Originally posted by UncleVanya I assume you mean the 17mm f/1.8? I have the f/2.8 and I like it but I hear it isn't as good as the 20mm Panasonic or the 17mm 1.8 Oly. It isn't nearly as compact however is it?
Yes, I think I'd get the 1.8, this time. I had the 2.8 version when I had an E-pl1, and it was quite nice (I posted shots earlier in the thread from it) in terms of colour and contrast. Maybe not as good with sharpness. It is much smaller than the 1.8, though, and quite a bit cheaper!
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Originally posted by Sinister Thats what i just did. Very happy with the decision!
Noted!
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Originally posted by seventysixersfan i've read that this lens has some slow autofocus. what is your experience?
I am quite deliberate, so slower focus doesn't worry me too much, but it definitely takes a pause longer than say the 45mm oly (which is fast). I never owned the 20mm (I), so can't comment there - the (II) version is supposed to be quicker. I'd say absolutely fine for anything where there isn't fast motion, or you have to watch close focus distance changes.
Interestingly, the 17mm 2.8 is much slower than the 20mm II to focus.