FYI, as of Saturday, April 30, 2011, the price dropped from $379 to $349. Free shipping too. And no sales tax! To buy and support this website, click on the link below: Amazon.com: Panasonic Lumix 14mm f/2.5 G Aspherical Lens for Micro Four Thirds Interchangeable Lens Cameras: Camera & Photo I'm pretty surprised at the price drop as everything else seems to be increasing in price.
I noticed it similarly with the Pany 20mm F1.7, I bought one last week for $349. The one I had previously ordered was canceled (damaged by shipper before the could get it to the dock) was something like $369. When I did a little searching I noticed that a couple of other sellers had it for $349. Either way not too bad but I still think it's a bit over priced. I personally feel it should be more in the $100-$150 ballpark for what you get. Same thing applies to the much over priced VF-2.
That lens is made better then lenses in the 100-150 range like the ef 50 1.8. It really should be a 250 dollar lens. Very similar to the AF-s 35 1.8 and the new AF-s 50 1.8. All in the 250-290 dollar range.
Checked the email confirmation, that was two weeks ago (sorry). I snagged it on Amazon (Adorama.com): You have been charged for the following items shipped today: Panasonic LUMIX G 20mm f/1.7 Aspherical Pancake Lens for Micro Four Thirds Interchange... Sold by: Adorama Camera Inc Condition: new Quantity: 1 $349.95 each Item subtotal: $349.95 --------------------------------------------------------------------- Item Subtotal : $349.95 Shipping & Handling : $0.00 Total : $349.95 Paid by Visa: $349.95
