Panasonic 25mm f1.7 vs Panasonic 14-42 Kit Lens (Outdoor Video Test)

[@MarkGutierrez]

Shane, I had no idea you had a tech channel. I used to watch your guitar vids back in the day. Stumbled on this channel while researching about Cine D and color grading. You got a new subscriber. Love it when worlds collide like this. Guitars and cameras!

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Thanks, Mark. :)

[@ryano048]

This was extremely helpful as I have the 14-42mm currently but am looking to get the 25mm for more clarity and depth of field for self-tapes

[@elcamino6699]

The 14-42mm Kit and the 25mm 1.7 are the only lenses I have and my needs are basically satisfied. One for maximum versatility and one for portrait and high-bokeh shots.

[@MrRafaztar]

There absolutely is a huge difference, not only I blurr but also in colour and definition

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

The colours are very comparable but the brightness and background blur is completely different to my eye. Dealing with natural light there's not a lot of control over what's going on with that. :-) Thanks for the comments.

[@jorgem50]

the kit lens is good for everyday, 'let grandma film the kids' lens. The 25mm is a huge improvement and big bang for the money

[@zakk-kaye]

100%... I noticed such an improvement even with little effort when I got the 25mm :D

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

This video is about 5-10 years late but I figured it was worth a shot. Do you think Panasonic will release a GH6? I'm not holding my breath! Anyways, here's two classic MFT lenses. Gear used in this video. Links to B&H (USA) ►Panasonic 14-42mm Kit Lens - bhpho.to/3m4SwLA ►Panasonic GH5 - bhpho.to/2FEGl3H ►Panasonic 25mm f1.7 - bhpho.to/2FEzuqD ►Panasonic Leica 15mm f1.7 - bhpho.to/2M6TeJu ►Saramonic Blink500 Wireless Audio - bhpho.to/327fXM4 These are affiliate links that help support the channel at no extra cost to you

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

I have a feeling the market has shifted too much. A lot of those pre-release S5 reviews kept pushing the term "the new full frame GH5". It sounded to me like Panasonic was encouraging that narrative (possibly). I hope I'm wrong. I dig the MFT. :-)

[@mgr5550]

Hi Geeky, @00:43, when you came walking towards the lens, what autofocus mode did you use plz ? Also the autofocus performance on the GH5 is superior to the G7 or i can expect the same autofocus performance from my G7 ?

[@danthegeetarman]

wow this was unexpected. I just got into photography so I was looking at this lens and I had to do a double take because I thought I accidentally clicked one of my guitar videos lol very cool that you have a camera channel too. Now I’m subscribed to both of your channels!

[@landonbaileytech]

Watched it all in 4K. Everything looked crisp. Can't say I preferred one over the other. the 25MM seemed to have really blurry backgrounds. the 15MM was cool too

[@ArcticGator]

seems like the 14-42 had a bit more detail to me but that could just be a lighting issue?

[@Dreadysays]

Very helpful, thanks for taking the time to produce this. I'm currently stuck with the kit lens for my shoots but looking to upgrade soon.

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Try and get a 25mm 1/7 it's a great lens. My personal favorite now is the 12mm f1.4, it's a beast!

[@Dreadysays]

@@GeekyNerdyTechy I ended up getting the 25mm 1.8f 7artisans lens. Fully manual only lens but it's doing great for most of my shoots. Only have a GH3 I don't tend to lean on the auto focus anyway :) A 12mm would be great though as the 25mm comes out at 50mm with Mft so I find that quite restrictive. thanks for getting back to me, loving the channel, keep the content coming bud.

[@ludwigvonn9889]

Ahhhhhh finally a hands on, feet touching the grass, review of the two lenses. This cleared up so many things for me, thanks man. The 25mm is better for very specific stuff like shooting portraits or products, the bokeh is great. Kit lenses are more versatile and just...grab and shoot, always ready for basically any scenario.

[@miriammoriarty8588]

This was really useful, thanks. About to take the plunge and get the gh5 and some inexpensive lenses. Can't wait!

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@artjohnson01]

I have the Pana G9 and the G7, and all 3 lenses that you discussed as well as the 42.5 f1.7, 45-150, and a Rokinon 12mm. By far, the 15mm f1.7 is my favorite lens. Enjoyed your review. I hope to see more from you. THANKS for the great content...not just on Panasonic. I'd love to chat with you on whether I should get a DBX286 since I have an ATEM Mini which has some good Audio features built-in.

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Thanks for the kind words. The DBX286s is fantastic, I ended up with two of them! 🤣. I run the DBX into the XLR camera adapter for the GH5 and it works fantastic in line-level mode.

