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Panasonic Lumix G 20mm F1.7 II Released
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captura
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only difference?
Old version = 100 gm.
New version = 87 gm.
Old version = 100 gm.
New version = 87 gm.
why don't you just wait for the reviews before shouting and panicking? Panasonic would never release a new version of an old lens with only exterior changes!
I hope AF for video recording will be faster. I like 20mm a lot.
Swe_Legion
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PC Wheeler
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But it is a Panasonic press release. You think they are hiding some neat feature? A mass reduction from 100 to 87 grams won't motivate me to "upgrade"
It may be that they are modifying a number of lenses to provide a consistent exterior appearance. I wonder if, like the new 14-140, it will be available in Europe and Oceania months before it can be purchased in the Americas?
PC Wheeler
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Amazon says "Available for Pre-order. This item will be released on August 9, 2013."
captura
Forum Pro
On the other hand....
The 20/1.7 is so good, why mess with success. I just tried some test shots using it on my E-PM1. a fast-focusing camera. The speed was acceptable.
If they had re-designed the len, the end result might not have been so good.
PAUL TILL
Veteran Member
Even more plastic.PC Wheeler wrote:
But it is a Panasonic press release. You think they are hiding some neat feature? A mass reduction from 100 to 87 grams won't motivate me to "upgrade"
PC Wheeler
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So long as the optics aren't plastic. There I draw the line ;-)PAUL TILL wrote:
Even more plastic.PC Wheeler wrote:
But it is a Panasonic press release. You think they are hiding some neat feature? A mass reduction from 100 to 87 grams won't motivate me to "upgrade"
Corkcampbell
Forum Pro
The older versions of the 19mm and 30mm lenses (which I own), were not "art" lenses like their revisions. I just purchased the Sigma 60mm "art" lens, so I'm sure that my photography (when using the 60mm) will be improved, more creative, and enhance my artistic skills, assuming I have any.
Corkcampbell
Forum Pro
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About the only difference in the specifications (that I can see) on the B&H site is the weight and the minimum focusing distance has changed from 7.92 inches to 7.87 inches. The new one has the same amount of blades, and 2 aspherical elements as well as the same magnification ratio as the old one. Time will tell I guess if the focus speed is improved. It does state that AFC is not possible for still photos. The outside dimensions are listed as the same, the weight is less.
Joel Halbert
Leading Member
On the contrary, one of the features of the new lens is its metal exterior, vs. the plastic exterior of the previous one.PAUL TILL wrote:
Even more plastic.
What? Can anyone confirm?
http://www.autofourthirds.com/forums/index.php?topic=15700.msg142873
if you can read Thai language,see all image new 14-140 II & 20mm f1.7 II(on BOX)it's feel fast and silent although that cam from Olympus.
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