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Reddit mentions of Panasonic Lumix G Lens, 25mm, F1.7 ASPH, Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds, H-H025K (USA Black)

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We found 51 Reddit mentions of Panasonic Lumix G Lens, 25mm, F1.7 ASPH, Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds, H-H025K (USA Black). Here are the top ones.

Panasonic Lumix G Lens, 25mm, F1.7 ASPH, Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds, H-H025K (USA Black)
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    Features:
  • Micro Four Thirds a versatile MFT 25 millimeter lens with a natural viewing angle Suitable for a wide variety of occasions (35 millimeter camera equivalent: 50 millimeter)
  • F1.7 brightness beautiful background bokeh effect from its large diameter F1.7 aperture
  • Super lightweight compact at only 125G/ 2.05 inches Length, Lens construction 8 elements in 7 groups (2 aspherical lenses, 1 UHR lens)
  • Photo and video Hybrid photography enabled for both photo and HD video recording with quiet and smooth fast action stepping motor focusing
  • Angle of View: 47°
Specs:
ColorBlack
Height4.41 Inches
Length3.23 Inches
Number of items1
Release dateJuly 2018
Size25MM
Weight0.35 Pounds
Width3.23 Inches

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Found 51 comments on Panasonic Lumix G Lens, 25mm, F1.7 ASPH, Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds, H-H025K (USA Black):

u/HybridCamRev · 10 pointsr/GH5

/u/zznuk - if you are serious about video, you should get a 1024 color, 10-bit Panasonic camera and not the 256 color, 8-bit Sony.

That said, I recommend the GH5s over the GH5. I know you don't like gimbals, but a [$2099 used GH5s with a 90 day warranty from Adorama] (https://adorama.evyy.net/c/60286/51926/1036?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.adorama.com%2Fl%2FUsed%2FCameras%2FPanasonic%7EMirrorless-Cameras%3Fsel%3DModel_Panasonic-GH5s), a [$399 Zhiyun Crane v2] (https://www.amazon.com/Zhiyun-Crane-Brushless-Stabilizer-Mirrorless/dp/B01I2MWUOG//ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=battleforthew-20) and a [$247.99 Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 lens] (https://www.amazon.com/PANASONIC-LUMIX-MIRRORLESS-THIRDS-H-H025K/dp/B014RD6RC0//ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=battleforthew-20) will cost you less than a [$1997.99 GH5] (https://www.amazon.com/PANASONIC-Mirrorless-Camera-Megapixels-DC-GH5KBODY/dp/B01MZ3LQQ5//ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=battleforthew-20) plus a [$799 Voigtlander 25mm f/0.95] (https://www.amazon.com/Voigtlander-Nokton-Manual-Focus-Micro/dp/B00IGQV17Q//ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=battleforthew-20) - and the GH5s gives you low light results like [this at a base ISO of 2500] (https://vimeo.com/252245892) - a situation where footage from the GH5 would be a lot noisier.

The GH5s will give you images comparable to a $40,000 Arri Alexa Mini for less than $3000, as seen [here] (https://youtu.be/S_r3qiGXTlo).

Hope this is helpful and good luck with your decision!

u/measuredworkshop · 9 pointsr/DIY

Thank you so much! I seriously appreciate it!

I use a Lumix G7 with a 25mm lens. It may not seem like a cheap setup, but comparatively it's a bargain! A lot of people use a Canon DSLR for videography but god damn those are expensive. This does what I need and more, I can't recommend it enough!

I'm a slave to Adobe unfortunately, it's what I learned early on, so I used Premiere for video editing. I'd like to convert to something free, or at least not subscription based. Any suggestions?!

For gifs, "GIF Brewery 3" all the way!

u/VoyeurOfBliss · 9 pointsr/BreakingTheSeal

Tripod shot is Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 running a Sigma 350963 60mm F2.8 DN prime lens.

Handheld is Panasonic LUMIX GX85 with Lumix 25mm F1.7 prime lens.

