Dilemma on how to spend $1,000
Aug 27, 2015 11:53:47 #
How about the Oly 40-150 pro lens? Very versatile 80-300
35mm equivalent range, small enough for street,good for portrait,and long enough for most things.
35mm equivalent range, small enough for street,good for portrait,and long enough for most things.
Aug 27, 2015 11:59:33 #
jenny wrote:
How about the Oly 40-150 pro lens? Very versatile 80-300
35mm equivalent range, small enough for street,good for portrait,and long enough for most things.
35mm equivalent range, small enough for street,good for portrait,and long enough for most things.
OP said specifically in his initial post that he was not interested in a telephoto lens.
Aug 27, 2015 12:04:55 #
That is correct. And since no one has given any positive comments on the Pen series I guess that's not a favorite?
Aug 27, 2015 12:15:53 #
they are great but if i had to chose for "me" I'd get the 7-14 in a heartbeat for landscape.
As far as the pen cameras, I'd not get a new one - either get a refurbed from Olympus, or get a used one from m43.com - you will save a lot of $$$
As far as the pen cameras, I'd not get a new one - either get a refurbed from Olympus, or get a used one from m43.com - you will save a lot of $$$
streetshot wrote:
That is correct. And since no one has given any positive comments on the Pen series I guess that's not a favorite?
Aug 27, 2015 13:14:13 #
tdekany wrote:
OP said specifically in his initial post that he was not interested in a telephoto lens.
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But Op has a 12-40 and may not have given consideration to something as versatile as the 40-150 which comes in both kit and pro flavors/prices.
Aug 27, 2015 13:30:48 #
jenny wrote:
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But Op has a 12-40 and may not have given consideration to something as versatile as the 40-150 which comes in both kit and pro flavors/prices.
But Op has a 12-40 and may not have given consideration to something as versatile as the 40-150 which comes in both kit and pro flavors/prices.
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but I don't need the telephoto Pro lens (I do mostly street and landscape.
We can't even talk him into the 7-14 2.8 which would be perfect for landscape
Aug 27, 2015 19:24:39 #
tdekany wrote:
We can't even talk him into the 7-14 2.8 which would be perfect for landscape
I agree with your thinking, I just wanted to
explore all the options. If I decided to get a smaller interchangeagle lens camera which Pen Olympus camera would you suggest or should I go with the Panasonic GM 5 which is a bit smaller and perhaps newer?
Aug 27, 2015 19:27:29 #
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Aug 27, 2015 19:29:14 #
streetshot wrote:
For reasons that are not important I got a $1,000 ... (show quote)
Hi David - I am by no means a professional photographer but love shooting images - lots of them in a variety of environments. In addition to a Canon T3i I have an Olympus Stylus TG-2. I take that little camera underwater snorkeling and to the mountain tops (Mount McKinley) and points in-between. I would like to update to the TG4. There are a number of creative filters and scenes you can select as well as a very clear macro. It is just a fun go-to camera with a lot of options that you can use regardless of what Mother Nature sends your way. Just thought I would add my two cents worth to your quest for small camera. Good luck on your camera quest.
Aug 27, 2015 21:53:07 #
tdekany wrote:
GM 5 is very cool but remember no IS. I'd do epm2
Epm2 is getting long in the tooth. I'm looking to replace mine soon. Really thinking about the em10ii. There is only the back dial in the epm2 which makes for adjust functions like aperture and exposure comp a pain.
Aug 27, 2015 23:03:49 #
Cdouthitt wrote:
Epm2 is getting long in the tooth. I'm looking to replace mine soon. Really thinking about the em10ii. There is only the back dial in the epm2 which makes for adjust functions like aperture and exposure comp a pain.
I just looked at all the Olympus cameras and a few lenses at a camera store. I'm convinced I have enough glass for me right now (the 12-40 Pro covers almost all my landscape needs). I checked out the latest Pen (PL7) cameras and comparing the size to the new em 10ii there isn't much difference or at least not enough for me. So until I change my mind, I'm going to get the new 10 mark ii when it's available as a second body to put on my small 20mm or 15mm lens. For photo worshops I feel better having a back up camera...just in case something goes wrong (always had 2 Nikons). I thank everyone for their great advice and contributions.
Aug 27, 2015 23:12:55 #
Aug 28, 2015 00:34:19 #
Cdouthitt wrote:
It's funny how the new em10ii looks better at ISO 6400 than the a6000. So much for that middle of the road sensor ;-)
1. Funny how ew got from an emd5 to an emd10.
2. I don't count on ISO to solve my problems. I seldom go over 800; as a film shooter (still), I still prefer low ISO. As a matter of fact, it pains me that most cameras today START at 100; I would prefer to shoot at 50-64.
Aug 28, 2015 00:44:23 #
I don't have a specific suggestion as for what to buy, but I would caution you that a small Pen camera will be very unwieldy to handle with anything larger than about a 20 or 25mm lens on it. They have very small grip and are very light weight, so will be very unbalanced with any substantial lens attached. I made that mistake once.
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