64mulford Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 The million dollar question... I'm a GH2/GH4 user and contemplating getting this lens. I already have the 12-35 but feel like I really need something in that 85mm equivilent range. The DOF and low light capability of this lens is a huge plus, but the cost is not! I do a Iot of interviews and I think this lens will give the interviews a look the 12-35 just cant match (as much as I love that lens). I know there are other options out there like the 45mm f1.8 (but no IS), and the 75mm f1.8 (too long). Anyone had any experience with this lens? earnesync 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassius McGowan Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 I got a 45 1.8 Oly and I'm getting a 35-100 Pany next I have a 12-35 as well. And some vintage glass. Looking for a good speed adapter for glass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonpais Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 I got a 45 1.8 Oly and I'm getting a 35-100 Pany next I have a 12-35 as well. And some vintage glass. Looking for a good speed adapter for glass. @64mulford If you've got the money, I'm sure you can't go wrong with a lens that has been praised by the most demanding photographers as the best in the line. I haven't used the Nocticron, but I have lots of experience with the Vario 35-100mm and it also produces beautiful results. OIS isn't great though, some sort of shoulder rig is necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy lee Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 or save your money and get a Konica Hexanon AR 40mm f1.8 !! I do like this lens its small and fast! and has character , a cinematic look to it http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Konica-Hexanon-AR-40mm-f-1-8-Pancake-Lens-Exc-/151300104295?pt=UK_Photography_VintagePhotography_VintagePhotoAccessories&hash=item233a306067 rndmtsk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
64mulford Posted June 29, 2014 Author Share Posted June 29, 2014 Ok ended up getting the Nocticron and I'm glad I did. Such an amazing lens! Julian and johnnymossville 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brellivids Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 I'm very interested about the prospect of using the 42.5 lens for stills with GH4. Offcourse for video as well. But main spark comes from the fact that GH4 has amazing stills AF speed and good low light focusing capability. Naturally the 42.5 is far from perfect as it certainly cannot acchieve the same Shallow depth of field that say 85mm 1.2 on a FF can but it still looks to be the best there is for portrait work in MFT land. Naturally the other very strong contenders are Olympus 75 and Oly 45mm. Ihave Olympus 45mm and SLR magic 25mm 0.95 only the SLR magic provides a very shallow depth of field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Essary Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 More expensive, but the Voigtlander 42.5mm f/0.95 is also available if you have the cash to spend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnymossville Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 a stabilized prime like the nocticron with that speed would be an amazing thing indeed. I wish they'd do a new 25mm f/1.4 this way as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lafilm Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 The Voigtlander 0.95 is actually $600 dollars cheaper, than the Panasonic Leica Nocticron 42.5mm f/1.2. However, the Leica has OIS and is lighter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ntblowz Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 I sold my 35-100mm for 42.5mm, it is definitely worth it, I would be getting FZ1000 to replace the zoom I lost with 35-100mm and as 4K Bcam. OIS really helps especially on 85mm FOV, something my 5D with prime can't do unless it was on tripod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 The Voigtlander 0.95 is actually $600 dollars cheaper, than the Panasonic Leica Nocticron 42.5mm f/1.2. However, the Leica has OIS and is lighter. And autofocus. Which is nice for photography... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnymossville Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 If it's even better than the 25mm F/1.4 Panaleica lens I just might go for it after all. All indicators say it probably is. I rented the 25mm a couple weeks ago for a video shoot and I was VERY happy with it. Digging the swirly bokeh I got here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lafilm Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Yes..Autofocus..very true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonpais Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 I sold my 35-100mm for 42.5mm, it is definitely worth it, I would be getting FZ1000 to replace the zoom I lost with 35-100mm and as 4K Bcam. OIS really helps especially on 85mm FOV, something my 5D with prime can't do unless it was on tripod. I really can't believe someone sold their 35-100mm Panasonic zoom. That is one beautiful lens. I don't think I could ever part with mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnymossville Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 I really can't believe someone sold their 35-100mm Panasonic zoom. That is one beautiful lens. I don't think I could ever part with mine. I also rented that lens and agree. The 35-100 with fast AF and great OIS is a must have. I need a couple more projects to swing it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
varicam Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 I also rented that lens and agree. The 35-100 with fast AF and great OIS is a must have. I need a couple more projects to swing it though. How good is the OIS on the 35-100? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeys Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 The OIS is pretty good, but you still need to have some form of support, be it a monopod or a shoulder rig. I love the 35-100 as well; it's almost a true apochromatic lens, and plenty of resolution throughout its zoom range (drops a bit in the edges at 100mm). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lafilm Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Leeys - Really, very little SA on the 35-100? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnymossville Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 The OIS is good for this long of a focal length. In FF numbers. I really think this is one of those must have lenses if you make a living with the camera, or even a part time living with the camera. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeys Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Leeys - Really, very little SA on the 35-100? Did you mean CA? Yes, very little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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