Longer zoom?

[Isola Verde]

Thanks, I don't need weather sealing. So, looks like the second version is more my line

If indeed shopping for the "second" version (the first of the f/3.5-5.6 model), do be aware that over that its lifetime that was produced in more than one livery... at launch, bearing the HD letters in red, visible in the picture here...

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... but subsequently restyled so as to dressed in the same garb as was used for the "third" (the second f/3.5-5.6), pictured here...

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Only minor changes, but adding to the confusion,

Peter

 

[Snapsh0t]

The first version is Mega OIS, the other two are Power OIS. This makes it easy to avoid the first one.

 

[WiltshireMoonraker59]

Greetings,

My longest zoom is 100mm. I'm looking to get a longer zoom for my birthday. I'm not into safari or birding, but travel and street.

What do you think?

A. get a 100-300mm

B.14-140mm

C. One inch travel zoom camera with longer zoom

Would be interested in your thoughts, thanks

I have the plastic fantastic Olympus 40-150mm to go with my 12-50mm and it is a great lens for travel because it is so small and compact and very very lightweight

 

[Aoyagi]

Which version do you have or recommend?

There are three 14-140 Lumix lenses. Generally speaking, the newer the lens, the better the optical image stabilisation in it, and the better the auto focus performance.

More specifically:

First is the old 14-140mm f4-5.8. You can get it for half the price of the newest one, but it's fat, heavy, dark, and slow.

Then you have the 14-140 f3.5-5.6 mk1. It's a modern and compact lens, and I think this is the one I would recommend if you use the G100 (edit: even in combination with the GX9).

And lastly there is the 14-140 f3.5-5.6 mk2. As far as I know, the only noteworthy changes are added weather sealing (the G100 is not a weather sealed camera, however) and an updated Dual I.S. protocol (the G100 doesn't have internal image stabilisation, so it has no use for Dual I.S.). I would choose this if you intend to purchase a weather sealed Lumix camera in the future.

Hope that helps!

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Confrontation beats confirmation.

 

[Felice62]

For a single lens solution I think there is no better option than Oly 12-100 f/4.

It's not a lightweight zoom though and lugging it around all day (depending on camera body) can represent an issue to some

Other options include Lumix 14-140 and zuiko 14-150.

 

[dlevitt]

For a single lens solution I think there is no better option than Oly 12-100 f/4.

It's not a lightweight zoom though and lugging it around all day (depending on camera body) can represent an issue to some

Other options include Lumix 14-140 and zuiko 14-150.

The kit lens that came with my M1.2 body is the 12-200 travel zoom - It's a bit lighter than the 12-100 Pro

 

[Felice62]

Definitely lighter. Paired with a faster prime for night walks it can3 be the single lens solution to some.

Cheers

 

[Lepewhi]

Thanks for clearing that up

 

[Lepewhi]

Thanks, that's the lens that I am considering

 

[EZGritz]

40-150 f/4 covers 90% of my needs, is very sharp light, compact.

 

[Lepewhi]

Thanks, but for travel, I'm looking for an all-in-one option. But, I guess I could look at OM offers as far as lenses.

 

[Lepewhi]

I don't know about this lens. I'll look into it. Thanks

 

[EZGritz]

14-150 is my choice. Had this lens the longest of any I own. Does almost everything really well. Sometimes not wide enough. I'd replace it with a 12-150 if there was one and it weighed no more than 1lb.

12-100 if 100 was long enough. Sometimes it isn't.

12-200 if you need the reach. I don't for travel

 

[jalywol]

14-150 is my choice. Had this lens the longest of any I own. Does almost everything really well. Sometimes not wide enough. I'd replace it with a 12-150 if there was one and it weighed no more than 1lb.

12-100 if 100 was long enough. Sometimes it isn't.

12-200 if you need the reach. I don't for travel

The Oly 14-150mm is not stabilized. The OP has a G100, so an unstabilized long lens will be difficult to use with his body.

