I first used this lens when I borrowed one from a friend, and knew I had to get one for myself. Most extreme wide angle lenses tend to 'bend' or 'warp' the outer edges of the widest angle used, and although there is some slight bending it is very minor. I do a lot of video recording and still photo recording inside a museum ship that is being renovated, and the tight quarters require a lens of this nature. Everything has worked out very, very well, and would also like to add that the lens is pretty light, so it won't weigh down your camera bag. If there is one detraction it is that the front element juts out enough to cancel out any UV Filter up front. But that is just a minor fault for a lens of this type.
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While the comparable Olympus 7-14mm pro lens is absolutely incredible, this lens is almost as good with a lot more going for it. The build quality is not as tough (it is made with high density plastics with metal mounting) the lens weighs about half as much and is almost half as small. The pictures are just as sharp as the olympus (at some apertures it is even sharper) and is almost half the cost depending where you get it. If you need the olympus pro for personal reasons than obviously that is the go to. If you cannot determine which lens to get because the f/2.8 is not absolutely necessary then I would say your money will be better spent here.
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Great solution for Blackmagic Pocket Camera, or any s16mm size sensor, which is a 14-28mm equivalent short zoom on s35mm sensors. Like the Tokina 11-16mm on s35mm sensor cameras, it performs like a vari-prime. Hard to find a lens this wide with good sharpness in a small, lightweight package. Zoom is smooth, focus manageable. Only drawbacks are the steepness of the price and no standard filter solution because of the wide angle and permanent lens shade. However, jag35.com has a machined delron slip-over ring that adapts 77mm filters, so now I'm good to go!
I leave this lens at F/4 and use the Auto ISO feature on my GX8 and G7. I can make photos with no flash and have edge to edge sharpness, with great colors. I correct for the slight wide angle curvature in Photoshop CS. I bought this used on eBay and am thrilled with the value. It is light weight and solid.
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Very sharp wide angle MFT lens. Nice 7-14 mm range and very smooth. Fast auto focus on my Lumix G9
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This is the lens that makes micro four/thirds a viable alternative to the bigger formats. This is one of the best lenses available for any camera let alone 4\3rds. The lens has an internal zoom, internal focus, does not breath when focusing which is great for video. It is small and lightweight. The only downside is that it is currently the most expensive lens from Panasonic for m4/4rds. It though is a lot cheaper then the alternatives from the other formats.
I purchased this lens for my Olympus E-P3 and for the upcoming E-M1. This is a super lens, sharp and well made. While it does take a little getting used to it can produce outstanding images obtainable with little else. One must be mindful of the bulging lens element in front not to bang it into something so I try to keep the cap on the front when I am walking about. I have used this lens at festivals, interiors, large groups, fine art and landscapes. Would not want to be without this lens now that I have owned it. Worth the price for the quality it gives. I can sell images made with this lens with no problem. I thought about the Olympus 7-14mm but for the price chose the Panasonic. No regrets.
I used to own the Olympus 7-14mm f2.8 until it was stolen. This lens is nearly as sharp, half the size, half the weight, and several hundred dollars cheaper. All with a loss of only one stop of light gathering capability. You may have read reviews about terrible purple fringing, especially when used with Olympus camera bodies. I use multiple Olympus bodies and can tell you that the purple fringing is a thing but only under very specific circumstances. If there is a bright light source or other very bright area visible in the frame. Basically, if you have blown-out highlights, no matter how small an area they might be in, you will get purple fringing around those highlights. These can be corrected in any decent photo editing program. Beyond that, image quality is very good. So while in absolute terms, the Olympus lens is genuinely better, in real-world terms, this lens runs circles around its more expensive cousin.Read full review
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7-14 mm is just right for really wide shots of interiors or large groups .”Sharp Enough “ for my needs . Using it on LUMIX GX85 and it works great .
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I have been using this lens for nearly a year now in my architectural practice with my Olympus E-1 Camera. It is a superb lens that has the extreme wide angle coverage required for interior photo's. With lens correction for distortion (tilts and parallel lines) in Photoshop I no longer need specialized shift lenses. In other words an expensive lens, but worth every cent!
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