Gave The GX7 MkII Another Go...

MrALLCAPS wrote:

Pete_W wrote:

Jacques Cornell wrote:

MrALLCAPS wrote:

I would if Panasonic NA would've sold a Body only version or pack it with the 15mm f/1.7 instead of a zoom nobody wants.

Nobody wants an excellent 12-60 for almost no money? Really? Maybe you don't want it, but I hardly think you speak for everyone.

From my experience, most of the people I know who shoot M43 and RF styled bodies use only primes.

And how many people is that? Have you done a poll on this forum?

The Panasonic 12-60 is a very well regarded lens, punching way above it's price. When I purchased my GX85, the standard kit lens supplied was the 12-32. I asked the store if I could swap it for the 12-60 for some extra cash. The store obliged. It's my most used lens.

Then I stand corrected and "Nobody" was a bit harsh. I still will stand by Most RF styled bodies own are most used with Primes only.

All you have to back this up is a handful of anecdotes based on your limited circle of acquaintances. This hardly qualifies you as an expert on the market. And, as an event pro and a landscape amateur, I use zooms on my two GX8s, GX85 and GX9 quite regularly, so that's one data point contrary to your assertion.

I am also a DxO PhotoLab user. Jacques is right - it is a great piece of software for M43.

Given the problems you've found with the GX85, I'd suggest you stick with Fuji. Or get a Sony. As you said, you can't change physics.

Agreed, aside from Sony.