Although we werent able to include the original model in our recent lens recommendations for the olympus pen ep5, we thought the introduction of this new model was timely. I even sold the omd em10 my very first betterthaniphone camera. Lx025 lens, helping consumers take higherquality portraits secaucus, nj march 12, 2008. Nov 07, 20 panasonic has refreshed one its most popular and best loved lenses in its lineup, the diminutive 20mm f1. Wide open photos on film and full frame encouraged. No, of course they are not as good as a summilux or summilux asph.
Dec 11, 2010 i sold my silver 35 summilus asph because of the focus shift issue even after i had it checked out in solms. The leica summiluxm 35 mm f1 4 asph is a further revised version of the popular wideangle lens of the leica m rangefinder system thanks to the latest developments in the fields of optics and precision engineering the new 35 lens sets a whole new standard in the fast wideangle lens portfolio regardless of whether its a matter of selective focus in the closeup range. Mar 15, 2017 introduction sony a7rii with voigtlander vme close focus adapter and leica summilux 35mm 1. One of the most versatile lenses available for leica mmount rangefinders, the black summiluxm 35mm f1. Weiver ive been in the market for a wideangle lens for my olympus omd em10 for a while, so naturally when this lens was announced it instantly became a frontrunner in my list of candidates alongside the excellent olympus m. The extraordinary brightness allows a beautiful soft focus for photo and video to be even more impressive and encourages users not to use the flash even in dimlylit conditions.
What is particularly extraordinary is that the previous leica summilux m 35mm f1. Weve also shot a couple of comparisons against the popular lumix g 20mm f1. Expanded compatibility with profoto wireless transmitters. Panasonic has refreshed one its most popular and best loved lenses in its lineup, the diminutive 20mm f1. This was the favourite design of mandler himself, based on the design of the second version summiluxm 50mm. I use this lens as a full body portrait lens at f8 with a ray flash on the fl50r. Panasonic firmware brings contrast auto focus to leica d summilux 25mm f1. Micro four thirds 25mm fixed focal length lens 50mm 35mm camera equiv. Panasonic has announced the leica dg summilux 25mm f1. Lx025 adds contrast auto focus af to the single focal length lens, making it more suitable for taking snapshots and portraits where the photo subject is able to stand out due to an intentional outoffocus background.
New firmware for all leica m cameras released, new summiluxm. Profoto wireless transmitters air remote ttlop and profoto connectop can be used. Panasonic reveals updated leica dg summilux 25mm f1. It is a magical lens and i like how it renders even better than the 50 summilux asph, but i found myself skipping f2 f5. Why olympus has yet to launch a software update allowing for aperture. This is made possible by a number of factors including the use of a floating element, special glass types with unique refraction properties, and elements with aspherical surfaces. The 28mm lens for leica m has been available since the leitz 28mm hektor f6. In the photo below there is also the small olympus 1. The panaleica 25mm is well worth the hefty price tag. Our samples gallery from the panasonic leica dg summilux 25mm f1. Walter mandler may 10, 1922 april 21, 2005 was a famous lens designer ofernst leitz canada leica camera in midland, ontario. Nov 17, 2014 the panasonic leica dg summilux 15mm f1. Download our better than iphone photography guide to help you get started with you photo skills and camera basics. A new leica sl firmware update and the official release of the leica summiluxsl 50mm f1.
