thepinched Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 So I purchased the em10. I like it. I also got the Oly 25mm, which is super nice. I'm trying to figure out what is optimal to shoot (casual) video. With the 25mm I do have to move closer/further obviously. The Oly 12-40 is out of budget. I could get a zoom kit lens, but I'm not sure how good that will turn out...given how slow it gets zoomed in anyways. Maybe my feet are the best option? Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy lee Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 the Panasonic 14-42mm ASPH II (the new version of panasonics kit lens) is a superb lens , very small , light ,has image stabisation , and this new version has 2 aspheric elements making it insanely sharp and a very very good lens . Dont be put of by the term kit lens ( Canons kit lens is rubbish yes ) but Panasonic dont make rubbish lenses this kit lens is as sharp as my Canon L series lenses and a fraction of the price. buy one!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasondhsd Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 Andy, how is the Lumix G Vario HD 14-140mm, the HD denoting it was optimized for video. Might be a better option for "general video" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepinched Posted March 15, 2014 Author Share Posted March 15, 2014 I am actually looking at that Panny. Especially if i can pick one up cheap (maybe even used). Do you know if there are any in camera corrections panasonic makes that would have issues on an OMD em10? The 14-140mm gets pretty big to be honest. I think down the road i'd add a Oly 40-150 (if i need the reach). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thementalist Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 Would like to ask: is it true you can set iso up to 3200 max in video mode? Also, it is not clear if it has or not AA filter.. For lens i suggest: if you want a zoom there's the panny 14-140 also.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepinched Posted March 15, 2014 Author Share Posted March 15, 2014 very tempted by the panasonic 12-32mm...the price is steep for a kit lens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy lee Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 these Panny lenses step the iris / apperture when you zoom , especially the constant aperture zooms they have a wierd flutter read the thread on this site about this issue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xenogears Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 For normal use with the E-M5 i have the Lumix 14-42mm PowerZoom, is a very versatile lens with a nice range, small when is off so is pocketable, with OIS because also own a GH3, for each zoom i add prime with me, so the 25mm f1.4 is the 14-42mm companion. Same with the Lumix 45-175mm, his companion on the streets is the Olympus 75mm f1.8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepinched Posted March 15, 2014 Author Share Posted March 15, 2014 So the panasonic will cause an issue when zooming? I'm hoping to get an inexpensive kit lens and add more primes. But the zoom will be helpful when in other peoples hands. I could just get the oly kit zoom. Haven't heard a whole lot about the ez. Seems like the 14-42 ii panasonic might be a good buy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thementalist Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Would like to ask: is it true you can set iso up to 3200 max in video mode? Also, it is not clear if it has or not AA filter.. For lens i suggest: if you want a zoom there's the panny 14-140 also.. For em10, i mean.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepinched Posted March 17, 2014 Author Share Posted March 17, 2014 any thoughts on the panasonic 14mm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy lee Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 yes its a very good lens , aspheric elements and very sharp its tiny and light - I like it alot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepinched Posted March 17, 2014 Author Share Posted March 17, 2014 yes its a very good lens , aspheric elements and very sharp its tiny and light - I like it alot Thanks Andy. I am leaning towards getting that to pair with my 25/45mm. Given I can pick up a used 14 for about 150-160$. I looked at the 17mm but it's a little close to my 25mm...Then I'd skip a kit lens...maybe the not the most convenient at times. and would be missing something wider (the 12mm on a 12-32mm). but should work i think. only primes will be new...but should make me think more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pagz99 Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 Hi Andy, Is this the lens you are recommending: http://www.wexphotographic.com/buy-panasonic-micro-4-3rds-14-45mm-lens/p1032517 ? or is it this one? http://www.wexphotographic.com/buy-panasonic-14-42mm-f3-5-5-6-asph-o-i-s-micro-four-thirds-lens/p1527264 - the 2nd one seems to not have any manual control so not ideal for filmmaking? Also I just dropped my 14-140mm f4-5.8 on a shoot recently rendering it pretty useless, I wondered if anyone had any input on using it's successor the 14-140 f3.5-5.6 for professional shooting? http://www.wexphotographic.com/buy-panasonic-14-140mm-f3-5-5-6-g-vario-asph-power-ois-micro-four-thirds-lens/p1538073 Thanks! tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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