I saw a few older threads on here discussing the one or two reviews (the famous Korean one) of the new Panasonic 12-35, but wondering what the current sentiment is about the new lens and if any on here plan on buying it?

I like my simple Oly 14-42 (it actually produces very good images), but I *adore* my PL 25/1.4. Ergo, I'd like high-end zoom similar to the Canon 24-70/2.8L that I used a few years ago, and I do believe the sensor in the m/43 can make very good usage of the better optics.

So, I believe the lens is being released in Japan in two days and then in US soon, and I plan to get my hands on one somehow. Anyone else planning on taking the plunge?

I'm not planning to buy it simply because I can't afford it. Food and house repairs come first :(

I'm looking forward to seeing it on the used market a year from now.

Fred

Eh... Not a zoom fan, and I already have the 12-50 and it has more range and macroish mode, and it was cheaper. Lol

- Eliot@Austin, TX

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No funds to even think about it now... But once the dust settles and the samples start rolling in and my bonus arrives in my account... Maybe...

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I've got one delivering to my friend's house in Japan. Should have it in a couple of weeks.

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You sure it'll actually be available next week? =P

And no, I'll wait for the used market. I am reserving my purchase money for the 35-100 first.

I want it very badly...but it will involve some sacrifices (who needs to eat?)

I don't have any lenses below the PL25, so it would be a nice walk-around lens, then reserving the 25 for low-light situations.

That being said, maybe I should just stick with the 25 as my everyday lens and take a few steps forward or back to compensate!

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Panasonic Lumix 45-175mm F4-5.6

I have the 25/1.4 glued (practically) to my E-P3. My goal is to glue the 12-35/2.8 to my E-M5 (unless there's that rare reason to haul out the 75-300).

After my negative experience with the 14-42X lens, I've got a wait-and-see attitude on this one. If it's a very, very good lens, then maybe I'll start saving for it. But I've got that focal length well covered already, so...

#1. Next week?!

#2. (As we talked about before)....When these two lens were announced (what seems like years ago) I only had eyes for the 35-100...

Lately as I have photographed more "event" type situations, food, fairs, etc; I realize the 12-35 would be perfect for them. No more fumbling around between my 3 (wonderful) 12, 20 & 45mm primes...

While I am dying for the 35-100mm as well (since these two badboy zooms would pretty much have me covered for such events), I am almost 99% sure I will getting the 12-35 ASAP...

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