Travel zoom for Italy in June (Olympus E-M1 Mk2)
Apr 23, 2017 10:34:01 #
katastrofa wrote:
Is F4 going to be enough for interiors?
You could struggle in this case, you would probably need a wide prime, I use a Panasonic 20mm f1.7 and it will photos in the dark (almost) they are quite cheap as well.
Apr 23, 2017 10:55:24 #
Apr 24, 2017 07:44:30 #
I own most of the lenses you are considering and for me, without question, I would be taking the 12-100 f4 pro if I were only taking 1 lens. The additional IS the lens provides more than offsets the f4. It is a wider angle, lighter and smaller than the f2.8 Pro. It is most likely the ultimate travel lens in the Olympus lineup which is why I purchased it. (I recently put an ND filter on this lens and shot waterfall shots at 2 seconds hand-held which worked incredibly well!)
Apr 24, 2017 07:46:39 #
katastrofa
Loc: London, UK
Thanks.
EDIT:
So it call comes down to finance. If I have £1100, I will get the Oly 12-100 F4. If I don't, I will get the Pana-Leica 25mm F1.4 and go on a nostalgia trip.
EDIT:
So it call comes down to finance. If I have £1100, I will get the Oly 12-100 F4. If I don't, I will get the Pana-Leica 25mm F1.4 and go on a nostalgia trip.
Apr 24, 2017 07:56:57 #
katastrofa wrote:
Thanks.
EDIT:
So it call comes down to finance. If I have £1100, I will get the Oly 12-100 F4. If I don't, I will get the Pana-Leica 25mm F1.4 and go on a nostalgia trip.
EDIT:
So it call comes down to finance. If I have £1100, I will get the Oly 12-100 F4. If I don't, I will get the Pana-Leica 25mm F1.4 and go on a nostalgia trip.
I know you only want one lens, but a 25/75 combo is one of my favorites.
Apr 24, 2017 07:58:05 #
Apr 24, 2017 08:07:42 #
If you expect to shoot many interiors, I'd go with the 12-40 f2.8. In city shooting I find wide angle more useful than tele, if I have to choose. Could also consider packing along the small 40-150 f4-5.6 for outside use. Not perfect, but pretty good and easy to pack.
Apr 24, 2017 08:10:11 #
katastrofa
Loc: London, UK
No, not many, but I wanted to have the option to make a decent photo inside a building (e.g. during a conference).
Apr 24, 2017 08:42:19 #
The Pro 12-40 and 40-150 (over your budget) would be a fantastic pair and you'd be set for a long time with top quality lenses. It's hard to believe the portability of such quality hear. With the 2x factor on the body that 40-150 gives you the equivalent of a 80-300 lens, good enough for most needs. As mentioned previously, these lenses are very sharp. If just one 12-40, 2.8 is the way to go. Have fun on the trip.
Apr 24, 2017 08:55:02 #
katastrofa wrote:
What 75mm?
75mm f1.8
It's a compact gem...one of the sharpest lenses in the system.
Apr 24, 2017 09:02:07 #
katastrofa wrote:
I am going on a city trip (business + pleasure) to... (show quote)
Get the 14-150 and the 12mm f/2.
Apr 24, 2017 09:24:01 #
katastrofa wrote:
I am going on a city trip (business + pleasure) to... (show quote)
I use the 14-150mm on my Pen E-P5, I find it just awesome.
I used to own the OM-D E-M1 mk1, also rendered beautiful colours and clarity
Apr 24, 2017 09:57:19 #
HughB
Loc: Minneapolis MN
I have the same camera and model. I do a lot of travelling and my workhouse lens is the 12 - 40, a little heavy but compact, fast and tack sharp. Actually I found a camera bag, over the shoulder for mirrorless that holds the camera and lens read to pull out along with the zoom 14 - 150 in the 3rd upright slot. Also carry a second battery and the charger. The oly with the 12-40 is also excellent indoors with perhaps some post processing. The Image Stabilization, as you know, is phenomenal so I don't travel with a tripod anymore.
Apr 24, 2017 10:02:04 #
Chances are excellent that the amount of responses to your questions will be overwhelming. I hope you will not get confused.
I own what you have selected as number 1 choice and I tell you that the combo has done very well for me. El cheapo is a great lens for a little money. I have excellent shots made with it.
I recently added the Panasonic 7-14 f4 and there is practically no assignment I could not cope with. The Panasonic is also a very sharp lens.
I own what you have selected as number 1 choice and I tell you that the combo has done very well for me. El cheapo is a great lens for a little money. I have excellent shots made with it.
I recently added the Panasonic 7-14 f4 and there is practically no assignment I could not cope with. The Panasonic is also a very sharp lens.
Apr 24, 2017 10:04:46 #
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