I just got a Panasonic S5II for my trip to Iceland next week and I have no clue what I'm doing. It didn't come with a lens and there are so many options online I'm honestly totally lost. I need something that can do everything like wide shots and also zooming in on stuff because I can't afford to buy like five different lenses right now and I dont want to carry them anyway. My budget is around $1000 maybe a bit more if it's really worth it but I need to order it today so it gets here in time for the flight. Sorry if this is a stupid question but what is the best all-around zoom lens for Panasonic L-mount?
> I need something that can do everything like wide shots and also zooming in on stuff because I can't afford to buy like five different lenses right now For a one-lens trip to Iceland, I would grab the Panasonic Lumix S 24-105mm f/4 Macro O.I.S.. It covers almost everything you will need and the image quality is really solid for the price. It usually sits right around $1,100 brand new, but you can definitely find deals or open-box units that fit your $1,000 budget if you hunt around today. Another solid budget play is the Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Contemporary. It is much cheaper and lighter, but you lose that extra width on the wide end. Iceland basically screams for 24mm or wider for those massive landscapes, so the Panasonic is a better bet imo. If you really want to save cash, the Panasonic Lumix S 20-60mm f/3.5-5.6 is dirt cheap, but you will miss the zoom reach for sure... just get the 24-105.
