04-28-2011, 08:41 PM
Thanks so much for testing this lens. I almost bought it today.
You say: "The resolution capabilities are only decent but not stellar for a fixed focal wide angle lens."
SLR Gear says: "The Panasonic 14mm Æ’/2.5G produces very sharp images. ... At Æ’/4 and smaller, the lens is practically tack-sharp across the frame until it starts to hit diffraction limiting at ... The Panasonic 14mm is technically sharper than its 20mm [cousin]"
http://www.slrgear.com/reviews/showprodu...389/cat/68
How can this be? Both sites have a good reputation.
You say: "The resolution capabilities are only decent but not stellar for a fixed focal wide angle lens."
SLR Gear says: "The Panasonic 14mm Æ’/2.5G produces very sharp images. ... At Æ’/4 and smaller, the lens is practically tack-sharp across the frame until it starts to hit diffraction limiting at ... The Panasonic 14mm is technically sharper than its 20mm [cousin]"
http://www.slrgear.com/reviews/showprodu...389/cat/68
How can this be? Both sites have a good reputation.