Panasonic Leica 25-50mm f/1.7 Review by ThePhoBlographer: “Magic Bokeh, Beautiful Build”

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ThePhoBlographer concludes:

The Panasonic Leica 25-50mm f1.7 lens is exactly what the Micro Four Thirds system needs. While the lens is heavier and pricier than most other lenses for this system, the mixture of sharp subjects and smooth backgrounds will be worth the investment for many photographers. It’s a great option for several different types of shoots, including portraits and events.

While this lens is excellent, it is an investment. Hopefully, the Leica in the name will help the lens retain more of its value if resold down the road. It’s also heavier, though not terribly so. If you pixel peep, you might notice some very occasional chromatic aberration and soap bubble bokeh. And, for Olympus shooters, that aperture ring is just dead weight.

The Panasonic Leica 25-50mm f1.7 delivers a mix of sharpness, bokeh, and versatility that make it a go-to lens for photographers lucky enough to have the budget for it. It’s a lens I would have on my wish list if I shot Panasonic; there would be some hesitation for Olympus because of the lack of aperture ring compatibility in such a pricey lens. I’m giving this lens five out of five stars.