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Lepewhi said:
I don't know about this lens. I'll look into it. Thanks
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12 vs 14 at the wide end makes a significant difference - most of the time curiously the 100 vs 200 on the long end is less important. I noticed that moving from the 14-42 kit lens on my EM10.2

I now have both the 12-100 pro & the 12-200, so there is a lot of duplication of functionality. I have used a rented 100-400 on my EM1.2, with the 12-200 on my EM10.2 for a local airshow.
 
EZGritz said:
The 14-150 is also my car carry lens. It saves me when I don't have time to change lenses.

Do you find the 12-200 sharp enough at the long end?
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I generally find it sharp enough, providing I have a fast enough shutter speed. For example this was taken with my OM-1, f/6.3, ISO 1600, 1/800 sec, 200.0mm, shutter priority, vivid color, matrix metering. I did some mild editing with rawtherapee:
But as I've said elsewhere, with the OP having a G100 (which does not have stabilization), they/he/she likely would be happier with a Panasonic lens with OIS stabilization, instead of an Olympus lens.
 
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Didn't OP also mention being open to 1 inch sensors? Maybe I missed it, but is Sony RX10IV under consideration? It's obviously expensive but for a very good reason. It would provide better image quality and versatility than and consumer grade m34 lens. I loved never second guessing my lens and camera choices when heading out with the RX. Mine broke after about 4 years of heavy use and a few drops. Financially I'm not keen on spending so much for the exact same camera I've had for the past four years so I've been testing and evaluating alternatives like the FZs and 14 150ii for my m5iii. The RX10IV is better than those by a significant margin.
 
Thanks for sharing
 
Aoyagi said:
Lepewhi said:
Which version do you have or recommend?
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There are three 14-140 Lumix lenses. Generally speaking, the newer the lens, the better the optical image stabilisation in it, and the better the auto focus performance.

More specifically:

First is the old 14-140mm f4-5.8. You can get it for half the price of the newest one, but it's fat, heavy, dark, and slow.
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I wouldn't bother to include this version in the discussion. It was discontinued years ago. It was my first M4/3 lens. It had good image quality, worked well in low light but was a bit of a beast.
Aoyagi said:
Then you have the 14-140 f3.5-5.6 mk1. It's a modern and compact lens, and I think this is the one I would recommend if you use the G100 (edit: even in combination with the GX9).
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Definitely NOT this version. The latest is indeed the greatest… so far. ;-)
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And lastly there is the 14-140 f3.5-5.6 mk2. As far as I know, the only noteworthy changes are added weather sealing (the G100 is not a weather sealed camera, however) and an updated Dual I.S. protocol (the G100 doesn't have internal image stabilisation, so it has no use for Dual I.S.). I would choose this if you intend to purchase a weather sealed Lumix camera in the future.
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The latest, weather sealed 14-140mm f3.5-5.6 has updated, meaning faster and more accurate, focusing motors. The OIS is also improved over the previous f3.5-5.6 lens.

I've owned all 3 versions of the 14-140mm. I sold the first 14-140mm f3.5-5.6 to get the upgraded and improved version. It's definitely worth it!
 
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I actually do have a 25mm 1.7 lens
 
I hope to pull the trigger and order it next week.
 
EZGritz said:
Do you find the 12-200 sharp enough at the long end?
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Haven't really done a critical analysis of the 12-200 at the long end, but it's been 'good enough' for my needs.
Anyway, getting the shot can outweigh having a better lens but missing the shot swapping lenses.
But if I need razer sharp, I'm probably using the 300/4 anyway.

--
Art P
"I am a creature of contrast,
of light and shadow.
I live where the two play together,
I thrive on the conflict"
 
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I felt that way about the 14-150. It covers most of what I want for travel and some events when carrying two bodies or switching lenses is not possible or inconvenient. Otherwise, I'd rather use something better.
 
But isn't that lens OM? I have Panasonic. I know that it mounts on my camera, but not optimal, I think
 
I'm looking into a 14-140 travel zoom.
 
The Panasonic Lumix 14-140ii is a great travel lens. Very well praised. Also consider Olympus 14-150 same league and price bracket
 
If you have a Pany body with no IBIS you need a stabilized lens or you have to keep the shutter speed up to make sharp images. If the Panny body has IBIS it will work with slower shutter speeds.

They use the same lens mount and are optically compatible. Use the Panasonic 14-140 if you feel more comfortable staying with the brand.

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Author of "The Pelican Squadron" - Harvey Gene Sherman
https://www.amazon.com/Pelican-Squadron-Tale-Internet-Bubble-ebook/dp/B08FCY6V7Y
 
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But with a Panasonic G100?
 
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That's the one I'm looking at.
 
I found a 14-140 F3.5-5.6 ASPH Power OIS II used in good condition for €424.00. Does that sound like a good price? I could get it in excellent condition for another €60. What do you think? What would you do? Thanks
 
Sorry, I'm not familiar with the prices for this lens.
 
The 14-140 must be a Tamron. The best Panasonic lens isn't as good as the worst Olympus lens - except for the Leica versions. (Not really) How's that for starting a war?

I actually did move to OLY partly because the Panny kit lenses were so mediocre. That was a long time ago. Maybe they improved them.
 
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