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Originally Posted by John Perriment View Post
Ah, the ideal standard lens for the E-M5!
Any idea on price?
As I suspected, around £1000.
Hey ho......
Exactly my thoughts , in the same sequence. I suppose that the problem is that that combination would result in one paying for two sets of IS which is bound to be uneconomic
Well, a Zuiko Digital 14-35 f/2.0 is at least 60% dearer! OK, it's faster but not as wide. The ZD 12-60 is about two thirds of the price but doesn't feature a constant aperture, although it has a longer telephoto reach.
I fully expect the Panasonic 12-35 to be an optical stunner, though. I also don't think the component cost of the in-lens IS system is a major factor in the price.
I will have to check but off the top of my head I think I recall that the 12-35 is dust and splash proof.
I think the main reason for such a price is that no other CSC offers small 2.8 zoom, so Panasonic is trying to sqeeze what is possible from it.
The price is too high for many people, but not as ridiculous as for Oly 75/1.8 non-sealed prime (800USD?).
I think the main reason for such a price is that no other CSC offers small 2.8 zoom, so Panasonic is trying to sqeeze what is possible from it.
The price is too high for many people, but not as ridiculous as for Oly 75/1.8 non-sealed prime (800USD?).
Canon 200mm f/2 L is $6K. Quite a lot more to pay for weather sealing, a white finish, and a bigger and heavier lens with OIS
I think that both the 12-35mm f2.8 and 75mm f1.8 represent excellent value for money, providing optical performance lives up to expectations. I cannot afford either and won't be buying them but nevertheless I do appreciate the quality they bring to the system as a whole. At least Olympus and Panasonic are providing quality lenses at an affordable price too, so there is something for everyone.
This looks like a beautiful and impressively small lens. But after being spoiled by the range of the Olympus 12-60, I have a hard time imagining going back to a 12-35 (especially for the price). Yes, the 12-35 has a constant f/2.8 maximum aperture, but by 35mm, the 12-60 is only down about a half-stop, which is not very significant. As much as I'd like a fast, optically excellent zoom in native MFT mount, I'm unlikely to buy this one. If Olympus came out with an MFT version of the 12-60, I could be very tempted . . .
Panasonic announces 12-35mm f/2.8 X-series zoom
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