I use fnord's WebM premiere plugin to export clips from the original film in WebM VP9. GFYCAT doesn't convert them so you are seeing full quality on your end.

u/14likd1 · 7 pointsr/M43

Probably not going to be a super popular opinion but somebody already recommended the GX85 so I'm going to go with a different camera. Assuming that the 500 pound budget is including a body and a lens getting something like a refurbished em10 mkII is pretty nice. Sure it's not the best camera as it doesn't have an articulating screen very limited video support, which the MKIII "solves", and no 4k. But the camera is going to go for $200-350 refurbished, the MkII is a beast of a camera at that price with Olympus's famous 5 axis in body stabilization. This also giving you enough money to buy a very cheap but good prime lens such as the Panasonic 25mm 1.7

u/memorable_zebra · 7 pointsr/M43

The kit lens is good because it can zoom across a wide range of perspectives but bad because it's "slow" in light gathering terms. This means that you'll be less able to get non-blurry shots as the lights get dimmer (sun set, indoors, dinner time lighting, etc).

So my suggestion would be to, assuming you want to take photos at dusk/night, get a fixed focal length prime lens. These lenses are bad because they can't zoom at all and so you have to use your feet to zoom but good because they can shoot in significantly dimmer light.

But which prime lens to get? You can get them at a reasonable price in the zoom levels of: 15mm, 17mm, 20mm, 25mm, and 42.5mm. I'd say the way to go would be to buy the G85 with the kit lens, use it, and see which focal length you take the most photos at or your favorite photos at. Some people suggest taping the zoom lens to be fixed at a focal length of whatever prime lens you might buy and shooting with that for a week or so to see if you can handle being stuck at that range.

u/NHarvey3DK · 6 pointsr/M43

I'm sooooo happy with my G85. I've taken it around the world. Here's a list of things I've been keeping track of:

Microphones:

Get the Videomic Pro+. The differences are that the mic turns on/off automatically and it has a usb rechargeable battery.

Having to carry extra batteries are dumb. Especially when they're not rechargeable. Also, you WILL forget to turn the mic on, then your whole shot is ruined because NO SOUND will be recorded. Trust me.
You probably noticed that you can't look in the viewfinder because of the videomic. This Movo 4" bar will fix that.


Batteries:


Speaking of extra batteries, you're going to want more. There are two types: cheap non-decoded, cheap decoded, and OEM.

Non-decoded means you won't know how much battery you have left in the camera. Obviously that's dumb. Spend a little more and get decoded. I really like these OAproda 2 pack + charger. No battery lasts as long as the OEM, but it's close enough. Plus, the OAproda charger is much thinner than the others and charges via USB.

SD Cards:

I love these SanDisk Extreme Pro. I purchased the 128gb because I NEVER want to be in a position that I can ever possibly run out of space.

You'll want a way to copy the files to your pc. This Transcend USB 3.0 works amazingly, and it's $9 for a two pack.

Lens:

The kit lens is pretty damn good. But here are the lenses that you'll see people talk about all the time. Depending how new you are in photography/videography, you should know this: we have a crop sensor. It's not the end of the world. A majority of the people don't mind it. But when you're looking at lens sizes, you need to double the number in order to compare it with full frame camera's. But again, not a big deal.

Panasonic 25mm f1.7 - compared to the "nifty fifty" on a full frame (25mm*2=50mm). This lens works aaaaaaamazing in low light / day light / etc. But to get an idea of how 'zoomed in' it is, take your kit lens and rotate it to "25mm". That's how this lens is. Nevertheless, still such an awesome lens.

Panasonic 45-150mm f4.0-5.6 - I just bought this lens from Amazon Warehouse for $100. It's very well built and serves it's purpose (when I want to zoom in on something far away)

Rokinon 12mm f2.0 - Everyone loves this lens, but keep in mind that it does not have autofocus. Is it the worst thing in the world? No. But it's the only drawback so it's worth mentioning. I was doing some night time time lapses last night and man, this sucker was beautiful. It's WIDER than any other lens, so you'll capture more of the image but it DOES NOT have a fisheye effect (which is awesome).

