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My second lens... what to choose?

Started Sep 15, 2019 | Questions thread
motormatic Contributing Member • Posts: 521
Re: My second lens... what to choose?

For a wider lens for interiors or selfies, the Panasonic 7-14/4 is a great choice if you can afford it. It picks up where your current lens stops and then can cover up to 4x the area. In fact 7mm is as wide as you can get in a m43 lens.

For low light, you will need a prime lens. The Panasonic 25/1.7 will do the job at low cost but it's not a wide angle...it's what used to be called a "normal" lens. There are many other options for high speed lenses but they will all cost a lot more, especially the wide angle options.

I'd avoid any of the pro lenses unless you have a large budget (I'm guessing no) and would avoid the 12-32 zoom just to get 12mm. While the 7-14 is more expensive, the wider angle is worth it.

To sum up, my recommendation is the 7-14/4 and the 25/1.7.

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