Low light lens for my Lumix G7 or buy new camera

asirvr4 wrote:

Hi,

I’m new to this forum and I’m a beginner photographer. I have had my Panasonic Lumix G7 for about 5 years and I only have the 14-140mm lens. Recently I became excited about photography again.

I’m looking to see if it’s worth it to buy a prime lens for indoor low light photography and some night photography. Mostly for family & new born moments and when I feel like doing some nice night shots. So far I believe my options are:

On IQ, the newer models indeed does not give material improvement. The improvement would be on hardware side, more features etc.

Think of ISO1600 vs ISO3200~6400, 2~3 stops slower shutter speed for non IS lens and 4~5 stops for DUAL IS combo... Normally for shootings which slow shutter speed is usable, a newer body will help.

Regarding indoor shooting, usually I could imagine limited shooting distance. If so, I would look for a wider angle lens. Likely a 35mm to max 28mm eq AoV of FF, i.e., 14 to 17.5 for M43.

Surely if you love to shoot head shot, a longer lens might also be useful like 20 to 25. Longer than that might be more restrictive IMO.

Panasonic LUMIX G 25mm f/1.7 ASPH
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN C
Panasonic Lumix G 20mm f/1.7 II

Olympus M. Zuiko 25mm or 45mm f/1.8

or any other MFT lenses you recommend with AF?

my budget is 300 usd.

my other option is to sell my camera+lens

G7 and an used 14~140 (I assume the f/3.5~5 6 mk-I) would give you not much on selling them.

and buy a Sony RX100 latest version?

what do you recommend please?

thanks,
Asir