Thank you for this video! I had to purchase a zoom lens on short notice for a trip and the Olympus 40-150mm is GOOD! You're so right! How is this a $100 lens brand new??? Thank you again!
In my experience the Lumix 20mm f1.7 has slow AF. The Lumix 25mm f1.7 has fast AF. The Olympus 45mm F1.8 is a fantastic lens and it is not expensive at all.
Excellent summary. The 20mm does suffer from focus hunting. The 25mm is much better. 45mm olympus nearly twice the price of the 25mm :) that said conpared with some conpetitors lenses or other system it ia still a steal. Thank you for providing your input and feedback. What is your favo mft lens?
3:45 spend more and get the Olympus 25 1.8. it has no focus shifting between 2.8 and 5.6 and it's completely CA free unlike the lumix version which has plenty of both. The 1.8 is also more eaven in sharpness across the frame then the lumix 1.4. it costs a bit more then the 1.7 but it's well worth the difference. I would also recommend the Lumix 12-32 f3.5/5.6 and 35-100 f4.0/5.6: they are reasonably inexpensive and quality wise comparable with the kit zoom you propose, but they are so damn small that you can throw them in a pocket and forget to having them with you.
While I had my Sony a65 (until a couple of days ago), I didn't use my gh4 or gh5 for photography, now I will. I got some of this lens, I hope I get the... 45? and a wheather sealed one... just because it is raining lately here in Medellín.
Thanks for the compliment! My favourite is the 45mm olympus as it is fast and very sharp. The 25mm is great for photography! Great thing about lumix lenses are that they tend to be very affordable and provide bang for your buck and are very light weight :)
Thanks so much for this super informative video. Are any of these lens weather sealed? I take my camera kayaking so... Any suggestions if these are not? Thanks again.
Unfortunately none of these are weather sealed. What camera are you shooting?
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I have been finding my lenses by chance and apart from the 25mm none are on the list of the sharpest. I hope I can get good use out of them but sometimes I would like to sell them all and get some with manual focus. The focus by wired approach is torture for video. I've never had a chance to try a premium lens...hopefully one day I will, but there are so many other things I want that are cheaper...
Since this video is 3 years old now, has anything new come around that would make you change this list? Great video. I have the 45-150 which i enjoy using. But ive had it forever and wondering if theres a better quality alternative i could step into
Also, just made it to the end of the video. I see u had the a6400. I have the gx85 and was set on "upgrading" to the a6400 for the last few weeks until I started watching comparison videos and it didn't seem like it would be as big of a quality increase as I thought. So now I'm debating just getting better lenses instead. Any advice on that?
MFT hasn't released much lately, sadly. I switched years ago to a6400. AF on the a6400 is awesome, lenses available are plenty but in general a bit pricey. Wieigjht wise MFG cameras are awesome Hope this helps
Thanks for great video! I use Panasonic 25 mm, 14-42 mm, 45-200 mm and a lot (about 20) of Pentax mount lenses (using M42-M4/3 and PK-M4/3 adapters). Some lenses are enough big, so their weight works well as inertial stabilizing system. But as a old man I prefer much lighter Panasonic glasses...
@@PaulTakesPhotos I use Pentax K-5, K-3 and K-70. The last is very similar to Panasonic Lumix G7. The other are very reliable well sealed heavy metal monsters
@@PaulTakesPhotos I have a dream :-D and even plans for my web page . As more than a half of my photos are 35 mm films, for digitizing I purchased Pentax K-70 (for its 24 Megapixels and pixel shift resolution).
Have you used the Panasonic 12-32mm? My 1st M43 was the G9 which I love. Picked up a GX80 with the 12-32 and 45-150 used on $450 US. Like having both cameras and use the GX for a walking around camera. Have not used the 12-32 much to decide the quality of it.
Good question. I am have used the 12-32 but am not a fan of the lens. It is more the size than the image quality. Although there is some vignetting. But overall it is a decent lens
@@PaulTakesPhotos I agree. Kinda weird lens with having to extend it before using. If it had not been part of the camera package I would to have purchased it as a stand alone.
