This is a good lens. I have it PLUS the LEICA 12-60 F2.8/4 and Leica 100-400 The Leica 12-60 is a much sharper lens and is good to cover up to 100mm with cropping. The extra 40mm on the 14-140 comes in handy if you're in good light and just want to carry one lens. But if I'm planning to take serious photos then I'd just take the two leicas (12-60 and 100-400).
Bought this lens the other month. It's now my favourite and most used lens. Very versatile and has nice bokeh. Might not be in the Olympus 12-100 league but you wouldn't expect it to be. But it can't be far off. It's as sharp as any lens I own. Only the corners give away it's not a pro lens and even then you have to really scrutinise the images. Love how compact it is and how good it is for close up photography.
The 3.5-5.6 mark i is very common on the secondhand market here (de) - usually under €300. There is a lot of confusion though - because there's three versions of the 14-140, many are labelling the mark i as the mark ii (because its the "second generation"). The mark ii is rarely on offer secondhand.
This 14-140 mkII is my dedicated travel lens. For most trips, I like to travel very light: GX9 w/ 14-140 II lens in a Lowpro TLZ-15 case with a spare battery and SD card is all I bring. If I know I will be done a lot of low-light pictures I will add a Godox TT350 in my pocket. I also have a Leica 12-50 F2.8, which is my main lens used on my G9 locally, and I usually carry that with a Leica 50-200 F2.8 if I don't mind changing lenses or just bring it on a second body with the 50-200 on my GX9. Less often I use my other lenses: 7-14, 10-25, 35-100, 100-400 & 45 macro.
Totally agree, it’s also my favorite versitile travel lens for years, in low light shooting handheld at a low shutterspeed (if there are no moving objects) IBIS does a great job on my G80 , greetings from the Netherlands
Very informative. I have a Lumix G85 paired with my beloved lumix/Leica 100-400mm lens, which is used for distant nature photography in Yellowstone National Park in the summer, and the Everglades in winter. My backup camera is a Lumix GX85. I was wanting a lightweight setup for longer hikes, and your review has swayed me to the MarkII version of the 14-140. Thanks for the information, and the really entertaining videos!
I was lucky to get this lens at a great deal when I bought my first camera. I rarely take it off. I know it's not as optically superb as some lenses like the Olympus 12-100 or 40-150 or Lumix 35-100 or 50-200 but you are sacrificing a lot of range in every instance. It's a great little lens.
This is my most used lens and it's the default one on my camera. I originally got the mark 1 as kit lens with my camera and now have the weather sealed one. Its brilliant for travel / street / hillwalking / general use in outdoor /good light situations. I have the 7-14, 14-140 and 100-400 zooms which gives me a fantastic 14-800 FF equivalent focal length. I also have the fast Pana Leica primes for low light or other large aperture scenarios, but the 14-140 I use for 80% of the time. For that reason, if I could only have one lens this is the one I'd choose. It's just as good in quality as the 12-60, and hardly any difference in size or weight, so the only reason you would ever choose the 12-60 is if you need the extra width that 12 gives you over 14, and you don't have another lens that covers that end. 👍
This is a brilliant lens and in my view it epitomises MFT. I also have a couple of PL primes to round out the low light capabilities and an Oly 70-300mm if I need reach (I’m not a birder so don’t need 400mm for now). I adapt an EF 70-200mm F2.8L IS if I need more light and add a 1.4 TC if needed. Canon glass produces beautiful images with LUMIX bodies, but gosh the FF lenses are heavy! I also have a SamYang 14mm f2.8 FF which I can adapt. But once again, the weight is a challenge.
I don't disagree with this but the combo of the Oly 12-40 and the Panasonic 35-100 fits in my bag and is almost as large a range (well, almost almost) and also both of those lenses are fantastically sharp and f2.8 through the whole range. In particular that Panasonic lens is amazing. Well both are.
Thanks for the review, I have just ordered a "good" used lens with warranty from a reputable camera shop for £149.99. It's the same version in the video i.e. not weather sealed, but sounds like I will have a bit of a bargain! I have an Oly 12-40 f2.8, but both my teenagers have m43 cameras and so we share lenses, and we needed another zoom (only other was the pana 12-32). I can see using this for hiking (just one lens for the day) or travel with the family to new cities, where I won't have time to stop and switch lenses out.
