Second Best for Olympus
Jul 30, 2019 14:54:34 #
I have the Panny 12-60 (F3.5-5.6) came as a kit lens and I am very happy with the results. I have it on a Lumix g-85, not a bad combo...........Mike
Jul 30, 2019 20:07:55 #
coullone
Loc: Paynesville, Victoria, Australia
My lens I normally use is the 14-150 and highly recommend it, I also have the 12-40 and an older 40-150. The older lens is not as sharp as the 14-150 BUT it seems to be better made. Work that out!
Jul 31, 2019 22:31:59 #
SteveG wrote:
I do the same! Always buy second hand. Refurbished.
Plenty of like new equipment for a huge savings!
I do the same! Always buy second hand. Refurbished.
Plenty of like new equipment for a huge savings!
So true !!!
I almost feel pangs of guilt reading this thread.
My OMD M5-II came with the 14-150 ver.II as
and open box special ... $500 for the whole kit.
In the shop I just assumed the 14-150 was the
old model that was cleared out at $100 NOS ...
and only later did I notice it was the new ver.II
model. Anywho, I do tend to laff inside about
all the argument all over the forums about the
absolute wisest choices, including ubiquitous
faux-wise "what type of subjects" replies ...
The real best answer is buy whatever you find
a great deal on, be happy, and go use it :-)
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Aug 1, 2019 07:23:04 #
So happy to read that you are having a good laff (sic) at the rest of us who enjoy reading the opinions and advice of those with experience on a topic of interest. I don't take these as "arguments" but rather discussion. Keep on reading so that you can be entertained by our queries and faux-wise (sic) answers. Good to know you are "vrai-wise".
Aug 1, 2019 12:38:59 #
Vurnman
Loc: Nevada City, California
A wise man once told me "It's only a deal if you get what you want." The first thing to consider when shopping for a lens is not the price, but whether or not that lens will do what you need it to do. I have a 14-150 that fit my needs when I bought it, but is not usable for most of my recent shooting because it is too slow. It works fine for a lot of things, but not indoor sports so I don't thing the questions about how a product will be used are faux-wise at all, but rather may serve to encourage an enlightedned decision.
Aug 1, 2019 18:40:53 #
Nancysc wrote:
So happy to read that you are having a good laff (sic) at the rest of us who enjoy reading the opinions and advice of those with experience on a topic of interest. I don't take these as "arguments" but rather discussion. Keep on reading so that you can be entertained by our queries and faux-wise (sic) answers. Good to know you are "vrai-wise".
Aug 1, 2019 18:48:36 #
Vurnman wrote:
A wise man once told me "It's only a deal if ... (show quote)
Nope. I stand by my "philosophy". Buy whatever is a great
deal, use it and be happy. Indoor sport ? Sure, a faster lens
is a good idea. But I won't query the geek pool about which
faster lens is ideal or even better. I'll find a deal, be happy,
and go shoot some indoor sport. And until I find my deal I
can still shoot indoor sports at f/5.6 ... altho there WILL be
some high-ISO noise involved.
I do tend to use my 2.8 zoom [bought used, cheap, from a
friend] at about 5.6 anyway. DoF at 2.8 or even 3.5 is not
usually favorable for live subjects.
So, find a good deal, buy it, use it, be happy !
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Aug 1, 2019 21:25:58 #
I use the 14-150 on my E-M5 II all the time. Light and versatile, and IQ is between the kit lenses and the PRO series.
Aug 26, 2019 20:51:59 #
SteveG wrote:
I've recently switched to an Olympus OM-D EM5 MARK... (show quote)
Im a bit confused...you want a 12-40 mm (24 to 80 equivalent) but then want long range zoom? Can I suggest that you take a look at what you shot in the past and see what focal lengths you predominately use? There are programs (I use jfdata which is a plug in for lightroom that tells me my focal lengths used...it is a great tool.).
I have the Oly 12-100 pro lens and the 14-150 Oly described in your post. It is a sufficient lens, water resistant, light, etc. One suggestion might be to consider used...go to the MU43 forum and you will see quite a few lenses for sale. There is a 12-40 Pro for sale at about $450.
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