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I'm looking for the most affordable weather sealed lens for my gh4 :)
If you are looking for weather sealing i would suggest the Olympus 7-14mm f2. 8 Pro (14-28mm full frame) for zoom lenses. Panasonic 12-35 f/2.8 (2012 release), Olympus 12-45 f4. Tricky as weather sealed lenses tend to cost a little more (used marked best option). Sigma 16mm f/1.4 is a steal
Anyone know how good are 14-42mm lenses? I was looking into buying GH4 for both video and some photography and I'm tight on a budget. Maximum €600. I'm not new to cameras as I use pro Nikon equipment, but I wanted to try MFT and I also need decent video camera for low price. I found a GH4 for 400 euros, but I know nothing about good lenses in this system. Mind helping me?
@@PaulTakesPhotos 12-60 f2.8 is a little over 400 euros on eBay(cheapest listing), and variable apperture version is around 250 euros, whereas I found a 14-42 for 95 euros. I know it's a kit lens nobody recommends, but every other lens is way over 200 euros. I was gonna buy extra batteries for the change, but thanks for replying. I'll try and get one of the lenses you recommended.
@@astanisystems when it comes to lenses I used the 12-60 with variable aperture for years both for video (early youtube episode) and photography and it is a good stern lens. As most say. We marry our lenses.. cameras come and go. GH4 is an excellent camera btw and very affordable used.
I don’t know if you have ever used the 35-100 f4-5.6 but if you have do you think it is better than the 45-150, I am a mountain bike photographer and heard praises about this focal length on the 35-100, if I have the extra cash do you reckon it is worth paying a bit more ?🤘🏻
I have not tested that specific lens, so difficult to state. That said it really looks like a high quality lens. To be honest I would try to rent it first 😃 true thing is that quality glass costs money but it will always repay itself. Hope this was useful
That is a good question. I would always go for the more expensive options. I'd say the the Lumix 35-100mm f2.8 is a very good option, not cheap but very good for film and video. You could also try the 25mm as described in the video but the lens for video hunts and is maybe a little bit too wide. The ROKinon 85mm cine lens is a good option but is a prime lens yet very affordable. Let me know if it was helpful please
Hi thank you for this video! I have the Lumix G7 and I am just starting with photography, I have the 14-42mm lens but I want something that has more zoom but also good quality that isn't too expensive. Do you think the 45-150mm lens would be a good investment or are there any other lenses that provide good zoom for around the same price?
Hi there. I like the 12-60mm lens great focal range. The 45-150 is a good lens. It depends what you are planning to shoot. Do you use it for sports or animals or just to have more focal range?
I found the lumix 25mm f1.7 terrible! Cheap, but sharpness was simply unacceptable for a Prime lens. I returned it and got the Olympus 25mm instead. like day and night in comparison.
Hi my friend! I want to buy a telephoto zoom lens. I'm trying to figure out whats the best choice between 100-300 vs 100-400... obviously the price is a good point. But what do you think about the cost/benefit relation, and what do you thik should i get? Thanks man and sorry for my english. I'm from Barranquilla Colombia!
I'd go for the 400mm as it is just as sharp on 400mm as the 100-300mm . In fairness (i had the 400mm rented it) the sharpest pictures are up 350mm with anf f-stop beween 10 and 12. In the end of the day your budget also plays a part. 400mm has the latstest image stabilization which can be extended in combination with a camera that has body stabilization
Thank you for this video! I had to purchase a zoom lens on short notice for a trip and the Olympus 40-150mm is GOOD! You're so right! How is this a $100 lens brand new??? Thank you again!
Happy to be of help and more importantly you got a great lens without breaking the bank
@@PaulTakesPhotos Yes, thanks to you!! LOL. Thx again!
In my experience the Lumix 20mm f1.7 has slow AF. The Lumix 25mm f1.7 has fast AF. The Olympus 45mm F1.8 is a fantastic lens and it is not expensive at all.
Excellent summary. The 20mm does suffer from focus hunting. The 25mm is much better. 45mm olympus nearly twice the price of the 25mm :) that said conpared with some conpetitors lenses or other system it ia still a steal.
Thank you for providing your input and feedback. What is your favo mft lens?
Zoom lense I prefer one is lumix 14-140 f 3.5-5.6. it's very versatile.
That is a very good range. Wide and tight when you need it to be. Thanks for sharing
3:45 spend more and get the Olympus 25 1.8. it has no focus shifting between 2.8 and 5.6 and it's completely CA free unlike the lumix version which has plenty of both. The 1.8 is also more eaven in sharpness across the frame then the lumix 1.4. it costs a bit more then the 1.7 but it's well worth the difference.
