[ Lens ] Olympus Announces the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 17mm f1.8

[sidneydizon]

hope this is not as heavy as the 25mm. tired of carrying it around and would still prefer 14mm (I dont have a 20mm). if this is somewhat lighter then it would definitely be a keeper lens! oh and a black color option please.

 

[Randius]

hope this is not as heavy as the 25mm. tired of carrying it around and would still prefer 14mm (I dont have a 20mm). if this is somewhat lighter then it would definitely be a keeper lens! oh and a black color option please.

I don't know how heavy is the 25/1.4 but this should likely be of similar weight as the 12/2.0

 

[ageha]

hope this is not as heavy as the 25mm. tired of carrying it around and would still prefer 14mm (I dont have a 20mm). if this is somewhat lighter then it would definitely be a keeper lens! oh and a black color option please.

I never heard someone complaining about the 25/1.4's weight. ;-) Is it really that heavy? I think it feels very balanced on a GX1 e.g.

 

[theITguy]

Opinion is subjective. 25/1.4 is heavy for me as it is rarely used.

 

[ageha]

Opinion is subjective.

Really? Wow, I didn't know that. :think:

 

[theITguy]

Really? Wow, I didn't know that. :think:

Give you an example:

"This political party A is good because it has done many things for the country in the past and we do not have to worry."

"This political party A is always controlling the people and how things run. We want to have our way and freedom."


Aiya I think somethings we take things for granted relatively also

 

[sidneydizon]

I don't know how heavy is the 25/1.4 but this should likely be of similar weight as the 12/2.0

Thanks! Better yet, visit the nearest store and see a 12mm. Oh boy.. I dont want to get poisoned!

Opinion is subjective. 25/1.4 is heavy for me as it is rarely used.

I concur with the opinion as being subjective. I moved on the m43 system bandwagon as I opted for it being compact and lightweight. That is why some would still prefer the 20mm over 25mm even though the latter produces tact sharp-er results.

Now why did I acquire the 25mm? simple, I grew up with a 50mm (35 mm format) in my hands. Im used to it.

 

[Oly5050]

I don't know how heavy is the 25/1.4 but this should likely be of similar weight as the 12/2.0

In fact, it might be lighter than the 12/2. It's smaller than the 12/2 and the 12 is full metal. So should be lighter.

 

[Randius]

In fact, it might be lighter than the 12/2. It's smaller than the 12/2 and the 12 is full metal. So should be lighter.

The 17/1.8 is likely to be full metal construction as well.

 

[Oly5050]

The 17/1.8 is likely to be full metal construction as well.

Ok. But it might be lighter as its smaller

 

[Sprig]

another choice for portrait (indoor) and street
am i correct?

 

[elgkh]

another choice for portrait (indoor) and street
am i correct?

It will be good for street, and good for half (or full) body portraits.

 

[JW73]

hope this is not as heavy as the 25mm. tired of carrying it around and would still prefer 14mm (I dont have a 20mm). if this is somewhat lighter then it would definitely be a keeper lens! oh and a black color option please.

I have agreed that in relationship with 14mm and 20mm, the 25mm is kind of heavy. I prefer to use the 25mm on OMD with the grip(w/o the battery pack).

 

[Alphonse]

Now I have dilemma. Owned a 12mm f2.0 and a 50mm f1.4(OM lens) should I get this... ...?

 

[ageha]

Now I have dilemma. Owned a 12mm f2.0 and a 50mm f1.4(OM lens) should I get this... ...?

You can think about it when it get's announced next year.

 

[Oly5050]

When is this expected to come on sale?

 

[nitewalk]

Tempting! If it is cheaper than 12mm f2 then i will be temped! That is an useful focal length and certainly will tempt street shooters!

 

[ageha]

When is this expected to come on sale?

The product announcement is expected in the first half of 2013, so far they only announced the development.

 

[jimmytango]

(FT4) Christmas present: 17mm f/1.8 to hit stores in December for 550 Euro.

 

[ageha]

(FT4) Christmas present: 17mm f/1.8 to hit stores in December for 550 Euro.

Of course!