lumix x 45-170 powerzoom

[ManfrediMedia]

well this finally came out, im about to order one but BH is closed. im really excited about this lens never though i would even have the chance to buy a power zoom for this camera. has anybody used one yet? very interested in what everybody thinks of it. Would you buy one?


http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/818956-REG/Panasonic_H_PS45175K_Lumix_G_X_Vario.html

 

[EditingFX]

Why bother? It's not like you could do zoom moves with it. I'm sure it simply zooms, with no smooth speed changes like you get on an ENG servo zoom.

 

[Shooter]

Doesnt look like it has servo zoom function to me if thats what you mean by "power zoom"..

 

[Skuzzle]

slow as molasses to boot..

 

[TomLenham]

Played with one at IBC, and hated it - really poor quality and slow as a snail. The power zoom does get you in vision zooms, of course, but having the rocker on the lens means your shot gets pushed way off if you're handheld - you'll only be able to use it on tripod. I'm prepared to have my mind changed, but so far I think it's a pointless lens, far better to wait for the 12-35 and 35-100.

 

[amweber21]

I'm not sure if anyone has heard, but does anyone know if (for the AF100) a zoom rocker can be used to control it? I know in the Lumix line you will have the option to change the sensitivity with firmware updates, but I haven't heard anything with regard to external control.