I bought a GX8 in 2016 which came with the “Mk 1” 14-140, model number HFS14140. I have always loved the lens for its 10X zoom and it has been an excellent combination when travelling light. I now also have the G9 and it still gets a lot of use. One thing to note is that mine is a 2016 model and it has matt black barrel and silver writing, so the silver colour of the writing doesn't mean it's a Mark II!
I love the 14-140. I tried full frame, and the weight of a Sony 24-240 is unbearable. This lens gets much better reach. Weight is so much more of a factor than I thought. Superzooms are my favorite.
I know that I am very late to find this video, it is indeed a very versatile lense. A great feature is that it does do dual OIS on the GX8 body as you mentioned, I believe that mine is the MK2 from your description, the F3.5 with the lense size in white. Great for days out when you don't want to look too conspicuous. Although I have no aversion to changing lenses indoors it is probably kinder to the camera not to do so out in the UK weather.
This is by far my most used and favourite lens. One is always attached to a body. I’ve got two identical copies of this lens, the second of which came with a special Amazon Christmas price with double cashback from Panasonic that meant the body was effectively less than free compared to ‘normal’ body prices either side of that offer date. I have prime lenses as well plus the 12-32 for the most compact unit possible. I often share kit with my daughter [she borrows my cameras really] so up until 2020 both lenses were often put to use at the same time. I don’t actually know which is which. Neither of mine are weather sealed and I’ve never had an issue but to protect my kit as much as possible, even the E-M1 MkII which is a weatherproof body along with equally well sealed Olympus Pro lenses. As you may have surmised, I really like this lens, in marked contrast with the Sony 24-240 full frame, which has the same 10X zoom. The Sony is amazingly big and ridiculously heavy in comparison. The Panasonic on the other hand is no bigger than the Sony’s 35mm prime. Flare has never been an issue for me with the Panasonic.
When I brought my G7 this lens 14-140mm mk2 was a kit lens. I use this lens more than my 12-60 mm Leica kit lens on my G9. This is a fantastic travel lens.
the 14-140 Mk2 was my everyday lens on my GX80, but after I got my G9 with the Leica 12-60, I never used it anymore. So I traded it in for a mint Lumix 100-300.
Found your channel by accident recently and subscribed! I've used this lens for nearly 9 years when it came as the "kit" lens on a G6 and it's now on a second hand G7. I'd intended to get other lenses but as this one does everything I want to do, I haven't bothered! As you said, it's great for travelling, hiking and anything else I want to do. I've never noticed softness at 14mm but have at the other end but post processing sorts that. Thanks for the videos.
Just ordered mine, the mark ii (actually, I bought a GX9 and I chose a bundle with this lens since it has such a convenient focal range, perfect for traveling) 👍
Hi Brian. Another great video. I agree with all your commentary. I have the 14-140mm and yes that is my go-to lens every day and not my 12-60mm. (As I commented on your last video, I remarked that I was awaiting a 45-200mm lens) I also have just got the 45-200mm (Grey End) Mk1. I bought it as a go between my 14-140mm and my 100-300mm. It's a lovely lens and works very well. It has the older Mega I.S. and although I have uploaded the latest Firmware, I can't get the dual stabilisation with my G9. Although both camera and lens have the latest firmware update. The latest Firmware update that I found for the lens was 2012, I couldn't find a later version unless you know of one. Anyway, the lens is great. If you get the chance to get your hands on a 45-200mm and do a video about it I would like to watch that. Regards Ken
I am using this lens for 8 years now and I am very content with it. It is not the fastest lens (14 mm f3.5; 20 mm f3.8; 25 4.2; 45 mm f4.7; 100 mm f5.4; 140 mm f5.6) but taking pictures outdoor the speed is sufficient. So I am using for indoor photography a couple of prime lenses: 15 mm f1.7; 25 mm f1.4; 45 mm f1.8. Also, for portraits outdoor these lenses are useful to get a good bokeh but you need a ND filter. Panasonic is offering two new zoom lenses, 10-25 mm f1.7 and 25-50 mm f1.7. Both are very, very expensive, about €1600. I tested the 10-25 mm a couple of days. The picture quality is excellent, but the lens is too bulky. Being an economy traveler my hand luggage is limited to 7 kg. I don't like to put my cameras into my suitcase. Therefore, the best solution for travelling is the 14-140 mm plus an additional prime lens depending on your purposes. A cheap solution is the 25 mm f1.7 which costs in Germany about €160 or the 20 mm f1.7 which is much smaller, but doesn't come with a lens hood.
