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

Started Dec 5, 2015 | Discussions thread
Marty4650
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Pros and Cons
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It just depends.

Since you are using a GX7 which has IBIS, then you probably don't need the OIS of the Panasonic lens.

However:

  • the Panasonic lens is a tiny bit faster, starting at f/3.5
  • the Panasonic lens got higher test scores from DxOmark
  • the Panasonic lens is a bit lighter, and shorter
  • the Panasonic lens has OIS, in case you ever buy a camera without IBIS

On the other hand:

  • the Olympus lens is weather sealed (the Mk II version only)
  • the Olympus lens is quite a bit cheaper
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