GX7 Question please

rolandb wrote:

dmokn wrote:

+1 on getting the 12-32. I bought that for my GX7 years ago and it's really nice to have the 12mm end. While the GX85 is better on paper in most respects, if money is tight and you get a good deal, image quality should be similar and you get the AF/MF switch, which I use all the time.

Hi dmokn,

I"ve just replied to d3x regarding the lens,, would love the wide end but not sure if its too short a zoom compared to the 24-90 of my LX7.

Normally I'll recommend to pair it up with either the tiniest 35-100, still a small size 45-150 or a slightly longer in length (also longer reach) 45-175 PZ for a more complete setup. If money is not a matter and you might not need the 12 wide end, the 14-140 M2 might be a better choice than 14-42 M2 (I'll forget the old 14-42 M1).

"image quality should be similar"

On my first glance on the testing shots from GX85, I felt they were sharper/better micro contrast than those from GX7 (Pany said it could be around 10% but IMHO should be more). And I was also shocked to realize that the pictures from GX7 are more digital feel vs the sharper but more natural looking images from GX85. Nevertheless, GX7 is actually a very good camera.

then I'm possibly temped to go for a GX7 first of all just to see if I get on with the camera system or not,, I have seen one with the 14-42 lens for around £350,, not sure if that's good or not ??

For a brand new GX7 (and not the 14-42 M1 version), £350 is a very attractive price. In my city the grey market price for a new GX85 (body only) should now be at similar price. Nothing wrong to invest in GX7 at such cost but if you pay £100 more (for a 12-32), you might have all the advantage of GX85.... YMMV.

Roland.

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