I have the original version, a bit slower, as you say. Also, that 7-14 Panasonic lens you mention is fabulous, very nice, (less the occasional flare). I used it in real estate shots for years, (until covid closed me down) and it was great. It has a big nose though. Thanks for the video. Best wishes!
On holiday it is a bit of a pain to swap lenses. I will get this lens one of these days. The close focussing sounds good too, I have the amazing Oly 60mm but I don't normally take that on trips.
Hi Brian, I found a used one in good condition for 300 Euro at mpb (since mpb opened a new location at Berlin, there is sometimes a limited choice than in Brighton, where I bought former my used equipment) and got it last week. I used an Olympus 14-150 II a few years ago when traveling in groups and there's no time to change lenses. Then I sold it, but sometimes I miss a lens with such a wide zoom range. In combination with my (also used at mpb for 260 Euro) bought Lumix GX80 and the Dual-IS, I will have a small and light-weight travel kit for the most situations. Thank you for the suggestion to use a super zoom lens again.
Couldn’t agree more, I have the Mk1 as well, my specialty is ship’s photographer and I use it for 80% of my shots. Only complaint is a bit of vignetting but going to above 6.3f the problem disappears, and even at lower apertures it can be fixed in photoshop.
Thanks, Brian. I tried the II version of this lens on my G9 but the IBIS at the long end was not very good. My Oly 14-150mm was better in this respect which really surprised me. Other than that, it's a nice compact, sharp lens. I do like the 12-60mm a bit better. All the best!
I had a choice of buying a new 14-140mm for $499 on sale, or a GX-9 camera and 12-60mm lens for $799 or something like that, so I went for the camera and lens combo. Really, a camera for $300 is a deal :)
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My go to travel camera setup is the GX9 and the 14-140mm MkII, despite having the G9 and a plethora of Pana Leica lenses. Having the one camera / lens combo which covers 95% of what I need far out ways any minor softness or the disadvantage of being slightly slower make little to no difference.
Of possible interest the H-FS14140 is Dual-IS on G9 at Ver 1.1 and Dual2 at Ver 1.2 whereas the H-FSA14140 is Dual2 at Ver 1.0 (base) Being a X10 super-zoom I find it a little compromised in image quality (compared to X3) but probably expected from such a long range of zoom, yet good for what it is - a very versatile travel lens. It is virtually glued to my wife's GX7, she could use any of our lenses (or cameras) but particularly likes this combination. Some of the mark 1 lenses, notably those with Mega-OIS. e.g. 45-200 H-FS45-200, will not go Dual-IS, but (e.g.) the mark 2 Power-OIS H-FSA45200 does. I do not know the oldest 14-140. Does it have a model number?
I'm really torn on this. I wouldn't mind buying this as an everyday walkaround lens and consider my GX80 complete, but at the same time I've become wary of low light performance and I'm looking more at wider aperture lenses. Do I buy the 14-140 ii, or spend twice as much and get the 12-35 2.8 _and_ 35-100 2.8 for that extra, more consistent F stop? 🤔
In fairness, getting the two f2.8 lenses is more than just the extra stop or two of light. You also have extra control of DOF at the shallow end and much better image quality from these pro lenses and, as you say, a consistent lower f stop throughout the zoom range. So if you can afford it I’d go for the two better lenses.
Wow, that was quick! Thank you! I'm convinced. I guess I can go for the 35-100 first, until I feel flush enough to retire my 12-32. (Which, thanks to channels like yours, I'm appreciating a lot more)
I just got a new Lumix G Vario 14-140mm f/3.5-5.6 II and the first thing I noticed is the zoom ring is sticky, not smooth at all. Is this a thing with this lens?
If you use DXO PhotoLab or DXO PureRaw and turn on DXO sharpening will fix the softness of this lens. I have the very first version of this lens the gray version.
