Micro Four Thirds Travel Lens
Jan 9, 2019 08:45:53 #
thanks very much for your input, especially on the Tamron since I hadn't heard any input on that lens!
Jan 9, 2019 09:07:34 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
Hopefully, I won't be castigated for not answering your question 
I have version II of that camera, but I also have a Panasonic G7. The lens I use on the Panasonic is the Lumix G Vario 14-140mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH. POWER O.I.S.
I have version II of that camera, but I also have a Panasonic G7. The lens I use on the Panasonic is the Lumix G Vario 14-140mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH. POWER O.I.S.
Yup, a great lens.
Jan 9, 2019 11:21:44 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
Hopefully, I won't be castigated for not answering... (show quote)
I don't really like cats, but that #1 cat photo is nothing short of magnificent!!
Truly captivating image!!
Jan 9, 2019 11:31:38 #
mizzee wrote:
Olympus 14-150 II, and make sure it’s the II versi... (show quote)
I agree, 100%. Oly 14-150 II is the best of the best, and is my all purpose carry lens. It offers very nearly the same practical quality of image, IMHO, as does the Oly Pro 12-40 f2.8 or the 40-150 f2.8. I have and use all three. John
Jan 9, 2019 12:31:45 #
Jan 9, 2019 12:37:25 #
papaluv4gd
Loc: durham,ct
Keep a 14-150 on my e- m1.recently took some night shots of steam locomotives without flash.Got some incredibly detailed pics. iso 5000,.6 sec.exposure. Real nice all around lens.On my camera 99% of the time.
Jan 9, 2019 12:41:34 #
Jan 9, 2019 12:47:49 #
harleybill13 wrote:
I own an Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III, and am looking at the 14-150 lenses from Olympus and Tamron. Anyone have any experience with these? Debating which one to buy.
For a travel zoom, I'd get the Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-140mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH. POWER O.I.S. version 2. It's a great zoom for video and stills if you're only headed out with one lens. Oh, you might also pack a very fast moderate wide angle prime, such as the 15mm f/1.7 Panasonic Leica, or the 20mm f/1.7 Lumix G Version II. Either of those, or the Olympus 17mm f/1.2 or f/1.8 would come in VERY handy indoors.
For better quality on the Olympus bodies, I'd get TWO lenses, the 12-40mm f/2.8, and the 40mm to 150mm f/2.8. The extra speed and fixed maximum aperture (over the 10:1 zooms) will come in handy indoors.
Jan 9, 2019 20:38:19 #
Jan 9, 2019 22:03:08 #
bsprague wrote:
I use that lens too Linda. Of the three
M43 10x "superzooms", the Panasonic
has stabilization in the lens and is priced
higher. If the stabilization works with an
Olympus camera, it might be worthwhile.
But, I don't know if it does.
I use that lens too Linda. Of the three
M43 10x "superzooms", the Panasonic
has stabilization in the lens and is priced
higher. If the stabilization works with an
Olympus camera, it might be worthwhile.
But, I don't know if it does.
I use both brands of bodies. OIS works.
It's my go-to zoom unless I "go to" my
other go-to, a 12-60 OIS, cuz that one
is weather resistant. And I do find that
extra 2mm on wide end can be useful.
Not all my m43 bodies happen to claim
weather resistance, so those that don't
always get the 14-140, looks kinda odd
on my GM5, cuz it's bigger than camera,
but it makes a full featured 10X pocket
camera out of that tiny body [below is
GM5 with pancake zoom].
.
Jan 10, 2019 04:00:33 #
wdross
Loc: Castle Rock, Colorado
harleybill13 wrote:
I own an Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III, and am looking at the 14-150 lenses from Olympus and Tamron. Anyone have any experience with these? Debating which one to buy.
To recap, the Olympus 14-150, Tamron 14-150, and Panasonic 14-140 are all good lenses and are cheapest options. The Olympus 12-100 f4 Pro IS lense is sharp and both body and lens stabilized, sharper than the cheap three, and more expensive for for that quality and stabilization. And as Bill mentioned, the ultimate for both quality and most cost for your Olympus camera, the 12-40 f2.8 and 40-150 f2.8 will provide the sharpest and fastest option. But it will require changing the lenses out from time to time to make the ranges of the other lenses. All are good options for their individual reasons.
Jan 10, 2019 09:57:51 #
Thanks to everyone for all the great input. Sounds like most people favor the Olympus 14-150 among the lower cost options. This is a GREAT FORUM to get comments from a lot of experienced, sharp people, and I really appreciate it!
Jan 11, 2019 18:41:18 #
I own the Olympus 14-150 version 2 Lens. I really like this lens. I use it on an em5 m2 and an em1 m2. I take the 14-150 and the 17 1.8 when I want light weight. It is my go to setup. I own the pro versions 12-40, 12-100, and 40-150. I take them when I want a fast lens.
Jan 11, 2019 19:08:14 #
harleybill13 wrote:
I own an Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III, and am looking at the 14-150 lenses from Olympus and Tamron. Anyone have any experience with these? Debating which one to buy.
I have the Olympus 14-150, and it stays on the camera most of the time.
Jan 11, 2019 22:14:23 #
harleybill13 wrote:
Thanks to everyone for all the great input. Sounds like most people favor the Olympus 14-150 among the lower cost options. This is a GREAT FORUM to get comments from a lot of experienced, sharp people, and I really appreciate it!
Actually, both are excellent lenses. Take your pick. I did not see any favoring of one over the other, it was really that more folks chimed in about the Olympus.
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