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14-140 sharpness almost as good as 12-35/35-100 f2.8

Started Jan 14, 2016 | Discussions thread
alcelc
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For my experience on zoom lenses back in the film days, not to mention a 10x superzoom, I was highly suspicious on its IQ. In order to lure my wife (doesn't like lens changing) taking over my GF3 (a rush purchase to replace my water damaged G1) for a GX1 few years ago, I had no alternative but to buy her 14-140II. Now, it was on GX1 and is always fighting to put it on my larger GX7 (good or not, I might have approval soon for GX8 ).

It is a great lens not only on its versatility, but IQ at least comparable or might slightly better than than 14-45. Of course, if we need the speed, only the pro f/2.8 zoom would satisfy us.

A recent cropped, OOC sample from GX7 + 14-140II that IMHO could beat 14-45 in every aspect...

Lets put away the shutter shock concern, just enjoy it.

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