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Best Prime Lens to Buy in the Format

Started Aug 9, 2018 | Discussions thread
inlawbiker Senior Member • Posts: 2,066
Re: Best Prime Lens to Buy in the Format
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Rupert The Camera Man wrote:

Hello all, I am planning on getting a Panny G7 in the next few weeks. I'm going to be getting it with the 14-42 kit lens and soon after buying a telephoto. I want to get a prime lens for my camera both for better low light performance and also for a simpler and smaller package. I am looking into sub- 500 dollar primes which I feel has a good selection. What is the best prime for the job? Thanks!

Best at that price range? It depends entirely on your preferred angle of view. I personally am a 50mm (Full Frame) fan, so I would select the Panasonic Lumix 25mm 1.4. This is a unique, special lens worth seeking out.

If you like a bit wider then I would get the Olympus 17mm 1.8 or Panasonic 20mm 1.7.  Again depends entirely on your preferences. Personally again, I like the Panasonic 20 due to the size.

At your price range you can probably pull off two lenses, buying used, such as a Panasonic 20 + Olympus 45 1.8, which is a pretty powerful little combo.

Greg

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