[@nappandocumentary.9926]

Отличный объектив 14-42 не шумит не трещит не большой и за эту цену просто отлично и замены ему нет все хваленые Лейки очень дорогие и не стоят этих денег . Спасибо за обзор ! он обязан был быть объективу 14-42 Вы это сделали Спасибо Вам!

[@tommym6248]

Your video may be 10 years too late, but my comment is even later than that! I recently got a 14-42mm with a used camera I bought and didn't really think much about using it. I was going to use the 12-32mm pancake lens on that camera for street photography. Then I noticed that when the 14-42mm was at its shortest length (it trombones a bit in both directions) it was right at 25mm! So, turn it on, take off the lens cap and *BANG* you're all set up with a "nifty fifty" for a quick shot. I'm going to give this lens a try on a walkabout.

[@paulcaskey]

M4/3 for life!

[@HaraldEngels]

How you might have noticed, the M43 format is alive. The Panasonic G9II and the OM-1 are clear indications that there is still a market for M43 cameras.

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

100%. I just reviewed and posted a tutorial of the G9 II, it's a great camera. It's about 3 years late, but I am glad they did it. :)

[@michelvincent7620]

Thanks a lot for this video. I use a 25mm f1.4 on my G9 and i like this mone for background blur.

[@laurentyarp514]

Sure. And the 25mm f1.4 is not an expensive lens.

[@Warren3carpentry]

Thanks for the lens comparison!

[@livefast-xc8lm]

Great video, what’s that attachment that you had on the 14-42 lens? Is that like something to bring in more light?

[@TheDIYFilmmaker]

Very useful video. Thank you mate!

[@ipbsoft]

This video is really really useful. Many thanks.

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Thank you! :) I have more MFT videos coming up.

[@SavedPulley]

Man thank you so much brother! True blessing. God bless

[@GlobeHackers]

I've gotten great results with Panasonic MFT cameras and lenses for many years, and no doubt will continue to do so. Full frame? Bring it on; the MFT system is still a winner for those who know how to get the best from their cameras and lenses. The one area box is a great tip and works well. It's never too late to share practical information about these great products and their use.

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Well said. I just purchased a GH5s last month so I am not overly interested in the Full Frame stuff either (minus that S1H) haha.

[@robertnelson9621]

I have the G7 with the 14-42 lens. I am looking at the Panasonic 25mm 1.7, the 7Artisans 35mm 0.95, 7Artisans 25mm 1.8 and a used Olympus 12-40 2.8. I am leaning towards the 7Artisans 0.95. Your thoughts??

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

The 25mm f1.7 is a great value lens and offers excellent image quality while also keeping the weight down. I haven't tried the 7Artisans 0.95 but they also make some great stuff. It depends on your needs and whether or not you need any autofocus.

[@temanaia233]

There is a obvious difference in colour, the 14-42 has a warmer, more pleasent look. Can't tell though which one is more accurate as I don't know what the actual colours are.

[@orangejjay]

I was always told that IS Lock isnt supposed to be used if you are moving. It's for stationary shots ... which explains why every step you took was terribly jittery.

[@YatrawithRohit]

Can u please tell me that who's lens is better 45-150 or 25mm in case of zooming and blurring

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

if you get a 45-150 you'll need to stand about 30 steps backwards lol.

[@motokelana]

Great video and very usefull for me to learn about Lumix 25mm f/1.7. On years ago I have use many camera brand and last I go to micro 4/3 system with Olympus E-PL 8 & E-P5, the good cameras with wonderfull quality images. After I'm done with Olympus system, I want to move on and learn how to making nice short video, and I saw Panasonic MFT system (G7/G85) will be my option after Sony A6400. Thank you for this your interesting video.

[@tretrizzy33]

Great vid! i’m looking for some lenses for shooting short films with multiple people in a shot and for night time shots

[@estebandelacruzfilms]

You will have changed your mind about micro fourth thirds cameras, before the launch and sale of the Panasonic Lumix GH6, now being one of the most powerful cameras in its genre

[@androidgameplays4every13]

So for low light photography there is not really a big difference, or do you think the 25mm does worth it? thank you.

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

You get almost two stops extra light with the F1.7 vs the 3.5. There will be a huge difference between then for low light shooting.

[@androidgameplays4every13]

@@GeekyNerdyTechy Thanks for your reply! my only concern about the 25mm1.7 is the lack of stabilization for videography, would the 42.5mm 1.7 be a better choice ? thank for your time and your amazing content 🙂

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

@@androidgameplays4every13 The 42.5 is a great lens but it's almost double the focal range. You'll need to stand a long way back from your subject with the 42.5 but the results will be awesome.