DSLR Video Shooter's G85 guide was wellllll worth the $20. Most of it was pretty elementary, but I did learn so much more and started using about 90% of what he spoke about. Brilliant.

u/JumboChimp · 5 pointsr/M43

I went with the Panasonic 20 because I prefer a slightly wider FOV than 'normal' and wanted a more compact lens, but that's subjective. In any case, I like the lens. Not a great choice for action, not a great choice for video unless you have an external mic, but sharp.

If you prefer 25mm, consider the Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 as well. I've never used it, but it's supposed to be good and frequently drops to $150 on Amazon., though it's currently $250.

u/masondaugherty · 5 pointsr/videography

I know it's been stereotypical to jerk off to the Panasonic G7, but after using it for two years as both a dedicated video and photo camera I've became extremely comfortable using it and can vouch for its superiority. This is the first camera I recommend to family and friends, and at $500 nothing can compare to it.

I'd recommend with the spare cash picking up the 25mm f1.7, its fabulous for the price and produces some amazing results.

Heres my website if you want to check out what I've done with the camera.

u/Isaiaher · 5 pointsr/PanasonicG7

I agree with the two others, the Panasonic 25mm can be picked up cheap! Lens

u/Nycholus · 4 pointsr/bmpcc

Got this for power and love it > Juicebox Battery for Blackmagic Cameras (Pocket 4K, Micro, Pocket, Cinema, Production & Video Assist) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073BMTFFJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_6k.TCb6096Y6Z

Decent but cheap met lens > PANASONIC LUMIX Professional 25mm... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014RD6RC0?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

u/dsrw · 4 pointsr/M43

Do you only have the kit lens for the ep3? If you have any sort of decent lens selection I'd personally stay on m43, at least for now. The lens selection for the M50 is poor, and canon just released a brand new lens mount that's completely incompatible with it. Some people are worried about the future of the system. It probably isn't going anywhere anytime soon, but it is a weird time to be buying into EF-M.

If you don't have any other lenses, you might want to think about whether or not you should be on an ILC system at all. A good compact camera with a fast lens like the LX10, RX100, LX100 or Canon G series will probably take better pictures than an m50 with kit lens or an em3 with the oly 12-40. If you decide to stay with an ILC, do you find yourself limited by your current camera? 24mp is great, but if you're not doing big crops or giant prints you might not even notice the difference. Generally speaking, investing in better lenses tend to have a bigger payoff than getting a new body, but if there's something specific about your current camera that's holding you back it might be time to upgrade.

I personally think the best inexpensive camera right now is the Panasonic GX85. It's a great camera, an amazing value, and will work with your existing lenses. I think the best first lens for m43 is the Panasonic 25mm f1.7. It's $150, optically excellent, and great in low light. It isn't a zoom, but it's a useful focal length for lots of different applications.

u/provideocreator · 3 pointsr/videography

A 55mm prime lens on a Micro Four Thirds camera is equivalent to a 110mm on a full frame. That's pretty zoomed in and not that great for all situations.

A 50mm focal length is a very natural field of view. The equivalent for your camera is a 25mm. Since you're taking low light, a larger aperture is required to avoid grainy video. I would recommend the Panasonic 25mm F/1.4, but you can also get the 25mm F/1.7 + the 14mm F/2.5 for around that budget. That gives you a few more options, while still sticking with prime lenses for better low light video. The shorter focal length will give you a wider field of view, which is a good thing for that camera.

u/p765 · 3 pointsr/photography

I have asked this question before but I am still as confused as I was when I asked it the last time. I am trying to decide between the 25mm and 45mm micro four thirds (so 50/90 for dslrs) focal lengths for a prime. I have taken shots at both focal lengths and I can't really decide upon which one to go with. I even tried taking a selection of the photos that I like the most from my collection and took a sum of the focal lengths and averaging it which gave me 35mm (70mm for dslrs). I am trying to get my first prime and I don't want to be disappointed once I buy it. I am looking at the Panasonic 25mm f1.7 ASPH and the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 45mm f1.8

Can someone guide me through how I would choose what is best for me? I already own a M.Zuiko 12-50mm kit lens but I am really looking for something that I can keep on the OMD EM5 all the time when I am travelling.

