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<p>Hi Jacob,<br>

I too, have always loved Oly glass... dating back to the years I used an OM-4T when I was shooting professionally. I got a new E510 several months ago and I love it. Can't wait to get the new Panasonic/Leica 25mm, F/1.4 for it! Have fun!<br>

Michael</p>

<p>Very well put indeed Godfrey! Couldn't have said it better. I have shared the same experiences with you in the past, but all with film cameras. In addition to shooting professionally, I also had the great experience of working in a few camera stores.<br>

Except for the high-end Canons, I never cared for their low-end and middle-line cameras. I had Pentax, Minolta and an OM4-T. All good cameras. I especially loved the Oly glass. I also had a couple of Mamiya 645s which I used for most of my work.<br>

With DSLRs, I have really enjoyed my Olympus. I'm certain I would like the Panasonic too. And like you, I get off on qualtiy lenses. And, after reading this article <a href="http://www.wrotniak.net/photo/43/sensor-size.html">http://www.wrotniak.net/photo/43/sensor-size.html</a> and visiualizing the various sensors, I can't help wondering what all the fuss is about anyway!<br>

Michael</p>

<p>Godfrey,<br>

Thanks so much for all of this very useful information! I did know about not running both IS sytems at once, but I had also wondered about aperture ring usage.<br>

It sounds to me as though you are a hard-core four-thirds guy. How are you liking the system as compared to the ASP-C and full-frame sensors? Seems to be a lot of wars going on about them!<br>

Thank you all again for your input and sharing of knowledge!<br>

Michael</p>

<p>Oops, never mind... just got my question answered from Ilkka's link to the PopPhoto Leica test. That's good news. Now, I just have to decide if the Leica is worth twice as much! lol</p>

<p>Interesting... I'm having trouble getting the manufacturers to tell me if the Leica 25mm will work on the Olympus E-Series without a hitch. Anyone know?</p>

<p>Thank you for your input gents.</p>

<p>I'm considering purchasing this lens for both the low-light capability and very shallow depth-of-field (DOF) at the F/1.4 setting... so shallow, that one can literally put half of his subject's face out of focus. <br>

Because of the 4/3's penchant to increase DOF, I just wonder if anyone has tried this lens and what your results have been? Are there any other lenses you might suggest? I wast to stick with a compatible AF. Thanks.</p>

<p>Darius, here's a few links based on facts that should help clear things up for you:<br>

<a href="http://www.wrotniak.net/photo/43/sensor-size.html">http://www.wrotniak.net/photo/43/sensor-size.html</a><br>

<a href="http://www.digitalsecrets.net/secrets/FullFrameWars.html">http://www.digitalsecrets.net/secrets/FullFrameWars.html</a></p>

<p>Darius, here's a few links based on facts that should help clear things up for you:<br>

<a href="http://www.wrotniak.net/photo/43/sensor-size.html">http://www.wrotniak.net/photo/43/sensor-size.html</a><br>

<a href="http://www.digitalsecrets.net/secrets/FullFrameWars.html">http://www.digitalsecrets.net/secrets/FullFrameWars.html</a></p>

<p>Excellent answer Patrick... very informative. And Darious, I assure you that you will love the E420. I purchased an E510 several months ago, and I love it!</p>