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PL 25mm f1.4 II or Oly 20mm f1.4 on an OM5?
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grsnovi
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I don't know about those particular lenses. My PL100-400 does just fine in either SAF or CAF on my OM-1. My Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm f/2.8 does fine on my OM-1 however I did purchase the M.Zuiko 12mm f/2.0 specifically because OMDS suggests that STARRY SKY AF will only work with M.Zuiko lenses (although I have yet to prove or disprove that).
MEDISN
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Hi Yannis,
In S-AF with good lighting both are fast and reliable on the OM-1. The difference becomes evident in C-AF or in low light where the newer 20/1.4 excels. I provided some measure and example here:
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The size/weight difference between the two is negligible in use. I would say pick whichever focal length you like best.
In S-AF with good lighting both are fast and reliable on the OM-1. The difference becomes evident in C-AF or in low light where the newer 20/1.4 excels. I provided some measure and example here:
20mm F1.4 PRO: Autofocus Speed Low Light: Micro Four Thirds Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review
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The size/weight difference between the two is negligible in use. I would say pick whichever focal length you like best.
Pete_W
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I recollect some owners of this lens saying that the PL25mm lens was noisy on Olympus cameras from the aperture blades rattling.
Just Googled and found this: https://www.dpreview.com/forums/thread/3361676
Just Googled and found this: https://www.dpreview.com/forums/thread/3361676
Hi Yannis,
I would say that the FL is quite important too. What do you want me use it for?
Thx,
Chris
MEDISN
Active Member
I remember this happening with the PL 25/1.4 and the 75/1.8. I think it had something to do with anti-flicker setting. There was an easy fix I just can't remember what it was!
Mostly people and street. I like 25mm a bit more, but feel the 20/1.4 is a more modern lens.
PL 25 was an early m43 lens. I don't THINK the ii version had significant mechanical changes. It can make some noise, though it really doesn't bother me. The AF is fine in everyday use (and I've used it on Olympus bodies). But if AF speed is critical to your uses it's probably not the best choice. Probably not for video work either. That said I really like the lens. I just think it produces really nice looking images. I've never seen or used the 20. I do think the difference in focal length is pretty meaningful and merits strong consideration in the decision.
Personal taste. The 20mm feels like a slightly-cramped 17mm, but it avoids the wide-angle perspective issues a 17mm can have with close-ups of people. It's a nice compromise.
The 25mm has a much more natural-feeling perspective, but its narrower FOV is harder to compose with (you find yourself stepping back, or wishing you could). The 25mm takes longer to learn, but can produce more satisfying results.