I have been looking up websites and reviews and everything and both these lenses seems to be good. Here is my instagram in case someone needs to see the kind of photos that I take. I only started a few weeks ago, so there's not much in there.

Hoping someone can help me with this decision.

u/Jardbot · 3 pointsr/PanasonicG7

I just picked up a Canon FD 50mm f1.8 for $20 and an adapter for $16. Of course with the crop factor it won't be 50mm but for $20 I thought I'd pick one up since everyone seems to love them.


My next pickup is going to be the 25mm f1.7 from Panasonic though. From what everyone has said on here it is a phenomenal lens for the price ($250)https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014RD6RC0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Dc-Hyb0BD5HX1



Of course I don't have experience with them yet, but that's what I've heard!

u/gw2fu · 2 pointsr/M43

The Panasonic 25mm f1.7 lens is an absolute steal at $150 or so, I had a lot of fun with it this weekend after getting it on Thursday. There are some documented issues on this lens with a thing called focus shift but (check my comment history) I ran some tests and wasn't able to reproduce any of the problems other people seem to have had. For a relatively small (on my GX85 the whole kit fits in my jacket pocket) and lightweight lens with good bokeh and sharpness with a wide aperture for low-light situations, fast autofocus, and the versatile 25mm (nifty fifty) focal length, I can't think of a better bang for your buck. You might get marginally better results with the Oly equivalent but not worth more than twice as much money.

As far as downsides to this lens, its focal length is a little tight for landscape shots (I'll still be using my 12-32mm pancake kit lens for those), and it's not as compact as the 20mm f1.7 Panasonic. But with the 20mm pancake being over $100 more, I couldn't justify it, especially with the problems the 20mm apparently has with slow autofocus (no bueno for street photography and shots of fast moving pets). I wanted this lens to take pictures of the puppy I'm getting in a month, and because I needed to add a solid fast prime to my collection (I'm a noob just like you).

Given all the research I did last week leading up to purchasing the lens, I would wager that the Panasonic 25mm f1.7 is as good a beginner prime as you can get on an m43 system and I'm happy to answer any questions you might have or take some test shots if you wanna see what the lens looks like :)

EDIT: Appears the lens has gone up to $250 on Amazon since I bought it last week, but looks like it tends to be go back to around $150 often based on recent price history: https://camelcamelcamel.com/PANASONIC-LUMIX-MIRRORLESS-THIRDS-H-H025K/product/B014RD6RC0

u/kabbage123 · 2 pointsr/videography

Viltrox is definitely on my radar. I met one guy in the field on a shoot who is using it with a GH5s and a Sigma, and he has nothing but good things to say about it.

If I were to buy today, I'd probably roll the dice and try Viltrox. But it's always wise to have at least one native lens on you in case your adapter fails. Even my Metabones has failed me on more than one occassion (I use it 3+ days a week pretty heavily). Maybe something cheap, like the 25mm Lumix lens (referral link).

u/InvisibleJiuJitsu · 2 pointsr/videography

i personally have the panasonic leica summilux 25mm f1.4 which is a beautiful lens! but the panasonic f1.7 is also awesome and a hell of a lot cheaper!! (amazon referral links)

u/aleagori · 2 pointsr/videography

Get a nifty fifty in mirrorless style aka 25mm f/1.7 (http://amzn.to/2iUnOGd). But you don't need to get it immediately. Kit lens is enough for the beginning. Yes, you can your canon lens with adapter but no auto focus and aperture control.

u/L00nyT00ny · 2 pointsr/Cameras

As a M43 user I have to jump in and recommend the Olympus EPL7. It has 3 axis IBIS so taking pictures sub 100 shutter without a tripod is very doable. Its touchscreen enables you to change focus points as well as take a picture with a touch of a finger. Both those things just make usability so much easier.

