Many people have reviewed the Lumix G Vario 14-140mm lens in respect to its still capture capabilities — it’s a fine lens for taking photos — but I’m mostly a videographer.  I like to shoot high bitrate 1080p video, often in challenging situations, and I need a lens that’s well suited for this task.

After using the Lumix 14-140mm over the last 18 months to capture countless hours of video, I’d like to share some of my thoughts regarding this unique lens from Panasonic.

Does it live up to its reputation? Is it worth adding to your collection of lenses?

Let’s evaluate some of its most-hyped features.

Oh, and I should mention: I use this lens with the camera it was originally bundled with, the excellent Lumix GH1. But this lens will work with any micro43 camera, including the most recent offerings by Panasonic (Lumix GH2 and GF2) and other cameras by other manufacturers (Olympus!).
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