Which wide angle zoom is best the olympus micro four thirds 9-18mm is as much as i can afford http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/connect/gh2.html is there a better option for my GH2,i know i need the adaptor for the normal four third lenses which is more cost again.
Wide angle zooms
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Barry_Green
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He said his budget wouldn't allow for it.
The Olympus is quite a bit less expensive, $579 for the native m43 version, or $475 for the Four Thirds version (but, again, it would need an adapter).
The Panasonic is $900.
The Olympus isn't nearly as wide as the Panasonic, but it's a lot less expensive.
The Olympus is quite a bit less expensive, $579 for the native m43 version, or $475 for the Four Thirds version (but, again, it would need an adapter).
The Panasonic is $900.
The Olympus isn't nearly as wide as the Panasonic, but it's a lot less expensive.
Have you used the olympus lenses and rate them,i feal the micro four thirds may be my better option as it gives full control unlike the one with the adaptor, i cant afford the panasonic but i dont want one that wide even allowing for the 2x crop.
Barry_Green
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Haven't used those Olympus lenses, no... I got the Panasonic and have been very happy with it. Found a comparative review (I think it was dpreview.com) that discussed all three of them though, don't really remember but I'm sure you could find it on dpreview.
The m43 9-18mm is very nice -- extremely compact, fast autofocus, sharp images. Haven't used the 7-14, but this fellow thinks the 9-18 compares very favorably:http://bythom.com/m43lenses.htm
I don't think it's worth it to get the 4/3 version if you're looking to save a little money -- it's only one or two hundred different and the m43 version will work much better for you.
If you want to save substantial money look at the Sigma 10-20mm four thirds -- I had it for a bit, it was a nice lens image-wise, but very hefty and with almost worthless autofocus (might be better off with a Nikon mount version since those adapters are cheaper.) Honestly I don't think that price difference even makes it worth it, but...
I don't think it's worth it to get the 4/3 version if you're looking to save a little money -- it's only one or two hundred different and the m43 version will work much better for you.
If you want to save substantial money look at the Sigma 10-20mm four thirds -- I had it for a bit, it was a nice lens image-wise, but very hefty and with almost worthless autofocus (might be better off with a Nikon mount version since those adapters are cheaper.) Honestly I don't think that price difference even makes it worth it, but...
