so i just got the panasonic s5ii and honestly i have no idea what im doing. i bought it because i heard it was the best for video but now that im looking at lenses im just completely overwhelmed. there are so many options and i dont understand the difference between all the brands like sigma and the panasonic ones. i just want one lens that stays on the camera and can do everything because im going to japan for my honeymoon in like three weeks and i dont want to be that guy who is constantly fiddling with gear while my wife waits for me.
here is what i need i think:
- budget is around 1000 or maybe 1200 dollars if i push it
- needs to be able to zoom in on stuff far away but also take wide pictures of the streets in tokyo
- not super heavy because we are going to be walking like ten miles a day
- good for video too since thats why i bought this camera in the first place
sorry if these are really basic questions but i just dont want to buy the wrong thing and regret it. is there like one lens that everyone uses for this? i saw a 20-60mm one that comes with it but is that actually any good or should i get something better for a one-lens setup...
Congrats on the S5II! For a honeymoon in Japan, you really want something light. I've been super happy with the Panasonic LUMIX S 28-200mm f/4-7.1 MACRO O.I.S. and it's basically the perfect travel lens.
- It covers everything from wide streets to far away subjects.
- Super light so your neck wont hurt.
- Video stabilization works well. Its a total lifesaver for walking all day. Youre gonna have an amazing trip!