Panasonic 12-35 or 12-60?

[Delojo]

Hi:

For a gh5ii and wanting tk shoot video mainly , what are your thoughts on these 2 lenses?

12-35 mm f/2.8 II Panasonic G X ASPH Power OIS

12-60 mm f/2.8-4.0 Panasonic DG ASPH Power OIS


What is the pros and cons?

Thanks!

 

[BoltSnap]

12-60 mm f/2.8-4.0 Panasonic DG ASPH Power OIS

Not an expert, but this is the one that I see many of the U/W videographers with your camera use.

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[Jonnyola87]

Hi:

For a gh5ii and wanting tk shoot video mainly , what are your thoughts on these 2 lenses?

12-35 mm f/2.8 II Panasonic G X ASPH Power OIS

12-60 mm f/2.8-4.0 Panasonic DG ASPH Power OIS


What is the pros and cons?

Thanks!

I've seen both. I've filmed with a Panasonic and had good experiences with similar lenses. My only advice/inclination would be toward the 12-35 f2.8 or another fixed aperture lens. Fixed aperture zoom lenses are generally a little better for video than variable aperture as the exposure won't darken and the sharpness should stay constant as you zoom in/out. If you have the budget for it and want a bit better video, I'd go for the constant aperture.

 

[Delojo]

Thank you guys for the replies!