04-28-2011, 09:05 PM
[quote name='Tiz' timestamp='1304023303' post='7961']
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.
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Hi,
you won't regret buying this lens. As mentioned on the second page the center quality is generally on a very good level and the border and extreme corners show still good results. However, compared to the [url="http://www.opticallimits.com/olympus--four-thirds-lens-tests/464-pana_20_17?start=1"]Panasonic Lumix G 20mm f/1.7 ASPH[/url] the resolution capabilities are only decent. Nevertheless, it's a pretty cool lens and I'm sure you will have very much fun with it.
Bye Sebastian
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.
[/quote]
Hi,
you won't regret buying this lens. As mentioned on the second page the center quality is generally on a very good level and the border and extreme corners show still good results. However, compared to the [url="http://www.opticallimits.com/olympus--four-thirds-lens-tests/464-pana_20_17?start=1"]Panasonic Lumix G 20mm f/1.7 ASPH[/url] the resolution capabilities are only decent. Nevertheless, it's a pretty cool lens and I'm sure you will have very much fun with it.
Bye Sebastian