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Panasonic 14-150 ll on the GM-5

Started Jun 30, 2016 | Discussions thread
alcelc
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Re: Panasonic 14-150 ll on the GM-5
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svein wilhelm kristiansen wrote:

By the way, I use the Panny 35-100 (2,8) alot with the GM-5, and I think its' a great combo!
svein wilhelm

35-100 f/2.8 is 100mm long and 360g in weight.

14-140 II is 75mm long and 265g in weight.

If you find shooting 35-100 f/2.8 on GM5 fine, it must be easier to handle 14-140 II (shorter and lighter, theoretically better in balancing).

My wife use it on GF3 (slightly heavier and larger than GM5) for many serious overseas trips, including shooting in -25°C wearing gloves, without problem and had reasonably good result.

I suppose you should have aware the difference in zoom range. On 14-140 II, we have to twist the zoom ring a lot more from 14 to 140 vs a shorter distance for 35-100. As Panny has added reasonable friction to the lens (against gravity automatic falling off), further distance + extra force might add instability during the zoom action. A bit more worse on smaller camera. But it is AF as fast, and as sharp / contrast as the pro lens except for the speed. On versatility, it wins hands down.

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