Panasonic Lumix G Vario 7-14mm f/4.0 ASPH. Lens - Micro Four Thirds Format

Comments about Panasonic Lumix G Vario 7-14mm f/4.0 ASPH. Lens - Micro Four Thirds Format:

If you need wide angles, this lens is simply awesome. The way it can capture a dramatic cloudy sky is making me enjoy landscapes much more.

Nice and sharp - but bigger and heavier than your average m43 lens. For the relatively small amount of landscapes I do, and the desire to be more portable, this was a no brainer versus Nikon 14-24 for my FF.

I wasn't in a position to be able to compare it to the smaller Olympus 9-18.

Main annoyance, like the Nikon, is no easy way to use filters.

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This is a really fantastic lens in terms of angle of view. However, it is not as sharp as I expected given all the positive raves. I would get it again but wish that it was sharper.

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Ultra wide-angle superiority! This lens is great, and an essential addition for those who love to photograph landscapes, buildings, or locations with tight quarters.

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Ideal if you have a lumix GH-x with 14-140 lens. Very light weight, not cheap, but great prive at B&H!

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This lens is truly remarkable in just how astonishingly wide it can shoot. The wide side starting at 7mm (14mm equivalent FL) can create some really dramatic effects. Zoom to 14 makes it reasonably handy as a somewhat wide walkaround lens (though the Oly 9-18 would be more versatile for that and covers a similar range). Sharp throughout the range.

Pros:
- Light
- Small for what it is
- Constant f/4
- Fixed petal hood
- Very little distortion throughout the FL (most noticeable at 7)

Cons:
- Expensive
- Can not take filters
- Large, exposed front element (scares me)
- Max aperture of f/4

Comments about Panasonic Lumix G Vario 7-14mm f/4.0 ASPH. Lens - Micro Four Thirds Format:

I bought the 7-14mm to be my primary digital capture lens for a 6-week road trip this summer photographing drive-in movie theaters.

On tripod with delayed release at f/7.1, center resolution equals the Lumix 14mm prime, and edge resolution clearly exceeds it (and the 14 is an excellent lens). The resolution hardly diminishes all the way down to 7mm. Aberrations are nearly non-existent even at 100% view. There is a slight tendency to color fringing at high contrast edges, but it's within the ability of ACR's "defringe all" option to correct.

As expected, the nearly spherical front element is susceptible to flare from bright sun or other point sources of side-light unless a scrim (like a hat) is used to block direct light from striking the front element. Easy on a tripod, but could be a problem for hand-held work in harsh light. It's also big and heavy enough to be a bit awkward for handheld work on a smaller M-4/3s camera.

Summary: in the micro-4/3s system this is an expensive lens, and it's worth every penny.

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I have been impressed with this lens for the short time that I have had it. It is well constructed and a delight to handle with its smooth operation and lightning quick focus. Another quality Panasonic product to add to my stable of lenses (apart from the 14-42mm and 45-200mm kit lenses, I also have the Panasonic Macro and a Voigtlander Nokton f0.95 to go with my Panasonic G3). This is a welcome addition. I only have to get used to avoiding the warping that goes with a wide angle lens if I don't have the camera straight although this does occasionally create some interesting perspectives.

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Razor Sharp lens.Other reviewers complain that it is cheaply built....I disagree.....This is a great lens for the price.Its tack sharp and it delivers beautiful photos. Its always sold out....so you need to act fast as soon as the new shipment comes into B&H.... buy it...its beautiful.

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This is a cheap lens; make no mistake about it. The build quality feels cheap and it's definitely a consumer-grade piece of glass. I'm using it on an AF100 and all auto functions actually work (except IS, of course).

As far as picture quality is concerned, I bought this with the Olympus 14-35 and the image quality of the Olympus simply destroys that of this lens. Unfair comparison? Maybe...but still...

I bought this lens for a select few wide, outdoor shots with my AF100 and we'll how much I use it. If I end up using it more than once in a while, I will get rid of this and buy the Olympus 7-14 instead, even though it is twice the price.

