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I have tried the 2.8/17 and it works fine. Definitely some faster lenses are a good idea in order to be able to do more efficient available light stuff. The Lumix 2.5/14 is a fix starter for me, just need to order it.Thank you Peter, very helpful write up:thumbs:.
The market seems to agree with your analysis, GH2s are flying off the dealers shelfs here in the US. Are you using it with any of the other mft lenses besides the 14-140mm?
Yes, I forgot to mention video, this is really stunning on the GH2. What are you using - AVCHD or MPEG4 ?>Short answer her: in my eyes the GH2 has reached a level of maturity
I second that and on top it can do amazing video.
That should be a very good choice. The 100-300 is also on my to buy list. As the 7-14. They are both so small and cheap compared to APSC or FF counterparts and offer nice quality - at least what I could see from reviews on the net.Peter, thanks for a good analysis. I've FINALLY made up my mind: GH2, 14-140, 100-300, to start with
Peter,The Lumix 2.5/14 is a fix starter for me, just need to order it.
My K5 issues were mainly with AF in low light. No sensor issues, nor anything else. I did not like the kit zoom (which is understandable) but I am not sure if the 18-135 is really any better. I think in order to get better Pentax glass you have to go for the DA limited lenses and the faster and newer zooms. But then the whole gear makes up a lot of more size and weight compared to any M43 gear.Peter, thanks for posting this! I've been tempted by this camera and there's even one in stock at a store nearby for 1400€ incl. the 14-140mm zoom. I'm a Pentax user with a couple of older-than-K-5 bodies (K20D, K-x) and some lenses, some good, some not so good. I've been thinking about whether to upgrade to K-5 or not. My major griefs with my current gear are the high ISO of the K20D and the slow and unreliable AF of both bodies. But I'm beginning to lose faith in the brand as they always seem to mess up somehow. While the K-5 sounds marvelous in many ways, the reports of the sensor stains, low light front focusing and erratic flash behavior don't sound so good. So I'm considering investing in µ4/3 gear instead or on the side. By the specs there does not seem to be a major difference in size between the GH2 and the K-5, but the former weighs about half of the latter. And there's always the obviously great video on the GH2.
Has anybody here been disappointed with the GH2? And also, would you consider the 14-140mm zoom to be good enough for the non-pro photographer whose main subjects vary from random family pics to landscapes?
Jorgen,Peter,
Be aware that there's a rumour of an m43 version of the 25/1.4 being launched in a couple of months. If the rumour holds water, it will probably be smaller and focus faster than the existing lens does on m43.
Panasonic.Jorgen,
is this a Olympus or Panasonic lens?
Peter
Thanks for the info! Well I hope that they keep developing 43 and M43, I think both systems have high potential, exactly M43 seems to have more as most future cameras (even pro cameras) will use EVF or maybe Hybrid.Panasonic.
There are more rumours as well: rugged, professional quality bodies from both, and higher grade zooms from Olympus, all of it apparently the coming spring. Olympus is also said to be working on a hybrid solution for E-5 replacement in the future; EVF but 4/3 lenses (or both kinds).
And a rumor of a Panasonic 12-50mm f2.5-3.3 coming soonPanasonic.
There are more rumours as well: rugged, professional quality bodies from both, and higher grade zooms from Olympus, all of it apparently the coming spring. Olympus is also said to be working on a hybrid solution for E-5 replacement in the future; EVF but 4/3 lenses (or both kinds).
Wow, hope this one is true!And a rumor of a Panasonic 12-50mm f2.5-3.3 coming soon
+1Wow, hope this one is true!
I wonder how big a lens like that would be considering it's a zoom and fairly fast?And a rumor of a Panasonic 12-50mm f2.5-3.3 coming soon
Not too big, probably. Look at the Zuiko 14-54 f/2.8-3.5. Around the same focal length, and less than half a stop slower. OIS will probably add a little bit though.I wonder how big a lens like that would be considering it's a zoom and fairly fast?
I use always 1080p24 at best quality (AVCHD). Here is an article I wrote for DPReview:Yes, I forgot to mention video, this is really stunning on the GH2. What are you using - AVCHD or MPEG4 ?
I found that AVCHD is only supported by Toast on my machine Quicktime does not support it, as also not RealPlayer and MediaPlayer.
This is my favorite zoom for indoor video (MF and tripod). Here are videos I did with this zoom:Not too big, probably. Look at the Zuiko 14-54 f/2.8-3.5. Around the same focal length, and less than half a stop slower. OIS will probably add a little bit though.
Nice video Uwe......I think you mentioned on another post that this is volunteer work on your part for the San Juan Bautista State Park. That's awesome.This is my favorite zoom for indoor video (MF and tripod). Here are videos I did with this zoom:
http://vimeo.com/17988758
http://vimeo.com/16108720