Panasonic Lumix G Vario 7-14mm f/4 ASPH. Lens with Accessories Kit
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This is a great lens, BUT.....!
I debated for some time spending the amount of money this lens costs, but I do like using wide-angle lenses (including fisheyes), and after much research and the viewing of many full-resolution photo samples taken with this lens, I decided to take the plunge and to buy it. For the MFT format, the Panasonic 7-14mm was generally considered to be superior to the other similar lenses available, and the published photos from it and the others supporte... Show More
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Best Ultra-Wide Choice for M43
I love using old rangefinder glass on my GH2 but with a 2X crop I need to buy dedicated M43 wide angle and ultra-wide angle lenses. The effective 35 equivalent range of 14-24 covers all of my wide angle shooting needs. Even towards the 24mm range I prefer my 7-14 to the 14-140 kit zoom included with the camera. It also has a constant zoom so you can dramatically zoom and exaggerate perspective while shooting video. There is normal ultra-wide dist... Show More
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Impressive lens, remarkable performance
I bought this lens to complete my GF1 kit (also have the 20mm f1.7, and the 45mm f2.8 macro), and in that context, the 7-14 f4 is perfect. That said, with all the reports/reviews claiming low distortion on this lens, I was surprised to see the stretching that happens towards the sides of the image at the widest (7mm) extreme. When people are in that section of the image, they look wider than they do in real life. Now that I've gotten used to it, ... Show More
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You need this lens, now.
The most useful lens I have ever used. I am very enameled with 4/3 system and use eleven lenses however I prefer using this, the 7 - 14 for nearly all occasions. I refuse to take it off my G7. Fortunately I have other Panasonics to use the other glass and do. I live in a small southern coastal city and carry the 7 - 14 nearly everywhere. It is a very democratic lens because it is so inclusive. It catches everyone and everything. I'm always lookin... Show More
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Superb Lens
This is one of the finest lenses I have ever owned! I shoot technical rock and ice climbing photos and wide/ultra-wide angles are very important for this type of work. I am not sure I would part with nearly a thousand dollars to own this lens if it was for occasional use but in my case it sees plenty of action. I also use a fish-eye lens which, again, might not be worthwhile for everyone.Many M43 users considering this lens will also look at the ... Show More
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Amazing Optics!
I purchased the Lumix C Vario 7-14mm f/4 lens for use with my Lumix GX7 camera after extensively researching ratings on the internet and after the recent price drop. I am using the lens for 1) travel photography, where it is particularly well suited for shooting in confined spaces in cities, where longer focal length lenses cannot capture the breadth of buildings, monuments and other large subjects; 2) for shots of rooms and other interior spaces... Show More
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Wide with little distortion.
Panasonic does it again with another excellent lens. At 4, it's not super fast, but not too shabby either. It really completes my GH3 kit and very well takes over from my ageing Canon lenses, which included the 16-35, 24-70 & 70-200mm all of which were L series 2.8. All now gone and replaced with this and the other 2.8 Pana lenses. I'm not so far missing lugging around the 5D and all these old heavy weight pieces of glass. I'm not missing the ach... Show More
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So so...
This is a cheap lens; make no mistake about it. The build quality feels cheap and it's definitely a consumer-grade piece of glass. I'm using it on an AF100 and all auto functions actually work (except IS, of course). As far as picture quality is concerned, I bought this with the Olympus 14-35 and the image quality of the Olympus simply destroys that of this lens. Unfair comparison? Maybe...but still... I bought this lens for a select few wide, ou... Show More
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Excellent ultra-wide for the E-M5
This lens was purchased to be used on the Olympus E-M5, so I can only address its performance on this camera. So far most shots have been taken outdoors, with some testing inside. The lens feels solidly built, but is not too heavy or long to enjoy using on the Olympus. On the E-M5, auto focus is fast, very quiet and always accurate. AF is not quite as fast as with the newer Olympus Micro Four Thirds lenses, but it's much faster than legacy Oly Fo... Show More
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stunning performance
I bought the 7-14mm to be my primary digital capture lens for a 6-week road trip this summer photographing drive-in movie theaters. On tripod with delayed release at f/7.1, center resolution equals the Lumix 14mm prime, and edge resolution clearly exceeds it (and the 14 is an excellent lens). The resolution hardly diminishes all the way down to 7mm. Aberrations are nearly non-existent even at 100% view. There is a slight tendency to color fringin... Show More
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Good fun - Great quality
The Lumix 7-14mm lens works perfectly with my camera (Olympus PEN E-PL1, which is a Micro Four Thirds Format, just like Panasonic's Lumix). I am a beginner at amateur photography and recently moved to Greenland, where I wanted to be able to take wide-angle pictures of the vast landscapes that are abundant here. The lens does a great job here! The 7mm here correspond to 14mm on a full-format-camera and are easily enough for my purposes. Anything w... Show More
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Buy it if you can afford it.
