Hello Nathan,
since you have a Panasonic body, I'ld go for the 7-14. The only
disadvantage is that it does not use filters.
It is faster and only a bit bigger (the 9-18 uncollapsed is probably
about the same size), and apparently well corrected on Panasonic. I'm
underwhelmed by the optical quality of the M.Zuiko's to say the least
(from what I see in the tests).
All the best,
Iwert
2010/5/9 Nathan Wajsman <photo@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>:
> During my trip to US later this month, I plan to take advantage of exchange
> rates and relative prices and get a wide angle zoom for my Panasonic GF-1.
> When the new 9-18mm from Olympus was announced, I got pretty excited about
> it, as its focal range is exactly what I need, and the light weight and
> compactness are very much in keeping with the whole Micro 4/3 credo.
>
> However, reading the review of the lens on dpreview, I get a distinct
> impression that the 9-18 is dog's breakfast: unsharp in corners (improves
> when stopping down, but so does every lens), high chromatic aberration,
> flare--in other words, a high price to pay for small size. The Panasonic
> 7-14mm seems more solid and better performing.
>
> So now I am leaning towards the 7-14. But before placing the order, I would
> like to hear any personal experiences with these 2 lenses, in Micro 4/3 mount
> (the 9-18 is available in regular 4/3 where it is apparently a lot better
> optically). The $300 price difference is of no consequence.
>
> TIA,
> Nathan
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