Here's a comparison between images shot with the Fuji X100 and the Panasonic 20mm f/1.7.
As before click through to flickr for larger files.
These are a lot closer in terms of sharpness than with the Zeiss 18mm. Showing just how good a lens the 20mm f/1.7 is. These are out of camera jpgs with no adjustment whatsoever. The Fuji is on its Velvia setting and the Olympus is set to Vivid. There is still a different look to the images and the Fuji seems smoother and cleaner to me but there's so little in it as to be relatively insignificant. I also prefer the Velvia colour but thats personal choice.
So does this mean that the the 20mm lens is better than a Zeiss 18mm costing 4 times as much? Well the answer is probably yes for m4/3 cameras. If I had shot at higher ISO's then the Fuji would have produced better files but at base ISO there's very little in it.
I'm not giving up m4/3 and in particular the 20mm lens any time soon. Its still an excellent system for what I use it for and interchangeable lenses is obviously a terrific advantage.
What's that lens hood you are using on the 20mm? Do you use a hood on the 14mm, and if so, which one? Thanks, Colin
ReplyDeleteIts just one I bought on ebay. Amazon sell them too.
ReplyDeleteI did buy one for the 14mm but unfortunately it vignettes quite badly so I have to leave it off.
I can not see EXIFs but brick and flower photos show really how good 20mm 1:1,7 is. This Olympus setup is really powerful.
ReplyDeleteThanks! You stimulate me thinking of photo equipment and photography in a new way! With the knowledge you share it is easier to go further. :)
...I like more the oly pana combo, to me the pics have more 3d look...
ReplyDeleteI have the E-PL1 with the 20mm and also the Voigtlaender 25mm. However good the Fuji may be at ISO6400, having the Voigtlaender on any m4/3 negates that advantage. If you use a decent EVF that is.
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