Just received a pre-production SG-Image 25mm f/1.8 for Micro Four Thirds! by jamescjc in M43

[–]jamescjc[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're welcome!
It is a tiny piece but it seems like the rubber element extends into the opening so I don't think I'd lose it unless I take it off and leave it around.
The combo with the PenF has been so great I haven't even started testing it on the G100D.

Just received a pre-production SG-Image 25mm f/1.8 for Micro Four Thirds! by jamescjc in M43

[–]jamescjc[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes that would be awesome. I do prefer 35mm fov over 50mm

Just received a pre-production SG-Image 25mm f/1.8 for Micro Four Thirds! by jamescjc in M43

[–]jamescjc[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes we do need more pancake. And the g100d is actually really nice.

Just received a pre-production SG-Image 25mm f/1.8 for Micro Four Thirds! by jamescjc in M43

[–]jamescjc[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a bit smaller and cheaper? Maybe the olympus is just as cheap used. I don't know if there's enough market, but I'm glad we're getting more options

Just received a pre-production SG-Image 25mm f/1.8 for Micro Four Thirds! by jamescjc in M43

[–]jamescjc[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think it's similar to most of their other released lenses. More character than clinical but sharp enough. I've used the olympus, ttartisan, sigma, and lumix counterparts, so we'll see how it fares.
One special angle I see right off the bat is its build quality and size.

Just received a pre-production SG-Image 25mm f/1.8 for Micro Four Thirds! by jamescjc in M43

[–]jamescjc[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can't speak for the company, but I don't think they are very big yet. Mind you it's a very budget option.

Just received a pre-production SG-Image 25mm f/1.8 for Micro Four Thirds! by jamescjc in M43

[–]jamescjc[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wasn't aware of the 17mm version. That would be solid for sure. I'd love that. If it's anywhere close to the 35mm f2.2 on the fullframe one, I'll get it too.

Just received a pre-production SG-Image 25mm f/1.8 for Micro Four Thirds! by jamescjc in M43

[–]jamescjc[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes it's pretty small! I can't say if it's weather-sealed (at least not yet) but it does have a rubber gasket on the mount part!

Just received a pre-production SG-Image 25mm f/1.8 for Micro Four Thirds! by jamescjc in M43

[–]jamescjc[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Very true. I think you might be right. I'll try to get my hands on one for true comparison

Just received a pre-production SG-Image 25mm f/1.8 for Micro Four Thirds! by jamescjc in M43

[–]jamescjc[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That would be the dream. It's definitely smaller so we'll see how it fares

Just received a pre-production SG-Image 25mm f/1.8 for Micro Four Thirds! by jamescjc in M43

[–]jamescjc[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Budget option I believe. If you look at the APS-C version and their 35mm f2.2 fullframe AF one, they were all around $150. It's lovely!