Any negative comments with the use of this Panasonic Lumix 20mm f1.7 MFT Micro Four Thirds Lens on an Olympus omd5
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At 3200 and higher iso I belive it has some banding issues. I didn't go that high very often, so I never noticed it myself.
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I love my combo of this lens and my OM-D E-M5. I have no problems. Focus is plenty fast for me. That lens-body combo takes my highest quality pics.
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It also works with the Panasonic FZ150 and FZ200 in TTL mode, (tested OK). It's really made for the OMDem5 for use with all it's functions. It should work with any Olympus or Panasonic camera.(not tested)
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Yes it's for 4/3, although you can use it on a micro 4/3 body with an adapter. You'll need the new Olympus OM-D E-M1 to use it properly though since it's a phase autofocus system only and won't work properly with the contrast focus system that regular micro 4/3 cameras use.But it's an awesome lense and can really recommend it. It's crispy sharp at full wide and full tele and with wide open aperture. It's really one heckuva lens!
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I have the E-M1, so I don't know about how the lack of OIS affects shooting on a Panny. I think the 25 is a nice lens--small, light, sharp, has decent bokeh, and focuses really fast. Some CA, some vignetting wide open, but easily correctable.
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Hi there, it is a good lens but I wouldn't say its as great as some. the movement is more like the 14-42 than the 14-45. However, it is the only lens in its range for the panasonic line, that I know of. if you need the far end of magnification you will want it. If not, I'm finding I use the 45-175 zoom instead, which is very compact and good quality. In low light it is more likely you'll get a good photo with the lens easier to hold still. Unless you go to the tripod, which may solve the wobble factor on the big lens.
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The only issue between The Panasonic and Olympus micro 4/3 lens mount cameras is the image stabilizer. Panasonic uses lenses with image stabilizing in them, like the Panasonic Leica DG Macro-Elmarit. Olympus has the image stabilizer in the camera, so you should have no problems with your camera or lens working automaticly.
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I not used the earlier model, but Olympus claims that the 75-300mm is an improved version. All of the review say the same. It is a good lens, especially considering the small size and weight. A couple of tips: avoid shooting at either widest or longest zoom (shoot at 80-275mm), shoot at f8 and use a tripod or monopod to steady the shot and it takes very good images.
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Yes, some people do complain about that. The short of it is that Panasonic GX1 lacks in body stabilization that all Olympus MFT bodies have. You can eliminate that in part by keeping the shutter speed faster than 1/250th of a second, or buying lenses that have Image Stabilization (Lumix 45mm-200mm for example). I hope that answers your question.
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I use both Olympus and Panasonic lenses, and Panasonic lenses both with and without OIS, with my GX7 (and E-M5). If there's a difference in the way it handles stabilization with the different lenses, I haven't noticed it.
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This is a great lens for the money. I use mine for all the reasons you stated, and have been pleased with the photos I have gotten. I have used it with an A700, A350, A55, and A77 and it performered great with these cameras. It is plastic housing which many think derides the lens, but I have found nothing to support this complaint. It is a good general lens, and I would buy this again if needed.
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panasonic micro fourthird lenses fit, but dont work properly you have to adjust manuelly new olympus lenses are high quality lenses
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Olympus bodies have built in image stabilization, and so does this lens. That is not a problem, and in my opinion, the lens is better than the Olympus 40-150, if only because it is significantly smaller and lighter. Conclusion: Not a bad idea at all.
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I ordered the lens for my OMD E-5. Before it arrived I discovered from my local Camera srore that for the E-5 it would require an adapter. I returned it as soon as I received it. However I now own the OMD E-1 and from what I have read on it, it has a dual focusing system that allows it to be used with micro 4/3 lenses as well as the older 4/3 lenses. Again this is from what I have read, not from direct experience.
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I use it on an Olympus OMD5 and an Olympus Pen3 have not found any significant issues with distortion. I do have lenses both from Olympus and Panasonic ( the Lica series) that are sharper and better performers. I bought this lens because of its compactness when traveling. It is a good lens but not my best lens.
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I have no direct experience with Olympus but there are 3 or 4 answers already on the Amazon site that address compatibility. Use this link and view the "questions."Panasonic 45-200mm f/4.0-5.6 Lumix G Vario MEGA OIS Zoom Micro Four Thirds Lens for Panasonic and Olympus Micro Four Thirds Cameras
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Sue, if you plan to stick to one system, you will want to buy the Olympus. The in-body stabilization allows it to work with any m4/3 lens, and the Olympus and Panasonic lenses are terrific. Buy the 45mm lens - open the aperture and begin taking pro quality portraits after a short time. Also, the Panasonic 20mm can't be beat for quality and size (though the Oly 17mm is great too, and smaller) and if you want the best zoom, get the 14-150mm Oly for the perfect travel set-up (which provides your wide-angle spectrum). Even a pro could get by with the 20mm, the 45mm, and the 14-150 (and you could always add the 12mm Oly later if you save your pennies!). The E-M5 will never be obsolete. Initial reviews and image samples allow it to challenge flagship, full-size competitors in many situations. I currently own the E-P3 and chose it over the Sony because of the huge gap in lens quality - and I don't regret it for a minute. The E-M5 is just a better all-around choice than any other small system.
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Heard some negatives on the smaller lens (14-55mm). I bought this for my Panasonic GF-3 and works grand.Whilst it doesn't fit my small case and I have to carry it around in a separate bag, I don't notice any unruliness to the size or weight.