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Anybody use the Panasonic 14mm?

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LastChairMedia
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Hey guys, just looking to see if you guys have had any experience using the Panasonic 14mm.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/801320806-USE/panasonic_h_h014_lumix_g_14mm_f_2_5.html

Selling my T3i next week and buying a GH3. So I'm looking to pick up a good first lens for it without spending money I don't have haha. Also have another more vague question if anybody's up for it. How's the quality of the aftermarket Vello battery grip compared to the Panasonic one? I'm guessing it's pretty comparable considering it's $100 but I'd just like to hear from you guys about it if I could.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1079742-REG/vello_bg_p1_battery_grip_for.html] http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1079742-REG/vello_bg_p1_battery_grip_for.html[/url]

Thanks guys! +K for anyone who can throw some good word my way, keep it real NS!
Jan 31 2016 2:48PM
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eheath
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Just skip the battery grip, one battery lasts two days of filming park.

14mm is kind of a weird focal length on the 2x crop. Are you planning on keeping any canon lenses to use? or you completely switching?
Jan 31 2016 3:45PM
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LastChairMedia
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eheathJust skip the battery grip, one battery lasts two days of filming park.

14mm is kind of a weird focal length on the 2x crop. Are you planning on keeping any canon lenses to use? or you completely switching?


More getting the battery grip for the feel and the extra shutter and blah, I've just always liked them haha.

And yeah, it just seemed like the most useful prime lens I could get for the price. And not really, debating to sell my Rokinon 8mm Canon mount but I'm not sure wether to keep or not because of the crop would look weird in 8mm and I would have to buy the converter. You might be able to help me with another question too, if I keep the 8mm, can I buy just a cheap non electric converter and would it work just fine because the Rokinon already has no auto focus and has the manual aperture?

something like this:
http://www.amazon.com/Fotodiox-Mount-Adapter-Thirds-Cameras/dp/B003EAXT5G/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1454275463&sr=8-2&keywords=micro+4+3+to+canon+ef+adapter
Jan 31 2016 4:25PM
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eheath
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LastChairMediaMore getting the battery grip for the feel and the extra shutter and blah, I've just always liked them haha.

And yeah, it just seemed like the most useful prime lens I could get for the price. And not really, debating to sell my Rokinon 8mm Canon mount but I'm not sure wether to keep or not because of the crop would look weird in 8mm and I would have to buy the converter. You might be able to help me with another question too, if I keep the 8mm, can I buy just a cheap non electric converter and would it work just fine because the Rokinon already has no auto focus and has the manual aperture?

something like this:
http://www.amazon.com/Fotodiox-Mount-Adapter-Thirds-Cameras/dp/B003EAXT5G/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1454275463&sr=8-2&keywords=micro+4+3+to+canon+ef+adapter


Yeah that could work for sure, the native 7.5mm fish is pretty nice tho.

As for other lenses, what kinda budget you got? There are some kick ass native lenses for m4/3 but they're expensive.
Jan 31 2016 4:29PM
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LastChairMedia
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Yeah, now I'm a little unsure on what to do haha. I think I may just keep the fisheye, pick up the 14mm, and go from there. I'm really not looking to spend too much more than $300 after buying the body with the money from selling my camera, and even that's pushing it. So I think if I keep the fisheye, get a cheap prime, and go from there and save for some more expensive native lenses, I should be set.

Thanks eheath, you always set my decision in stone haha
Jan 31 2016 10:11PM
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Surfboard
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This edit is filmed with the 14mm... https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=hH8nZ63ulDU
If I'm ever able to sell my t2i setup I'll forsure buy one
Feb 1 2016 1:02PM
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LastChairMedia
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SurfboardThis edit is filmed with the 14mm... https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=hH8nZ63ulDU
If I'm ever able to sell my t2i setup I'll forsure buy one


Awesome, thank you! +K
Feb 1 2016 6:17PM
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troupe
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LastChairMediaMore getting the battery grip for the feel and the extra shutter and blah, I've just always liked them haha.

And yeah, it just seemed like the most useful prime lens I could get for the price. And not really, debating to sell my Rokinon 8mm Canon mount but I'm not sure wether to keep or not because of the crop would look weird in 8mm and I would have to buy the converter. You might be able to help me with another question too, if I keep the 8mm, can I buy just a cheap non electric converter and would it work just fine because the Rokinon already has no auto focus and has the manual aperture?


All the rail shots in this I used a Rokinon 8mm canon mount with my GH4 with a non electric converter.



https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/782716/Troupe-Trip-Copper

**This post was edited on Feb 1st 2016 at 9:29:55pm
Feb 1 2016 8:33PM
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liamrashotte
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https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/810915/JEREMY-PANCRAS---2Lights-x-2Alpes--

This was filmed on a gh2 with the 14mm, was thinking of picking one up myself
Feb 1 2016 11:33PM
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LastChairMedia
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aidsdenAll the rail shots in this I used a Rokinon 8mm canon mount with my GH4 with a non electric converter.



https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/782716/Troupe-Trip-Copper

**This post was edited on Feb 1st 2016 at 9:29:55pm


liamrashottehttps://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/810915/JEREMY-PANCRAS---2Lights-x-2Alpes--

This was filmed on a gh2 with the 14mm, was thinking of picking one up myself


Thanks guys! Definitely picking one up after seeing these
Feb 2 2016 12:13PM
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GANDALF
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Mine just arrived in the mail today. pretty stoked on it. So small and light!
Feb 2 2016 5:50PM
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