You also said that portability is important. With a M43 kit, you will have a kit that is 40%-50% smaller than an APSC kit (even vs a Sony mirrorless). The thing with APSC mirrorless is that cameras are smaller, but lenses still have to be near the same size as your standard Canon or Nikon lenses. A m43 kit being so small, also means that there is no excuse not to bring the camera everywhere you go. For most people, they only bring their camera when they plan to shoot since the bulk makes it inconvenient.

The M43 system has one of the widest variety and fleshed out lens ecosystem out there. With 2 main companies invested, and many third parties also joining in, there are just so many lens options. I would pair this camera with a Panny 25mm that is on a nasty price drop at the moment. Cool thing with M43 is that you don't have to worry about shooting wide open, since the sensor is small enough to make most lenses sharp, even when open all the way. For ultimate portability you could go the Panny 20mm. This would make the EPL7 practically a pocket camera with super sharp images. I wouldn't recommend getting the 20mm new though as it is usually widely available on the used market at a lower price.

There is also /r/M43 if you want to check out more.

u/generic_white_male_2 · 2 pointsr/M43

Below are some affordable lenses that will make a world of difference for portrait photography

The following lens almost never leaves my camera.
https://www.amazon.com/PANASONIC-LUMIX-MIRRORLESS-THIRDS-H-H025K/dp/B014RD6RC0

Below is a very cheap lens that will give you so much blur it will be hard to manually focus.
https://www.amazon.com/C-Mount-Adapter-OLYMPUS-panasonic-LX100/dp/B01LCHOKPK

Older version:
https://www.amazon.com/Fotasy-M3517-Adapter-Olympus-Panasonic/dp/B005FDH1UO

You should check out the example pics for each lens in the review section. The lower the f stop and the higher the focal distance the more background blur.

u/Jisifus · 2 pointsr/photography

I've been shooting with a Panasonic Lumix G3 for the last few years and recently got myself the 25mm f1.7 lense because I love street photography. The pictures are turning out nicely but I really feel like getting a new camera around christmas. Does getting the GH5 make much sense? What recommendations do you have?

While I really love Canon (I borrow a 650D and the 50mm 1.8 from school all the time) and would love to change to DSLRs, I feel kinda bad "abandoning" a 250$ lense like that.

u/ByyChase · 2 pointsr/PanasonicG7

So with a $250 budget that gives us 2 or 3 options for lenses. As I mentioned before, I think the Panasonic 25mm f1.7 is your best bet. It's a good focal length (It shoots like a 50mm on a full frame camera) and is a really good price for what you get. As someone said else where in this thread, framing is what really matters in these scenarios, so any lens really will do the job for these scenarios. If you want a zoom lens though the two options that sit inside of your price range are Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 which is a pancake version of the kit lens that comes with the camera usually. This will keep your rig super small yet super versatile as well. Finally, if you have it, I would just use the kit lens. If you don't have it here is a link for it. It should do everything you need and is sharp enough for most people who would be using a G7. If you have any questions feel free to ask!

u/Steev182 · 2 pointsr/M43

This is great because it's so cheap. Basically gives a "normal" field of view, but the wider aperture can give you both a shallow depth of field and it'll let you shoot faster shutter speeds/lower ISOs in lower light. https://www.amazon.com/PANASONIC-LUMIX-MIRRORLESS-THIRDS-H-H025K/dp/B014RD6RC0

