"Panasonic G series" Owners Thread

d00d said:
Hey guys,

I've seen this advertised locally, with no decent close up pics and no proper description other than copy&pasted blurb.

Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 Camera
M.Zuiko Digital ED 75–300mm F4.8–6.7 II
M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-200mm F3.5-6.3

I'm not familiar with either of these lenses, and MPB don't currently have either in stock.

What would you say the three items are worth?

Thanks
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As said, the lenses aren't the best but they're also far from bad. They're both decent at the shorter focal lengths but softer at the long end. Read the user reviews on DPReview to see what owners think of them.
 
Thanks guys.

The asking price for
"Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 Camera and super telephoto zoom lens" is £600

Two photos show a GX9 with a lens attached but it's impossible to see what the lens is.

Then a long description, googled blurb on two lens.

I asked the seller if two lenses are for sale, she said yes but don't ask me anything technical.

Could be selling stuff left by an ex-boyfriend. I'll happily put anyone in touch, she's in New Malden.

I decided to leave it. I've got a Pana 12-60, 45-150, 100-300 & more.

I love my GX80 but the rear wheel doesn't function properly every time, but I've got used to that.
 
Just to keep the thread ticking over.

A walk to the shops with my GX80 and 14mm f2.5.

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A couple of pathway pictures from "The Lines" just near home.

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I always look forward to picking brambles. We have some left from last year but we'll be ready to replenish our stocks when they're ready to pick.
 
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Even the old G2 is a capable piece of kit for a quick grab shot...

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tijuana taxi said:
I leave my G9 and GX9 on its native setting of 4:3
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So do I. It’s easy tocrop to the other formats, and it’s about the closest to A4, which is the ratio I print.
 
Does anyone else have and like the 14mm f2.5?

I had one years ago but didn't use it much and sold it when I got the tiny 14-42mm kit lens and decided that would cover my 14mm needs. I bought another 14mm f2.5 recently and I really like it. It's sharp enough from wide open and it's tiny.

One more picture :D This time at f4.

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woof woof said:
Does anyone else have and like the 14mm f2.5?

I had one years ago but didn't use it much and sold it when I got the tiny 14-42mm kit lens and decided that would cover my 14mm needs. I bought another 14mm f2.5 recently and I really like it. It's sharp enough from wide open and it's tiny.

One more picture :D This time at f4.

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Ive never felt I needed a 14/28 mm.
 
Oh dear. It's considered a classic focal length and it has its fans but that doesn't mean it'll suit everyone.

A while back and maybe still today it was the most used focal length / FoV by far... due to smartphones.
 
woof woof said:
Oh dear. It's considered a classic focal length and it has its fans but that doesn't mean it'll suit everyone.

A while back and maybe still today it was the most used focal length / FoV by far... due to smartphones.
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I'm sure its me, I've just rarely thought "I need wider". I've been into photography for many years but in shutter count I'm a novice on here.
 
I don't think of 28mm equiv as being particularly wide although at one time I suppose it was probably as wide as you could go while keeping the prices reasonable.

Have you got a preferred focal length or maybe you prefer a standard zoom?
 
woof woof said:
I don't think of 28mm equiv as being particularly wide although at one time I suppose it was probably as wide as you could go while keeping the prices reasonable.

Have you got a preferred focal length or maybe you prefer a standard zoom?
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I mainly use the 12 - 60 kit lens. Also a 25/50mm prime. I very rarely go down the dusty end of the kit lens so never hankered for a wider prime.
Current fav is my 100-300 mk2.
Walked the dog over the golf course this week. Left the big zoom home and went the lightweight prime option.
The biggest Buzzard I've ever seen sailed low over us at least 10 times. I swear I could hear it laughing. Doh!
 
Cockney said:
I mainly use the 12 - 60 kit lens. Also a 25/50mm prime. I very rarely go down the dusty end of the kit lens so never hankered for a wider prime.
Current fav is my 100-300 mk2.
Walked the dog over the golf course this week. Left the big zoom home and went the lightweight prime option.
The biggest Buzzard I've ever seen sailed low over us at least 10 times. I swear I could hear it laughing. Doh!
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That'll happen.

