Micro Four Thirds Club

**blues_hawk** · 01-24-2022, 07:16 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

atm, I only have the 25/1.4 and it is quick & accurate to focus..

I've got a 20/1.7 on the way, so I'll be able to report on it soon ...

and I've been eyeing a 45mm macro also....

Oh yep. My mistake, mine is an f1.7, could just be my copy too. It's in great shape though.

**UncleVanya** · 01-24-2022, 07:21 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by blues_hawk

Did you notice any slow focus with the Em1 and pana lenses? I only have one, a 20mm f1.8 but it drags noisily on my em5ii. I read the panasonic bodies run a slightly higher supply voltage.

I owned both an em1 and multiple Panasonic bodies. The 20mm f1.7 was one of my lenses (version 2) and I never noticed it being slower on the em1 than say the GX8. But to be fair, while it isn’t a fast focusing lens I never really noticed it in my use.

edom31 · 01-24-2022, 11:10 PM - **3 Likes**

M.Zuiko 60/2.8 Macro on E-M1

**pepperberry farm** · 01-25-2022, 05:09 AM - **4 Likes**

**pepperberry farm** · 01-25-2022, 05:10 AM - **3 Likes**

**blues_hawk** · 01-25-2022, 09:09 AM

Maybe I'm just spoiled. My copy is clunky and more than a little cranky compared to the little m.zuiko 25mm f1.8 or even the 17mm f2.8 pancake. It tends to stay home unless I feel sorry for it. I try not to say bad things about it though. I still might get a Pana frame one day, depending on funds and life of course(when you stock up on store brand oatmeal jic...).

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..that moment you write a 3 page review, leave the room and come back to find no trace of it.

**UncleVanya** · 01-25-2022, 10:13 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by blues_hawk

Maybe I'm just spoiled. My copy is clunky and more than a little cranky compared to the little m.zuiko 25mm f1.8 or even the 17mm f2.8 pancake. It tends to stay home unless I feel sorry for it. I try not to say bad things about it though. I still might get a Pana frame one day, depending on funds and life of course(when you stock up on store brand oatmeal jic...).

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..that moment you write a 3 page review, leave the room and come back to find no trace of it.

I owned the 17/2.8 and sold it keeping the 20/1.7. The 17/2.8 was a much better lens than it gets credit for. I still liked the 20 better in many ways.

**blues_hawk** · 01-25-2022, 11:10 AM

Originally posted by UncleVanya

I owned the 17/2.8 and sold it keeping the 20/1.7. The 17/2.8 was a much better lens than it gets credit for. I still liked the 20 better in many ways.

Yeah, I really want to like the little tank. It feels like quality stuff. I was actually hoping to get confirmation that it's a Vreg issue so I could use it as an excuse to get a pana frame for it to live on(oatmeal). :P Like I need another camera.

Also, off topic: Did my review on that 21mm limited in anyone's interested. :excited:
https://www.pentaxforums.com/lensreviews/hd-pentax-d-fa-21mm-f24-ed-limited-dc-wr.html

**blues_hawk** · 01-25-2022, 12:05 PM - **4 Likes**

Oly Em5ii M.zuiko 14-42 EZ
I spotted this collectors car parked in the sun last summer and had to pull in for a shot. I keep meaning to go in there but the guy owns half the county and is in his 90's and eccentric.

**blues_hawk** · 01-25-2022, 12:22 PM - **6 Likes**

Oly em5ii m.zuiko 40-150mm @ 135mm
Going through some older photos and had to share this one. 2020 was the year of 17 year locusts(cicadas) in my area.

jschoonj · 01-25-2022, 03:00 PM - **5 Likes**

Olympus OM-D E-M1 III + 25mm PRO

**luftfluss** · 01-25-2022, 04:23 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by blues_hawk

... but the guy owns half the county and is in his 90's and eccentric.

That's a recipe for trouble...

**Mbaez** · 01-25-2022, 04:24 PM - **11 Likes**

"Sunrise of fire"

Lumix GX8 + Lumix 14mm f/2.5 @ f/2.5

**blues_hawk** · 01-25-2022, 08:59 PM

Originally posted by Mbaez

"Sunrise of fire"

Lumix GX8 + Lumix 14mm f/2.5 @ f/2.5

Nice one! I'm guessing you aren't downtown this week.

**UncleVanya** · 01-25-2022, 09:03 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by blues_hawk

Nice one! I'm guessing you aren't downtown this week.

The shot posted is from just over a month ago (12/15/21).