“Scamming” is pretty harsh. I think everyone in the m43 world is aware of what it is equivalent to and why it is that way. Even bearing in mind what you say, I cannot think of a FF lens with these figures both in range and speed which is anywhere near the weight or size of this. Using this logic Canon, Sony, Nikon and Fuji are “scamming” their APS-C style users as lenses are reduced by either 1.6x or 1.5x You are effectively comparing apples and oranges just because they are both fruit.
@@ThatMicro43Guy No, not really. The APS can be confusing: Because we have three APS APS in 1.5 are APS in 1.6 made for beginners & amateurs while APS in medium is for pros. Olympus lied twice, 1st market manager said 4/3 will not die. 2nd m4/3 is very strong but got sold just like Hasselblad (owner is ATG/Asia/DJI). Olympus used a true dated 35mm format lens bodies. But only corrected 50% in the middle, chopped 50% laterally. If they ever decided to go full frame (which they won't), they would have to come up with new lens mount. Look at Panasonic & Fuji, they have to come up with two lens mounts. If I asked you to closes one of your eyes, what do you see? Your viewing didn't increase by 2X. Rather you just lost 50% of your viewing. Ever wonder why they never got APS-A, APS-B but jumped to APS-C and buried APS-H?
The complexity of ‘real’ cameras - including the designations and marketing - must be a big turn off for those generations for whom a mobile phone is the first (or only) camera. The complexity is magnified (no pun...) in a world where there are multiple sensor sizes (even before broaching brand preferences etc). Things were simpler in a film world where, for most of us, 35mm was the norm. Having said that, I agree with Brian. There are two useful things (potentially) conveyed by F stops: the light transmission (before accounting for light loss) and the depth of field. As Brian indicates, the latter requires an understanding of the sensor/ image size and of course focal length. I prefer the approach of cinema lenses which use T-stops (the photometric measure of actual light transmitted, after accounting for light loss). T stops measured for non-cinema lenses can be expected to be higher than the stated widest/fastest F stop (due to the light transmission loss). DXOMark for example states the T stop measurement for the M43 Panny 25mm f1.7 is T2. I note it is not 2 x 1.7. So F-stops serve a purpose (but are less precise than T stops) in communicating the light transmission. It would be useful if all lenses were marked with a set of objective measures: (1) the T stop (so exposures can be matched between lenses, as per cinema lenses); (2) a focal length measurement which is simply the angle of view, and (3) A relative DOF measurement (eg f1.7 M43 becomes standardised as something like a “M43 F3.4”). This would address the risk of misleading buyers on account of differing sensor sizes. I recall Tony Northrop made a video about reforming and standardising camera industry technical metrics a few years back. I can’t recall whether it aligned with what I have set out here, but it was a good piece of work. His views were no doubt more considered than mine.
This is a good lens. I have it PLUS the LEICA 12-60 F2.8/4 and Leica 100-400
The Leica 12-60 is a much sharper lens and is good to cover up to 100mm with cropping. The extra 40mm on the 14-140 comes in handy if you're in good light and just want to carry one lens. But if I'm planning to take serious photos then I'd just take the two leicas (12-60 and 100-400).
Bought this lens the other month. It's now my favourite and most used lens.
Very versatile and has nice bokeh.
Might not be in the Olympus 12-100 league but you wouldn't expect it to be.
But it can't be far off. It's as sharp as any lens I own.
Only the corners give away it's not a pro lens and even then you have to really scrutinise the images.
Love how compact it is and how good it is for close up photography.
The 3.5-5.6 mark i is very common on the secondhand market here (de) - usually under €300.
There is a lot of confusion though - because there's three versions of the 14-140, many are labelling the mark i as the mark ii (because its the "second generation").
The mark ii is rarely on offer secondhand.
This is one lens I've always wanted to try. The very small size of this makes it very attractive.
This 14-140 mkII is my dedicated travel lens. For most trips, I like to travel very light: GX9 w/ 14-140 II lens in a Lowpro TLZ-15 case with a spare battery and SD card is all I bring. If I know I will be done a lot of low-light pictures I will add a Godox TT350 in my pocket. I also have a Leica 12-50 F2.8, which is my main lens used on my G9 locally, and I usually carry that with a Leica 50-200 F2.8 if I don't mind changing lenses or just bring it on a second body with the 50-200 on my GX9. Less often I use my other lenses: 7-14, 10-25, 35-100, 100-400 & 45 macro.