For a while a 12-24mm was my most used lens but I've mostly liked 35/50mm lenses and as 28 isn't all that far from 35 it's fine with me. It's the longer lengths I've never really got into but for MFT I do have a 45-150 and a 100-400mm but don't use them a lot.
 
woof woof said:
That'll happen.

For a while a 12-24mm was my most used lens but I've mostly liked 35/50mm lenses and as 28 isn't all that far from 35 it's fine with me. It's the longer lengths I've never really got into but for MFT I do have a 45-150 and a 100-400mm but don't use them a lot.
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I love long lenses. I was watching a video yesterday on v long lens street photography. Interesting. Could be my new project.
Now they've finished pumping me with radioactive dye and scanning me, (for present) , I can get out again. Not up to big climbs and early mornings yet though.
Love that shot of your better half.
 
Lots of rumours that Panasonic are planning to sell a M4/3 rectilinear 9mm f1.7 AF weatherproof lens for under £500
Sounds very interesting and one I would definitely be keen to own should it come to fruition.
 
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I have a lot more interest in lenses than in cameras but this has lead me to have far too many lenses. I try to use them all in rotation so they do all get used eventually and I've told myself I wont buy any more :D
 
woof woof said:
I have a lot more interest in lenses than in cameras but this has lead me to have far too many lenses. I try to use them all in rotation so they do all get used eventually and I've told myself I wont buy any more :D
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I had a big purge a few weeks ago and sold all my manual (film era) lenses for a good price from WY Cameras. Worth the rail journey into Leeds!
 
Stephen L said:
I had a big purge a few weeks ago and sold all my manual (film era) lenses for a good price from WY Cameras. Worth the rail journey into Leeds!
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I might just make a note of that because eventually I suppose my eyesight or steadiness won't be what it was and if that happens and I can't use them they'll just be ornaments.
 
woof woof said:
I might just make a note of that because eventually I suppose my eyesight or steadiness won't be what it was and if that happens and I can't use them they'll just be ornaments.
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They offer very fair prices, and if you want they’ll get them collected by DPD.
 
Just a bit of fun... :D...

The handsome chap was outside a shop today waiting for his mommy or daddy to come out. Me and Mrs WW both love dogs so I took his picture with my GX9 which is I think 20mp and 45-150mm.

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Just for fun I zoomed in and at 500% I can read what it says on the disc on his collar. It might suffer a bit from being posted here but here's that 500% crop of a disc I could hardly even see when looking at the whole picture.

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Ah. I think it has suffered but I can read it and it says...
"My vet is
Saltburn vets
Windsor road
Saltburn by the sea
TS12 1AZ"

Isn't modern kit just incredible :D
 
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tijuana taxi said:
Lots of rumours that Panasonic are planning to sell a M4/3 rectilinear 9mm f1.7 AF weatherproof lens for under £500
Sounds very interesting and one I would definitely be keen to own should it come to fruition.
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Definitely looks interesting!

Leaked specifications:

  • Leica DG SUMMILUX 9mm f/1.7 ASPH. lens
  • Configuration: 12 elements in 9 groups (2 aspherical lenses, 2 ED lenses, 1 UHR lens)
  • Number of aperture blades: 7 (circular aperture)
  • Shortest Shooting distance: 9.5cm
  • Maximum shooting magnification: 0.25x (35mm equivalent 0.5x)
  • Filter diameter: 55mm
  • Size: φ60.8 x 52mm
  • Weight: 130g
  • Dustproof and splashproof
  • -10 degree low-temperature resistance
 
I have my Sony A7 and 3 MFT cameras. Having so many cameras and two mounts doesn't really make sense but they each have their advantages so so far I haven't been able to abandon either mount as there's no do it all system for me.
 
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