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Is the Panny 14-140 worth $150 more than the Oly 14-150?

Started Dec 5, 2015 | Discussions thread
alcelc
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Re: GX7 = IBIS - Re: Is the Panny 14-140 worth $150 more than the Oly 14-150?

Noku Dzu wrote:

Good point, I would not even consider the Oly lens if the GX7 did not have in body stabilization.

So, the issue is image quality and build quality of the Oly lens. Some say they are so close in IQ that it's a moot point. Others say the Panny is noticeably better, sigh, what to do ...

True, GX7 is the first Panny camera to have IBIS, but in a very primitive way.

According to some experienced members' opinion, likely equivalent to around the first generation of Oly's IBIS. IMHO, likely would give 1~1.5 stop or slightly better (from my experience with 14 f/2.5). Comparing to the >3 stops power OIS of 14-140II, the choice would be yours.

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