[ Lens ] First review of Panasonic 12-35mm f2.8 OIS

[As7eroidS]

i still do not know why people are comparing this lens with the 25mm f1.4 prime lens...

Anyway, quite alot of positive comments.

 

[Oly5050]

i still do not know why people are comparing this lens with the 25mm f1.4 prime lens...

Anyway, quite alot of positive comments.

Because someone asked if he shd get the 12-35 after having had the 25.
And its a valid discussion. As i say, i am currently having all these panny lenses. You hv to choose wat you want to bring out if you want to keep your bag light. I try to limit to at most two bodies and 3 lenses.

 

[116520]

Thanks for your advice... I have switched camp to 12mm f2 now... I think since I have 25mm, I think 12mm is more useful for now...

Because someone asked if he shd get the 12-35 after having had the 25.
And its a valid discussion. As i say, i am currently having all these panny lenses. You hv to choose wat you want to bring out if you want to keep your bag light. I try to limit to at most two bodies and 3 lenses.

 

[trevorise]

any idea wat's the going price for this baby now?

 

[shark78]

any idea wat's the going price for this baby now?

slr quote me in aug.
Panasonic 12-35 : $1531 no stock...

 

[akuaku]

slr quote me in aug.
Panasonic 12-35 : $1531 no stock...

go to parisilk holland v. they got two lens stock yesterday. selling at $14xx only

 

[jackwolf]

i called $14xx is before GST.. after GST $15xx... but still cheaper than some of the specialized photo shops..

 

[seafood]

i still do not know why people are comparing this lens with the 25mm f1.4 prime lens...

Anyway, quite alot of positive comments.

Thanks for your advice... I have switched camp to 12mm f2 now... I think since I have 25mm, I think 12mm is more useful for now...

After getting the 12-35/f2.8, I still use the 25/f1.4 a fair bit. It is 2 full stops difference. But beyond this, there is still an overall difference in terms of rendering and bokeh between the 25/f1.4 and the 12-35/f2.8.

As for the difference between the 12/f2 and the 12-35/f2.8 .....I am not too sure whether the one stop difference at 12mm makes that much of a difference in IQ. In terms of useability, the 12-35/f2.8 comes with OIS so that would negate the 1 stop difference for Panny bodies.

My take on this is; if you are considering the 12/f2, take a long hard look at the 12-35/f2.8 .......esp if you don't already have the 25/f1.4 .....and even if you already have the 25/f1.4 .....:lovegrin:

 

[Agrivar]

After getting the 12-35/f2.8, I still use the 25/f1.4 a fair bit. It is 2 full stops difference. But beyond this, there is still an overall difference in terms of rendering and bokeh between the 25/f1.4 and the 12-35/f2.8.

As for the difference between the 12/f2 and the 12-35/f2.8 .....I am not too sure whether the one stop difference at 12mm makes that much of a difference in IQ. In terms of useability, the 12-35/f2.8 comes with OIS so that would negate the 1 stop difference for Panny bodies.

My take on this is; if you are considering the 12/f2, take a long hard look at the 12-35/f2.8 .......esp if you don't already have the 25/f1.4 .....and even if you already have the 25/f1.4 .....:lovegrin:

Hmm.. I guess I'm lazy.. Since getting the 12-35, I've even started using it on my gf3 secondary cam for social shots.. I've started leaving my 14/20/45 primes at home...

 

[lcohol]

Hi All, need some advice here and truly appreciate your comments.

I'm on OMD now with Panny 20mm F1.7 + Nokton 25mm F0.95 + Panny 7-14mm + Samyang 7.5mm + Panny 14-140mm + Oly kit lens 12-50mm. The most used lens now for me is the Nokton 25mmF0.95 (potraits) and Panny 7-14mm (landscape). Always prefered prime lens more and never really use zoom lens extensively. However I am now quite keen in the 12-35mm but the focal length is a great concern to me as i feel it might not be able to provide a more "zoom" when needed.

So my question is, with all my above lens, do you think i still need the 12-35mm? or which lens do you think i should sell to avoid "duplicated" lens?

 

[wonglp]

Hi All, need some advice here and truly appreciate your comments.

