M43 Reviews

SLRGear reviews the Panasonic 20mm f1.7

dpreview did not hold the syrup when they were reviewing the Panasonic 20mm f1.7 pancake, so now, the question is, what did SLR Gear think of the lens?

The answer can be found in their brand new review that was posted earlier today! No spoilers here, so be sure to check it out.

Not to be a Debbie Downer, but can Panasonic handle another success? ;-)

Olympus 14-42mm tested at PhotoZone

Lens-review specialist PhotoZone has posted earlier today their findings on the Olympus 14-42mm M.Zuiko lens. The lens was tested on the E-P1 body. The review uses their standard format, with the verdict and full-size JPEGs on the last page. We won't spoil the fun by revealing their findings here, so be sure to check it out!.

It's a good thing the two M43rds kit lenses from Olympus and Panasonic have different focal lengths (14-42mm vs 14-45mm), it makes it easier to "disambiguate" in case of confusion :)

GF1 with 14-45mm now shipping for $900

We have an in-stock alert for you! The Panasonic GF1 with the 14-45mm zoom lens is now in-stock and shipping at Amazon, offered by Amazon itself, for $900 with free shipping and handling!

For near-realtime stock-status update, be sure to check the widget in the left sidebar of this blog.

In addition to Amazon, the GF1 + 14-45mm is also shipping from Adorama for the same price.

Meanwhile, B&H Photo has sold out for the moment.

New Panasonic GF1 review at WDC

More GF1 excitement as this time What Digital Camera (WDC) has posted their review of the Panasonic GF1 on their website. This is a four-page review, with the conclusions on page #4. As usual, no spoilers here, we don't want to take the anticipation and fun out of reading a review :)

Extensive Panasonic GF1 user review

B. Fuller, a photographer currently in Japan, picked up his GF1 at BiC Camera the day it came out, and has posted an extensive user review, with lots of impressions, along with comparisons to other competing cameras (G1, E-P1, G11). The reviewer has been using the camera since September 18.

Also be sure to check the Comments section below the review, where B.Fuller answers reader questions and provides additional information.