How bad is sample variation of lenses? A test using three sample of the Panasonic Lumix G 25mm f/1.7.
Lens reviews are often criticized for using only one sample of a lens. Some people claim that the differences between samples are so big that a bad lens might look good and vice versa. Is this true? How strong is sample variation really?
The new Panasonic Lumix G 25mm F1.7 is a fast standard lens for the Micro Four Thirds system with a very low price. Is this lens a great bargain or just a cheap lens with too many compromises?
The Panasonic Lumix G 25mm F1.7 is rather big compared to other MFT lenses. It is only a little smaller than the Panasonic Leica 25mm F1.4 and it is significantly longer than the Olympus 25mm F1.8. But overall the Panasonic 25mm F1.7 is still a compact lens. Panasonic Lumix G 25mm F1.7 Full Review weiterlesen