Photographyblog tested the new [shoplink 65411]Leica 12-60mm lens[/shoplink]:

The Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-60mm f/2.8-4.0 ASPH standard zoom offers a versatile focal range of 24-120mm in a relatively small and lightweight package, backed-up by excellent image quality throughout the focal range and impressively fast and silent autofocusing. It’s just a little soft wide-open at 60mm, where it’s best used stopped down for the best results, and thhere’s some barrel distortion at 12mm, but otherwise it delivers fantastic sharpness at all focal lengths, even at the edges of the frame.

Panasonic-Leica 12-60mm at [shopcountry 65411].

And here are two video reviews of the lens:

Panasonic Leica DG 12-60mm f2.8-4 Review

Panasonic Lumix Leica DG 12-60mm F/2.8-4 review

This weeks GH5 autofocus test from Max Yuryev created a huge controversy on the web when he claimed the GH5 autofocus sucks. UPDATE: Max and Joseph had a joint conversation with some very interesting insights about how the GH5 works. I embedded the video on top of this post and I want to quickly thank both for the very constructive way they sorted out this!

The most interesting info for me comes at the end of the video. it seems like that when the Panasonic Gh5 shoots at 4K internally the autofocus is no more working at it’s best. And Max guess is that the processing power isn’t simply enough. But maybe that’s something Panasonic can improve with future firmware updates…

I got many mails from 43ruumors readers who tested the new SLR Magic 8mm f/4.0 MFT lens (here at BHphoto):

Jan: “I just wanted to let you know, that I published a review of the new SLR Magic 8mm F4. As far as I know it is the first review of this lens:
http://www.janundseinekamera.de/slr-magic-8mm-f4-review/”

Michael: “Hi admin, not a rumour but a link to some sample images and impressions of the SLR Magic 8mm f/4 fir your next “bit of everything” post! Cheers! https://vimeo.com/210273446”

Tom: “I put together a review on SLR Magic’s new 8mm lens:
https://tomsphotoworld.wordpress.com/2017/03/27/slr-magic-8mm-f4-for-m43-solid-capable-quirky-and-really-fun/
It is a very fun lens, and the image quality is quite sufficient, especially considering the price. I think it is a very compelling option for people looking at an ultrawide lens for m43. ”

Avril: “I was part of the program to test that lens. Here is the link, if you want to share it. https://vimeo.com/210899264“

Emeric: “I’ve realised this review of the SLR Magic 8mm f/4: https://youtu.be/Z1uZnckyzyU It’s a real-life test, with beautiful footages. Shot on Inspire 2, GX80 and GH4.”

Matt: “I have produced a new review on the SLR Magic 8mm f4 wide angle MFT lens.  For your interested readers here is the link: http://alpineworks.smugmug.com/SLR-Magic-8mm-f4-Lens-Review/“

Tony Northrup compared the new Panasonic GH5 Low Light performance against the a7S, a7R II, GH4, E-M1 II, X-T2 & X-T20. And the result is that the GH5 beats them all:

GH5 at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama and Panasonic US. In EU at Amazon.de, Cyberport.de and ParkCamera.

Max Yuryev posted that in depth GH5 autofocus test. And a bit suprising to me the autofocus performance seems to have some serious issues in certain conditions. I hope Panasonic will take notice of those issues and improve the performance with the net firmware update.

GH5 at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama and Panasonic US. In EU at Amazon.de, Cyberport.de and ParkCamera.

GH5 DMW XLR1 Audio Adapter Setup and Tests by Frugalfilmmakers.com

In these days I get so many GH5 news and test link it’s time to sum them up in one post:

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Bruce: “GH5 would appeat NOT to work with Metabones Speedbooster XL 0.64x and Sigma 18-35 f1.8 (Canon EF mount). Perhaps you could share with your readers and ask if anyone knows what I am doing wrong – it does not appear to be a stabilizer issue as same lens works fine with Commlite smart adapter and same settings.”

Ivo: “The Panasonic GH5 is the first Panasonic camera with several camera profiles in the Camera Calibration tab in Lightroom or Photoshop!”

FilmConvert released the new profile for the GH5.

Dave: “Just a quick link to my latest GH5 video, if you would like to use it on your website. One for competitors to beat !!! Best 4K Camera of 2017 – Panasonic GH5 Unboxing & First Look https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTM-XmjXr6w“

GH5 at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama and Panasonic US. In EU at Amazon.de, Cyberport.de and ParkCamera.

Max Yuryev got his brand new GH5 and posted that first look review. And Victor Bart did a useful GH5 SD card shootout video too:

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Check the GH5 in Stock status at [shopcountry 65368].

One more thing: Robin Mudge shared this image in our ‎Panasonic GH5 Facebook group. You can see the MFT 250 degree lens attached on the GH5: