Panasonic camera users using the Pana 14-140mm lens?
Jul 2, 2020 11:01:31 #
BobT
Loc: southern Minnesota
This lens would seem perfect for me, but was interested in your opinions first. Often lenses like these turn out to be "masters of none". I shoot with gx85 thanks,
Bob
Bob
Jul 2, 2020 11:18:31 #
I have a GX8 and two lenses. One is the 14-140. I've had it for several years. At first I wasn't impressed. Turned out that it got better when I got brave enough to remove the "protection" filter. It is my "master of everything" lens except when I'm in my wildlife mode and put on the 100-400.
For picture and video taking, it is wonderful. For pixel peeping, the 12-60 or one of the Lumix primes may be better.
For picture and video taking, it is wonderful. For pixel peeping, the 12-60 or one of the Lumix primes may be better.
Jul 2, 2020 11:18:33 #
Yes, I do! For my Panasonic G7, the Lumix G Vario 14-140mm (f/3.5-5.6 ASPH. POWER O.I.S.) I chose it over the shorter range (14-40??) as the lens that came with my camera purchase in 2017.
The focal length is similar to what I used for a long time with my Canon T3i. I love its highly versatile range and tiny size. I'll give you some links to photos in a minute.
The focal length is similar to what I used for a long time with my Canon T3i. I love its highly versatile range and tiny size. I'll give you some links to photos in a minute.
Jul 2, 2020 11:23:00 #
Here are some photos with the 14-140 mm:
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-627603-3.html#10885547
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-630773-1.html
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-629347-1.html
I probably mostly use it under 80 mm, partly because of the camera's field of view (2x crop factor compared to full frame) and because I have an Olympus with a 75-300 mm for when I go critter and bird hunting.
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-627603-3.html#10885547
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-630773-1.html
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-629347-1.html
I probably mostly use it under 80 mm, partly because of the camera's field of view (2x crop factor compared to full frame) and because I have an Olympus with a 75-300 mm for when I go critter and bird hunting.
Jul 2, 2020 15:32:58 #
BobT wrote:
This lens would seem perfect for me, but was interested in your opinions first. Often lenses like these turn out to be "masters of none". I shoot with gx85 thanks,
Bob
Bob
I too am interested in this discussion as I was considering the Olympus version (before THE announcement). Then I was wondering if maybe the Panasonic was the better choice.
Then I read this at the link below:
“X_HOLGER. I would not recommend the Pana 14-140 II on an Olympus camera: the lens has a lot of purple fringing on Olympus cameras due to different UV-filtering in the sensor stack compared to Panasonic cameras, really annoying.... And then this lens is prone to shutter shock and has a flimsy build quality, it won't take any abuse, has some wobbling when it's extended. It's light and small.“
I have not observed color fringing with other Panasonic lenses on my OM-D. Anyone here using the 14-140mm Panasonic lens on an Olympus body have those problems?
There is an interesting discussion about these two lenses, including the above Quote, at this link:
https://www.dpreview.com/forums/thread/4294214#forum-post-61294431
Jul 2, 2020 15:42:49 #
One thing for sure, I really enjoy that zoom range for an all around lens.
I have the Nikon 24-300 mm (full frame field of view equivalent to 12-150) and that lens quickly claimed a resident home on my Nikon. I use it a LOT. In fact I was grabbing the Nikon rather than the OM-D for my daily walks, just because of that lens.
So I thought maybe I should get an equivalent zoom for my M43 kit and then I can go back to carrying my OM-D on my daily walks.
I have the Nikon 24-300 mm (full frame field of view equivalent to 12-150) and that lens quickly claimed a resident home on my Nikon. I use it a LOT. In fact I was grabbing the Nikon rather than the OM-D for my daily walks, just because of that lens.
So I thought maybe I should get an equivalent zoom for my M43 kit and then I can go back to carrying my OM-D on my daily walks.
Jul 2, 2020 15:50:56 #
Another happy 14-140 user here. I always assume the far end of any affordable high ratio zoom to be suspect, which to me is value of the 14-140 ... I can trust it as a really good 8:1 zoom. Don’t need a 10:1. At 115mm it’s still twice the reach of my 12-60 kit lens.
Seeeeeeerious pixel peepers should get a bigger camera and appropriate lenses.
Seeeeeeerious pixel peepers should get a bigger camera and appropriate lenses.
Jul 2, 2020 15:56:15 #
User ID wrote:
Seeeeeeerious pixel peepers should get a bigger camera and appropriate lenses.
I think I saw there was a help group forming for serious pixel peepers who can’t afford a Phase One Mediumformat camera.
Jul 2, 2020 16:30:44 #
JD750 wrote:
🤭 🤭I think I saw there was a help group forming for serious pixel peepers who can’t afford a Phase One Mediumformat camera.
Jul 3, 2020 05:29:11 #
wdross
Loc: Castle Rock, Colorado
BobT wrote:
This lens would seem perfect for me, but was interested in your opinions first. Often lenses like these turn out to be "masters of none". I shoot with gx85 thanks,
Bob
Bob
Both Panasonic's 14-140 and Olympus's 14-150 lenses are above average for image quality. That is amazing considering their range. Their main Achilles' heel is that they are slower than the Pro lenses and will be more affected be any extra glass put on the front of the lenses. They are a good "all in one" lens for the price.
Jul 3, 2020 06:23:47 #
BobT wrote:
This lens would seem perfect for me, but was interested in your opinions first. Often lenses like these turn out to be "masters of none". I shoot with gx85 thanks,
Bob
Bob
I've been a Panasonic user for twelve years, G1 up to G5 and now my GX8. Always avoided zooms with a range greater than x4. Had a 45-200 which was good up to 175. Now I have three lenses - 12-32, 35-100 and a 45-175 'X' series with inner zoom and focus. All are excellent through their range. For landscapes I now feel I have the lenses I need for best performance.
M43 cameras can suffer with shutter shock when combined with certain lenses at certain shutter speeds. The 14-140 is one that has been mentioned in this respect, although Panasonic introduced a firmware work-around as a menu option for certain shots. Some Panasonic cameras have an option of using electronic shutter, e.g. GX8 which, of course, negates shutter shock completely. The GX9 has a new type of electro-magnetic shutter which also cured the problem. The shutter shock culprit was the Copal shutters previously used in manufacture.
Stay safe. Del
Jul 3, 2020 07:17:22 #
BobT
Loc: southern Minnesota
What exactly is "shutter shock"? Is it a camera problem or lens problem? if a camera problem is GX85 ONE OF THE GUILTY CAMERAS?
Jul 3, 2020 09:47:23 #
BobT wrote:
Here's a good article:What exactly is "shutter shock"? Is it a camera problem or lens problem? if a camera problem is GX85 ONE OF THE GUILTY CAMERAS?
https://photographylife.com/shutter-shock#what-is-shutter-shock
Specific to your camera:
https://www.dpreview.com/forums/thread/4322452
and
https://forum.luminous-landscape.com/index.php?topic=114966.0
.
Jul 3, 2020 10:12:53 #
BobT wrote:
What exactly is "shutter shock"? Is it a camera problem or lens problem? if a camera problem is GX85 ONE OF THE GUILTY CAMERAS?
I am no expert, but shutter shock can affect all cameras to some extent - some more than others and includes DSLRs, where mirror slap usually gets blamed. Some cameras are more susceptible than others, for reasons I do not know, and sometimes only at certain shutter speeds and with certain lenses more affected, one of which is Panasonics's 14-140. I am just reading that the GX85 probably has the same new electro magnetic shutter as the GX9, which Panasonic developed to cure the problem.
There are lots of blogs regarding this. If you google lens or camera make, model and focal range followed by "shutter shock" you will get a better explanation than I can provide. or look at the reviews for the lens you are interested in. I use the Electronic shutter on my GX8 to prevent shutter shock, but my kit combo has meant that I don't get a problem anyway. Del
Jul 3, 2020 11:02:26 #
My 14-140mm was originally purchased for a GH1 where it worked very well and on subsequent models as the years progressed. Since acquiring the GX85, I have also purchased the 12-60mm which suits my minimalist travel habits better size-wise. The zoom is noticeably smoother on the 14-140mm, the 12-60mm a little sharper, but that's just a guess as I haven't done a side-by-side comparison. Perhaps it's time for some testing.
There is no current need for extra reach of the 14-140mm so it now sits idle in favor of the smaller lens.
There is no current need for extra reach of the 14-140mm so it now sits idle in favor of the smaller lens.
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