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Panasonic 14-140mm f/4.0-5.8 vs Rokinon 12mm T2.2 Cine Lens

Started Dec 17, 2014 | Discussions thread
texinwien Veteran Member • Posts: 3,326
Might want to consider the 12mm T1.6 Cine Lens from SLR MAGIC, as well

Avantiel wrote:

I currently have a Panasonic GH4. I purchased the 25mm 1.4 Leica and the focal length isnt as wide as I would like for video. I definitely need a better lens for video. I'm not interested using a speedbooster or adapter to use other type of lenses.

So I was considering the following MFT lenses. Leaning towards the Rokinon 12mm t2.2 because of the 2.2 T stop, the smooth aperture control and the price. Now realistically, I will still be limited to 2 prime lenses. Thats where the 14-140 come in that has OIS as well. both should be wide enough for film.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/630572-REG/Panasonic_H_VS014140_Lumix_G_Vario_HD.html

VS

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1047002-REG/rokinon_cv12m_mft_12mm_t_2_2_cine_lens.html

I wouldn't recommend the SLR Magic for landscapes, but it might work out for a wide cine lens that's even faster than the Rokinon.

I owned an earlier version of the SLR Magic. I gave it a spin as a cheaper alternative to the Olympus 12mm. I was pleased with the build quality and the speed of the lens, but it just wasn't sharp enough for the kinds of things I generally use a WA for, so I traded it in towards a GM5.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1073529-REG/slr_magic_slr_1216mftg_12mm_t1_6_hyperprime_lens.html

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