GH2 Recommended 50mm lens to pair with 20mm Pancake

Noah Truth

Noah Truth

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Currently I'm looking at the Olympus M. Zuiko 45mm f/1.8 but was wondering if there are any other comparable lenses that would match optical quality of the 20mm -- Particularly the Nikkor or Tokina.

I'll be primarily shooting video (music vids, documentary, short film, etc.) and will be using a stabilizer so I have no need for AIS. I'll be doing a lot of low light shooting.

I'd like to stay under $400.

Thanks in advance.
 
Vivitar 50/1.7 m42 screw mount. Shockingly similar and cheap as dirt.

Considering I don't have a 20/1.7 any more, I should sell mine.
 
First of all you DO NOT want vintage lenses as they will NOT match your current Panasonic lens which is very different. Older lenses are lower contrast and have a certain look to them that you either like/hate.

If you want a modern HD looking lens I would suggest what you are already looking at
Olympus 45mm f/1.8
 
I beg to differ:

From my interview reel:
http://vimeo.com/33314421

Two shots to note:
0:38-0:43
1:11-1:20

In both cases, the wider shot is the 20/1.7, the closer shot is the Vivitar 50/1.7 . The first interview puts the lenses on the same camera (AF100) and the second on two cameras (AF100 + GH2). Perhaps I'm simple to think that's a pretty darned good match. Older lenses aren't always lower contrast. Several decades old Leicas also have high contrast as well (but much higher cost).

This is not to slog the 45/1.8, it's a dandy bit of glass, but it isn't the only way.
 
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