Using a PANASONIC LUMIX G 100-400MM lens with BMPCC4K

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Using a PANASONIC LUMIX G 100-400MM lens with BMPCC4K

benen88

I'm looking to use the PANASONIC LUMIX G Leica DG Vario-Elmar Professional Lens(100-400MM) with the BMPCC4K for a Medium shot, 60 feet away. It will be used to follow the Pastor(speaker) and Worship leader. My question is will this be fluid for live stream? Or would you suggest another lens?
The Pastor usually is moving left to right while speaking.

joelwsmith

benen88

Thanks for reaching out!

That lens will definitely get you the shots you need from 60' away. You'll probably end up around 250mm for a medium (waist up) shot.

If you just plan on using that as a medium shot and will only be panning/tilting to follow people on stage, then that lens will work very well for that. However, just keep in mind that it is manual zoom only so you won't be able to do smooth servo (motorized) zooms with it without using a third-party external zoom servo motor.

benen88

Thank You!

cwsanders

I just bought that lens for our sanctuary. I started not to at first because of the variable aperture, but if your stage is well lit, it should be fine.