Panasonic Leica 25mm f1.4

[charlesycm]

Hi everyone, I'm new here.
Just want to ask whether the Panasonic Leica 25mm f1.4 lens is available locally?
I'm thinking using my e500 + this 25mm lens to replace my film rangefinder camera.
Thank you

[microcosm]

I think it is still unavailable in Singapore, as many folks are still looking for this lens. There was some discussion about this lens in here, might want to search through the threads for the information. Not really a value for money lens in my opinion. Overpriced to quite a number of people because of the build quality. I was looking for this lens personally but bought the Sigma 30mm instead. Still waiting for someone to write a review of this lens in the reviews thread.

[charlesycm]

Originally Posted by microcosm I think it is still unavailable in Singapore, as many folks are still looking for this lens. There was some discussion about this lens in here, might want to search through the threads for the information. Not really a value for money lens in my opinion. Overpriced to quite a number of people because of the build quality. I was looking for this lens personally but bought the Sigma 30mm instead. Still waiting for someone to write a review of this lens in the reviews thread.

thank you for your comment

[Hacker]

Originally Posted by charlesycm Hi everyone, I'm new here. Just want to ask whether the Panasonic Leica 25mm f1.4 lens is available locally? I'm thinking using my e500 + this 25mm lens to replace my film rangefinder camera. Thank you

http://cgi.ebay.com/LUMIX-LEICA-D-SU...QQcmdZViewItem

Very good lens with good glass not generally found on other equivalent:

One super ED (extra-low dispersion) lens and three ED lenses suppress chromatic aberration, thus minimizing color bleeding.

[Hacker]

You will rarely see lenses measured better than this:

http://www.popphoto.com/cameralenses...mm-f14-af.html

[wind30]

Is there servicing available for the 25mm?

I mean what happens if my copy front focus. Who can I look for in Singapore...?

[charlesycm]

Thank you so much, Hacker

[Hacker]

Originally Posted by charlesycm Thank you so much, Hacker

I'm eyeing a small Oly set up with the 25mm and 45mm lenses .

[wrx_sti_22b]

Does this lens cost a BOMB ?

[Kid Shotter]

Originally Posted by wrx_sti_22b Does this lens cost a BOMB ?

2x of Sigma 30mm F1.4

[wrx_sti_22b]

So how much is that? I still dunno how much the BOMB cost...

[Hacker]

Originally Posted by wrx_sti_22b Does this lens cost a BOMB ?

Cost is relative. If you compare against Platinumn line, it is cheap. I thought the price is stated in the link?

[wrx_sti_22b]

Oh, sorry... saw the price... heez... can't afford it...

[tao]

Originally Posted by Kid Shotter 2x of Sigma 30mm F1.4

Nah... more like 3 times the price.

[VSonic06]

Originally Posted by wrx_sti_22b So how much is that? I still dunno how much the BOMB cost...

Bomb or not... its still very rare on the market. There are a few copies in Tokyo yodobashi store outlets, about S$1.3k.

[tao]

Originally Posted by VSonic06 Bomb or not... its still very rare on the market. There are a few copies in Tokyo yodobashi store outlets, about S$1.3k.

That's quite a decent price, considering the price it is being sold at B&H. One should get it in Japan since you can try and test it in the shop to check for the focusing issues that some people encounter with their 25mm. Besides, B&H always run out of stocks within 1hr whenever new stocks come in, much to my dismay.

[Hacker]

http://cgi.ebay.com/Panasonic-LEICA-...QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Panasonic-LE...QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/LUMIX-LEICA-D-SU...QQcmdZViewItem

Quite a few in stock.

[VSonic06]

Originally Posted by tao That's quite a decent price, considering the price it is being sold at B&H. One should get it in Japan since you can try and test it in the shop to check for the focusing issues that some people encounter with their 25mm. Besides, B&H always run out of stocks within 1hr whenever new stocks come in, much to my dismay.

Heard its also impossible to get in Japan now. Apparently Panasonic hasn't been supplying any new stock to the retail outlets other than a showcase copy. Already there are rumours that Panasonic isn't supplying this anymore.

At 1.3k its still about twice the price of the Sigma 30/1.4. IMHO having used both I feel the Pana isn't worth the 2x price but then maybe the Sigma 30/1.4 when properly focus-calibrated is just surprisingly excellent for a Sigma.

[VSonic06]

For those still crazy about this overrated "Leica-Sigmasonic" 25/1.4, B&H photo have it in stock (again) right now at US$799.95.