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The Panasonic 20mm f/1.7 has horrific flare characteristics

Started May 4, 2014 | Discussions thread
Impulses Forum Pro • Posts: 10,039
Re: horrific flare characteristics vs. a balanced view
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Henry Richardson wrote:

I can't speak for everyone, but your impression that one must boost the shadows to see the banding is wrong. It is in the mid-tones too and ruins photos. Why do you make claims about things that you admittedly have not experienced?

because the VAST majority of people love the lens and have no issues with it.......

Ok, that doesn't mean potential buyers shouldn't be aware of possible issues... I love my 20/1.7, easily my most used lens, but I'm also glad to be aware it could have issues with many Oly bodies (just like the 7-14 etc). I haven't seen anyone blow the banding issue out of proportion here, they just presented the info, it's up to the reader to decide whether it's a problem for them.

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