Micro 4/3 wide angle options

StevenN wrote:

The other day I was asked by a Realtor to take some photos of a house for sale. The widest lens I have for my GH3 is the Panasonic 14-140mm zoom. I knew that the 28mm equivalent wouldn't be wide enough for interior shots, so I ended taking my Fuji A-1 with it's 24mm equivalent lens.

But I found that even 24mm wasn't enough. Plus, the Fuji is not as versatile as my GH3.

I would really like to buy the Panasonic 7-14mm lens, but it is too expensive for me right now. The Olympus 9-18mm probably also would work, but at $700 is still quite expensive.

Does anybody know of any cheaper alternatives?

I have both the Panasonic 7-14 and Olympus 9-18.  For your GH3, either would be good.  You need to be able to get to 9mm; wider is not necessary.

The Zuiko 9-18mm usually sells for less than the M. Zuiko 9-18mm; that's an option if you already have the 4/3 adapter.

I like the GH3 for it's electronic shutter; makes a great HDR camera.  I shoot raw, bracketed, and do HDR processing in post (not in camera).

If shooting with bright windows, you need to use flash (several flashes), or the flare in these lenses (especially the 7-14) will be very obvious.

And you need to use a tripod.  The speed of these lenses is not relevant; you need to stop down for DOF.

As for cheaper; buy reconditioned or used.  If you hurry, olympus is having a SPRING (promo code) sale on reconditioned lenses (25% off), the Zuiko 9-18 is $399 before the discount.  Grab it before it's gone and you will be very happy.