luminescence Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 Hello, there seems to be some confusion on Amazon.co.uk about prices and models for this lens. I want to get the latest 14-140mm 3.5-5.6 to replace my old 14-140 mm 4-5.6. Apparently Panasonic say the 3.5-5.6 is twice improved over the original. On Amazon.co.uk there is one for £639 - the review for it says it came off a GX8. Neither does the advert for the lens give the specs for the aperture, just H-FS14140. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B010Q5EHDY/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=AOPGMFY61H3JC I speculated that because the price was more expensive for this first item that it was the latest model lens. But another seller lists the lens here as: H-FS14140E-K 14-140mm F3.5-5.6 ASPH Compact and Stylish High Zoom Digital Interchangeable Lens --- for £449. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00CJAP9D2/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A19GAJANPYW40K However, underneath this ad, there is another small advert that says: "There is a newer model of this item: Panasonic Lumix H-FS14140 - zoom lens - 14 mm - 140 mm. £639.53. (1) In stock." - so it takes you back to the first link that is provided above - a bit confusing! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cantsin Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 My advice: Keep the old model because of its better optical stabilization. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vurhd Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 Is the old or new model weather sealed? luminescence 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cantsin Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 None of the two models is weather-sealed. Here's more on the OIS jitter (bad stabilization) issue of the newer model: http://***URL removed***/forums/post/54459813 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luminescence Posted July 12, 2016 Author Share Posted July 12, 2016 38 minutes ago, cantsin said: My advice: Keep the old model because of its better optical stabilization. You could have a point, I noticed a used one online for 220 GBP ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markr041 Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 1 hour ago, cantsin said: None of the two models is weather-sealed. Here's more on the OIS jitter (bad stabilization) issue of the newer model: http://***URL removed***/forums/post/54459813 The new model works with dual IS on the GX85 (80). The old model does not. It could be that dual-IS eliminates the jitters problem, and you get a faster lens too. luminescence 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luminescence Posted July 12, 2016 Author Share Posted July 12, 2016 2 hours ago, markr041 said: The new model works with dual IS on the GX85 (80). The old model does not. It could be that dual-IS eliminates the jitters problem, and you get a faster lens too. oh that's good to know because I am getting the GX85! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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