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Fun with the Panasonic Lumix G 14mm f/2.5 (Image Thread)

agoglanian

agoglanian

Member
Hi Guys!

Figured I'd get the ball rolling for this new lens as some of us have it in hand now. I only have a few test samples so far but hopefully I'll have more this weekend after my day trip.

I got mine a couple days ago and haven't had a chance to REALLY get out with it (I will hopefully have some good stuff this weekend).

Here are a few test examples from me though. They're not terribly exciting, I just wanted to make sure the lens worked properly :)


Testing the Lumix G 14mm f/2.5 by agphotography, on Flickr


Testing the Lumix G 14mm f/2.5 by agphotography, on Flickr


Testing the Lumix G 14mm f/2.5 by agphotography, on Flickr


Testing the Lumix G 14mm f/2.5 by agphotography, on Flickr


Testing the Lumix G 14mm f/2.5 by agphotography, on Flickr

So far I really like this tiny little lens. I haven't evaluated it from a technical standpoint, but it gives me sharp images and a wider view than my 20mm pancake. I like it :D
 
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trisberg

New member
I like this lens as well even though the image seems to fall a part a bit at the edges. It shows pretty strong CA and gets a bit soft. Maybe the GF1 is better at correcting some of this. I've been using it on an Olympus E-P2 but will try a GF1 later this week.

A couple of shots from Concord, Massachusetts.





It definitely seems to have pretty good flare resistance properties.

-Thomas
 
Streetshooter

Streetshooter

Subscriber Member
The lens has very fast AF on the GF1. It also is very quiet.
I actually thought it wasn't working but the green target light confirms focus. It's almost instantaneous AF.
I will post some images later as I can't from the iphoney.
 
agoglanian

agoglanian

Member
I agree I was so used to how the 20mm f/1.7 sounds that I kept waiting for it to focus! This thing is QUICK.
 
Tim

Tim

Active member
Abram,

Interesting that your signature shows you use a GF1 with the 20mm and 14mm pair. I was going to start a thread to see if anyone has put together this minimal kit.

It would be great to be able to pair these two with say a small 40 or 50mm tele for a three lens kit, similar then to what many had with the Contax G (28/45/90) series. Maybe someone will release such a lens.

How do you find you carry your GF1 and lens pair? Case suggestions?

I like your Aspens image, a very peaceful place - thanks for posting.
 
agoglanian

agoglanian

Member
Streetshooter said:
Abram... it appears you debunked the soft edge theory.....
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Yeah I was surprised too, this was only at f/4 and the edges looked pretty solid to me, but I've yet to find anything to complain about with this lens. There was a bit of vignetting in this shot which I dialed out slightly. But it was also just bland overcast light.

I dig this little lens!

Tim said:
Abram,

Interesting that your signature shows you use a GF1 with the 20mm and 14mm pair. I was going to start a thread to see if anyone has put together this minimal kit.

It would be great to be able to pair these two with say a small 40 or 50mm tele for a three lens kit, similar then to what many had with the Contax G (28/45/90) series. Maybe someone will release such a lens.

How do you find you carry your GF1 and lens pair? Case suggestions?

I like your Aspens image, a very peaceful place - thanks for posting.
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Tim - Thank you for the compliment, I enjoy the apartment complex too :), yes that is actually the EXACT setup that I'm looking to replicate. I'm hoping there is a small 40-50mm lens coming out this year which would round out the kit perfectly.

As far as carrying everything, I currently am using a Domke F-5xb small shoulder bag. I had one long ago but sold it because it was too small. Little did I know it would be perfect for this kit! It would be able to easily carry the third lens (plus I also have my LVF1 in there too) and it's far from "over-stuffed". I've always been a fan of Domke bags so I have a small bias, but it really is ideal for this type of camera.

- Abram
 
seakayaker

seakayaker

Active member
Tim said:
Abram,

Interesting that your signature shows you use a GF1 with the 20mm and 14mm pair. I was going to start a thread to see if anyone has put together this minimal kit.

It would be great to be able to pair these two with say a small 40 or 50mm tele for a three lens kit, similar then to what many had with the Contax G (28/45/90) series. Maybe someone will release such a lens.

How do you find you carry your GF1 and lens pair? Case suggestions?

I like your Aspens image, a very peaceful place - thanks for posting.
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Enjoyed the photos produced with the 14/2.5 . . . . .

. . . . . throw a manual lens in the mix and pick up the Voigtlander Nokton Classic SC 40mm f1.4 with an adaptor!

You will have a very nice 14, 20 & 40 combo . . . . .
 
Tim

Tim

Active member
seakayaker said:
. . . . . throw a manual lens in the mix and pick up the Voigtlander Nokton Classic SC 40mm f1.4 with an adaptor!

You will have a very nice 14, 20 & 40 combo . . . . .
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Now that is an interesting idea, an option at least until an AF lens is available. - Cheers for that!

agoglanian said:
As far as carrying everything, I currently am using a Domke F-5xb small shoulder bag. I had one long ago but sold it because it was too small.
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Now this is a little co-incidental, I did the same thing with the F-5XB and have been looking for a subsitute ever since. One of the Think Tank Retrospectives may fit the bill - http://www.thinktankphoto.com/products/retrospective-10-pinestone-shoulder-bag.aspx

But I am not sure I like the big flap. Its what mainly made me sell the F-5XB I had. Their Urban Disguise 20 model may get the nod.
 
agoglanian

agoglanian

Member
I have a Think Tank retro10 and it's honestly way too big for a kit like this. I use it for my DSLR kit.

Here's another one from me today.


Salton Sea Beach by agphotography, on Flickr

I like the idea of a lens like the CV 40mm, I've long debated if it would be comfortable to work with.
 
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bennettk

New member
I appreciate these posts and the included photos. I was late to the m4/3 party, picking up a GF1 and the 20/1.7 last summer. I've been waiting for the 14mm so I can start a modern version of the traditional 3-lens RF kit.

FWIW I got a $30 adapter to mount my old Canon FD lenses. Playing with the 50/1.4 FD SSC, the results are very good, though I haven't shot any "real" photos with it yet. Magnifying the center of the image is quick and easy on the GF1.
 
J

jakieff

Guest
these are some pics from Brussels with the new 14mm on a GF1.
iso settings 640 and 1000. Converted from raw in LR.

Jacques
 
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