My guess would be around S$1.5k for the 17.5mm. Depends on how you look at it, its all metal construction with a lens layout to get the f0.95 which will last a lifetime.
To all M4/3 CSer using fast lens
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My guess would be around S$1.5k for the 17.5mm. Depends on how you look at it, its all metal construction with a lens layout to get the f0.95 which will last a lifetime.
cannedpineapples
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The price on the website is closer to $2k..
HI Blacvios
Ok I get it. Some how I think most, if not all, will naturally choose your choice of lens to own.
You are a serious photograher huh... you take photo for a living?
You have a specific choice.
Why I ask is, as usual, many who wish to get additional, escpecially the fast lens in M4/3. Often the kit lens provided already cover.
ONLY DIFF IS THE FASTNESS. but many might be put off by the price.
Not much been forumed abt the goodness of fast lens compare to those kit len etc. Except those who are the old bird....
:bigeyes::bigeyes:
Quality vs Quantity.
Well truthfully, I will aim for it. but first I had to be extra nice to my wife first.... wow...
Fact is 20-25mm range very useful in almost situations....
Like to seek advise. how abt the M4/3 Panasonic 20mm F1.7? Compare the Voitla.... cost vs desire vs requirement. hahahaha
I think the pana 20mm f1.7 cheaper rite?
Dunno why I seem unable to post "reply with quote"
Anyway,the old fashion way.
To Bros, Carlzeiss/Blavios and all who had chosen the Voitlander 25mmF0.95
What is the ultimate drive that you guys choose this instead of the pana 20mmf1.7?
Cost Vs Quality...??
Please share you words.Thanks. You words mean more than the guy over the counter or the reviews...
For all who are looking at these mm range
For those who are budget too.
Tks...
Anyway,the old fashion way.
To Bros, Carlzeiss/Blavios and all who had chosen the Voitlander 25mmF0.95
What is the ultimate drive that you guys choose this instead of the pana 20mmf1.7?
Cost Vs Quality...??
Please share you words.Thanks. You words mean more than the guy over the counter or the reviews...
For all who are looking at these mm range
For those who are budget too.
Tks...
Newtoilet said:
Nope i dont shoot for a living
Although kit lens covers the focal length, i draw great satisfaction in using a full metal lens where you manual focus and set the aperure to capture the decisive moment
I am also after how the lens will render a scene and its pretty unique to each lens
Its always personal on how/way you interact with your equipment to capture the moment
JW73
Senior Member
I am inspired. U know what u want in photography and thanks for sharing. I am most of the time a follower..lol
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There is never a better time getting know to people who are passionate abt what they do
Don't worry bro, just shoot more and soon you will know what your direction in photography is.
There is this graph in the om-d thread.
I find it quite disheartening.
It show all cameras of all types sold in Japan in decreasing. Trend started abt 3 yrs ago.
Just abt the same time smart phone camera capabilities improve tremendously, namely iPhone.
And the editing software becoming easier to use...
So sad. Not to mention other countries.
Pns facing high risk of been replaced.
No new blood...
I find it quite disheartening.
It show all cameras of all types sold in Japan in decreasing. Trend started abt 3 yrs ago.
Just abt the same time smart phone camera capabilities improve tremendously, namely iPhone.
And the editing software becoming easier to use...
So sad. Not to mention other countries.
Pns facing high risk of been replaced.
No new blood...
pbear1973
New Member
Yeah that's why all the makers are heading towards advanced compacts and MILCs for former P&S users. DSLRs seem to be where they've always been - for the professionals and more fanatical hobbyists. 
Even other makers M43 lens also no have huh..
Also why is it so that fast len reserved for the prime and not zoom lens. from what I have seen.
Techincal diff? i just find it strange.
Seek expert advise,
I hoping to get ranging from 70-300mm zoom len with wide aperture,fast lens for the M43 camera.
Any recommedation as to how is it possible? what sort of mix and match can there be....
Alternative,should I wait or just go the the existing from oly n panasonic tele zoom M43. which all the F are "slow"...
thks.....
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At this point in time, there isn't any m43 native zoom lens that is faster than f3.5
If you really need AF, then the closest I can think of is using the 4/3 lenses with MMF1/MMF2 adaptor using the Zuiko 90-250mm f2.8 or Zuiko 35-100mm f2.0.
Both of them have constant aperture and are costly to buy.
Oh, Tks..
Using the MMF1/2 adaptors? functions wise will there be any restriction?
Ya Higher the F higher the $$, just dunno why is it so?
Techinically so hard to make a bigger F ???
For M43, aware of using adapters to solve the short fall on the limited range of lens.
But usage wise and IQ not much been mentioned on these setup.
can Bro/s who had used,pls educated?
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pbear1973
New Member
Interesting discussion here on how constant aperture lenses work:
lens - How do constant aperture lenses work? - Photography - Stack Exchange
I reckon that they're very expensive because in a CA lens the zoom is done only with the elements behind the aperture. The front elements don't move in order to keep the apparent aperture constant (I'm basing this on what I've read in the thread - I've never actually used a constant-aperture lens before so I can't verify). I guess that means they need a more complex arrangement behind the aperture, which also explains why they're much bigger and heavier than variable-aperture lenses.
CA lenses are usually pro-grade lenses as well, so the glass used, the grinding process, coatings used etc to deliver the high IQ that pros need make the final product very expensive.
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