jun 18, 2014 the panasonic leica dg summilux 15mm f 1. However can you also do some tests where you adjust the distance to match the focal length difference.
Leica lens, micro four thirds lenses, single focal length lens. The 20mm coupled with the dynamic range of the sensor at this iso can produce some pretty remarkable results. Although we werent able to include the original model in our recent lens recommendations for the olympus pen ep5, we thought the introduction of. Jan 29, 2012 the 20mm makes for a superb allaround travel lens, capable of rendering exquisite detail between f 5. The 20mm makes for a superb allaround travel lens, capable of rendering exquisite detail between f5. A fast scan of the internet tells me the 25mm is better, but its literally less than half the price. Panasonic even trumped olympus one of the most respected lens makers in japan early on and introduced a small pancaketype normal lens. Ill make the comparison to a canon 40d with a 50 1. Panasonic lumix dcg9 panasonic lumix dcgx9 panasonic leica dg summilux 15mm f1. Jan 28, 2015 i decided i want a pancake prime to have when i want a smallerish form factor, and naturally im looking at the 20 1. This was certainly a huge improvement over previous panasonic lenses that i have tested on olympus cameras, evidently the panasonic 15mm f1. Characterized by its slender profile, the black lumix g 20mm f 1. What is the difference between the panasonic 20mm f1. Sep 27, 2009 pictures taken with the wonderful lumix 20mm f1.
This makes it ideal as a generalpurpose option, offering a stepup over kit zooms. Although we werent able to include the original model in our recent lens recommendations for the olympus pen ep5, we thought the introduction of this new model was timely. Flickr photos, groups, and tags related to the panasonic 20mm f1. Panasonic releases firmware update programs for the lumix s1r, s1, gh5, gh5s and g9. Ive had numerous issues with banding with the 20mm and an older oly body so that led to buying the 17mm. Focal length f 20mm 35mm camera equivalent 40mm aperture type 7 diaphragm blades circular aperture diaphragm. Lx025 lens, helping consumers take higherquality portraits panasonic today announced a new firmware update available for its interchangeable leica d summilux 25mm f1.
Providing an effective focal length of 50mm, a fast maximum aperture of f 1. When mounted on a fourthirds sensor camera, it will give you an ff equivalent focal range of 50mm. I noticed the 20mm working better after various firmware updates on the original em5. I suggest updating the lens firmware whilst on the camera you will use it on, this also. In the case of the tests conducted on the epl1 and the g2, lenses stopped down to f16 reach results of 4142 lpmm. Slight vignetting has been reported on olympus bodies. After this introduction lets pass to the results the panasonic 1. The photo above was taken with the ep2s iso set to 200.
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