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Reviews (7)
21 January 2016
Nice, fast, sharp & lightweight.
This lens compliments the Panasonic GH series quite well. I shoot video with the Panasonic Lumix GH3 and this 12-25mm lens is a great lens to own. It's compact in size and has a very durable build to it. Both the zoom and focus rings are extremely smooth. With a built in OIS (image stabilizer), handheld shooting delivers an incredible steady shot (within reason of course). I discovered the secret ingredient to achieving such a clean and crisp image with this lens paired with the GH3 is as follows:
(With good to excellent lighting)
In Video Mode:
1. Set the camera (GH3) to "High" iDynamic and "High" iResolution
2. Set the image profile to "Standard" using -5 contrast, -2 sharpness, 0 saturation, -5 noise reduction
3. Use a f/2.8 aperture
4. Use aperture priority in menu selection (camera will auto set shutter speed and ISO)
in good lighting the auto ISO settings work great.
I typically shoot 24p 72Mbps ALL-INTRA MOV But I suggest you use your discretion as to the Recording Quality that appeals to you best for your needs.
***Please note that these settings work best when shooting people at a close to reasonable distance. These settings yield a very sharp/crisp image and shooting too far away from the subject will lead to unwanted aliasing and moire effects. If you are looking for a less sharpened image, i suggest not using the "High" iDyanmic & "High" iResolution settings. Or, use color grading techniques that will soften the image in post production if you use the "High" settings.
All in all, this lens is great for videos and photos. I recommend you own this lens if you have a GH series camera.
20 January 2021
Surprisingly good.
4 of 4 found this helpful Works really well. A large enough surface area for a decent bounce and/or diffusion. I've only had it for a few days, but seems to work nicely. Really good price (under $20) for the size.
25 May 2016
Almost
Not quite good as the 028B model