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new lens advice please
« on: June 14, 2011, 06:11:24 pm »
I have a G10 Lumix Camera and the standard  14-42mm lens, which is very limited on range. What would be the 'next lens up' that will give me more zoom ability? wheres the best place to buy?

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Re: new lens advice please
« Reply #1 on: June 14, 2011, 07:14:48 pm »
Does the G10 take any Micro Four Thirds lens, or does it have to be a Lumix lens?
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Re: new lens advice please
« Reply #2 on: June 14, 2011, 07:50:13 pm »
Not sure, will have to check the specs online

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Re: new lens advice please
« Reply #3 on: June 15, 2011, 10:16:41 am »
I would also be interested to know as I have this camera too. I have been looking at the Panasonic Lumix  45-200mm Mega OIS Micro Four Thirds  :happy2:

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Re: new lens advice please
« Reply #4 on: June 15, 2011, 06:57:23 pm »
Yes guys, the G10 is a micro 4/3 mount camera  :happy2:

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Re: new lens advice please
« Reply #5 on: June 17, 2011, 07:35:26 pm »
I would also be interested to know as I have this camera too. I have been looking at the Panasonic Lumix  45-200mm Mega OIS Micro Four Thirds  :happy2:


Just been out and bought this, so far im very happy and exactly what I wanted.

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Re: new lens advice please
« Reply #6 on: June 17, 2011, 08:19:17 pm »
I would also be interested to know as I have this camera too. I have been looking at the Panasonic Lumix  45-200mm Mega OIS Micro Four Thirds  :happy2:


Just been out and bought this, so far im very happy and exactly what I wanted.
Let me know your thoughts once you have had more time to use it, I'm resisting buying one for now!

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Re: new lens advice please
« Reply #7 on: June 18, 2011, 06:14:36 pm »
I have a Panasonic G1 and also the 45-200mm lens.It's a good enough lens,but as with all zoom lenses at full magnification,you really need a tripod to keep it steady.
You can manage(just)with the mega-ois switched on,by taking your time and steadying yourself.
I don't know about the G10,but mine has an upto 4x digital zoom hidden away in the menu,which you definitely need a tripod/monopod!
There are adapter rings available should you wish to buy other lenses,but not sure how much these are.
HTH.