I like the Olympus 14-150mm. It would be nice to see a comparison between that and the Panasonic.
Thank you for all your videos !
I found one on mpb at 250 euros in excellent state !
Now i have to wait for it in my mailbox....
I do like this lens very much! Great video. Thanks for sharing!
Totally agree, it’s also my favorite versitile travel lens for years, in low light shooting handheld at a low shutterspeed (if there are no moving objects) IBIS does a great job on my G80 , greetings from the Netherlands
Very informative. I have a Lumix G85 paired with my beloved lumix/Leica 100-400mm lens, which is used for distant nature photography in Yellowstone National Park in the summer, and the Everglades in winter.
My backup camera is a Lumix GX85. I was wanting a lightweight setup for longer hikes, and your review has swayed me to the MarkII version of the 14-140. Thanks for the information, and the really entertaining videos!
Glad it was helpful!
I was lucky to get this lens at a great deal when I bought my first camera. I rarely take it off. I know it's not as optically superb as some lenses like the Olympus 12-100 or 40-150 or Lumix 35-100 or 50-200 but you are sacrificing a lot of range in every instance. It's a great little lens.
This is my most used lens and it's the default one on my camera. I originally got the mark 1 as kit lens with my camera and now have the weather sealed one. Its brilliant for travel / street / hillwalking / general use in outdoor /good light situations. I have the 7-14, 14-140 and 100-400 zooms which gives me a fantastic 14-800 FF equivalent focal length. I also have the fast Pana Leica primes for low light or other large aperture scenarios, but the 14-140 I use for 80% of the time. For that reason, if I could only have one lens this is the one I'd choose. It's just as good in quality as the 12-60, and hardly any difference in size or weight, so the only reason you would ever choose the 12-60 is if you need the extra width that 12 gives you over 14, and you don't have another lens that covers that end. 👍
What camera do you use?
@@leonyang6299 Panasonic G9
This is a brilliant lens and in my view it epitomises MFT. I also have a couple of PL primes to round out the low light capabilities and an Oly 70-300mm if I need reach (I’m not a birder so don’t need 400mm for now). I adapt an EF 70-200mm F2.8L IS if I need more light and add a 1.4 TC if needed. Canon glass produces beautiful images with LUMIX bodies, but gosh the FF lenses are heavy! I also have a SamYang 14mm f2.8 FF which I can adapt. But once again, the weight is a challenge.
I don't disagree with this but the combo of the Oly 12-40 and the Panasonic 35-100 fits in my bag and is almost as large a range (well, almost almost) and also both of those lenses are fantastically sharp and f2.8 through the whole range. In particular that Panasonic lens is amazing. Well both are.
Thanks for the advice I might get this second hand. I am looking for the all in one, when out and about.
Thanks for the review, I have just ordered a "good" used lens with warranty from a reputable camera shop for £149.99. It's the same version in the video i.e. not weather sealed, but sounds like I will have a bit of a bargain! I have an Oly 12-40 f2.8, but both my teenagers have m43 cameras and so we share lenses, and we needed another zoom (only other was the pana 12-32). I can see using this for hiking (just one lens for the day) or travel with the family to new cities, where I won't have time to stop and switch lenses out.
Thanks
Thank you very much for your support
JJC is what I use for lens hoods. Panasonic is good in providing hoods with the lens, with few exceptions.
I bought a GX8 in 2016 which came with the “Mk 1” 14-140, model number HFS14140. I have always loved the lens for its 10X zoom and it has been an excellent combination when travelling light. I now also have the G9 and it still gets a lot of use. One thing to note is that mine is a 2016 model and it has matt black barrel and silver writing, so the silver colour of the writing doesn't mean it's a Mark II!
I love the 14-140. I tried full frame, and the weight of a Sony 24-240 is unbearable. This lens gets much better reach. Weight is so much more of a factor than I thought. Superzooms are my favorite.