-J

 

[EZGritz]

True unless he can keep the shutter speed high enough or he shoots from a tripod. At 14mm 1/30 is fast enough but at 150mm he may need 1/320.

That's why I like IBIS, one of the reasons I switched from Panasonic to Olympus bodies with the OMD EM5. I sometimes shoot adapted legacy MF film camera lenses. None of them have IS.

 

[Michael Meissner]

14-150 is my choice. Had this lens the longest of any I own. Does almost everything really well. Sometimes not wide enough. I'd replace it with a 12-150 if there was one and it weighed no more than 1lb.

12-100 if 100 was long enough. Sometimes it isn't.

12-200 if you need the reach. I don't for travel

The Oly 14-150mm is not stabilized. The OP has a G100, so an unstabilized long lens will be difficult to use with his body.

As I said in another post, because of the G100, the OP should probably look at just the Panasonic lenses that are stabilized.

I.e. either of the last 2 14-140mm lenses for a superzoom choice. But since the OP has a zoom up to 100mm, I'm not sure the 101-140mm range would be sufficient, unless it means they/she/he doesn't have to switch lenses. I view not having to switch lenses to be a big selling point, which is why my most used lens on my Olympus cameras is the 12-200mm.

In terms of going past 100mm, in terms of Panasonic lenses, the 100-300mm mark II lens is probably the cheapest option. For the more special purpose birding lenses, you have the 50-200mm and 100-400mm lenses.

 

[jeffharris]

I'm learning towards the 14-140.

You really can't go wrong with the 14-140mm. Size, weight, image quality and price are all very good.

You'll most like likely want / need a fast prime or two (15mm + 42.5mm f1.7) for low light. Maybe a 9mm f1.7, too?

 

[Promeneur]

Greetings,

My longest zoom is 100mm. I'm looking to get a longer zoom for my birthday. I'm not into safari or birding, but travel and street.

What do you think?

A. get a 100-300mm

B.14-140mm

C. One inch travel zoom camera with longer zoom

Would be interested in your thoughts, thanks

I agree with those who are recommending the P14 - 140mm. And would go for the newest version if I was buying. It would be a nice match and balance on either your G100 and GX9.

As you also mention street photography you might also consider the P25mm 1.7 which is a bargain even at full retail price. There is some controversy over getting a "good" copy of this lens, but it's a great lens so long as yours is sharp. Another option for street is the P20mm 1.7, but some say it doesn't focus fast enough. I don't own that lens, so can't say. And finally, the PL15mm 1.7 is a fabulous lens and can be used for street, but I prefer it as a general low light lens. At 15mm I find it puts me too close to my subject. Any of these lenses would be great for low light situations and take little space in your travel kit.

For vacations in cities, I seldom wish I had anything longer than 100m, but that's me and I tend to favor shooting really wide when I see a beautiful harbor or square, for example.

 

[Art_P]

For travel when you want to travel light, a 14-150 is a nice compact lens.

The 12-100/4 is a nice lens for street, if slightly heavy for a small body.
But it doesn't extend your range.

The 12-200 doubles that range for nearly the same size and slightly less weight.

The 100-300 is a significantly larger lens. As a compliment to your x-100 range it's a good match, but I certainly wouldn't consider it a primary lens for street.

Currently, the 12-200 is my primary lens, and on the EM1/II I'm using it for night street shooting (mostly shadows, reflections and such, For low light action I'd want a faster lens like the 17/1.8

Still have my 14-150, which now stays mounted on an EM5, which is a great travel combo. I'll keep this kit in my car as a 'just in case' camera.

I had the 100-300 (MkI) which I used primarily for birding.
I've replaced it w the 300/4 (plus TC14 or TC20), which makes a nice complement to the 12-200. I'll take both for a walk in the woods, park or nature preserve.

On a family vacation though, I find I get the most use out of my wife's TG-5, if she's not using it.

 

[EZGritz]

The 14-150 is also my car carry lens. It saves me when I don't have time to change lenses.

Do you find the 12-200 sharp enough at the long end?