01-25-2022, 05:09 AM - 4 Likes	#4429
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,766	E-M1 with Pana/Leica DG Summilux 25mm f1.4 ASPH

01-25-2022, 05:10 AM - 3 Likes	#4430
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,766	E-M1 with Pana/Leica DG Summilux 25mm f1.4 ASPH

01-25-2022, 12:05 PM - 4 Likes	#4434
blues_hawk Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Patrick Co. Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,540	Drive by shooting. Oly Em5ii M.zuiko 14-42 EZ I spotted this collectors car parked in the sun last summer and had to pull in for a shot. I keep meaning to go in there but the guy owns half the county and is in his 90's and eccentric. Last edited by blues_hawk; 01-25-2022 at 12:24 PM. Reason: forgot the camera info

01-25-2022, 12:22 PM - 6 Likes	#4435
blues_hawk Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Patrick Co. Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,540	Year of the Cicadas Oly em5ii m.zuiko 40-150mm @ 135mm Going through some older photos and had to share this one. 2020 was the year of 17 year locusts(cicadas) in my area.

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01-24-2022, 07:16 PM - 1 Like	#4426
blues_hawk Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Patrick Co. Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,540	Originally posted by pepperberry farm atm, I only have the 25/1.4 and it is quick & accurate to focus.. I've got a 20/1.7 on the way, so I'll be able to report on it soon ... and I've been eyeing a 45mm macro also.... Oh yep. My mistake, mine is an f1.7, could just be my copy too. It's in great shape though.

01-24-2022, 07:21 PM - 2 Likes	#4427
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,454	Originally posted by blues_hawk Did you notice any slow focus with the Em1 and pana lenses? I only have one, a 20mm f1.8 but it drags noisily on my em5ii. I read the panasonic bodies run a slightly higher supply voltage. I owned both an em1 and multiple Panasonic bodies. The 20mm f1.7 was one of my lenses (version 2) and I never noticed it being slower on the em1 than say the GX8. But to be fair, while it isn’t a fast focusing lens I never really noticed it in my use.

01-24-2022, 11:10 PM - 3 Likes	#4428
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01-25-2022, 09:09 AM	#4431
blues_hawk Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Patrick Co. Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,540	Maybe I'm just spoiled. My copy is clunky and more than a little cranky compared to the little m.zuiko 25mm f1.8 or even the 17mm f2.8 pancake. It tends to stay home unless I feel sorry for it. I try not to say bad things about it though. I still might get a Pana frame one day, depending on funds and life of course(when you stock up on store brand oatmeal jic...). ----- ..that moment you write a 3 page review, leave the room and come back to find no trace of it.

01-25-2022, 10:13 AM - 1 Like	#4432
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,454	Originally posted by blues_hawk Maybe I'm just spoiled. My copy is clunky and more than a little cranky compared to the little m.zuiko 25mm f1.8 or even the 17mm f2.8 pancake. It tends to stay home unless I feel sorry for it. I try not to say bad things about it though. I still might get a Pana frame one day, depending on funds and life of course(when you stock up on store brand oatmeal jic...). ----- ..that moment you write a 3 page review, leave the room and come back to find no trace of it. I owned the 17/2.8 and sold it keeping the 20/1.7. The 17/2.8 was a much better lens than it gets credit for. I still liked the 20 better in many ways.

01-25-2022, 11:10 AM	#4433
blues_hawk Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Patrick Co. Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,540	Originally posted by UncleVanya I owned the 17/2.8 and sold it keeping the 20/1.7. The 17/2.8 was a much better lens than it gets credit for. I still liked the 20 better in many ways. Yeah, I really want to like the little tank. It feels like quality stuff. I was actually hoping to get confirmation that it's a Vreg issue so I could use it as an excuse to get a pana frame for it to live on(oatmeal). :P Like I need another camera. Also, off topic: Did my review on that 21mm limited in anyone's interested. :excited: https://www.pentaxforums.com/lensreviews/hd-pentax-d-fa-21mm-f24-ed-limited-dc-wr.html

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01-25-2022, 04:23 PM - 1 Like	#4437
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,627	Originally posted by blues_hawk ... but the guy owns half the county and is in his 90's and eccentric. That's a recipe for trouble...

01-25-2022, 04:24 PM - 11 Likes	#4438
Mbaez Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: NY Photos: Albums Posts: 3,774	"Sunrise of fire" Lumix GX8 + Lumix 14mm f/2.5 @ f/2.5

01-25-2022, 08:59 PM	#4439
blues_hawk Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Patrick Co. Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,540	Originally posted by Mbaez "Sunrise of fire" Lumix GX8 + Lumix 14mm f/2.5 @ f/2.5 Nice one! I'm guessing you aren't downtown this week.

01-25-2022, 09:03 PM - 1 Like	#4440
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,454	Originally posted by blues_hawk Nice one! I'm guessing you aren't downtown this week. The shot posted is from just over a month ago (12/15/21).