cochese

I am looking to lighten my kit. Currently an 80D with grip, a Sigma 50-150 2.8 os hsm, sigma 17-50 2.8 os hsm, sigma 120-400 os hsm, sigma 1.4x exrender, tamron 60 f2 macro. Thinking about m4/3, specificall olympus om-d e-m1 ii with a 12-100 f4 pro and a 300 f4 pro. Aandna fast primefornlow light. Anyone with thoughts or experience with a similar setup?

CaptainBobBrown

Yes I have substantial experience with Olympus gear. Avoid any of the Olympus M4/3s models if you expect to use the electronic view finder. They are prone to the "green splotch" aka "green blob" problem. If you care about high resolution telephoto performance M4/3s won't provide because the M4/3 manufacturers aren't making super telephoto lenses and there don't appear to be any plans to do so. My guess is that it has to do with technical problems of getting high res images at 300mm plus on small sensors. I have an EM-1 but the long (300mm +) lenses avail. just don't give anywhere close to what I get from my Nikon f2.8 300mm on my D500 or D810 and forget trying to use an EVF for BIFs or other fast moving objects. EVF can't keep up. Plus I've given up the E-M1 after get the green splotch problem twice in first year after Olympus replaced the first EVF but refused to acknowledge that they have a serious problem with their EVFs. Not my exclusive problem either. Google "Olympus green blob" or "Olympus green splotch" to see. For less weight but high quality use later models of Apple cell phones. No kidding. They are astounding. However, for birds and wildlife I strictly use Nikon DSLRs and Nikkor lenses now that I've given up the chase for light weight and small sensors ... at least for a while.

rjaywallace Loc: Wisconsin

You don’t have to be limited to DSLRs. Check out cameras currently available from Fuji (Fujifilm), either with interchangeable lenses or fixed lenses. The Fuji X-T2 and the X-H1 are both excellent. Regards, Ralph.

JD750 Loc: SoCal

My goto camera format for travel & adventure M43. I love it.

robertjerl Loc: Corona, California

My first thought is to go for slower lenses, those 2.8s are bigger and heavier than other lenses. And of course there is "only take the ones you will need, not the whole collection". I often go after birds with only my 100-400L and body. You say "What if I see a flower, insect etc that I want a close up/macro of?" Well the Canon 100-400L mk II will focus down to less than 3 feet making it very easy to get imitation macro shots.

LoneRangeFinder Loc: Left field

cochese

I have looked at all of those All use an APS-C sized sensor. The main weight savings with m43 is smaller lenses.

Gene51 Loc: Yonkers, NY, now in LSD (LowerSlowerDelaware)

If you are doing sports, birds and wildlife - it's hard to beat a Sony mirrorless. Their hybrid AF sensors are extremely fast, excellent tracking, and up to 80% sensor coverage with AF points. Only problem is that you won't see an M4/3 camera from them, but the APS-C cameras - the A6500 in particular - is very good.

I use full frame Nikon gear, but have been thoroughly enjoying my RX10M4 since last December. I have used it in every way I would normally use my DSLRs and thanks to it's 8.8 to 220mm lens which provides a field of view equivalent to a 24-600 mm zoom on a full frame camera, I find it quite reasonable, even up to ISO 1600, despite the 1 inch sensor. Oh, and it only weighs 2.5 lbs.

johneccles Loc: Leyland UK

I have the earlier EM10 with just two lenses, Panasonic 20mm prime and a Panasonic 12-32 zoom, the camera will fit into my jacket pocket with either lens on, it's a very light combination and will suit your needs. If you still are considering the 14-140 that might be the only lens you need but you will need a suitable bag for that combination.

armymsg

I have two Olympus OM-D E-M10 II for over two years now. Never had a single problem. I use the 300mm f/4 lens for birding. I also adapted my Nikon 200-500mm f/5.6 to the OM-D and it works just fine. My other lenses are 12-40 pro and 40-150 pro. The 300mm f/4 lens is HEAVY.

wildweasel

I have pretty much the setup you described with an EM1 Mark ll and it is a fantastic camera, I shoot birds in flight regularly with no issues. I sent you a PM with some info and photos.

eadler

I'm currently using a Sony a6300 + a Samyang aka Rokinon 12mm manual lens and a Sony 18-135 auto focus. This whole kit is very light. Don't fear the manual focus. You can use Sony's "focus peaking" and "focus magnifier" features and nail the focus. Set the camera on aperture priority and auto ISO for the Samyang and the camera does the rest

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

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Picture Taker Loc: Michigan Thumb

When it comes to lighting the load remember when we look toward mirrorless cameras the camera MAY be some what smaller and slightly lighter but all the lenses are as big and heavy as the SLR.

armymsg