Author Topic: 20 f/1.7 (Read 3149 times)

Nocturnus · « **on:** March 20, 2011, 06:22:30 PM »

So, how does everyone like this lens? So far in the few days I've had this E-P1, I've not been to happy with the quality of the 14-42. I've ended up deleting most pictures taken with said lens. I've looked at the lens archive for it and it does look like a good lens.

Panther · « **Reply #1 on:** March 20, 2011, 06:33:43 PM »

Hmmm...I don't think the 14-42 is that bad at all.....

Panther · « **Reply #2 on:** March 20, 2011, 06:37:20 PM »

Here's a couple with the kit 14-42 that I've taken...

'Limited Edition 2010 Indianapolis 500 Chevrolet Camaro Pace Car' by RedTail_Panther, on Flickr

'Villaggio Apartments, Bossier City, Louisiana'... by RedTail_Panther, on Flickr

Nocturnus · « **Reply #3 on:** March 20, 2011, 06:40:14 PM »

I think my main problem is I'm used to using Canon L glass. I've not really had any nice sharp images yet with my 14-42. Just tried some shots with my monolight to see how those come out. Maybe I just got a bad 14-42..

Em5 Pete · « **Reply #4 on:** March 20, 2011, 06:44:17 PM »

The kit lens won't resolve as high as "Luxury" glass.
But, the 20mm does resolve higher than the Kit, and 17mm, not "Luxury" standards, but close.

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The warning signs in the non-re-sized originals are readable as far the larger words.

Panther · « **Reply #5 on:** March 20, 2011, 06:46:23 PM »

It was only a matter of time before someone made sure that "L" was in RED.....

Em5 Pete · « **Reply #6 on:** March 20, 2011, 06:51:23 PM »

Quote from: Panther on March 20, 2011, 06:46:23 PM

It was only a matter of time before someone made sure that "L" was in RED.....

Hehe... And the L does stand for Luxury.... Really

Nocturnus · « **Reply #7 on:** March 20, 2011, 07:02:36 PM »

I thought it stood for expensive, but there is no L in there. I donno. Need to do some more shooting with it, I had IS1 turned on and it seemed when I had IS off, the images where better. There are some graffitied out boxcars close to my work I've been meaning to shoot. Think I'll give this a test tomorrow when it's not so late that I might be crazy.

Panther, none of my images have come anywhere close to being as sharp as the ones you posted.

Are there 2 versions of the 14-42?

rogerml · « **Reply #8 on:** March 20, 2011, 07:07:15 PM »

The Oly 14-42 kit lens is, by far, the best ´kit lens´ I ever saw. I have been shooting Canon ´all my life´, and I have never seen any Canon ´kit lens´ for (standard) EOS cameras that can even be close to the Oly 14-42. I do not find it great-great, but ´quite good´, - and for being a kit lens: even more so. Also I do not believe that the 14-42 should compete with Canon's "L-glass", - price alone forbids that. Also I believe that not all L-glass is give ´fantastic´ IQ on any house, - most of them need a premium house to shine, as well. Just my two cents.

voyager · « **Reply #9 on:** March 20, 2011, 07:15:13 PM »

Yeah, my 14-42mm is an amazing kit lens. I'm still amazed at how sharp it is.

Nocturnus · « **Reply #10 on:** March 20, 2011, 07:15:40 PM »

Not trying to make them compete against either other or really compare.. I just wanted better IQ.

That's with my monolight, EXIF is intact. Had to do noise reduction and some sharpening.

voyager · « **Reply #11 on:** March 20, 2011, 07:16:49 PM »

If you want the best image quality though, then the 20mm will be perfect for you. Only downside is it's a 20mm, if you don't like prime lenses.

Panther · « **Reply #12 on:** March 20, 2011, 07:18:29 PM »

Olympus kit 14-42 definitely beats the NEX 18-55....

Try shooting some more & working with the camera...

Nocturnus · « **Reply #13 on:** March 20, 2011, 07:19:03 PM »

Quote from: voyager on March 20, 2011, 07:16:49 PM

If you want the best image quality though, then the 20mm will be perfect for you. Only downside is it's a 20mm, if you don't like prime lenses.

That's fine for the E-P1. I want to keep that kit as simple as possible. I wouldn't mind the 20mm along with a longer lens, but that 45mm is $$$..

Panther · « **Reply #14 on:** March 20, 2011, 07:20:19 PM »

Quote from: Nocturnus on March 20, 2011, 07:02:36 PM

Are there 2 versions of the 14-42?

Yes...but the pictures I posted were from original version....NOT the new one....

voyager · « **Reply #15 on:** March 20, 2011, 08:51:00 PM »

The newer version is designed to be movie and stills compatible so it's much quieter when focusing. I hear that it's sharper too.

cosinaphile · « **Reply #16 on:** March 20, 2011, 09:18:08 PM »

make sure its not shutter speed related

lisandra · « **Reply #17 on:** March 20, 2011, 09:57:29 PM »

the epx+20mm should be sharper than your 40d and 24-70.

asterinex · « **Reply #18 on:** March 24, 2011, 10:43:21 PM »

The kitlens is a very good lens in good light conditions. In low light the 20mm is very fast and takes great pictures.
The 20mm is sharper but most of the times a picture doesn't have to be sharp.

catspaw · « **Reply #19 on:** June 21, 2011, 07:20:07 PM »

Quote from: asterinex on March 24, 2011, 10:43:21 PM

but most of the times a picture doesn't have to be sharp.

seriously???

asterinex · « **Reply #20 on:** June 21, 2011, 09:22:12 PM »

Quote from: catspaw on June 21, 2011, 07:20:07 PM

Quote from: asterinex on March 24, 2011, 10:43:21 PM
but most of the times a picture doesn't have to be sharp.

seriously???

I exaggerated a bit, but colors, contrast, framing and creativity is more important than sharpness.

A Brit in Euroland · « **Reply #21 on:** September 24, 2011, 05:39:02 AM »

Nocturnus:

"That's fine for the E-P1. I want to keep that kit as simple as possible. I wouldn't mind the 20mm along with a longer lens, but that 45mm is $$$.."

I have the 20mm 1.7 and am very pleased with it, BUT I also have a couple of Zuiko old glass item from my OM1 days. I'm starting to really like the Zuiko 50mm 1.4 on this camera. It's not fantastic at f1.4, but from f2 is really gives great dof management, and I have taken some really nice portraits.

You could do a lot worse (expense and quality wise) than this setup.

capodave · « **Reply #22 on:** January 01, 2012, 04:46:20 PM »

Taking It All In by CapoDave, on Flickr

Em5 Pete · « **Reply #23 on:** January 01, 2012, 06:19:18 PM »

Such a poster perfect photo...

voyager · « **Reply #24 on:** January 01, 2012, 07:21:09 PM »

There is an official Lens Sample Photo Archive thread for this lens.

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