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The 42.5 is a bit smaller physically, but is more a portrait lens, allowing you to have your model a bit further away for head shots at similar apertures to the 25mm, but with more in focus of the model compared to the background. It is more than double the price of the 25mm.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H36U69Y/ref=psdc_7161083011_t4_B014RD6RC0

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I rented the 42.5 at the same time as the 14-140, and while I loved it, the 14-140 seemed more useful to me at the time because I already had the 25mm, but I will probably get the 42.5 at some point.

u/Syfilms64 · 2 pointsr/GH5

Thanks for the advice. I currently shoot with my G7 and have the kit lens that comes with it, the 25mm F1.7, and the 45-150mm F4.0. I think it's a nice combo that covers all my bases. Upgrading to a GH5 or 5s would financially make the most sense for me. But if I make shit tons of YouTube money and upgrade to Full Frame, I'll let you know :)

u/dufflecoat · 2 pointsr/Cameras

Maybe a lens like this would suit you?
https://www.amazon.com/PANASONIC-LUMIX-MIRRORLESS-THIRDS-H-H025K/dp/B014RD6RC0/ (it's under $150 at the moment - normal price is higher)

That's a non-zoom lens (fixed focal length or 'prime') with a wide aperture, so it can let more light into the camera in low light conditions, and generally provides decent image quality. The wide aperture can also give a shallower depth of field, isolating your subject by blurring your background more.

I suspect you have a variant of the 14-42mm zoom already, and a used replacement would also be on budget: https://www.keh.com/shop/olympus-m-zuiko-digital-v314050bu000-14-mm-42-mm-f-3-5-5-6-zoom-lens-for-micro-four-thirds.html

u/hewholaughs · 1 pointr/Panasonic

Looks like that was just a one-time-thing from November 2015 to February 2016, at least on Amazon.

But looks like it's frequently available for $150.

https://camelcamelcamel.com/PANASONIC-LUMIX-MIRRORLESS-THIRDS-H-H025K/product/B014RD6RC0

u/Balensee · 1 pointr/videography

> I really do think the Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 is the best value fast prime in the system.

Agreed. Set up a price watch at the camel. It's dropped to $147 eight times in the past 3 months.
https://camelcamelcamel.com/PANASONIC-LUMIX-MIRRORLESS-THIRDS-H-H025K/product/B014RD6RC0

No need to buy from Amazon, when the price drops there, it will also drop at most of the authorized Panasonic resellers like B&H, meaning no tax + free shipping for most in the US.

u/AmericanKamikaze · 1 pointr/M43

Looks like the price is always moving. Amazon marketplace is not a very stable environment.

https://camelcamelcamel.com/PANASONIC-LUMIX-MIRRORLESS-THIRDS-H-H025K/product/B014RD6RC0

u/Platanopower36 · 1 pointr/PanasonicG7

It's on sale now at Amazon, Adorama, Best Buy, and B&H... New for $147.99

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B014RD6RC0/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

u/newagelimited · 1 pointr/NewTubers

14-42mm is a solid coverage lens, especially if you're starting out. Keep in mind, this is not a full frame camera, and depending what format you're shooting in your crop is 2x. So 14mm, basically, functions like a 28mm lens and 42mm is closer to 84 and so on. That should be fine for the majority of wide shots as well as close ups.

Another positive for this camera is that lenses for the micro 4/3 mount are relatively cheap compared to Sony or Canon lenses. I would recommend the 25mm 1.7 lens Panasonic sells for something decent in low light situations though. It's a very inexpensive auto focus lens. Not a zoom lens though so you'll need to plan around that focal range.