I would also recommend the Lumix 12-32 f3.5/5.6 and 35-100 f4.0/5.6: they are reasonably inexpensive and quality wise comparable with the kit zoom you propose, but they are so damn small that you can throw them in a pocket and forget to having them with you.
Thank you for your feedback!
While I had my Sony a65 (until a couple of days ago), I didn't use my gh4 or gh5 for photography, now I will. I got some of this lens, I hope I get the... 45? and a wheather sealed one... just because it is raining lately here in Medellín.
Great video. I've got the 25mm for my G7 and I love it. Also have a Lumix 14-45mm, which is pretty good, but the 25mm gets the most use.
Thanks for the compliment! My favourite is the 45mm olympus as it is fast and very sharp. The 25mm is great for photography!
Great thing about lumix lenses are that they tend to be very affordable and provide bang for your buck and are very light weight :)
I loveeee the 25mm!
Excellent lens isn't it
@@PaulTakesPhotos It defines the meaning of true love lol
That 25mm lens absolutely SMACKS for the price. I was pleasantly surprised. Thing is crispy
It is an unbelievable steal for the price
Thanks so much for this super informative video. Are any of these lens weather sealed? I take my camera kayaking so... Any suggestions if these are not? Thanks again.
Unfortunately none of these are weather sealed. What camera are you shooting?
I have been finding my lenses by chance and apart from the 25mm none are on the list of the sharpest. I hope I can get good use out of them but sometimes I would like to sell them all and get some with manual focus. The focus by wired approach is torture for video. I've never had a chance to try a premium lens...hopefully one day I will, but there are so many other things I want that are cheaper...
The Olympys 45mm is razor share too. Manual lenses voor video are excellent and can be budget friendly. I like Samyang cinema lenses.
Since this video is 3 years old now, has anything new come around that would make you change this list? Great video. I have the 45-150 which i enjoy using. But ive had it forever and wondering if theres a better quality alternative i could step into
Also, just made it to the end of the video. I see u had the a6400. I have the gx85 and was set on "upgrading" to the a6400 for the last few weeks until I started watching comparison videos and it didn't seem like it would be as big of a quality increase as I thought. So now I'm debating just getting better lenses instead. Any advice on that?
MFT hasn't released much lately, sadly.
I switched years ago to a6400. AF on the a6400 is awesome, lenses available are plenty but in general a bit pricey. Wieigjht wise MFG cameras are awesome
Hope this helps
Thanks for great video!
I use Panasonic 25 mm, 14-42 mm, 45-200 mm and a lot (about 20) of Pentax mount lenses (using M42-M4/3 and PK-M4/3 adapters). Some lenses are enough big, so their weight works well as inertial stabilizing system.
But as a old man I prefer much lighter Panasonic glasses...
Great thing indeed the weight of Panasonic in general. Pentax I don't hear or know much about. What type of pentax camera do you shoot on?
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I use Pentax K-5, K-3 and K-70. The last is very similar to Panasonic Lumix G7. The other are very reliable well sealed heavy metal monsters
Cool gear I have to admit :) thanks for sharing. Do you have a website for your photography?
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I have a dream :-D and even plans for my web page . As more than a half of my photos are 35 mm films, for digitizing I purchased Pentax K-70 (for its 24 Megapixels and pixel shift resolution).
Mind telling me how good that 14-42 is? I'm new to Lumix and MFT system(Nikon user lol)
Have you used the Panasonic 12-32mm? My 1st M43 was the G9 which I love. Picked up a GX80 with the 12-32 and 45-150 used on $450 US. Like having both cameras and use the GX for a walking around camera. Have not used the 12-32 much to decide the quality of it.
Good question. I am have used the 12-32 but am not a fan of the lens. It is more the size than the image quality. Although there is some vignetting. But overall it is a decent lens
@@PaulTakesPhotos I agree. Kinda weird lens with having to extend it before using. If it had not been part of the camera package I would to have purchased it as a stand alone.
