[Klaus]

Cool little lens but just an average performer (in the true sense).

 

http://www.opticallimits.com/m43/873_pana1232f3556

[borisbg]

Given the price I wouldn't expect too much from it... Looking sample pictures It is hard to find obvious issues.

[thxbb12]

Thanks for the review Klaus.

Your sample seems similar to mine in terms of sharpness. It also matches more or less photos I've seen online from other people.

Do you have an explanation as to how/why Panasonic mft figures for this lens are so high?

It's actually quite deceiving.

[Klaus]

As mentioned in the review, the distortion correction has taken a toll in terms of border IQ.

However, this doesn't explain it all.However, the Pana MTFs for the 12-35mm f/2.8 also suggested a much better performance than what we saw here in the lab as well as out there.

 

The problem with these manufacturer MTFs is that you just don't know the parameters.  So maybe these were obtained in fairy tale land where the witch had too much sake and the engineers stole the magic wand.  

[davidmanze]

As mentioned in the review, the distortion correction has taken a toll in terms of border IQ.

However, this doesn't explain it all.However, the Pana MTFs for the 12-35mm f/2.8 also suggested a much better performance than what we saw here in the lab as well as out there.

 

The problem with these manufacturer MTFs is that you just don't know the parameters.  So maybe these were obtained in fairy tale land where the witch had too much sake and the engineers stole the magic wand.  

   Oh right I know the one, the magic wand that stirred the gin and tonics!