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

Started Aug 4, 2015 | Questions thread
OP Terminal Boy Senior Member • Posts: 1,292
Re: Panasonic 14-42 Mk2 As Walk-Around Lens For G7?

jeffharris wrote:

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...

It's a pretty good lens. Mine sits in a "never use / should I sell it" drawer. Originally, I bought it for my girlfriend, but it wasn't zoomy enough, so I got her a 14-140mm II. Let no good deed go unpunished. It's surprisingly good, though.

Why didn't you get one as a kit lens with the G7? (a no-brainier) Or did you opt for the 14-140mm II?

Because I thought that I'd only use the G7 for dedicated photo outings where I'd have the correct prime for the job or the 100-300 for wildlife. So I got my G7 body only (at a very good price).

And the immediately regretted not getting it with 14-42 II as it's still compact and light enough to be a daily carry camera.

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