This lens is wonderful, especially for interior shots. I use it on a GF-1 and it is great, it makes some wonderful shots possible. I have found the full-range of Panasonic lenses very good(I have about all of them for the M 4/3, are quite good even if stopped way down. They are great wide-open, and you can carry every conceivable lens you may need in one or two small bags or just take the 14-140.) This is a very nice lens in a small package. Good... Show More
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Perfect lens for landscape photography
I am a retired professional photographer who has used large, medium, and DSLR format cameras. I did studio work as well as landscapes for fine art sale. After retiring, I bought a Panasonic GF1 micro 4/3rd/s system, simply because I didn't want to carry around a lot of weight. The Lumix G Vario 7-14mm Lens is the perfect lens for the type of landscapes that I do. Since I'm on tripod 95% of the time, the slow f4 doesn't bother me. The lens is extr... Show More
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Super fun but not at the expense of IQ
Not yet shot more than about a 100 images but I can already tell why people rave about this lens. The 14mm end is useful enough to cover shots on the fly, should the need arise while the lens is on the camera and being used more for it's fun and practical wider end. The 7mm end can be used for interesting perspectives if there are tall elements in the foreground. On the other hand where there is less in the foreground to emphasize the wide effect... Show More
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Professional Lens
This is the 2nd widest lens I have, compared to the Sigma 12-24mm that I use on the 5DMkII. The Lumix 7-14mm is faster throughout its range at a constant f4 and doesn't have as much distortion exaggeration at 7mm. The lens is very sharp, focuses fast, and has exceptional near focusing. If you are creative with manual near focusing, you can get nice shallow DOF shots at f4, even at full wide 7mm. I've heard people comment that they have ended up n... Show More
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Beautiful Micro 4/3 lens for Video and Photos
While I initially felt that the price was somewhat high for such a small, compact lens, now that I've had a chance to put it to work, it was worth every penny. With Micro 4/3 (Panasonic GH series), the kit lens just doesn't give you a wide enough perspective at 14-42mm, equating to 28-84mm. While this 7-14 mm is equivalent to 14-28mm. It's perfect for what I needed it for. Mostly to shoot video of people working on projects with the camera positi... Show More
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Good but not great.
This is an old lens. It's not weather sealed. It distorts on the edges. Although if you want to get a whole building in a frame this is the lens for you. The lens itself is more like a bubble, than a convention lens. The glass is quality, it's a light lens. And I believe some will use this for vlogging while walking, which is fine to off set the camera being so close. The problem is slight chromatic abjuration, price, and lack of a seal. It's not... Show More
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Almost Perfect
When I first saw the Panasonic micro 4/3rds optics on my GM1 purchase, I was blown away by the sharpness, low distortion and great contrast. The kit lens for the GM1 makes the camera produce results that equal the ones from my Nikon D7000. So for wide angle landscape shots, I opted for this ultra wide. The technical reviews give it high marks for resolution and distortion and my tests confirm that. Distortion is nearly zero across the zoom range ... Show More
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Compact and Powerful
This lens is expensive, but that's probably because I got it within its release year. However, after playing around with it for a bit, I have to say the price is well justified. For starter, this lens feels solid on the hand, it's compact, and has lots of potentials. I still have so much to learn about ultra wide angle photography, but at least with the lightweight (compare to Nikon D80 at similar setup), I get to enjoy take more photos more ofte... Show More
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GREAT FOR REAL ESTATE PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO!
I have been using the Lumix G Vario 7-14mm for over 6 months now. When I switched from the Canon 5D to the Panasonic GH4 due to its 4k capabilities, this was one of the first lenses I picked up, and so far I have been very impressed. I shoot real estate Photography and Video walkthroughs, and this is definitely the to go lens for my profession. It's light, small (fits in the tiniest bathrooms) , and nicely built. The image quality is outstanding,... Show More
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Great little lens
I bought this lens specifically for taking interior architectural pictures for a major renovation project. I needed to be able to take as much as I could in the pictures when we visited the building. This lens did the job as expected. The f/4.0 max aperture wasn't a problem under artificial lighting. It is a small and light lens that fits my GH-1 like a glove! Now I just want to try this lens outside as I'm sure it will make spectacular nature sh... Show More
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Great Lens!
An ultra-wide that is excellent for certain landscapes e.g. I look for interesting foreground(s). It's difficult but also exciting to use. I consider it a sky lens. Of course the huge field of view is it's primary feature, but it's also small, lightweight, and flare is quite well controlled. Also minimum curvilinear distortion, but I understand this is corrected by software. Due to design it cannot take filters, but comes with a built in lens hoo... Show More
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Eyes Wide Open - Eyes Wide -Yup
Well, I live in London and B&H is a real value added lifeline (no compensation for the ad B&H). I bought my Lumix GH1, probably then one of a handful hot off the production line, and I have used it extensively throughout Europe (I live i London - the best city it world, and my home is in Tucson - home of the best sunsets). Everything was very good. But my perspective was limited so I ordered the 7-14 G Vario, largely based on B&H Reviews. So far,... Show More
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Meet the equivalent of Nikkor 14-24 mm
I mostly use wide angle lenses (fixed-focal length/prime or zooms). For the past 3 years my main camera has been a Nikon D3combined with a 14-24 mm zoom (Nikon) since Dec. 2008, and now a 16-35 mm too. Acquiring and using the 14-24 mm 2 years ago was a rare treat in quality equipment and quality results. Last summer I had tried the Olympus super-wide zoom on my Panasonic GF1. It was ok: interesting super-wide angle of course, but compared with th... Show More
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