GH2 Using a GH2 for a travel documentary

[Snowboardz]

I'm suprised no one mentioned the Leica Vario-Elmar 14-50 2.8-3.5. It looks like the best allround run 'n gun lens with manual aperture and focus rings. It's a lot faster than the 14-140, which at F4 is hardly usable for interiors and covers your needs in terms of range for 90% of the time, it would seem... For the very long shots you can always carry an affordable legacy lens. I love my cheapo (got it for €50) lightweight Canon FD 200 F4 (get the one with the built-in sunshade) and just bought a Minolta MD Rokkor 50-135 F3.5 for €10 in a garagesale. The latter one would be a nice addition to the 14-50. (I haven't shot anything with it yet -still waiting for my adapter- but if you're interested I can post some footage when I have it)

2.8 seems a little to slow for night shots. (which I happen to love)

 

[Snowboardz]

Update: I purchased the GH2 w/ 14-140mm lens and also bought the 20mm f1.7 pancake lens.

I decided that having an affordable/compact lens that works well in low light and produces good dof, was preferable to an more expensive and larger lens just to shoot in lower light.

I also purchased the Sirui T-025 5-Section Carbon Fiber Tripod and Manfrotto 128RC Micro Fluid Head.

Now just 12 more days to my trip!

 

[stoneinapond]

Safe journeys!