katastrofa Loc: London, UK

The 75-300mm is a pretty decent and relatively cheap telephoto lens. It's not weather-sealed though, which might be a problem in bad weather.

wdross Loc: Castle Rock, Colorado

As you can see, there are a few of us UHHs that have the new E-M1 mrII. Most of us can be PMed anytime, just give us some time to answer. Cdouthitt is right that you need only the MC-14 teleconverter and not the EC-14 and EC-20 teleconverters. The EC teleconverters were designed for the much older Olympus digital cameras with mirrors. The E-M1 mrII is totally mirrorless and is smaller than if it had been designed with a mirror. For most of us M4/3rds (Micro 4/3rds) owners, because we travel a fair amount of the time and don't have a lot of extra money to spend, the size, weight, and cost of our systems matters a lot.

I would have suggested the new 12-100 f4, but you indicated that you already had the 40-150. I think your money will be better spent buying the 12-40 and the 1.4X teleconverter. Yes, it may require lense changing, but your coverage will be 12 through 210 (24mm to 420mm in 35mm field of view terms). If you can rent the Olympus 300 f4, this allows you to shoot at 300 f4 or 420 f5.6 (the 300 f4 plus the1.4X tele). This is 600 f4 and 840 f5.6, handholdable, in 35mm angle of view terms and at a fraction of the size, weight, and cost of the 35mm full frame counterparts. The suggestion of the Panasonic 100-400 is best with the Olympus 12-100 (12 to 400 in two lenses with excellent image quality!), but there is a fair amount of coverage overlap between the 100-400 and the 40-150. And if you really don't want to to change lenses, see about renting an E-M1 or an E-M5 (original or mrII) to take along. Like mcveed indicated, the 7-14 (either Panasonic or Olympus) is going to be somewhat limited in use. Other than the sunsets, night skies, and large landscapes, it will allow a close-up of a subject, with some possible distortion, and inclusion of a lot of the subject's environment. I personally think you will do better going for the macro lense before the 7-14.

And don't forget to take two batteries and one charger per camera body. Don't want to miss the shot due to running out of charge. And if you think these lenses are costing you lots of money (and it is), just remember than just the 600 f4 for either of the full frame brands is $9000 to $12500 for the one lense - basically the same cost as for all of the 12-40, 1.4X, 60 macro, 7-14, and 300 above. And the 300 f4 is handholdable and as sharp as the full frame 600 f4 lenses.

Goober Loc: Southeastern PA

I would recommend ideal FF equivalent focal lengths to cover the range of 24mm to 400mm with your micro 4/3 system for the Galapagos. I was in the Galapagos last September and used a FF Sony A7r with 24-70 and 70-300mm lenses. I used the 70-300 for about 80% of my shots. A 400 mm lens would have been great but with the 36mp sensor in my camera I could crop in PP to make up for not having a 400. So you can easily cover the 24-400 range with your micro 4/3 system. I have other lenses, 16-35 and macro which I didn't take and didn't need them. I also took polarizer and ND filters and didn't use them either. My advice is don't take a lot of extra crap you won't use as your shooting time will be somewhat limited and when hiking and running around in inflatables a lot of gear will just bog you down and get in your way.

I also didn't take a tripod and got along just fine. Consider taking a monopod. A tripod would be nice but also gets in the way of you and others around you, as well as it eats up valuable time for set-up for each shot. There is so much to shoot on some of the islands you don't know where to point your lens next. The wildlife there are not afraid of humans and you can get amazingly close. Just remember in all the excitement not to crowd the critters and respect their space.

Most of all, have fun and absorb as much of the Galapagos as you can. It really is a unique experience.....you will love it.

Goober

cflipper Loc: California

You will be taking a small possibly 17 foot rubber boat to each island.
Carrying multiple lenses on a day trip from your mothership can be frustrating.
The transition from boat to shore can be rocky, wet, or on to a beach stepping into the water.
In the rubber boat we were surprised by about an 80 foot whale and followed it. This is an example of your needing to be ready to shoot at all times.
Not familiar with your camera set up but after the first day I only took my Nikon D600 with 28-300 a 50mm prime lens in my pocket and
a Tiny Sony RX 100. Best trip we have ever taken!!

burkphoto Loc: High Point, NC

This is good advice. You will probably find that the 12-40 is your favorite lens, followed by the 40-150.

If you really want reach, the Leica 100-400mm f/4-f/6.3 is a wonderful pick. (200-800mm FF equivalent and it's only $1800, a small fraction of FF equivalent reach).

jackpi Loc: Southwest Ohio

Are you taking a tripod?

camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.

Very hard to understand that you have open a new thread. After so many good answers to your original one what do you expect to find new here? Opinions are just that, opinions and those here are not going to be very different than those in your original thread.
You have a great camera but something tells me you have no idea of what you are doing.
Respectfully submitted.

Jerrin1 Loc: Wolverhampton, England

I love my new Oly 12 - 100mm f4 Pro and I have owned an Oly 300mm f4 Pro + 1.4 TC since it's release date. I sold my Oly 12 - 40mm f2.8, Oly 40 - 150mm f2.8, Oly 60mm f2.8 macro and PanaLeica 100 - 400mm f4/6.3 when I bought my EM1 mark II. The 300mm f4 is a bit heavy and expensive but superb. The 12 - 100mm f4 is also expensive, but again, superb. Both lenses allow for Pro capture, which I feel is a brilliant option, and the 12 - 100mm is a bit good for close ups. So for me, it's the 12 - 100 and the 300 + 1.4 TC. Otherwise, from my own experience, the 12 - 40mm f2.8 and the PanaLeica 100 - 400mm - both offer excellent quality.

Kissel vonKeister Loc: Georgia

40-150 f2???

Kissel vonKeister Loc: Georgia

I suggest a 40-150 f 4.0-5.6. Mine is supremely sharp (maybe I'm lucky) and very light. Yes, it's plasticy but the optical performance makes up for it. Remember, you'll be carrying all that stuff.

cthahn

You are the photographer. Take w hat you have. No one can tell y ou what lens to use.

farsidefan1

Get an underwater housing, warm wetsuit, scuba certification, The Oly macro, and a wide angle (perhaps the 9-12 zoom), and either the pro 300 (pricey at around $2,500 or so if I recall correctly) or the 75-300 (very reasonably priced at $3 to 400). The land package is great but equally or more so is under the water. It is however pretty advanced diving so - hurryup and get good :)

It is a spectacular destination, congratulations.

DeanS Loc: Capital City area of North Carolina

I recently purchased this camera to add to my stable. I bought the 14-150 and the 75-300, but i own an E-5 with several lens, so also added the adapter so I can use those lens as well. I think the 14-150 will cover just about most of your needs. That covers 28-300, quite a spread. And have a great trip. Be sure to post upon return.

moonhawk Loc: Land of Enchantment

Do some of you even read the OP's question? Or what she already has?

Goober Loc: Southeastern PA

I'm sure the OP is completely confused by now!