Struggling with a lens decision

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mlastfogel

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I recently picked up a GH2 14-140 kit. Loving it. My employer has offered to pick up a few lenses for me. There isn't a set budget, which is making my decision difficult. I'd like to pick up two or three lenses, an on camera mic, production software, and a stabilizer that will allow me to run and gun through the streets of Taipei.

Video experience: None

I've seen great things out of a lot of lenses in varying lengths. I'm trying to decide between the following lenses:

Olympus 12mm
Noktor 12mm (only an option if released before 2012)
Nokton 25mm
Panasonic 20mm
Panasonic 25mm
Samyang 35mm

If I get the Nokton, I'll likely only get one more lens. Otherwise, I'm looking to get three lenses. I'm open to suggestions!

Thanks very much! I appreciate you.
 
GO for the Oly 12, the Nokton 25, and the 35mm Samyang.

They are balanced focal length and you will love your 25mm Nokton.

If the budget goes to high with the Nokton, use the Panasonic (it's focus by wire though... but you get auto focus)

Another route is to get as many Nikon glass with a good adapter, it secures you for the future. if you change your camera to something else than m3/4
 
My list has shifted a bit and I'm now considering the 12, PL25, and the Oly 45. I'm taken by the Nokton, but I would have to switch the 12 for the Panasonic 14mm. Decisions, decisions.

Thanks for your input, Phenixone.
 
mlastfogel said:
My list has shifted a bit and I'm now considering the 12, PL25, and the Oly 45. I'm taken by the Nokton, but I would have to switch the 12 for the Panasonic 14mm. Decisions, decisions.
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I'm assuming by the PL25 you mean the Panasonic Leica?

I like these three choices,. I've worked with the Oly 12mm and the 45mm and they are nice lenses. Haven't tried the Leica, but by all accounts it is a nice lens too. The decision about the Nokton really rests with how much ultra low-light needs you have. It is a beautiful lens but very expensive. Plus availablity might be an issue.

Anyway, I do like your present three choices if my assumption is correct.
 
Wait for the 12mm SLR Magic f1.6, KILLER LENS. I think that if the Voigtlander is out of the question budget wise why not go for some canon FD glass or older nikons as Phenixone suggested? For the price of the Voigtlander you could have a set of either and with rather fast glass to boot.
 
The Panasonic Leica 25mm m43. Half the size and price of the Nokton, but the Nokton looks so darn sweet. To be honest, it could be too much lens for me. I'm trying to convince myself that the $1199 price tag is worth it.

Low light is important. I'll do a lot of work in night markets.

The 12mm SLR Magic was on my short list, but I don't know when it will be released. I have make this purchase before Jan. 1.

Thanks for the great feedback. I'll let you know how I get along.
 
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