What is the best all-around zoom lens for Panasonic S5II?

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Ive been shooting Lumix forever but Im losing my mind with these L-mount options for my new S5II. The 20-60 kit is way too slow for this Chicago wedding Ive got next month and swapping primes is killing my flow. Budget is around 1200 bucks.

AlexSondr · Accepted Answer

To add to the point above: i'm seriously obsessed with the Sigma 28-70mm f2.8 DG DN Contemporary L-mount right now! I was so worried about switching from primes for a big event last year, but this lens is just amazing. It is super light, reliable, and honestly makes the S5II feel perfectly balanced.You will save a ton of money, leaving room in the budget for a SanDisk 128GB Extreme Pro SDXC UHS-I or two for redundancy.The f2.8 is constant, so you wont get those weird exposure jumps when you are zooming in for the kiss.It is small enough that it does not scream "i have an expensive camera" when you are walking around downtown Chicago. I love that i can shoot all day without my wrist killing me! Definitely grab it and use the leftover cash for a backup Panasonic DMW-BLK22 Rechargeable Battery Pack just to be safe. Reliability is key for weddings... you do not want to be the person with a dead camera or a broken lens!

Georgemiz · Answer

> The 20-60 kit is way too slow for this Chicago wedding Ive got next month and swapping primes is killing my flow. Budget is around 1200 bucks. You might want to consider the Sigma 24-70mm f2.8 DG DN Art L-Mount. Since youre shooting weddings, that constant f2.8 is basically essential for low light performance. I would suggest checking the weight though, its way heavier than your current kit. It usually retails for 1099, fitting your budget perfectly. Be careful with the zoom ring feel, some copies vary slightly... but performance is great.

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