Either way, for a starter cam this is by far the best option out there imo. As I said, I shoot commercial and narrative stuff exclusively on Sony and I wouldn't change that. But I also spent 3-4 years shooting on Panasonic as well, and won film festivals with things I've shot on that same exact sensor. It's fantastic. I still shoot my podcast on G7's because they have no recording time limit, exceptional battery life, and have that great native image.

u/XSlevinn · 1 pointr/videography

So I'm a bit new to this stuff as well. I thought this 25mm f1.7 lens would be better for close up shots vs something like a 30mm f2.8. Is that not correct? I thought the lower the f stop, the closer you could focus?

u/Shaarr · 1 pointr/Beginning_Photography

PANASONIC LUMIX Professional 25mm Camera Lens G, F1.7 ASPH, Dual I.S. 2.0 with Power O.I.S., Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds, H-H025K (Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014RD6RC0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_AmvWCb9VKJ583

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro Lens, for Micro Four Thirds Cameras https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0096WDK0K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_0mvWCbD7CJ089

I have also looked at these two
I feel getting both suits my two goals best and they are different enough to justify getting both.

u/kuroyume_cl · 1 pointr/photography

If you want most of the benefits of a DSLR in a portable package you can look into Micro 4/3. Something like a panasonic GX85 with a 25mm prime can fit in a jacket pocket and delive some quality shotsin all the situations you mentioned.

Hell, you can get the GX85 with a pancake zoom plus a basic telephoto, plus a 25mm prime (equivalent to the 50mm suggested above), for less than your stated budget, and that entire kit can fit into a small bag, and the body+pancake zoom is very pocketable.

u/dreyesceron · 1 pointr/videography

I snagged this lens on the cheap to start for me. The majority of my paid work has involved talking head, corporate style interviews so this seemed right. 25mm 1.7F prime native lens.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014RD6RC0/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_x_u2N4ybE2DBT9J

u/BunsTown · 1 pointr/bmpcc

I have all EF lenses. But I use an EF to MFT adapter.
Looks like everyone is directing you to an adaptor. However... I did buy one MFT lens, and I’ve been very happy with it. Fairly inexpensive and very good quality images https://www.amazon.com/PANASONIC-LUMIX-MIRRORLESS-THIRDS-H-H025K/dp/B014RD6RC0/ref=sr_1_7?keywords=50mm+mft&qid=1559026427&s=electronics&sr=1-7

25mm lumix. Not sure if you’ve heard of the canon nifty 50.... it’s just very reliable, very standard and high quality. And this is the bmpcc4k MFT alternative.

u/praneeth999 · 1 pointr/DFWClassifieds

Below camera and lenses are up for sale

Olympus E-M10 Black Body (certified reconditioned - 90-day repair warranty and 30-day money back guarantee, never used ) - $300 OBO

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HPQ09GM/ref=twister_B00PHRUKWO?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Olympus 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 Ver. II R Black (certified reconditioned - 90-day repair warranty and 30-day money back guarantee never used)- $150 OBO

https://www.amazon.com/Olympus-14-42mm-3-5-5-6-Interchangeable-Panasonic/dp/B005DHL98W/?th=1


Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ Lens (Silver) - bought from Bestbuy - Still has 6 months warranty left - gently used- excellent condition $180 OBO

https://www.amazon.com/Olympus-14-42mm-f3-5-5-6-Interchangeable-Panasonic/dp/B00HWMOZEG/

Panasonic LUMIX G Lens, 25mm, F1.7 ASPH., Micro Four Thirds - H-H025K - Black - Still has 6 months warranty left - gently used- excellent condition $120 OBO

https://www.amazon.com/PANASONIC-LUMIX-MIRRORLESS-THIRDS-H-H025K/dp/B014RD6RC0/

Selling these as I am looking to buy PRO lenses.

u/i_enjoy_lemonade · 1 pointr/videography

Congratulations on purchasing the GH5, it's a great camera for the price and will help you learn a lot.

I'd like to forewarn you... MKBHD shoots his videos in 8K on a RED cinema camera. No GH5 will ever be able to match that resolution or image quality. But... YouTube compression in mind? You can get pretty damn close.

