Panasonic Lumix G 42.5mm f/1.7 Review
Panasonic LUMIX G 42.5mm f/1.7 ASPH Verdict
As far as the performance of this lens is concerned, there is little to find fault with. Sharpness is outstanding from maximum aperture, falloff, distortion and fringing are all well controlled too.
With an equivalent lens being available for so much less money, it hard to see how the extra cost can be justified. Panasonic camera owners will appreciate the optical stabilisation, but I'm unsure that many will appreciate it so much that they're willing to pay such a premium. However, there's every chance that the price may drop in time, which may change this situation completely.
Panasonic LUMIX G 42.5mm f/1.7 ASPH Pros
Outstanding sharpness from maximum aperture
Compact and lightweight
Robust build
Smooth manual focus ring
Low CA, distortion and falloff
Optical stabilisation
Panasonic LUMIX G 42.5mm f/1.7 ASPH Cons
Almost twice the price of the Olympus equivalent at launch
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The Panasonic LUMIX G 42.5mm f/1.7 ASPH gives outstanding sharpness with built in optical image stabilisation.
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