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Buy 20 1.7 II now or wait for Leica 15 1.7?

Started Dec 11, 2013 | Discussions thread
Electriq
OP Electriq Forum Member • Posts: 86
Re: Buy 20 1.7 II now or wait for Leica 15 1.7?

That was not a strict test, I've just took some photos going home with new lens.

Of course I'll be much happy if my lens will be sharp all frame wide open.

I suppose my result agrees with [awful] test photo on SLR Gear: http://slrgear.com/reviews/zproducts/olympus17f18m/zz_sampleindex.htm (full review: http://slrgear.com/reviews/showproduct.php/product/1565/cat/14).

The main question will probably never be answered: Do I prefer fast focusing, nice bokeh and beautiful lens exterior of Olympus 17 1.8 or sharpness, slow focusing and potential banding problems with my future cameras of Panasonic 20 1.7. I'm not currently planning to buy 20 1.7 to check it

P.S. Thanks to all for the comments!

 Electriq's gear list:Electriq's gear list
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 Panasonic Lumix G Vario 100-300mm F4-5.6 OIS Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 45mm F1.8 Panasonic Lumix G X Vario PZ 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 ASPH OIS +4 more
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