The lens is slightly smaller than the panasonic 20mm and the panasonic easily bests it in terms of sharpness, resistance to chromatic aberration, and distortion. It was the primelens option available with the gf1. That said, the 14mm has marginally better close focusing capabilities 18cm vs 20cm so if you photograph the same composition, the character of the background blur isnt dissimilar. Each lens can be updated using either olympus master or studio software or by. Panasonic cameras remove vignetting, ca and correct distortion on both out ofcamera jpegs and in raw files with certain software, however. A new metal finish replaces the original 20mm lenses resin body, and combines with a durable metal. Hx015 k black international version no warranty panasonic lumix g leica dg summilux lens, 15mm, f1. Verdict the leica name is like a seal of quality for panasonic s micro four thirds lenses, and this lens lives up to the reputation in many ways. Late in the fall, panasonic released what was a bit of a surprise to many. In the micro four thirds format, it is slightly wider than normal. Installing and using the licensed software program for firmware licensed software indicates the. Olympus and panasonic add firmware updates steves digicams. Although it performs quite, well it doesnt really stand out. In each case the cameras position was adjusted to maintain the composition at the different focal lengths.
Find out if the panasonic 20mm lens is right for you. Our website uses cookies and similar tools to improve its performance and enhance your user experience and by continuing to use this website without changing your settings, you consent to their use. Offering a 35mm camera equivalent focal length of 50mm, the panasonic 25mm lens is comprised of 9 elements arranged in 7 groups, including 2 aspherical elements and 1 ultrahigractiveindex lens element. Panasonic has unveiled a new version of its lumix g 20mm f 1. This week were looking at whether the panasonic 20mm 1. Secondly, the company has announced the development of a new fast wide zoom lens the panasonic leica 1025mm f 1. How do you get shutter count on olympus omd 1 markii firmware 2. Still i guess it explains why he didnt attribute any value to the wider focal range of. The adapter is going to be as large as the lumix g 20mm f 1. Step 01download the software for lens firmware update.
Today i am talking a little bit about a new version of a legendary lens and one that helped to propel micro 43 to huge sales back when it was launched almost four years ago. A sample test footage of the brand new lens panasonic leica 1025mm f1. Read our detailed comparison of the panasonic lumix g 25mm f1. This space is occupied already with the faster panasonic leica 25mm f 1. If youve ever considered upgrading to either of these lenses, watch this first. Below you can find details about each update as well as links to panasonic. Panasonic firmware update for gh5 and gh5s and panasonic. This means that, on olympus bodies only, light falloff is. The result is a dramatic reduction of ghosts and flare for extremely clear image quality. Launched at the same time as the lumix dmcgf1 camera panasonics lumix g 20mm f 1. Criticisms include the use of software correction of distortion, and that the focusing motor is slower and noisier than lenses intended for video. Les drivers, pilotes, bios, firmwares, utilitaires, logiciels et applications sont telechargeables.
While the new lens has a revamped metallic silver or black finish, the firm says the optical formula remains unchanged. The lens is focus by wire the focusing ring sends commands, while the actual actuation is via a motor, even for manual focus. We will post the link to the update as it becomes available. There is one issue with using this lens specific to olympus bodies. Read our detailed comparison of the panasonic leica summilux dg 25mm f1.
Didnt watch it all but it was updated with the lens support firmware. A select group of panasonic lumix lenses is now eligible for immediate updates. Sep 01, 2015 panasonic brought a few surprises today with the announcement of a handful of new camera products, including a brand new 25mm f 1. This group was created to show the beauty of the pictures made with the lens. Joint update service for olympus esystem olympus digital. Panasonic cameras remove vignetting, ca and correct distortion on both out of camera jpegs and in raw files with certain software, however. Sep 21, 2017 in the case of these two panasonic lenses, it is easier to achieve a shallow depth of field with the 15mm because its maximum aperture is brighter f 1. I suggest that you check with your kit zoom at 14mm and 20mm to see what focal length you prefer, and then buy either the lumix g 14mm f 2. The optical design comprises eight elements in seven groups and includes two aspherical lens elements plus one uhr ultra high refractive lens.
I have had the rare opportunity to extensively tried this lens on and i shall share my honest opinion and points of view while shooting with it on my street hunting sessions. Small enough to slip into a shirt pocket and fast enough for shooting in dim lighting, it is also inconspicuous and, therefore, ideal for street photography. Compatible lenses for firmware updates to support inbody stabilization on lumix camerase. Most people who had a micro four thirds camera by this time probably already owned a kit lens which covers the 20mm focal length, e. Micro four thirds users with more money to spend could also consider the olympus m. A fast, ultracompact prime lens for micro four thirds system cameras. Both manufactures announced that they have added firmware updates for five panasonic micro 43 lenses. Each lens can be updated using either olympus master or studio software or by attaching them to an ep1ep2 camera body. Aug, 2019 a sample test footage of the brand new lens panasonic leica 1025mm f1. Updating firmware for panasonic lenses on an olympus body. It boasts dramatic compactness and light weight despite its f1. However can you also do some tests where you adjust the distance to match the focal length difference.
Our partners and us use cookies or equivalent technologies to collect, access, store and. Denoise software what if the signal is below the noise. Comprising seven elements in five groups, the panasonic lumix g 20mm f 1. This disclaimer of warranty constitutes an essential part of this agreement. To compare the depth of field and bokeh of the leica summilux 15mm f1. Obtain product support for panasonic hh020 lumix g 20mm f1. In the case of these two panasonic lenses, it is easier to achieve a shallow depth of field with the 15mm because its maximum aperture is brighter f 1. Maybe check current lens firmware vision and compare.
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