I'm looking for the most affordable weather sealed lens for my gh4 :)
If you are looking for weather sealing i would suggest the Olympus 7-14mm f2. 8 Pro (14-28mm full frame) for zoom lenses. Panasonic 12-35 f/2.8 (2012 release), Olympus 12-45 f4. Tricky as weather sealed lenses tend to cost a little more (used marked best option). Sigma 16mm f/1.4 is a steal
thank you, de verdad @@PaulTakesPhotos
More subscribers for this guy, please!
That would be great! Thank you for the compliment
Anyone know how good are 14-42mm lenses? I was looking into buying GH4 for both video and some photography and I'm tight on a budget. Maximum €600.
I'm not new to cameras as I use pro Nikon equipment, but I wanted to try MFT and I also need decent video camera for low price. I found a GH4 for 400 euros, but I know nothing about good lenses in this system. Mind helping me?
The 14-42 would not be my choice, i'd go for the 20mm lens and/or 12-60mm
@@PaulTakesPhotos 12-60 f2.8 is a little over 400 euros on eBay(cheapest listing), and variable apperture version is around 250 euros, whereas I found a 14-42 for 95 euros. I know it's a kit lens nobody recommends, but every other lens is way over 200 euros. I was gonna buy extra batteries for the change, but thanks for replying. I'll try and get one of the lenses you recommended.
@@astanisystems when it comes to lenses I used the 12-60 with variable aperture for years both for video (early youtube episode) and photography and it is a good stern lens. As most say. We marry our lenses.. cameras come and go. GH4 is an excellent camera btw and very affordable used.
I don’t know if you have ever used the 35-100 f4-5.6 but if you have do you think it is better than the 45-150, I am a mountain bike photographer and heard praises about this focal length on the 35-100, if I have the extra cash do you reckon it is worth paying a bit more ?🤘🏻
I have not tested that specific lens, so difficult to state. That said it really looks like a high quality lens. To be honest I would try to rent it first 😃 true thing is that quality glass costs money but it will always repay itself. Hope this was useful
@@PaulTakesPhotos cheers mate :)
What's the best lens to film weddings, birthdays and baptisms if you own a Panasonic G85 or Gx85?
That is a good question.
I would always go for the more expensive options.
I'd say the the Lumix 35-100mm f2.8 is a very good option, not cheap but very good for film and video.
You could also try the 25mm as described in the video but the lens for video hunts and is maybe a little bit too wide. The ROKinon 85mm cine lens is a good option but is a prime lens yet very affordable. Let me know if it was helpful please
Hi thank you for this video! I have the Lumix G7 and I am just starting with photography, I have the 14-42mm lens but I want something that has more zoom but also good quality that isn't too expensive. Do you think the 45-150mm lens would be a good investment or are there any other lenses that provide good zoom for around the same price?
Hi there. I like the 12-60mm lens great focal range. The 45-150 is a good lens. It depends what you are planning to shoot. Do you use it for sports or animals or just to have more focal range?
@@PaulTakesPhotos just to have more focal range and usually weather, clouds, or animals.
@@alexamarsh7168 Lovely. In that case the 45-150 is a good choic :)
Great video thxs
Thank ypu
I found the lumix 25mm f1.7 terrible! Cheap, but sharpness was simply unacceptable for a Prime lens. I returned it and got the Olympus 25mm instead. like day and night in comparison.
cool info
Thank you
Thank you.
Happy to be of help 😊
I got the 14-140 as a kit lens on my g7. And I’m thinking about getting the 25 mm 1.7. By the way, are you also Dutch?
+Ayinde Sterenberg 25mm is een goeie lens en ja ik ben Nederlands :)
@@PaulTakesPhotos Bedankt voor de leuke video
@@ayindesterenberg5458 mocht je nog vragen hebben laat het me weten
Hi my friend! I want to buy a telephoto zoom lens. I'm trying to figure out whats the best choice between 100-300 vs 100-400... obviously the price is a good point. But what do you think about the cost/benefit relation, and what do you thik should i get? Thanks man and sorry for my english. I'm from Barranquilla Colombia!
I'd go for the 400mm as it is just as sharp on 400mm as the 100-300mm .
In fairness (i had the 400mm rented it) the sharpest pictures are up 350mm with anf f-stop beween 10 and 12.
In the end of the day your budget also plays a part.
400mm has the latstest image stabilization which can be extended in combination with a camera that has body stabilization
Greetings from Netherlands! Hope my response was helpful and thanl you for the question
very nice video,sir.. subscribed
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