Panasonic announces the 10-25mm f/1.7 Micro Four Thirds Lens!

[Nathan Gabriel]

Okay so I have a buyer for my kidney. Now when is the lens coming out? 

[ntblowz]

Looks like similar size to Leica 50-200mm

[Rinad Amir]

1 hour ago, Nathan Gabriel said:

Okay so I have a buyer for my kidney. Now when is the lens coming out? 

Somewhere near summer we gona get announcement date ? 

[hoodlum]

At little less than expected at $1,798 US.

 

https://photorumors.com/2019/05/27/panasonic-leica-dg-vario-summilux-10-25mm-f-1-7-asph-mft-lens-specifications-leaked-online/

 

[newfoundmass]

It's obviously a nice lens, but can't justify buying it until Panasonic shows that it's still committed to M43. Even then, it's still a hard sell for me. The Sigma 18-35 covers a lot of what I'd use this lens for. 

[Emanuel]

I thought it would end heavier.

[Inazuma]

It's actually pretty light

[Emanuel]

3 minutes ago, Inazuma said:

It's actually pretty light

I am very pleased given the early expectations in fact... I guess I won't resist : -D

[ntblowz]

at $1799 its definitely much more tempting

[Video Hummus]

Wow, the 2,500 rumors was way off. I’ll wait to see a confirmation but man 1,800 is pretty tasty for committed m43 owners. 

[Emanuel]

And street price, so you'll be able to buy one for lower... especially open box, like new, when used by second hand, in a blackfriday, etc  : ) I'll probably be a proud owner : -)

[Amazeballs]

Now they need to nail CAF in GH6 or I dont care. Bring PDAF and organic sensor with Global shutter and build-in ND and I might think about this lens. 

[Emanuel]

I love to use manual focus or semi-automatic going along tap to focus on my AF MFT glass coupled to P4K.

[Video Hummus]

17 minutes ago, Emanuel said:

I love to use manual focus or semi-automatic going along tap to focus on my AF MFT glass coupled to P4K.

This is mostly how I do it. I use back button focus to acquire subject and then use manual to adjust. I would also really appreciate linear manual focus option like is offered on the S series.

I also have found that the pull focus assist is very handy for creative shots where you have time to set it up (45 seconds or so).

[Mmmbeats]

I'm happy with my Sigma 18-35 Metabones combo.  Any reason why I should be considering this lens?  (not that bothered about weight or AF capability). 

[Video Hummus]

Just now, Mmmbeats said:

I'm happy with my Sigma 18-35 Metabones combo.  Any reason why I should be considering this lens?  (not that bothered about weight or AF capability). 

Since it doesn’t include OIS, which is really unfortunate, then I would say no.

[currensheldon]

This is a very impressive price and weight. Depending on what the GH6 has will probably dictate whether I grab this or not.

but I’d love something like this that is that much lighter than the Sigma/Metabones combo (which I stop down to f1.4-1.8 most of the time anyway).

and the extra wide angle is amazing. Getting a 20-50mm (with AF) compared to something like 27-55mm is also very useful. Add on the GH5 1.4x punch in and you have a 20-75mm f1.7 - really impressive. 

Almost makes me want to stay with MFT, but that new L Mount camera coming is going to be sweeeeeet

[Video Hummus]

3 hours ago, currensheldon said:

Getting a 20-50mm (with AF) compared to something like 27-55mm is also very useful. Add on the GH5 1.4x punch in and you have a 20-75mm f1.7 - really impressive. 

Almost makes me want to stay with MFT, but that new L Mount camera coming is going to be sweeeeeet

I was thinking this exactly with a new GH6 hopefully coming in the future. It will be a very versatile lens with the teleconvert. 20-75 f1.7 is an awesome range.

I have a feeling the L-mount cine cam will be too rich for my blood for a bit. My guess is a $5K+ body plus those L-mount lenses are expensive.

This 10-20 f1.7 and the Leica 50-200 f2.8-4 will always be in my bag with just one fast 1.2 prime from panny or olympus.

[currensheldon]

Yea we'll see how much the L-Mount camera will be, but the GH6 + 10-25mm f1.7 isn't that much different than an S1 + 24-70mm f2.8, which would be way heavier, more expensive, and losing that very useful 20-24mm range. That is, if the GH6 can make sure to have the low light capabilities of the GH5s. And, chances are, the GH6 will be the most feature-packed $2k camera out there. 

[Video Hummus]

Well, I don't normally do this but I'll be first to preorder because I have a feeling this lens will be on backorder for awhile.