Overall, if you want the rare, occasional wide angle shot with your AF100, this lens is just OK for the price. If you know you're going to use it more often and/or your work consists of lots of wide angle shots, spend the extra cash and get the Olympus 7-14. It's 2x the price but worth it.

Overall, this lens is cheaply built and the image quality is very average at best; I'll most likely be selling it within a year.

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really good for indoor pics.

Comments about Panasonic Lumix G Vario 7-14mm f/4.0 ASPH. Lens - Micro Four Thirds Format:

I am not the most experienced shooter, but have been around film and video cameras for over 10 years. We used this lens on the panasonic AF AG 100 and it works nicely. We shot a promo for our new company and managed to make good use of the wide angle lens in some long, deep hallway shots. A great lens for the AF 100, but you will definitely want a 50 mm and while you are at it a nice zoom as well. 3 stars from me! Not great in low light, but we managed to use the overhead fluorescents for the wide shots and then did a pretty easy color correct in post.

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I must say the choice between the Pana 7-14 and oly 9-18 was a very difficult choice. But i ended up taking the 7mm over the 9mm. But i have no regrets.

The rectilinear distortion on the 7mm is amazing. The effects on this lens is very unique. This lens is a must have for landscape photography.

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Fantastic, high quality and able to get great photos.

Comments about Panasonic Lumix G Vario 7-14mm f/4.0 ASPH. Lens - Micro Four Thirds Format:

Not yet shot more than about a 100 images but I can already tell why people rave about this lens. The 14mm end is useful enough to cover shots on the fly, should the need arise while the lens is on the camera and being used more for it's fun and practical wider end. The 7mm end can be used for interesting perspectives if there are tall elements in the foreground. On the other hand where there is less in the foreground to emphasize the wide effect, one gets a fresh look at any given scene rather like the way tilt shift seems to reroute one's attention. In either case, images seem to have a lot of pop and details present well in the frame. I am not a very technical photographer so I can only say that subjectively I am utterly happy with this lens and the way that the salesman at B&H helped me with a few questions at the time of purchase. I don't really have any cons to express at this point.

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I received this lens about three weeks ago. I'm primarily using it for seascape photos, which were severely lacking in width with my other lenses. Although I only tested it on a couple of interior shots, I do intend on using it inside as well. I really like the build quality of this lens and the zoom, of course. I have the 14mm, 20mm and 25mm MFT primaries, and wanted something for below 14mm. This fits the bill perfectly and I find myself using it set at 7mm most often. I was initially undecided whether to get this or the 8mm fisheye, but I'm very happy I got this, as it keeps straight lines straight. For my work, this lens makes much more sense. No regrets.

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This lens is everything I expected and more. It's great for candid people shots. It lives permanently on my G3 and will do so until I can get a Voigtlander 25 0.95 when they will swap 50/50. The lack of image stabilization in either lens or camera is a non issue. My 2 E620s have IS and this beats them for comparable shots (11-22). Most of the time in good light you are shooting at faster than 1/1000th sec. When you need dof for landscapes its f18 and tripod time and still heaps of fun. Have just ordered a wireless remote for this combo.

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Just shot with it last weekend on my Panasonic AG-AF100, pretty fast and very sharp image. Nice and wide (even caught part of the Matte Box)

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I need a small kit for biking around in the backcountry that is more than point/shoot. I have this on my GF2 and couldn't be happier. Handles outdoor conditions well as long as the light is good. If I could only mount a filter on it...

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An compact optically superior well designed wide angle zoom lens very useful for both still and video photography. The the f stop remains the same throughout the zoom range. The auto focus is instantaneous. I have not had it long enough to judge its durabilty but I can say this one of the best lenses I have ever owned.

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Wedding: The bride with a dynamic church interior. As in Ziser type shots. This lens is way less expensive than the 14-24 Nikon. Wedding shots of this type aren't going to be 40x50 prints to be hung in a gallery. A superb 16x20 can be had, if needed. But in all likely hood, it will be about a 5x7 in a wedding album. Did I mention it is connected to a really flexible camera the Panasonic Lumix G3. A Superb combo!!! And yes, I do own and shoot with several tons of Nikon gear also.