08-26-2011, 07:44 AM
[quote name='mst' timestamp='1314342642' post='11025']
The MTFs certainly look much better than expected. And the tele zoom doesn't extend, well done!
However, personally I just don't like the idea of power zooming (but I don't do video, I understand it's a welcome feature for this kind of application). And it seems the older cameras (GF1, G1, GH1) won't be compatible, at least they are not yet on the list of cameras to receive the required firmware updates.
I also find it slightly odd that Panasonic obviously sees no need to attach a hood to some of their lenses ...
-- Markus
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The tele zoom lens has a manual zoom ring in addition to the power zoom.
The MTFs certainly look much better than expected. And the tele zoom doesn't extend, well done!
However, personally I just don't like the idea of power zooming (but I don't do video, I understand it's a welcome feature for this kind of application). And it seems the older cameras (GF1, G1, GH1) won't be compatible, at least they are not yet on the list of cameras to receive the required firmware updates.
I also find it slightly odd that Panasonic obviously sees no need to attach a hood to some of their lenses ...
-- Markus
[/quote]
The tele zoom lens has a manual zoom ring in addition to the power zoom.