mawz wrote:
It should once the firmware update comes out for it. But that is one massive lens, I don't see much value in sticking it onto a G1 just due to the size difference.
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Well I rather carry a g1/12-60 then a E-3/12-60. Also, for around town a G1/25 or G1/17 would make a pretty nifty combo so it would not have to be used 24/7 with a 12-60.
If I had to start over I would swap the 12-60 for the smaler but very fine 14-54. Not sure if it worth trying to sell the 12-60...
pascal03 wrote:
Look at the lenses that come with Panasonic SLR's (L1, L10, and G1) - the fact that they have Leica stamped on them may be the first clue.
Panasonic has not been a lens manufacturer. They are in some sort of joint venture with Leica.
Apart from that, there are enough press reports and web pages that support that fact that Panasonic lenses are Leica design and while they may not be 100% manufactured by Leica, they are held to Leica design and quality standards. What it ends up meaning is that the lenses are really really good.
pascal03; I don't know how to put this really... Panasonic make lenses. If some of them have been stamped with a Leica label it tells me they have worked together with, and payed, Leica for this. If the label is not there it tells me the lens in question has nothing to do with Leica. Different logics perhaps.
No, there are not enough press reports and web pages telling me all Panasonic lenses are Leica lenses - that's why I asked. regards, /Jonas
Well I rather carry a g1/12-60 then a E-3/12-60. Also, for around town a G1/25 or G1/17 would make a pretty nifty combo so it would not have to be used 24/7 with a 12-60.
If I had to start over I would swap the 12-60 for the smaler but very fine 14-54. Not sure if it worth trying to sell the 12-60...
The E-520 will be only slightly heavier than the G1 (about 100g), will handle better and offer IS. Oh, and it's cheaper. If you're going for a 12-60, I'd recommend buying a larger camera to handle it.
Jonas B wrote:
No, there are not enough press reports and web pages telling me all Panasonic lenses are Leica lenses - that's why I asked. regards, /Jonas
Never said all panasonic lenses were Leica lenses and I do agree with what you say... in fact I think we are both saying just about the same thing.
Perhaps Panasonic makes them under Leica supervision - which is probably how they get to stamp the lenses with the Leica name on them. Maybe Panasonic provides the Mega OIS technology and the AF and Leica provides the optical formula... who knows how this joint venture is set up.
Having used the 14-50mm f2.8-3.5, 25mm f1.4, and the 14-150mm f3.5-5.6, there is some Leica bloodline in those lenses..... more than a web page saying so, personally using them tells me these have some form of design input and QC that Leica is known for.
As far as Panasonic being a lens manufacturer, I would question that....
they may make lenses, but there's Leica lenses/optics and then there's the rest.....
Panasonic is a huge company and makes a lot of good products, but manufacturing optical lenses for SLR's isn't one of those things they are known for.... atleast not in the same class as say Leica, Canon, Nikon, Cosina, Zeiss, etc.
The kit lenses that come with the G1 (14-45 and 55-200mm) show the same quality as the kit lens that came with the L1 (14-50mm) - impressive image quality that one does not find in ... say a standard Nikon or Canon zoom lens.... or Panasonic zoom lens.
"Leica Camera AG is a world-renowned camera and lens maker. Professional and amateur photographers alike sing the praises of Leica's finely crafted lenses, which are recognized for the accuracy of their optics.
Two of Leica's most popular lenses, the DC Vario-Summicron and Vario-Elmarit, are featured in our Lumix® line of digital still cameras. These fine lenses give digital photos the emotional warmth, impact, and subtlety of those shot with a film-based camera. With Leica and Lumix® you get the best of both worlds: outstanding optics and innovative technology."
The kit lens that comes with the Panasonic L1 is the same as the kit lens that comes with the Digilux-3. In fact, it is actually called the: LEICA D VARIO-ELMARIT f/2.8-3.5/14-50 ASPH
Also interesting is the fact that Panasonic brings up the Leica name on it's web sites, but looking at the Leica website, I see no mention of Panasonic.
Google might help you find more web pages and press releases on just how much of a role Leica plays in the manufacture and labelling of Panasonic lenses.
