Panasonic Lumix Vario G X PZ 45-175mm f/4.-5.6 Lens

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Afternoon all,
Would like some feedback on the above lens,would be on a Panasonic GX1 body?
Pros?
Cons?

Also,what do you think would be a realistic secondhand value for one in excellent condition complete with box,hood and pouch?

Thanks
 
Cant answer on your camera but i have a loan unit and think i may keep it.
 
Luxxyman2016 said:
May I ask what it would cost for you to keep yours,as a comparison?
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I cant tell you,the shop owner is away and one of his staff let me take it,its priced at £199 but i would want it cheaper.
 
Consider the 45-200mm mega OIS too, I got one of these from the forum for £110 and am very pleased with it.
It also goes with my GX1 well, but sits on my G3 most of the time.
The 45-175mm tends to fetch a little more than the 45-200mm, but not much difference.
Also the 45-150mm is well thought of and is cheaper still.
 
wontolla said:
Consider the 45-200mm mega OIS too, I got one of these from the forum for £110 and am very pleased with it.
It also goes with my GX1 well, but sits on my G3 most of the time.
The 45-175mm tends to fetch a little more than the 45-200mm, but not much difference.
Also the 45-150mm is well thought of and is cheaper still.
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I did consider the 45-200mm,but reviews look like they favour the 45-175mm?
 
mikew said:
I cant tell you,the shop owner is away and one of his staff let me take it,its priced at £199 but i would want it cheaper.
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On the eBay brand new for £183 Delivered,probably an import though?
 
Luxxyman2016 said:
On the eBay brand new for £183 Delivered,probably an import though?
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It doesn't really matter if it's an import (unless you have high moral standards) as with cheap lenses it will cost more to fix than replace anyway.
 
Luxxyman2016 said:
I did consider the 45-200mm,but reviews look like they favour the 45-175mm?
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Yes, it does have better reviews, but not on the GX1. Reports of it suffering from shutter shock effects in the 1/100-1/200 shutter speed range. This lens really works better with cameras with an electronic shutter, or at faster than 1/320 shutter speeds if you use mechanical shutter like that in the GX1.
I haven't tried it on either of my Pannies, but never had that with the 45-200mm.
 
wontolla said:
Yes, it does have better reviews, but not on the GX1. Reports of it suffering from shutter shock effects in the 1/100-1/200 shutter speed range. This lens really works better with cameras with an electronic shutter, or at faster than 1/320 shutter speeds if you use mechanical shutter like that in the GX1.
I haven't tried it on either of my Pannies, but never had that with the 45-200mm.
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Thanks for the feedback!
Can you provide me any images you've taken with the 45-200mm?
 
Yep, no problem, they are all HERE well most of them!
 
wontolla said:
Yes, it does have better reviews, but not on the GX1. Reports of it suffering from shutter shock effects in the 1/100-1/200 shutter speed range. This lens really works better with cameras with an electronic shutter, or at faster than 1/320 shutter speeds if you use mechanical shutter like that in the GX1.
I haven't tried it on either of my Pannies, but never had that with the 45-200mm.
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Well purchased a "Hardly Used" (according to the seller) secondhand Panny 45-200mm today,comes with UV filter which has been on it from new,pouch and hood for £120 Delivered!
Will be with me tomorrow!
 
Great stuff! Enjoy it.
 
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