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Panasonic AF 12-35/2.8 G worth it?

Started Apr 17, 2015 | Discussions thread
cameron2 Veteran Member • Posts: 4,142
Re: Panasonic AF 12-35/2.8 G worth it?

Skarstrom wrote:

Hi, im returning to photography again after a break only using my iPhone 6+.

I have been using both Nikon DX and m43 and been very happy with both systems but now when I´m going to buy a new system I lean towards m43 again since I really like the lower total weight.

When I used Nikon DX the Sigma 17-50 f2.8 was my go-to lens that normally was mounted on my camera. m43 is blessed with the Panasonic AF 12-35/2.8 G but I have never tried it.

It is quite expensive so I wonder what your experience with this lens is and if the high cost is worth it? My other option is to buy the Panasonic 14-45 again and use it along with PanaLeica 25 mm.

You've got a lot of great choices now with m43. The 12-35 and 12-40 (Oly) are both great lenses. Bigger and heavier and more expensive, but faster and great Iq.

The 12-32 and 14-42mk2 (both from Pany) are both tiny and great, but not as fast; the 12-32 is ludicrously small.

The 14-45 is like the 14-42mk2 quality-wise plus a bump, but is a bit bigger.

Oly zooms in this range (other than the 12-40) just haven't impressed.

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