Tokina 11-16 vs Olympus 11-22 on a GH2

[Nate_Doggg]

I cannot decide between the two. The Tokina would require me a 150$ adapter with built in mechanical aperture control on top of the 600$ lense. Or I can opt for the Olympus 11-22 which I honestly know nothing about. If i was to choose the tokina, mind my noob question, could it autofocus on the gh2? Ahhhh, any thoughts?

 

[michael_bc]

The Tokina will not autofocus, unfortunately.

Keep in mind that the 11-22 will also need an adapter (FT -> MFT), and the autofocus will not work very well either.

Have you considered the Panasonic 7-14?

 

[plorr]

I used to have the Lumix 7-14 and I didn't like it at all. No filter threads and the focus by wire are huge deal breakers. I sold it and bought the 11-16 and this adaptor:http://www.amazon.com/RAINBOWIMAGIN...?ie=UTF8&qid=1366218324&sr=8-2&keywords=nikon+g+to+m43

I like the lens SO much better than the 7-14, and the adaptor fits perfectly fine, and the aperture control is nicely dampened. If I were you I would definitely go with the Tokina. Or if you have the money also look into the olympus 12mm f2.

 

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You should be comparing the Olympus 12mm f2, not the 11-22. FWIW I like the Olympus more than the Tokina, except for the fact that 12mm is way too wide to shoot follow cams, so I went with the Tokina.