Before you start buying lenses, make your decision about which system to adopt (EF vs. M43) carefully. There's a saying around here that goes something like "a camera is temporary, but glass is for life" meaning that investing in lenses should be done so carefully because you will have them for a long time.

I'm not sure what your budget is, but for a hobbyist/beginner, staying on the micro four-thirds side will be cheaper.

A great lens that's cheap, has a sharp image, and can produce a very similar result to what MKBHD makes is the Panasonic 25mm f1.7. Fast prime, basically M43's "nifty fifty" (keeping in mind the 2X crop factor).

That lens will get it done. To produce a product similar to MKBHD, you are better off spending your money on good audio equipment and good lighting. Your camera with that lens should be enough to get you there with those things in mind.

u/moneybagmeisenheimer · 1 pointr/videography

Panasonic g7 PANASONIC LUMIX G7 4K Mirrorless Camera, with 14-42mm MEGA O.I.S. Lens, 16 Megapixels, 3 Inch Touch LCD, DMC-G7KK (USA BLACK) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00X409PQS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Wy1IBbE9WDWPS
does 4K at 30fps and 1080 at 60fps lens for this camera come relatively cheap.
You could easily pick up a nice prime lens PANASONIC LUMIX G Lens, 25MM, F1.7 ASPH, MIRRORLESS Micro Four Thirds, H-H025K (USA Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014RD6RC0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Qz1IBbYWRAZQJ
this cost $147
Everything can be found cheaper used on eBay and the kit lens will probably work fine for what your doing.
And you can dabble in photography on your free time with this setup no problem

Edit: does have mic input options for this camera if you wanna bump your sound quality up

u/tonydaazntiger319 · 1 pointr/videography

The micro four thirds sensor has a x2 crop factor compared to the 35mm equivalent that is most Canon/Nikons. So native 25mm lens like this will have the same field of view as a 50mm on Full Frame. That's why generally, for the micro four thirds system, the common focal lengths for prime lens that you buy are 12mm (25mm equivalent), 17.5 (35mm equivalent), 25 (50mm equivalent) and 42.5 (85mm equivalent). For stills, the smaller sensor size is definitely a disadvantage compared to the full frame cameras, but for video, you'll be fine.

u/chaikulis · 1 pointr/PanasonicG7

panasonic 25mm it is also cheap one :)

u/TheUnknownable · 1 pointr/photography

Thanks. I'm looking at these two lenses.

Panasonic Lumix 20mm: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002IKLJVE

Panasonic Lumix 25mm: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014RD6RC0/

Is the lack of image stabilization a problem for handheld photos?

u/ellipsis9210 · 1 pointr/photography

I have an Olympus OM-D E-M10 mkIII that I bought used as my first real camera. I'm enjoying it a lot so far as an amateur. I have the 14-42mm EZ lens on it.

I'm looking to expend to maybe one or two affordable prime lenses, as I've heard the lens I have is only okay as a starter lens.

The panasonic 25mm is great for the price, and seems to be just what I'm looking for as a simple portrait lens. I also see a lot of 7artisans lenses on amazon, thoughts on those?

I'm also looking for a wide angle, large aperture lens to have some fun with shooting night shots/night sky. Any recomandations?

u/dhiltonp · 0 pointsr/photography

The stickied QA thread would be a better place for this. Also, here's the faq.

Still, to give you a little something more, at your price range used is a pretty good option.

Megapixels don't matter. Get a camera made with a 1", m43 or aps-c sized sensor on a camera made within the past 3 (maybe 5) years.

All the brands are solid. Find one you like and buy it. If you're going new, a local camera store will probably match the going rate online.

There are lots of options with different strengths, but in your price range they're pretty much all good cameras and all will produce great images.

I prioritize portability, but also like being able to change lenses to get better low-light performance (etc.), so I have a m43 camera. You can get a used body (e-pl5, e-pl7, e-m10) plus a 25mm lens (50mm equivalent) for about your desired price point: panasonic lens, e-pl7.