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Is the panasonic lumix g 42 5mm f 1 7 worth buying used?
Yes, I'd buy it used. The buying used page makes the case that a camera or lens that's a generation or two old often gives you most of the value for a fraction of the price. This is a prime that frames like an 85mm on Micro Four Thirds, so it's a good portrait and general-purpose lens, and a used copy is an easy way to get it.
Check the lens over carefully before you pay, looking for scratches, fungus, and a smooth focus ring. It fits a long list of Micro Four Thirds bodies, so pick based on your budget and how you shoot:
- OM System OM-5 Mark II for a compact, well-rounded body
- OM System OM-1 Mark II if speed and handling matter most
- Panasonic Lumix G85 as a solid used option
- Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV if you want to keep costs down
Browse the full Micro Four Thirds mount page for everything else that fits.
Written by Claude from this site's pages.