Anyone tried the Panasonic 25mm f/1.4 Four Thirds Lens on the GF1? It's a well rated lens to be sure, and hard to come by. How vast would the difference be between what is possible with the pancake 20mm f/1.7 and the 25mm f/1.4?

What would be the downsides on a non- lens like this other than having to use an adapter and that it's bigger and heavier than the much more compact 20mm?

What would be a top-notch adapter for 4/3 to ?

Thanks.

Every time I conjure up images of acquiring this lens some frugal part of me always shuts the internal conversation down. That, and I would dearly love to have it.

I make do with the Pany AF20 1.8 and older manual focus 24's and 28's. In the end, I only miss it when someone brings it up.

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Assume for a second in a moment of insanity you hit the buy-it-now button. What is the current most recommended adapter for 4/3 to lenses?

i think it may have focus speed issues, read around ......it looks like a beautiful lens however

The lens generally has speed issues or the lens attached with an adapter has issues? I'm looking now for reviews...

Snaps from Panasonic Leica D Summilux 25mm F1.4 ASPH on my new Panasonic GH1 Indie 2.0


read this including comments .... i get the impression its only manual focus ....could that be right?

That's weird, I would have sworn that I read somewhere that a panny 4/3 lens with a panny 4/3 to adapter to a body kept AF intact...


Different question, ideal adapter?
Amazon.com: Panasonic Mount Adapter: Camera & Photo

You won't go wrong buying the adapter made for the lens and Pany mu-43 system...
Micro Four Thirds Lenses | PRODUCTS | LUMIX | Digital Camera | Panasonic Global

... and here's the lens: LEICA D LENS | PRODUCTS | LUMIX | Digital Camera | Panasonic Global

It uses the contrast AF system and with a firmware update this lens mates into the Pany mu-43 cameras. Drill down through the website for accommodation information.

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The lens IS nice - it gives beautiful images, and is sharp wide open.

That said, I sold mine to finance the purchase of the E-PL1 and 20mm f1.7.

The problem with the lens is that on SLR systems, it really doesn't focus well in low light using phase detect.

It is extremely accurate to focus in CDAF mode - which bodes well for micro four thirds bodies (af does work - Compatibilities of DMC-GF1, DMC-GH1 and DMC-G1 | Compatibility | Digital Camera | Product Support | Support | Panasonic Global) - and in low light, sometimes cdaf was the only way to focus.

It's not a fast focus when using cdaf in low light - so while it CAN take a great picture in low light due to the sharp f1.4, but would be slower than you'd like - or require manual focus.

e.g. 25mm f1.4
http://beomagi.ath.cx/gallery/2010%2...y/P2208802.JPG

All in all, I do prefer the 20mm pancake. I think it is sharper than the 25mm paleica in the center, and can live with 33% less speed. AF is far faster, and of course, there's the size...

e.g. 20mm f1.7
http://beomagi.ath.cx/pics/2010%2005/15/P5150303.JPG

For the price and size, i'm really thinking I could have a VC Nokton 50mm f1.1 and be happier.

"The lens generally has speed issues or the lens attached with an adapter has issues? I'm looking now for reviews..."


Latest firmware from May 10 upgrades/solves the contrast AF issues. It won't support AF continuous though, just AF single.

Should be smooth sailing from here on.

I've got my eye on a used one for $450 and just ordered a DMW-MA1 from B&H for $114.00

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