franklin Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 I am working on a side project and looking to pick up a GH4 to get 4k recording. I am out of touch with the compact video cameras and in need of some lens recommendations. Need to do 2 things. Lots of green screen head shots and some basic self defense demonstrations shot in a workout area. The 4k is perfect for the demonstrations because the final outputs are 1080p so I can crop to close-ups without do multiple takes. Don't need auto-focus so I am open to anything. For the green screen stuff a fixed focal would be fine and I don't need a fast lens. Did check the back posts but not sure. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonpais Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 Why the GH4? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franklin Posted May 25, 2017 Author Share Posted May 25, 2017 Because I can get the body for less than $1000. This is a one off project so I don't want to invest too much money. With that said I am open to suggestions. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonpais Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 So basically, you've got a zillion choices, since the number of slow manual and AF primes is unlimited. What's your budget like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonpais Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 There will be as many answers as there are forum members, but if you're on a budget, the Samyang 12mm f/2 is a low-priced wide angle if you can get in close enough to the action. The Panasonic 42.5mm f/1.7 is an excellent focal length for portraiture, and is priced under $400 new. Another option for head and shoulder shots might be the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN, which sells for a fraction over $300. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orangenz Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 10 bit GH5 is very handy for the greenscreen. Pana 25mm 1.7 is very good (there's a 1.4 version that's a bit pricier), as is the 42.5 1.7 that Jon mentioned. Samyang sometimes sell as Rokinon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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