Author Topic: finally got the panny 7-14 and im luvin it (Read 1461 times)

cosinaphile · « **on:** November 18, 2010, 07:28:34 AM »

yes indeed the 7-14 is in the arsenal, i called avi , my salesguy at adorama in nyc to check availability and price yesterday morning he said he had it in stock for 989.....and a mint store demo for 100 dollars cheaper

the demo looked good so i got it , its 2 times the price of any lens ive ever bought , but i consider it money well spent , the angle of view at 7 is insane

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adri · « **Reply #1 on:** November 18, 2010, 07:32:23 AM »

samples please!!!

adash · « **Reply #2 on:** November 18, 2010, 08:49:38 AM »

Wow! 7mm! Wow!

ratobuhler · « **Reply #3 on:** November 18, 2010, 09:35:17 AM »

Are you using it on the EP-1?

lisandra · « **Reply #4 on:** November 18, 2010, 09:45:58 AM »

Gimme some samples!!! 7mm!!!!

cosinaphile · « **Reply #5 on:** November 25, 2010, 07:42:30 PM »

added above , more soon

rogerml · « **Reply #6 on:** November 25, 2010, 10:01:51 PM »

The Panny's 7-14 is surely a great lens, a friend of mine had it tested for a couple of weeks in August. He borrowed my Canon EF-S 10-22 (f3.5-4.5) coupled to a EOS 50D, and IQ of the 7-14 was just as good as that of the 10-22, as my eyes saw it. Due to it's price, and the fact that I don't shoot WA land-&seascapes that much any more, I decided, however, not to purchase it. I plan to go north-country in some time for landscapes, but then bringing on ALL my gear, m43 AND Canon, in my car.

One thing, though. cosinaphile's excellent photo (the first one above here) demonstrates very well one of the characteristic's of this lens: Look at the arms (as well as the legs) of the model. Notice the size of her left arm and then compare it to her right arm. Our eyes (& brains) are so clever to compensate for this, that we hardly notices it at all, - but to a lesser degree so when eyeing a photo, than in reality.
A 7-14 really Â´playsÂ´ with the perspective and all it's angels, - so take care, don't get yourself fooled. For land- and seascapes that wide: Toppers!

lisandra · « **Reply #7 on:** November 25, 2010, 10:32:38 PM »

i love it man, love your stuff. You should lend to me.

cosinaphile · « **Reply #8 on:** November 26, 2010, 05:47:52 AM »

Quote from: ratobuhler on November 18, 2010, 09:35:17 AM

Are you using it on the EP-1?

yes , but ill use it on the gf1 too eventually, alas without IS

cosinaphile · « **Reply #9 on:** November 26, 2010, 05:50:43 AM »

Quote from: lisandra on November 25, 2010, 10:32:38 PM

i love it man, love your stuff. You should lend to me.

come to nyc

Centauri27 · « **Reply #10 on:** November 26, 2010, 02:14:26 PM »

Congrats. A lens like that will only be in my dreams.

Burkey · « **Reply #11 on:** November 26, 2010, 04:39:35 PM »

cosinaphile - congratulations! 'Looking forward to seeing a bunch of images from you with your new lens.

. . . Burkey

voyager · « **Reply #12 on:** November 27, 2010, 11:28:53 PM »

Very fascinating distortion you have.

Nordentro · « **Reply #13 on:** November 28, 2010, 03:22:50 AM »

Quote from: cosinaphile on November 18, 2010, 07:28:34 AM

yes indeed the 7-14 is in the arsenal, i called avi , my salesguy at adorama in nyc to check availability and price yesterday morning he said he had it in stock for 989.....and a mint store demo for 100 dollars cheaper

the demo looked good so i got it , its 2 times the price of any lens ive ever bought , but i consider it money well spent , the angle of view at 7 is insane

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Congratz!

Yes, this lens is great, a must have and never sell

No barrel distortion(or minimal) wide open and very handy and many situations!

It's very cool close up on people too (big head - small body visa versa)

cosinaphile · « **Reply #14 on:** November 28, 2010, 05:23:48 AM »

thank you all for the kind words , this lens is facinating , its distortion and extreme angle of view are helping me see many things i took for granted in a new way,
im shoting lots of stuff both indoor and outdoor and will post more images and some 7mm and 14 mm comparison shots soon

finally got the panny 7-14 and im luvin it