Author Topic: The Pana Leica or the Pana 20mm and the Oly 45? (Read 3440 times)

asterinex · « **on:** February 19, 2012, 10:44:07 AM »

I'm in a dillema.
What would you choose ?

The Pana Leica 25mm 1.4
or
Pana 20mm 1.7 + Olympus 45mm 1.8

cosinaphile · « **Reply #1 on:** February 19, 2012, 10:47:48 AM »

given that single choice, the 20mm and the 45mm , its a tough call too cause the 25mm looks sweet , but for value and versatility, the 2 wins over the one.

adash · « **Reply #2 on:** February 19, 2012, 11:11:12 AM »

Quote from: asterinex on February 19, 2012, 10:44:07 AM

I'm in a dillema.
What would you choose ?

The Pana Leica 25mm 1.4
or
Pana 20mm 1.7 + Olympus 45mm 1.8

Depends on your photography style and needs. For a start, 20+45 wins, because two is more than one, but, on the other side, 25 is a great lens, that, if used correctly, may render the other two redundant....

Pete · « **Reply #3 on:** February 19, 2012, 01:37:11 PM »

The 20/45 is a great combo (which I had the 45),
f/1.4 is only about 1/2 stop faster, BUT, the sharpness wide open is where you see the advantage with P/L 25mm.

If I had the $$$. I'd get the 25mm f/1.4, and then save for the 45mm f/1.8 (I'd sell my 20mm f/1.7 after I get the 25mm)

count_zero · « **Reply #4 on:** February 19, 2012, 06:53:19 PM »

I use the Oly 17mm f2.8, and 45mm f1.8. The Pany 25mm does look interesting because its a UHR lens, but the 20mm f1.7 is bigger bang for the buck and a more versatile focal length in my opinion.

lisandra · « **Reply #5 on:** February 19, 2012, 08:56:17 PM »

Pana 20mm 1.7 + Olympus 45mm 1.8

voyager · « **Reply #6 on:** February 19, 2012, 10:35:57 PM »

I think you save money and don't lose quality if you get the 20mm f/1.7.

asterinex · « **Reply #7 on:** February 20, 2012, 03:56:34 AM »

Thx for your reactions.
I'm going to sell my pana 20mm and my oly 45mm to buy the Pana Leica 25mm.

reasons :
* The Oly 45mm is a great lens but it focusses very slow(sometimes not) on my E-P1 and the minimum shooting distance is fairly long. For outside the focal length is too narrow.
* I have a lot of legacy glass , all 50mm's (Konica, Nikkor, Olympus) which can replace the 45.
* The Pana Leica is better than the pana 20mm 1.7 . Sharper, more contrast and a bit brighter.
* I don't like changing lenses too much, so for inside the 25mm is (almost)perfect.
* For once I want to shoot with Leica

lisandra · « **Reply #8 on:** February 20, 2012, 06:57:12 AM »

How much are asking for the 20mm? and the 45 for that matter. I'm dead set on getting a 20 for the omd

epwvt · « **Reply #9 on:** February 20, 2012, 08:16:19 AM »

I recently purchased the 25mm Pana/Leica. Love the lens, tack sharp wide open. Had a bit of a learning curve and it makes some noise (see my previous post), but I've gotten the hang of it and gotten some great photos of the grandkids.
I use my Voigtlander 75mm for distance. But might be interested in your 45 if it's not spoken for.

asterinex · « **Reply #10 on:** February 20, 2012, 08:36:17 AM »

Thx for the offer. I'd rather like to sell it to someone in Belgium or the Netherlands who can pick it up at my place.

asterinex · « **Reply #11 on:** February 20, 2012, 09:11:14 AM »

Quote from: lisandra on February 20, 2012, 06:57:12 AM

How much are asking for the 20mm? and the 45 for that matter. I'm dead set on getting a 20 for the omd

I have a buyer who is willing to pay 270 euros for it.

sschoen1 · « **Reply #12 on:** April 01, 2012, 03:01:54 AM »

Both the 20mm and the 45mm are great lens and they are tiny! Don't choose, own them both. The 20mm is a great lens for low light. I keep it in my pocket even when I don't have a camera bag. The 45mm is an incredible portrait lens. When I'm shooting wildlife, the 45mm is great to have for situations in which my long lens is too long.

asterinex · « **Reply #13 on:** April 01, 2012, 03:19:37 AM »

I sold both lenses and bought the pana leica. I don't regret this for a moment!
The only downside of the leica is its size.

MochiFX · « **Reply #14 on:** April 01, 2012, 10:48:07 AM »

Even the Leica isn't too big, still pretty small compared to a bunch of other lens

asterinex · « **Reply #15 on:** April 01, 2012, 11:19:44 AM »

Yeah, totally true. But compared to the 20mm it is big:)

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