[@martinpees]

Do you also review guitar gear?

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Yep

[@martinpees]

The best

[@PrimalShutter]

Really good comparison

[@d.g1598]

What is your distance from the camera on 0:30?

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

I can't remember exactly but probably within 2.5 meters (6-8 feet or so)

[@ojnsantana]

which of these cameras would you choose? Sony a6000 or lumix g7?

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

If Autofocus is important get a Sony. If it's not get a Panasonic G85 over a G7, it's a far better camera.

[@mgr5550]

Thanks for the video. Can you plz help as i got my new 25mm f1.7 lens and it just cant do simple straightforward manual focus pulls. I attached a focus level on the lens ring for accuracy during testing. 12pm position to 3pm position is a quarter turn right. SO its easier to repeat with the lever that too. Heres the problem in a nutshell. The quarter turn does different focus pull for each time i repeat the quarter turn from 12-3pm. Completely off, its focusing somewhere far away once and the next turn somewhere closer. Example 12pm its on my wall painting and 3pm is on my pen stand. Repeat from 12pm-3pm. And the pen stand is now not in focus, in fact completely blurred. return to 12pm position and the wall painting is completely blurred. Found that its jumpy and will do different focus ramps for the same amount of turn depending on the speed with which your turning the wheel. WTF, is this a sane lens they designed ?????? PS: LCD one touch focus, quick auto-focus by tapping screen etc works, snap movie focus works at least 80% of the time. Full Manual focus ring turn, zero working. Tracking focus, zero working.

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

This lens is very inexpensive compared with more pro-level lenses. The focus by wire won't give you the same reliable results as the alternative type of lenses. I usually don't do massive focus pulls with this lens while filming but it works fine for subtle changes with product or close up video shots.

[@rj350z]

Shane, I'm thinking about grabbing a new lens for talking head videos and indoor product photography (with ring lights, possible flash added later). I'm on a tight budget. :P What lens would you recommend? Looking to spend no more than $300. I was looking at potentially buying a used 42.5mm f1.7 or 15mm 1.7. I currently own a 25mm f1.7, fwiw. I like it, but feel like I'd like to expand. Any help is appreciated!

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

the 42.5 is way too zoomed in as you would need to stand bak a mile. The 15mm is great for close up work but it's far wider than the 25. I really like the 25mm for product shots. Maybe see if the 20mm is a good choice? The 45 will give you great background blur but you'll be standing twice as far almost away from the subject as you will with the 25mm. If that's what you are going for then see what you think.

[@rubymorris-jones7123]

@@GeekyNerdyTechy Thanks for the great feedback! I'm looking into purchasing this lens as well! Awesome video!

[@adyooper]

were you filming in 4k

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Yep

[@onnie1968]

Thanx Shane :) Are you thinking of going to Lumix full frame ? I still have my G85 and just got a G9, wanted GH5 but this G9 came up cheap with a few extra things. I'm really happy with the G9, keeping my G85 tho. Love m4/3 I get great video and photos, love the colour that comes straight from the lumix cameras. Anyway bro stay safe, lookin out for ya next vlog.

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

I will probably end up getting the Sony A7SIII at some point. The Panasonic full frame cameras don't really interest me. For the stuff I need the Sony is the closest to ideal. :)

[@jorgem50]

G9 to me is like a gh5 but cheaper. I have 3 for wedding video work and it's such an amazing camera.

[@fellawhofilms7760]

3.5 to 5.6 So the widest apurture is at 42mm?

[@basilbose]

14mm

[@gregwatson6840]

What were the settings as far as AFC and AFS? And were you using 49 area?

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

One Area Mode (the box) AFC.

[@UrbanCraftTv]

I have a Gh4 with its kit lens and I wasn't so confident.

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

You are probably right. I don't think Panasonic has updated the firmware of that camera for a while now sadly .

[@UrbanCraftTv]

@@GeekyNerdyTechy That's for sure. If nothing ever changes I'll just upgrade to Gh5

[@iSpike]

Brilliant 😎👍🏻

[@selvaraj-mc3tw]

Hi gentlemen, I am having the same Lumix g7 with 14-42 mm kit lens... I can't able to take the video with blurry background ... I have focused the person without blurry background only.. can anyone help me for this...??

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

The kit lens does not let in much light compared with the 25mm f/1.7. The easiest way for you is to be in video mode "A" = Aperture priority mode and make sure you're at either 3.5 if zoomed all of the way out (wide) or if you are zoomed all of the way in it should be set to 5.6 and then walk way back from your subject. I cover this in the video but that lens is not fast. You want to get a 1.4 or 1.7 prime lens to get the best background blur (as seen in the video)

[@KaranRathore22]

Which camera body you are using?

