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Recommend a lens for a GX7 for indoor photos of parrots

Started Mar 27, 2019 | Discussions thread
OP avianb Junior Member • Posts: 44
Want to order today

I want to order today because the sale prices on the Oly and Panasonic lenses I have been considering end tonight. Am ordering from B&H because I have a gift card I can apply towards the purchase. Have been "sitting on" that gift card for 3 years. It's my refund for my canceled 25/1.7 which I originally purchased with a gift card that I received from the purchase of my GX7.

Don't know why I am having so much difficulty choosing a lens. Some say Oly 25 1.8 is excellent, others say to pass on that. Some are OK with AF from Lumix 20/1.7 and others hate it, sell the camera and purchase something else. Some people like the Sigma 30/1.4 and then I've read reviews that state it doesn't focus well in low light while other reviews state that the AF is great and the only downside is some CA when opened wide. Some reviewers even feel that it comes close to the PL 25/1.4.  Lumix 25/1.7 OK for some especially based on the price when it is cheaper but for others it's just not good enough.

It all comes down to personal tastes, expectations and needs but then also what is within one's budget.

I appreciate everyone's comments. I am still not sure what I am going to do.   I have to say I'm more confused than when I started my search.

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Pentax K10D Pentax K-7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 Pentax K-01 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
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