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Lumix gx8 which lens to get

Started Aug 23, 2015 | Questions
Orbs08 New Member • Posts: 7
Lumix gx8 which lens to get

I have Just brought the Lumix Gx8 and would like to get a new lens for it. I have the Panasonic 14-140mm f/3.5-5.6. The two Lens I have in mind are the olympus 12-40 2.8 pro or the Panasonic 12-35mm F2.8. I would be using the lens more for photos. Could you please tell me which one you think is best for photos ?

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Greg Olsson New Member • Posts: 12
Re: Lumix gx8 which lens to get

Congratulations on getting the GX8. I just bought one and find it a vast improvement over the G5 (I bought 3 years ago) in terms of handling. Have not done much testing yet. Since DXOMark.com rates the two lenses you ask about to be equal, I'd think the Panasonic 12-35 is preferable since it's use would result in both O.I.S. and in body stabilization working for you on the GX8. But I have not had personal experience with either of those. I really like the 20mm f/1.7 lens, but I like wide angle a lot.

howardfuhrman Veteran Member • Posts: 4,153
Re: Lumix gx8 which lens to get

While the extra reach on the 12-40 is nice, I believe the 12-35 has dual stabilization on the GX8 and that is a big plus.

tkbslc Forum Pro • Posts: 17,527
I would suggest one of these:

One of these should work nicely:

If you can't find it in there, then you can look here, too:

Without more info on what you are after or why the 14-140 isn't providing it for you, it is hard to give a more specific recommendation.

drcPhoto
drcPhoto Contributing Member • Posts: 611
Re: Lumix gx8 which lens to get

Orbs08 wrote:

I have Just brought the Lumix Gx8 and would like to get a new lens for it. I have the Panasonic 14-140mm f/3.5-5.6. The two Lens I have in mind are the olympus 12-40 2.8 pro or the Panasonic 12-35mm F2.8. I would be using the lens more for photos. Could you please tell me which one you think is best for photos ?

Although the Olympus 12-40mm lens has some benefits, for the GX8 and for street use I myself would prefer the Panasonic 12-35mm F2.8 on that camera.  It would be a great lens on that camera.  Although I have a preference for the 35mm equivalent focal length, for a prime I myself would get the Panasonic Leica 15mm before I would get the Olympus 17mm, but the Olympus has a loyal following.  I just have never gotten enough positive vibes to by the Olympus 17mm , plus I like my Voigtlander too much I guess too.   The Sigma 19mm would be a cheap option too.

Dale

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OP Orbs08 New Member • Posts: 7
Re: Lumix gx8 which lens to get

Would like to thank you all who replied to me. I would say I want the lens more for street photography, some in door shooting and landscape. I think I will go for the panasonic 12-35, but I might think about a good prime instead.

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