Nov 14, 2016 a new leica sl firmware update and the official release of the leica summiluxsl 50mm f1. Although the new model has a revamped exterior finish, the firm says the optical construction is unchanged. It works from full aperture with an extremely shallow depth of field and a subject separated from the background to a medium stop which can sharply and effectively reproduce entire scenes. This group is to celebrate the wonderful 50mm lux preasph e46 with pull out hood and a minimum focusing distance of. The fast lens is wellsuited for available light photography and also affords greater control over depth of field for selective focus shooting. Panasonic offers firmware update program for dcg9 to enhance the performance and usability. I can shoot iso 50 velvia at night at of a second handheld at f1. It not only offers outdoor photographers a tool for capturing landscapes across a wide angle but also allows indoor shooting in lowlit environments. I sold my silver 35 summilus asph because of the focus shift issue even after i had it checked out in solms. Lx025 lens, helping consumers take higherquality portraits. The case against the panasonic leica dg summilux 15mm f1. A bright, normallength lens, the leica dg summilux 25mm f1. Mar 25, 2016 hands on with the new leica summilux tl 35mm f1. Mar 28, 2005 other practical alternatives to the summilux are the nikon and canon screw mount 50mm f1.
Panasonic lumix g leica dg summilux lens, 25mm, f1. The only restriction is that the pictures contributed need to be of or from the v3 preasph lux. Dec 08, 2012 this group is to celebrate the wonderful 50mm lux preasph e46 with pull out hood and a minimum focusing distance of. Not a sentence that i speak frequently, however thanks to the generosity of a few friends of ours, i was able to compare these two iconic leica lenses. Jul 07, 2016 the panasonic leica dg 15mm summilux f1. Ive always been more of a 35mm user, but while the summilux m 351. The leica q2 is an impressively capable fixedlens, fullframe camera with a 47mp sensor and a sharp, stabilized 28mm f1. Some lowres sample photos with the new 50mm sl lens can be found here and here. Ive always been more of a 35mm user, but while the summiluxm 351. Mar 11, 2008 with the firmware update, the leica d summilux 25mm f1.
The lumix gx85 brings an exciting photographic experience to everyday life. Every version of this summilux works perfectly on every leica m camera. Lens is a 50mm equivalent prime for micro four thirds mirrorless cameras that offers notable control over. The 35mm summilux is a tinylight lens by almost any metric, especially compared to dslr optics and i dont think going a little lightersmaller is going to buy you much of an advantage in most situations. Its styled like a traditional leica m rangefinder and brings a host of updates to the hugely popular original leica q typ 116 that was launched in 2015. I cant find any information anywhere regarding this. Images can be from film, full frame, aspc, or adapter on m43 cameras, the more the merrier. New leica sl firmware update and the summiluxsl 50mm f1. With the firmware update, the leica d summilux 25mm f1. Jun 15, 2016 panasonics new leica dg summilux 12mmf1.
Summilux 35mm and focus shift leica m9 me leica forum. The outstanding quality, large angles, and compact dimensions of this 21mm summilux lens makes it a versatile performer. I can find info on the lx025 but that is the version for four thirds i think. The dimensions of the panasonic leica dg summilux 15 mm f1. It is especially noticeable when you compare it to any full frame 1.
What is particularly extraordinary is that the previous leica summiluxm 35mm f1. Jul 20, 2011 the panasonic leica dg summilux 25mm f1. Providing an effective focal length of 50mm, a fast maximum aperture of f1. Of course, i realize that this lens isnt perfect but as a whole, its got so many good things going for it, that its simply hard to beat. Leica lens, micro four thirds lenses, single focal length lens. Downloads brochures, firmware, technical data, instructions, images and more.
Not only is it incredible, but its making me thing very differently about micro 43 in general. Weve had the chance to borrow a production example of this fast 50mmequivalent lens and have prepared a samples gallery to show some of what it can do. Explore the panasonic dmcgx85 lumix g mirrorless digital cameras dslm leadingedge technology, starting with 4k and the 5axis dual i. Panasonic offers new firmware for leica lens digital. A bright lens with notable control over depth of field, this. The exquisite softfocusing effect of the leica lens, which has. Panasonic offers new firmware for leica lens digital photo news. New leica sl firmware update and the summilux sl 50mm f1. In this video ill show you how to update the firmware on the panasonic lumix g 25mm f1. Although we werent able to include the original model in our recent lens recommendations for the olympus pen ep5, we thought the introduction of this new model was.