I'm on OMD now with Panny 20mm F1.7 + Nokton 25mm F0.95 + Panny 7-14mm + Samyang 7.5mm + Panny 14-140mm + Oly kit lens 12-50mm. The most used lens now for me is the Nokton 25mmF0.95 (potraits) and Panny 7-14mm (landscape). Always prefered prime lens more and never really use zoom lens extensively. However I am now quite keen in the 12-35mm but the focal length is a great concern to me as i feel it might not be able to provide a more "zoom" when needed.

So my question is, with all my above lens, do you think i still need the 12-35mm? or which lens do you think i should sell to avoid "duplicated" lens?

IMO, if you get 12-35, you won't need 12-50, 14-140 since you mentioned this are not really your most used lenses so selling should not be a concern. The 20/1.7 can be a tough one, i am thinking to sell it if not for the size. But you probably need a telephoto to fill that gap from after 35mm. I would certainly keep nokton! And ultra low light with nokton, it's just wonderful to be able to use at 0.95. Samyang is not that expensive and serves a different perspective, i would keep that too. my 2 cents!

 

[flamenco]

IMO, if you get 12-35, you won't need 12-50, 14-140 since you mentioned this are not really your most used lenses so selling should not be a concern. The 20/1.7 can be a tough one, i am thinking to sell it if not for the size. But you probably need a telephoto to fill that gap from after 35mm. I would certainly keep nokton! And ultra low light with nokton, it's just wonderful to be able to use at 0.95. Samyang is not that expensive and serves a different perspective, i would keep that too. my 2 cents!

Have to agree with LP here. Jus to add that 12-50 is a decent macro lens, only reason to keep it perhaps. And if u add a raynox 250 if u wanna go higher magnification.

Saves u a bundle getting the 45mm macro.

 

[JW73]

Hi All, need some advice here and truly appreciate your comments.

I'm on OMD now with Panny 20mm F1.7 + Nokton 25mm F0.95 + Panny 7-14mm + Samyang 7.5mm + Panny 14-140mm + Oly kit lens 12-50mm. The most used lens now for me is the Nokton 25mmF0.95 (potraits) and Panny 7-14mm (landscape). Always prefered prime lens more and never really use zoom lens extensively. However I am now quite keen in the 12-35mm but the focal length is a great concern to me as i feel it might not be able to provide a more "zoom" when needed.

So my question is, with all my above lens, do you think i still need the 12-35mm? or which lens do you think i should sell to avoid "duplicated" lens?

If u like 12-35mm due to the aperture size, why not sell the 12-50 and 14-140mm. Can consdier a 45mm f1.8 or something like 40-150mm to fill the "tele" gap. Just another idea here

 

[jackwolf]

I already sold my 14-54, 14-140, 14-42 & 20 and channel the fund for a 12-35. Like Bro WongLP(hey long time no see), the 20mm killer is really hard to part with but as I prefer zoom, no choice but go for it.. No a bad decision after all.. No point keeping lens which you seldom use..

Now my GH2 is solely attached to the 12-35.. and I guess it will be that case for at least quite awhile..

 

[lcohol]

Thanks for all the advice. I feel that the 20mm/F1.7 is of "legend" status already and i would keep it. So most prob, the 14-140mm and 14-50 will make way for the 12-35mm

 

[wonglp]

I already sold my 14-54, 14-140, 14-42 & 20 and channel the fund for a 12-35. Like Bro WongLP(hey long time no see), the 20mm killer is really hard to part with but as I prefer zoom, no choice but go for it.. No a bad decision after all.. No point keeping lens which you seldom use..

Now my GH2 is solely attached to the 12-35.. and I guess it will be that case for at least quite awhile..

Hey Jack, looks like the 14-54 served you well I miss the versatility of that lens, though not the size of it. 12-35 is also on my omd these days.

 

[jackwolf]

Yes the 14-54 mkII is good for all rounder.. except for its size and weight which I really had problem when my boy ask me to "pau pau".. haha.. now the 12-35 lighten up a little..

 

[As7eroidS]

The 14-140 really serve very different usage, im refering to its much extensive zoom 4x capability over the 12-35. IQ aside

 

[mackie8]

Panasonic 35-100 F2.8... is coming soon...

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[Agrivar]

Panasonic 35-100 F2.8... is coming soon...

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Poison!!! Another $1500! Need to start clearing my dry cabbi..