Author Topic: Panasonic m4/3 lenses on Olympus m4/3 bodies? (Read 2344 times)

candyspan6 · « **on:** October 28, 2010, 08:55:18 AM »

I'm thinking about buying that new Panasonic 14mm f2.5 lens for my E-PL1, and I just wanted to get some opinions on how well these non-native Olympus lenses focus on Olympus cameras. I'm not too concerned with extremely fast focus speed, since the E-PL1 kind of struggles in this department, but I do want it to focus at least as fast as the kit lens does with the firmware update.

I know a few people use the 20mm lens - how does that perform?

Any advice, as always, is greatly appreciated!

popo · « **Reply #1 on:** October 28, 2010, 09:57:04 AM »

While I haven't measured it, I'd say the kit 14-42 and Panasonic 20mm f/1.7 are near enough the same AF speed on the E-P1, all with latest firmware updates.

cosinaphile · « **Reply #2 on:** October 28, 2010, 10:08:20 AM »

my 20 afs ok too fast enuf

rogerml · « **Reply #3 on:** October 28, 2010, 11:23:35 AM »

I regularly use both the Oly kit lens, as well as the Panny 20mm, on both of my m43 cameras, E.P1 & GF1. I donÂ´t do much low-light shooting though. Mostly I care for fast lenses, not because they are Â´fastÂ´, - more so because they give me room to play with DOF, as I shoot a lot of potraits. If the Panny 14/2.5 (I wish it was rather 12/2.5!) is Â´half as goodÂ´ as the 20mm, - and we have reason to believe so, I think, we should be happy. IÂ´m very content with my m43 gear, so far, however, now, a year and a half after intro, I hope both Olympus and Panasonic will speed up their lens development somewhat, and asap come up with, first of all, fast Â´normalÂ´-angeled lenses (25mm/f1.4), as well as a top-of-the-class portrait zoom (40-70/2-2.5!), both IS & with fast working USM. Good Luck wih your Panny 14mm! And consider yourself lucky to live someplace where the gear you want, - lenses or whatever, can be found almost as soon as they are in the market, and more reasonably priced than any other place, wherever. (Not the case here in Thailand, - and a hell of a lot of trouble with customs if one order from abroad).

candyspan6 · « **Reply #4 on:** October 28, 2010, 01:11:19 PM »

Quote from: rogerml on October 28, 2010, 11:23:35 AM

I hope both Olympus and Panasonic will speed up their lens development somewhat, and asap come up with, first of all, fast Â´normalÂ´-angeled lenses (25mm/f1.4), as well as a top-of-the-class portrait zoom (40-70/2-2.5!), both IS & with fast working USM.

I know because I'm really throwing around the possibility of getting a used Leica M8 and just having that camera the rest of my life because it seems like Olympus and Panny aren't getting their act together. Of course I'll be spending a heck of a lot on lenses, but I'd be happy with one or two excellent lenses, instead of buying another 14mm lens just to get a bit more brightness.

voyager · « **Reply #5 on:** October 28, 2010, 07:43:36 PM »

I was wondering something similar. Since the 14-42mm kit lens for Panasonic has OIS in the camera controls, does that mean you can't use it on the Olympus cameras even if you turn the IS off?

Peter Hovmand · « **Reply #6 on:** January 26, 2012, 05:26:20 AM »

I use both the Panasonic 14mm and the 20mm on my E-P2 ... and ... they are excellent!

voyager · « **Reply #7 on:** January 26, 2012, 04:16:58 PM »

They just don't have the same kind of automatic correction through software that they would on their own cameras.

sprocketdog23 · « **Reply #8 on:** January 28, 2012, 03:52:30 PM »

I use the 14mm Pany on my E-PM1, it works a treat, and transforms mini-pen into a 'carry anywhere' coat pocket fitting camera. I don't use the Oly 14-42 kit lens much, and can vouch that I prefer this little prime, and will likely buy the 20mm soon too.

Panasonic m4/3 lenses on Olympus m4/3 bodies?