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/“