Does Lumix G1 have a Leica lens?
 

Looking at the Panasonic booklet with the latest DC mag I notice no mention is made of Leica lens. Having been impressed with the Lumix TZ3* I wondered if the new range has moved away from Leica? Anyone know?
Dagwood

* ( I think the lens was made outside of Leica but to their specs/ standards)

Panasonic only use the Leica name on their compact cameras.

The lenses available in the micro4/3 mount for the G1 are G Vario lenses.

None of the lenses used by Panasonic are actually made by Leica but - as you said - to "Leica standard" or whatever that means!

Hi Dagwood and Chris P,

With the Panasonic lenses that are not Leica branded but to Leica standard, they'll be made at a Panasonic factory to to the same specs and standards as Leica ones. Hope this helps.

You may also be interested to read this [URL="http://www.photoradar.com/blogs/article/leica-d-lux-4-or-panasonic-dmc-lx3-%E2%80%93-any-difference"]blog [/URL]I've written, which is basically about the Panasonic / Leica re-branding.

Rach

Would You LEICA PANASONIC ? - EVERYTIME !??!
 

[QUOTE=Rachael DCruze;6760]Hi Dagwood and Chris P,

With the Panasonic lenses that are not Leica branded but to Leica standard, they'll be made at a Panasonic factory to to the same specs and standards as Leica ones. Hope this helps.

You may also be interested to read this [URL="http://www.photoradar.com/blogs/article/leica-d-lux-4-or-panasonic-dmc-lx3-%E2%80%93-any-difference"]blog [/URL]I've written, which is basically about the Panasonic / Leica re-branding.

Rach[/QUOTE]

[B]Just got round to reading your blog Rachael - interesting viewpoint. :)

Whether Panasonic make the lenses to Leica specifications or design or under Licence - makes little difference - they have produced bloody good quality lenses and great value for money - of that there can be no arguement. :D

As an avid user of Panasonic Lumix Compacts and Bridge Cameras over the last few yearsfitted with these lenses - I have had no desire to go for the "Big Heavy Look At Me DSLRs" that abound - despite the millions spent on theirprolific advertising campaigns (including Panasonic) - although I must concede - the smaller and more innovative Panasonic LumixG1 does seem a tad more inviting - but still somewhat - over priced. :rolleyes:

Isn't it the case of the "Boys with Toys" syndrome driving the camera market - or in some cases "OldBoys with ExpensiveBigToys" - I suppose Nikon /Canon/Pentax/etc etc etc all have to make money for their respective shareholders - but they wont be getting any of my hard earned cash - I'll be sticking with my compacts. :mad:

Why ? - Because they are highly portable - good quality Panasonic cameras - they offer better value for money and easier usage - and quality is not that far behind that of the BIG BOYS - due no doubt to the Panasonic/Leica lenses - despite what the users of these other cumbersome creatures say - and what's more - the compact is always with me - ready - so I never miss a shot. ;)

That way - I will continue to "enjoy" my hobby and not be "controlled" by it. :cool:[/B]

A bit late in replying as I'd forgotten about my original post but........
Many thanks to the three of you for taking the trouble to reply. Interesting blog Rachel and I do have to agree with you about the quality of the Lumix compacts Gil. I can't see myself spending all those big bucks on hefty DSLR's when I get such good (IMHO) results with a TZ3 and an FZ28.
Cheers!
Dagwood