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Panasonic 14-42 Mk2 As Walk-Around Lens For G7?

Started Aug 4, 2015 | Questions thread
Thea48
Thea48 New Member • Posts: 2
Re: Panasonic 14-42 Mk2 As Walk-Around Lens For G7?

Terminal Boy wrote:

What's the general opinion on the 14-42mm MK2 (especially the recent cosmetically upgraded one) as a walk around/general purpose lens?

When I'm on my daily commute or just mooching around London, I find myself needing something tighter when I fit my 15mm PL and something more open when the 30mm Sigma is mounted.

I'm fully aware that the correct answer is "get the 12-35mm f2.8", but the Fun Budget won't stretch that far this year...

Hi, I have this lens.  Much as I love using prime lenses, notably the Panasonic 20mm f1.7, this one is on my Panasonic GM5 most of the time. As a keen amateur from the pre-digital age, I love  it.  It is light, tiny and versatile.  It gives great results for its size and price, maybe not top notch if you're very, very particular but certainly perfect for everyday shots, street photography and so on. If I have a criticism at all it's that I would like it to be weatherproof but that would probably add to the weight.

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