I know that I am very late to find this video, it is indeed a very versatile lense. A great feature is that it does do dual OIS on the GX8 body as you mentioned, I believe that mine is the MK2 from your description, the F3.5 with the lense size in white. Great for days out when you don't want to look too conspicuous. Although I have no aversion to changing lenses indoors it is probably kinder to the camera not to do so out in the UK weather.
This is by far my most used and favourite lens. One is always attached to a body. I’ve got two identical copies of this lens, the second of which came with a special Amazon Christmas price with double cashback from Panasonic that meant the body was effectively less than free compared to ‘normal’ body prices either side of that offer date. I have prime lenses as well plus the 12-32 for the most compact unit possible. I often share kit with my daughter [she borrows my cameras really] so up until 2020 both lenses were often put to use at the same time. I don’t actually know which is which. Neither of mine are weather sealed and I’ve never had an issue but to protect my kit as much as possible, even the E-M1 MkII which is a weatherproof body along with equally well sealed Olympus Pro lenses. As you may have surmised, I really like this lens, in marked contrast with the Sony 24-240 full frame, which has the same 10X zoom. The Sony is amazingly big and ridiculously heavy in comparison. The Panasonic on the other hand is no bigger than the Sony’s 35mm prime. Flare has never been an issue for me with the Panasonic.
When I brought my G7 this lens 14-140mm mk2 was a kit lens. I use this lens more than my 12-60 mm Leica kit lens on my G9. This is a fantastic travel lens.
the 14-140 Mk2 was my everyday lens on my GX80, but after I got my G9 with the Leica 12-60, I never used it anymore. So I traded it in for a mint Lumix 100-300.
Found your channel by accident recently and subscribed! I've used this lens for nearly 9 years when it came as the "kit" lens on a G6 and it's now on a second hand G7. I'd intended to get other lenses but as this one does everything I want to do, I haven't bothered! As you said, it's great for travelling, hiking and anything else I want to do. I've never noticed softness at 14mm but have at the other end but post processing sorts that. Thanks for the videos.
Just ordered mine, the mark ii (actually, I bought a GX9 and I chose a bundle with this lens since it has such a convenient focal range, perfect for traveling) 👍
Great video! This is my favorite travel lens.
Hi Brian. Another great video. I agree with all your commentary. I have the 14-140mm and yes that is my go-to lens every day and not my 12-60mm. (As I commented on your last video, I remarked that I was awaiting a 45-200mm lens) I also have just got the 45-200mm (Grey End) Mk1. I bought it as a go between my 14-140mm and my 100-300mm. It's a lovely lens and works very well. It has the older Mega I.S. and although I have uploaded the latest Firmware, I can't get the dual stabilisation with my G9. Although both camera and lens have the latest firmware update. The latest Firmware update that I found for the lens was 2012, I couldn't find a later version unless you know of one. Anyway, the lens is great. If you get the chance to get your hands on a 45-200mm and do a video about it I would like to watch that. Regards Ken
As far as I know the Mega IS does not work as part of the dual IS setup
@@ThatMicro43Guy Brian thanks for your reply. And yes, that's what I think. But it is a good lens and I got some good results.
My Travel kit is EP5 or EM10-2 with 14-150 & 9-18mm + an f:1.8 prime
I am using this lens for 8 years now and I am very content with it. It is not the fastest lens (14 mm f3.5; 20 mm f3.8; 25 4.2; 45 mm f4.7; 100 mm f5.4; 140 mm f5.6) but taking pictures outdoor the speed is sufficient. So I am using for indoor photography a couple of prime lenses: 15 mm f1.7; 25 mm f1.4; 45 mm f1.8. Also, for portraits outdoor these lenses are useful to get a good bokeh but you need a ND filter. Panasonic is offering two new zoom lenses, 10-25 mm f1.7 and 25-50 mm f1.7. Both are very, very expensive, about €1600. I tested the 10-25 mm a couple of days. The picture quality is excellent, but the lens is too bulky. Being an economy traveler my hand luggage is limited to 7 kg. I don't like to put my cameras into my suitcase. Therefore, the best solution for travelling is the 14-140 mm plus an additional prime lens depending on your purposes. A cheap solution is the 25 mm f1.7 which costs in Germany about €160 or the 20 mm f1.7 which is much smaller, but doesn't come with a lens hood.
