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Entry into M43 - Panny GX85 12-32

Started Feb 4, 2017 | Discussions thread
woof woof
woof woof Senior Member • Posts: 1,897
Re: Entry into M43 - Panny GX85 12-32

Personally I wouldn't consider the 12-32mm because of the manual focusing issue.

MFT generally focuses fast and accurately but there are occasions when it'll fail to lock on or focus on the wrong thing... when shooting through glass, when the subject is slightly obstructed or complex etc... and when that happens with a lens with a focus ring manual intervention is much less of a faff on.

If you want a small standard range zoom I'd recommend you take a look at the Panny 14-42mm Mega OIS. I acquired one as a part of a camera and lens kit and I'm actually quite impressed with it as it's compact and sharp from wide open.

I'd definitely rather have that lens than the 12-32mm even if it makes for a slightly bulkier package, but it is still a compact lens.  Other than that I'd recommend the Olympus 17mm f1.8.

Regarding the GX85 I'd recommend you try before you buy. I'm not a lover of the IMO under par EVF and IMO the buttons are too flush and difficult to find and push with the camera to your eye.

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