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Panasonic GH5 :)

[@PeterGreggSings]

Hi Shane, we are watching on PeterGreggLive - everyone says hello!!!

[@kekeontherun5426]

Thank You for this

[@jayclas4023]

The 25mm hands down!

[@boxingimmersed7777]

Good vid 👍🏻

[@chevypowertogo-9070]

YEAH But What Version Of The Pany KIT Lens? There X3 Versions Actually 2 However Pany Started Years ago With A 14-45mm Then the First 24-42mm then the Final 14-42 being the smallest & Best having better quality then Your Tipical Average Kit Lens

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

It says it in the title 14-42 lol. I haven't tried the others except for the 12-60 kit lens. :)

[@Kiruvisuels]

🔥🔥🔥

[@iparracine]

that guy playing blues!!

[@NeoDon1]

I get good shots on my G9, I hope that Panasonic will come out with a G9 successor with a 30mp, BLI sensor and I would pay $2000 for it. The BLI backlit illuminated should help noise reduction in low light. PLEASE PANASONIC, PLEASEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!

[@yourwholisticlife9371]

I'm definitely leaving the the M43 system, will switch to either Fuji or Sony this year. The Leica 15mm is totally useless unless you are going to use it inside in lower light, note I'm not saying low light when taking about M43. If you are into landscape and you have only the 15 mm or the kit lens at 14mm, and it's sunny, there is absolutely no advantage to use that 15mm. By the way, decent landscape photography is never blurred, so the wider aperture of the 15 mm is totally useless when outside in sunny weather. As far as the 25mm, it's just a waste. I guess, you might find it marginally useful if you need a lens to shoot inside, but 50 mm, which is the field of view of that lens is a pain and too tight. Again, outside, in sunny bright weather the 25 offers absolutely no advantage compared to the 14-42, which by the way the statilization can actually let you open much more than what you'd think. I do share your view, the M43 is dying, not so much because it's small, but after renting the A73 and the Fuji Xt3 I now realize how awful the dynamic range of those M43 cams are. Dynamic range and color science is what matters more to me and Fuji totally destroy Panasonic or Olympus.

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Your comment tells me all I need to know about your level of expertise. 🤣

[@yourwholisticlife9371]

@@GeekyNerdyTechy Great so if you need some advice about anything, just ask me.

[@letni9506]

What m43 camera are you comparing those to? Em1 iii is what you should probably compare them with and i think it does well. Colour science is very good on that particular camera. 25mm 1.7 is a good lens. Not one i need often as i'm a landscape and wildlife man but there are plenty of times it comes in handy. Fast moving objects for one. No its not really a landscape lens.

[@TheRealMarxz]

wait... that's not a Telecaster.... not sure why KZbin suggestions never brought up your media channel when I subscribe to your music channel and a few dozen video, photography, and media production channels... it's like KZbin analytics weren't even trying!

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

I would prefer to keep them totally separate and let it grow with people that are interested in this. My other channel is a completely different niche :) .

[@pandiyarajan9891]

Bro, I am beginner and I want to learn photography, vediography and also I want to make youtube vlogs.. please advise whether this camera is like all rounder and fulfill my need.. and I have very little budget... please advise 🙏

[@DariuszTech]

I bought this camera today for only £250 with both of those lenses. I was trying to do some vlogging today and in a decent camera but the Autofocus isn't very reliable. The quality looks sharp. Brilliant camera for the price as a used camera. Good luck

[@norikkrikorian3366]

Since the day they discovered the term blurred background, the photographers have stood there,, don't take it personally,,

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Rock on 🤘🏻

[@B0RSH777]

where low light test?

[@thefaithperspective8858]

And today...we still have micro 4/3... Gh 7

[@blackburneflw]

Don’t ya love Aussie presenters ‘Let’s get into it’s unlike the mericans sales pitch come self promotional waffle. Great video

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

Thanks for the kind words. :)

[@cristianvergara6825]

Aren't the guitar guy that tries guitar gear?

[@andersistbesser]

Mft is here to stay. At least i wont buy a ff cam i hate the bulky lenses

[@RedZekester]

You really sound like Hardware Unboxed

[@GeekyNerdyTechy]

What does that mean? 🤣

[@RedZekester]

@@GeekyNerdyTechy nothing bad! Hahaha u just sound alike, love the content btw!

[@Michael-fw5ef]

The 25mm f1.7 is much better.