I have the original version, a bit slower, as you say. Also, that 7-14 Panasonic lens you mention is fabulous, very nice, (less the occasional flare). I used it in real estate shots for years, (until covid closed me down) and it was great. It has a big nose though.
Thanks for the video. Best wishes!
Very helpful, thanks 🙏
On holiday it is a bit of a pain to swap lenses. I will get this lens one of these days. The close focussing sounds good too, I have the amazing Oly 60mm but I don't normally take that on trips.
Hi Brian, I found a used one in good condition for 300 Euro at mpb (since mpb opened a new location at Berlin, there is sometimes a limited choice than in Brighton, where I bought former my used equipment) and got it last week. I used an Olympus 14-150 II a few years ago when traveling in groups and there's no time to change lenses. Then I sold it, but sometimes I miss a lens with such a wide zoom range. In combination with my (also used at mpb for 260 Euro) bought Lumix GX80 and the Dual-IS, I will have a small and light-weight travel kit for the most situations. Thank you for the suggestion to use a super zoom lens again.
Couldn’t agree more, I have the Mk1 as well, my specialty is ship’s photographer and I use it for 80% of my shots. Only complaint is a bit of vignetting but going to above 6.3f the problem disappears, and even at lower apertures it can be fixed in photoshop.
Thank you again
Great review.
Thanks Brian! Keep well.
Its a great lens, l use the mk 11 on my gx9.👍📸
Nice video Brian. I'm contemplating getting this one and this was very helpful.
i have this lens and all the PanLeica primes
Currently on sale in USA for $498 but sale price ends on 2022--03-05 which is today here in the states. Just a heads-up.
Thanks, Brian. I tried the II version of this lens on my G9 but the IBIS at the long end was not very good. My Oly 14-150mm was better in this respect which really surprised me. Other than that, it's a nice compact, sharp lens. I do like the 12-60mm a bit better. All the best!
Ressellgosse, did you find the Oly lens did well with regard to IBIS and other connectivity features with the G9?
@@gregpatterson134 I quite like the Oly lens with my G9, they work well together. What connectivity features are you referring to?
I had a choice of buying a new 14-140mm for $499 on sale, or a GX-9 camera and 12-60mm lens for $799 or something like that, so I went for the camera and lens combo. Really, a camera for $300 is a deal :)
Superb camera especially for that price. I’ve used the 12-60 for a good while and I love it .
This lens is one of the reasons I bought G90 instead of the G9. It came as a premium kit with the G90.
You should be a voice actor for cartoons and movies your voice is incredible. I hope movie studios contact you. I do have a question. How much would you charge to record a few lines ?
Drop me an email at brian.james.singer@gmail.com
Thank you, it’s difficult to take the lens my camera, so versatile and good quality
My go to travel camera setup is the GX9 and the 14-140mm MkII, despite having the G9 and a plethora of Pana Leica lenses.
Having the one camera / lens combo which covers 95% of what I need far out ways any minor softness or the disadvantage of being slightly slower make little to no difference.
Of possible interest the H-FS14140 is Dual-IS on G9 at Ver 1.1 and Dual2 at Ver 1.2 whereas the H-FSA14140 is Dual2 at Ver 1.0 (base)
Being a X10 super-zoom I find it a little compromised in image quality (compared to X3) but probably expected from such a long range of zoom, yet good for what it is - a very versatile travel lens. It is virtually glued to my wife's GX7, she could use any of our lenses (or cameras) but particularly likes this combination.
Some of the mark 1 lenses, notably those with Mega-OIS. e.g. 45-200 H-FS45-200, will not go Dual-IS, but (e.g.) the mark 2 Power-OIS H-FSA45200 does.
I do not know the oldest 14-140. Does it have a model number?
I'm really torn on this. I wouldn't mind buying this as an everyday walkaround lens and consider my GX80 complete, but at the same time I've become wary of low light performance and I'm looking more at wider aperture lenses. Do I buy the 14-140 ii, or spend twice as much and get the 12-35 2.8 _and_ 35-100 2.8 for that extra, more consistent F stop? 🤔
In fairness, getting the two f2.8 lenses is more than just the extra stop or two of light. You also have extra control of DOF at the shallow end and much better image quality from these pro lenses and, as you say, a consistent lower f stop throughout the zoom range. So if you can afford it I’d go for the two better lenses.
