New Hands-on images with the Panasonic 10-25mm f/1.7 lens
Preorders: 10-25mm lens on BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon and FocusCamera.
Dc.watch shared those images of the Panasonic 10-25mm f/1.7 lens:
DPReview TV: Panasonic DFD vs. Canon Dual Pixel Autofocus
Dpreview:
Panasonic’s proprietary DFD (Depth from Defocus) autofocus system has both its critics and its fans, but Chris and Jordan think the system might have gotten a bad rap. In this episode they compare DFD to Canon’s Dual-Pixel autofocus system. Might the results surprise you?
New 10-25mm f/1.7 hands-on videos by Matt Granger and BHphoto
Preorders:
10-25mm lens on BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon and FocusCamera.
Matt Granger actually found a small issue with the new 10-25mm lens. I am pretty sure it can be fixed via simple firmware update. Take note Panasonic :)
New 30 minute long G90 in depth review by Gordon Laing
Gordon Laing took a in depth look at the G91….no wait…GG95 …no sorry G99…no damn me…G90!
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G95 at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama, FocusCamera.
14-140mm II lens at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama, FocusCamera.
Peter Forsgård: Olympus OM-D E-M1X Review – My FIRST Two Months
Olympus Visionary Peter Forsgård sshared his thoughts about the new E-M1X.
E-M1X Links:
Olympus E-M1X in USA at Amazon, GetOlympus, Adorama and BHphoto.
Olympus E-M1X in Europe at Calumet Germany, ParkCameras, Jessops, WexUK.
Dpreview Hands-on with Panasonic’s 10-25mm f/1.7 lens
Dpreview publisshed some Panasonic 10-25mm f/1.7 lens hands-on lenses. They write:
Make no mistake, the 10-25mm F1.7 is a hefty lens, but it’s not nearly as large or heavy as one would expect given its ambitious spec. The lens is 128mm (5″) long, has a max diameter of 88mm (3.5″) and weighs in at 690g (1.5lb). By comparison, Sigma’s 18-35mm F1.8 Art lens is a bit shorter, but almost 20% heavier, despite covering a narrower range of focal lengths.
The 10-25mm is a pricey lens, and it feels like it in the hand. It’s virtually all metal and is dust and splash-resistant. The lens can function down to -10°C/+14°F.
And:
The 10-25 is the first Panasonic Micro Four Thirds lens to have a focus clutch, making it easy to quickly switch between auto and manual focus. As you can see from the photo above, the lens can focus down to 28cm (11″).
With the clutch pulled back, the manual focus response is linear. This will be especially useful for video shooters, since it means you can be certain of how much the focus will change in response to you turning the lens. There’s a feedback stop at either end of the focus range but they’re not hard stops: the focus ring will continue to rotate beyond the close and far points, so it’s not great for use with a follow-focus.
Stills shooters are likely to appreciate that it gives an experience much more like an old, mechanically-driven lens.
The aperture ring, which travels from F1.7 to F16, is click-less, another feature the video crowd will appreciate. Something we like about the dial, at least on the prototype we used, is that there’s a detent to prevent you from accidentally switching the ring out of Auto mode.
Just as importantly for videographers, the aperture/iris is driven smoothly, without steps. This allows subtle adjustments in exposure (either manually or in auto mode), without the brightness of the video visibly jumping.
The lens extends when you adjust the zoom, but not by much: here it’s shown at full-extension.
Its comparably low weight should make it easy for a gimbal to stabilize, and the limited change in length should also mean its center of gravity doesn’t move very much. This should make it possible to get away without having to re-balance for different focal lengths, which is a clear benefit over using a series of prime lenses.
Preorders:
10-25mm lens on BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon and FocusCamera.