Should I sell Panasonic 14 2.5 for Panasonic 12-32

Hi

I have a Panasonic 14 2.5, Panasonic 20 1.7, Olympus 45 1.8 and am hoping to get the Olympus 14-150 shortly. I was thinking of selling the 14 to get more of a wide angle lens and more flexibility which I thought the 12-32 would offer. I see it has good reviews.

Do people think this would be a good move?

Thanks

how often will you use the longer end of 14-150?

I would buy oly 12-40 or pany 12-35 for less than the price of 12-32 + 14-150

runnerbeen wrote:

Hi

I have a Panasonic 14 2.5, Panasonic 20 1.7, Olympus 45 1.8 and am hoping to get the Olympus 14-150 shortly. I was thinking of selling the 14 to get more of a wide angle lens and more flexibility which I thought the 12-32 would offer. I see it has good reviews.

Do people think this would be a good move?

Thanks

I won't do it.

I have both of the lenses. 14 f/2.5 was basically a free copy when I upgraded to GX1, but due to its a non OIS lens and when using on non IBIS bodies, basically I could shoot with 14-45 at much slower shutter speed under low lighting and so it was idle most of the time until bought GX7 and even be more useful on GX85.

I also once very excited to have 12-32 (a kit lens came with GX85). Under good lighting condition it is very sharp, and is comparable to 14-45 having benefit of tiny size and 12mm wider coverage. Having high hope to have it as a go everywhere standard zoom, I was sad to see poor result under poor lighting condition. If coincidentally there would be small fine detail objects (grass/leaves etc) at the edge in shadow, water color like poor resolved image would be produced. I needed to recall 14-45 again and eventually upgrade to the 12-35 f/2.8...

According to my experience on the few consumer grade zoom (f/3.5) lenses of Panny, I would day 14-140 M2 be the best all round player, coming after closely by 14-45 and having 12-32 and 45-150 in similar quality after the pack. But if you would shoot mostly under good lighting, and would compose carefully, it would still be an excellent lens well beyond its low cost.

14 f/2.5 is faster (on IBIS body), having AF speed/size/weight similar to 12-32. It is a prime lens, not as versatile as the 12-32 zoom, but could be handled easier and would produce more consistent quality pictures under good or low lighting environment.

According to members' opinion, 14-42 M2 (Panny) might be the best kit zoom currently (I can't verify this). If size and weight wouldn't be an issue, might worth to check it out.

I wouldn't do it, in fact I just sold my 12-32 yesterday.  In daylight the performance was pretty good, it's not very usable once the sun goes down.  Opening it gets a bit annoying and there is no MF ring.

runnerbeen wrote:

Hmmm, this has definitely made me think again. I suppose I just fancied the slightly wider angle and more flexibility.

Perhaps I should save my money for the 14-150. I would like that one as it's weatherproof and means I can take just one lens on longer walks when there is the possibility of seeing wildlife.

Thanks for your advice.

runnerbeen wrote:

Sorry, should have mentioned that! My camera will be an EM5 mark 2.

Thanks

14-150 would make sense. If for newer Pany cameras like GX8, GX85 or G85 etc, 14-140 M2 be a better choice for the Dual IS.

runnerbeen wrote:

Hi

I have a Panasonic 14 2.5, Panasonic 20 1.7, Olympus 45 1.8 and am hoping to get the Olympus 14-150 shortly. I was thinking of selling the 14 to get more of a wide angle lens and more flexibility which I thought the 12-32 would offer. I see it has good reviews.

Do people think this would be a good move?

Thanks

I purchased the 12-32 for a cheap 12 mm to use with my 20 and 45 and my GX7.  It fit the bill for a while, knowing that I would use it as my $150 12mm prime...could not justify the Oly 12/2.  Shortly afterwards we decided to go on trip to Germany.  I purchased a 12-35 2.8 and never looked back.  It is permanently on the camera now, with the 20/1.7 as the low light prime.  I hardly ever use the 45 now, and rarely use the 12-32, except in good light, on the GM1 when small and light is mandatory...and the GX7 is too big.

runnerbeen wrote:

Hi

I have a Panasonic 14 2.5, Panasonic 20 1.7, Olympus 45 1.8 and am hoping to get the Olympus 14-150 shortly. I was thinking of selling the 14 to get more of a wide angle lens and more flexibility which I thought the 12-32 would offer. I see it has good reviews.

Do people think this would be a good move?

Thanks

Interesting read.

So, sell your 14mm for 12-32mm? That depends.........

• What camera are you shooting with?
• What budget do you have?
• What kind of photos do you typically take? Or looking to take.

Post a couple of your typical pics here. That way peeps can give you an answer that will suit your particular needs.

Good luck on your journey to lens Nirvana.

Report back on your lens(es) decision

Lena

Although I have the 9-18 and 12-35, I've kept the 14 + GWC1 for use with my EP5. It's a great little lens and the GWC1 gives you 11mm for a real wideangle view while the 14mm @ 28mm is a "normal" lens for me.

I have both and they are not too expensive .

one being a zoom has a difference purpose than my prime for me.