The very first batch of 7-14mm PRO lenses is in Stock in Asia via Digitalrev (Click here).
And three UK reader got notified from Amazon UK their Olympus 7-14mm PRO lens preorder will ship on June 19 already! I am not sure yet this means the lens will ship the same day in other European stores like AmazonDE too.
Olympus Preorders:
7-14mm f/2.8 PRO lens: Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto, GetOlympus, WexUK, AmazonUK, AmazonDE, Digitalrev.
8mm f/1.8 PRO lens: Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto, GetOlympus, WexUK, AmazonUK, AmazonDE, Digitalrev.
Titanium E-M5II: Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto, GetOlympus, WexUK.
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Mine arrived last week (London Camera Exchange Strand)
How are you liking it? =)
So far I am impressed with its build and handling, the images look as good as the original 43rds 7-14, I know the Panasonic 7-14 wasn’t as good as that. I exchanged both for the new m43rds. I have not done a direct comparison but in terms of close focussing, the clutch focussing and weatherproofing alone the m43 is a winner.
All I need (really want) now is an adapter for Lee filters . I have a feeling though the 100mm filters will be too small at the widest aperture..
Great, thanks for the info! I own the 12-40mm and love it for the reasons you mentioned. Sounds like Olympus hit another homerun. Yes… pesky filters. It’s a shame they don’t release a front adapter solution alongside it for those that want the option.
I have asked Lee filters what they are going to do as I think the 100mm ones may fit without vignetting… the more of us who pester them the more likely they will consider developing an adaptor. The Five7 ones are sadly much too small – I have tried.
Follow me here for the 7-14 Lee adapter
http://www.dpreview.com/forums/thread/3866486
Amazon UK is stating “usually despatched in 1 to 2 months”, so I guess that means it isn’t actually in stock yet. The price is the best being offered in the UK though.
Amazon always counter stock with passed orders, that means they estimate you need to wait so much time to get it.
Mine will arrive today.(Fnac Paris)
Ok, just check it. It’s ready in the my shop I can get it now.
Can’t buy it right now.. :/ my wife would kill me..
Received my copy already 9 days ago…. Happy for the lens and its versatility!
So, when do we see some head-to-head comparisons with the Panasonic 7-14mm?
If I would had it with Panasonic body for testing I would had made the comparison in the store when I picked up mine. But they were just re-organizing m4/3 department to bigger one (from 3 cabins to 5 cabins, larger total than other formats had).
I have compare it with my ZD714, its optically a little worse on edges but overall much much better.
It’s back up to £999.99 now…
FWIW, things seem to be on a similar track in the U.S. I just got an email from PayPal that they’ve paid my Adorama pre-order tab. So, shipping from Adorama in the next few days (hopefully)?