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By K. Hsiang (SF Bay Area) Where I am coming from:
I was an early adopter of the Panasonic GF1 with the 20mm f/1.7 lens and I own another major brand DSLR. I have been a careful follower of the Micro Four Thirds standard since it was announced because I was tired of carrying around my large D-SLR and assortment of big heavy lenses. As such I use my Micro Four Thirds camera when I won't be doing heavy shooting so I tend to put more emphasis on form factor. I recently evaluated the Panasonic 14-140mm (you can look up my review of the lens).
Summary:
This lens is an amazing form factor for its capability. This belongs on every portable Micro Thirds Camera.
What I LIKE about this lens:
1. FORM FACTOR- It's remarkable to think that you can get so much capability into such a small package. The collapsible design is brilliant. When not in use the majority of the lens can be retracted. A clever switch prevents unintentional retractions while shooting. It reminds me of how some point and shoot lenses retract when switching off. I hope to see more lenses for the Micro Four Thirds standard capable of doing such. When collapsed this lens measures only 43mm long and only weighs 150g.
2. RANGE - From a 35mm camera perspective the 2x crop factor makes this lens a 28-84mm equivalent. The 14-42mm range is incredibly useful. Most casual photography can be performed with this lens. I used it for a brunch with family and some walkaround photography.
3. PRICE - I think this lens can sell for significantly more given that its competition is really not much better but much bigger & heavier. It is an incredible value.
4. COMPATIBILITY - Micro Four Thirds standard seems to be working. I experienced no focus problems using this lens on the Panasonic GF1.
What I did NOT LIKE about this lens:
1. SOFTWARE DISTORTION CORRECTION - The Panasonic & Olympus Micro Four Thirds camera use software to correct for lens distortion. The camera software is not currently correcting for lens distortion. This may be a temporary issue as of this morning Panasonic released a firmware update for its Micro Four Thirds cameras. As such I will not make any deductions in rating.
2. FRINGING - There is some minor color fringing issues so there can be a perceived lack of sharpness on certain shots. But to make this comment on a kit lens is being pretty picky.
3. PLASTIC - Helps with keeping the lens light but it could be less durable and could wear down more rapidly after sustained use.
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