Julu Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Looking for a compact & lightweight 30-35mm (35mm eq) prime MFT lens. How is the focus by wire in this Panasonic LEICA DG Summilux 15mm / F1.7 ASPH? I have always been using manual focus lenses, but reviews says this has a great built quality so maybe the focusing could be acceptable for serious video use? Anyways where is all the MF pancakes for MFT?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jase Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 I own this lens now since a couple of weeks and I tend to state that is next to perfect for my needs. the af is fast, rendering awesome and the focus ring is very smooth - and like the Pana 20mm, the focussing isnt influenced by the speed you turn the ring - very rare for m43 lenses and very awesome! i can totally recommend you this lens, solely based on the focus ring alone. sgreszcz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julu Posted March 4, 2017 Author Share Posted March 4, 2017 Does focusing stop perfectly to infinity, or does it go over it? Thanks jase! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonpais Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 48 minutes ago, Julu said: Looking for a compact & lightweight 30-35mm (35mm eq) prime MFT lens. How is the focus by wire in this Panasonic LEICA DG Summilux 15mm / F1.7 ASPH? I have always been using manual focus lenses, but reviews says this has a great built quality so maybe the focusing could be acceptable for serious video use? Anyways where is all the MF pancakes for MFT?? Where are the MF pancakes lenses by any mirrorless manufacturer? I don't believe there are any. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jase Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 9 minutes ago, Julu said: Does focusing stop perfectly to infinity, or does it go over it? Thanks jase! Of course it goes over it. No hard stops until you use olympus lenses with snapback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julu Posted March 4, 2017 Author Share Posted March 4, 2017 9 minutes ago, jase said: Of course it goes over it. No hard stops until you use olympus lenses with snapback. Focusing ring doesn't stop yes, but i mean does the focusing motor stop perfectly to infinity even you turn the focusing ring over? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonpais Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 What exactly does serious video use mean? Blurry, contrasty, poorly exposed, grainy, poorly color corrected BMX videos? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julu Posted March 4, 2017 Author Share Posted March 4, 2017 Serious use for non serious video :D One man documentaring use jonpais 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jase Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 33 minutes ago, Julu said: Focusing ring doesn't stop yes, but i mean does the focusing motor stop perfectly to infinity even you turn the focusing ring over? no, it does not - no fly by wire lens does afaik. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonpais Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 6 minutes ago, Julu said: Serious use for non serious video :D One man documentaring use Which camera are you using Julius? What ISOs are you shooting at? It looks like you often shoot available light in poorly lit conditions. if I were you, I'd pick up a used Sony a6000. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julu Posted March 4, 2017 Author Share Posted March 4, 2017 Just now, jonpais said: Which camera are you using Julius? Thinking about getting a GH5. Plan is to get a wider lens, and use it as it is + ex tele conv. crop. & thanks jase! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonpais Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 5 minutes ago, Julu said: Thinking about getting a GH5. Plan is to get a wider lens, and use it as it is + ex tele conv. crop. & thanks jase! Still, if you're going to be shooting at night all the time, or in dimly lit interiors like parking structures, you'd be far better off getting an a6000, a6300 or a6500. No kidding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julu Posted March 4, 2017 Author Share Posted March 4, 2017 4 minutes ago, jonpais said: Still, if you're going to be shooting at night all the time, or in dimly lit interiors like parking structures, you'd be far better off getting an a6000, a6300 or a6500. No kidding. Thanks for your recommendation. Its just that the huge sharp viewfinder, better lcd and RS performance in GH5 seems so good! And lol i didnt notice earlier: Blurry, contrasty, poorly exposed, grainy, poorly color corrected BMX videos are in fact my speciality! Just hope to get that rid of that blur :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonpais Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Just now, Julu said: Thanks for your recommendation. Its just that the huge sharp viewfinder, better lcd and RS performance in GH5 seems so good! And lol i didnt notice earlier: Blurry, contrasty, poorly exposed, grainy, poorly color corrected BMX videos are in fact my speciality! Just hope to get that rid of that blur :D hahaha. Sorry to say, but since you shoot in low light all the time, it's like buying a screwdriver to hammer a nail. Wrong tool. Best of luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgreszcz Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 12 hours ago, jase said: I own this lens now since a couple of weeks and I tend to state that is next to perfect for my needs. the af is fast, rendering awesome and the focus ring is very smooth - and like the Pana 20mm, the focussing isnt influenced by the speed you turn the ring - very rare for m43 lenses and very awesome! i can totally recommend you this lens, solely based on the focus ring alone. 100% agree, my favourite lens right now (above my previous favourite pl25/1.4). The size, field of view, rendering, aperture dial, autofocus and manual focus control is fantastic. It is always on one of my gx80s. jase 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonpais Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 4 hours ago, sgreszcz said: 100% agree, my favourite lens right now (above my previous favourite pl25/1.4). The size, field of view, rendering, aperture dial, autofocus and manual focus control is fantastic. It is always on one of my gx80s. No doubt the lens is good, but the OP doesn't need a new lens, what he needs is an a6XXX, which he could easily find used for little more than the cost of the Summilux. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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