Wow, that was quick! Thank you!
I'm convinced. I guess I can go for the 35-100 first, until I feel flush enough to retire my 12-32. (Which, thanks to channels like yours, I'm appreciating a lot more)
Hi, do you think you could do a comparison between this lens and Tamron's superzoom offering? Thanks.
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Will the OIS work with Olymp ibiS? Thanks.
No, putting it onto the Olympus switches the OIS off but the IBIS still works in the camera
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I just got a new Lumix G Vario 14-140mm f/3.5-5.6 II
and the first thing I noticed is the zoom ring is sticky, not smooth at all.
Is this a thing with this lens?
Just wanted to let you all know my lens wasn’t normal. Got a replacement and it is buttery smooth.
If you use DXO PhotoLab or DXO PureRaw and turn on DXO sharpening will fix the softness of this lens.
I have the very first version of this lens the gray version.
will ois work on oly cameras?
Only the IBIS not the lens OIS and they don't talk together
@@ThatMicro43Guy Thank you.
It's just a common amateur 28-280/3.5 to 5.6 lenses.
m4/3 is still scamming shooters by 1/2 reductions number on their lens bodies.
“Scamming” is pretty harsh. I think everyone in the m43 world is aware of what it is equivalent to and why it is that way. Even bearing in mind what you say, I cannot think of a FF lens with these figures both in range and speed which is anywhere near the weight or size of this.
Using this logic Canon, Sony, Nikon and Fuji are “scamming” their APS-C style users as lenses are reduced by either 1.6x or 1.5x
You are effectively comparing apples and oranges just because they are both fruit.
@@ThatMicro43Guy No, not really. The APS can be confusing: Because we have three APS
APS in 1.5 are APS in 1.6 made for beginners & amateurs while APS in medium is for pros.
Olympus lied twice, 1st market manager said 4/3 will not die.
2nd m4/3 is very strong but got sold just like Hasselblad (owner is ATG/Asia/DJI).
Olympus used a true dated 35mm format lens bodies.
But only corrected 50% in the middle, chopped 50% laterally.
If they ever decided to go full frame (which they won't), they would have to come up with new lens mount. Look at Panasonic & Fuji, they have to come up with two lens mounts.
If I asked you to closes one of your eyes, what do you see?
Your viewing didn't increase by 2X. Rather you just lost 50% of your viewing.
Ever wonder why they never got APS-A, APS-B but jumped to APS-C and buried APS-H?
The complexity of ‘real’ cameras - including the designations and marketing - must be a big turn off for those generations for whom a mobile phone is the first (or only) camera.
The complexity is magnified (no pun...) in a world where there are multiple sensor sizes (even before broaching brand preferences etc). Things were simpler in a film world where, for most of us, 35mm was the norm.
Having said that, I agree with Brian.
There are two useful things (potentially) conveyed by F stops: the light transmission (before accounting for light loss) and the depth of field. As Brian indicates, the latter requires an understanding of the sensor/ image size and of course focal length. I prefer the approach of cinema lenses which use T-stops (the photometric measure of actual light transmitted, after accounting for light loss). T stops measured for non-cinema lenses can be expected to be higher than the stated widest/fastest F stop (due to the light transmission loss). DXOMark for example states the T stop measurement for the M43 Panny 25mm f1.7 is T2. I note it is not 2 x 1.7. So F-stops serve a purpose (but are less precise than T stops) in communicating the light transmission.
It would be useful if all lenses were marked with a set of objective measures: (1) the T stop (so exposures can be matched between lenses, as per cinema lenses); (2) a focal length measurement which is simply the angle of view, and (3) A relative DOF measurement (eg f1.7 M43 becomes standardised as something like a “M43 F3.4”). This would address the risk of misleading buyers on account of differing sensor sizes.
I recall Tony Northrop made a video about reforming and standardising camera industry technical metrics a few years back. I can’t recall whether it aligned with what I have set out here, but it was a good piece of work. His views were no doubt more considered than mine.
@@Democratiser Well put from your comments.