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Olympus OMD EM-5 body + the 45mm as my only lens (is it possible?)

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Tvaclavek

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Re: I say go for it...

In reply to aimawayfromface, 4 months ago

aimawayfromface wrote:

ywamer wrote:

Or would I find myself frustrated at the lack of zoom and flexibility that would be found in the 12-50mm?

Would a lens like the 45mm be manageable for someone like me looking for the sweet spot between sharpness and lots of bokeh?

Would it be absolutely wacko for me to buy the OM-5 body and only one prime lens?

If it turns out you don't like the 45mm, you could resell it at no loss (since you saved 150 on it).

Also are you absolutely set on the E-M5? Or are you just getting it because of the lens rebate? Don't fall for the sneaky upsell!

Edit: Don't forget the cheap 15mm/8 cap lens. 30 + 90 EFL might just be a good combo.

If you are only getting the 45mm I would definitely spring an extra $50 for the 15mm f/8. From what Ive seen it is great in the center and would at least give you something wider during the day especially considering you seem to be into street photography.

- Tom

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Olympus OMD EM-5 body + the 45mm as my only lens (is it possible?)	ywamer	4 months ago
12-50, or other zoom with 45mm	Wallybipster	4 months ago
Re: 12-50, or other zoom with 45mm	sbszine	4 months ago
+1	reygon	4 months ago
Re: Olympus OMD Em-5 body + What 1 lens? (45mm or 12-50mm or ?)	Chas2	4 months ago
Re: Olympus OMD EM-5 body + the 45mm as my only lens (is it possible?)	kgwhite	4 months ago
Re: Olympus OMD EM-5 body + the 45mm as my only lens (is it possible?)	OniMirage	4 months ago
Re: Olympus OMD EM-5 body + the 45mm as my only lens (is it possible?)	BingoCharlie	4 months ago
Re: Olympus OMD EM-5 body + the 45mm as my only lens (is it possible?)	rladd	4 months ago
Re: Olympus OMD EM-5 body + the 45mm as my only lens (is it possible?)	mchnz	4 months ago
Re: Olympus OMD EM-5 body + the 45mm as my only lens (is it possible?)	howielenny	4 months ago
Possible? Yes. Advisable? No.	amtberg	4 months ago
Re: Possible? Yes. Advisable? No.	OniMirage	4 months ago
Re: Possible? Yes. Advisable? No.	ywamer	4 months ago
Re: Possible? Yes. Advisable? No.	clengman	4 months ago
Re: Possible? Yes. Advisable? No.	BingoCharlie	4 months ago	2
Re: Possible? Yes. Advisable? No.	amtberg	4 months ago
Re: Possible? Yes. Advisable? No.	Chez Wimpy	4 months ago
I don't think you're crazy :)	bcalkins	4 months ago
Re: Possible? Yes. Advisable? No.	windriver	2 months ago
Re: Olympus OMD EM-5 body + the 45mm as my only lens (is it possible?)	Pimpleportrait	4 months ago
Sounds good to me....	vincent filomena	4 months ago
Re: Olympus OMD EM-5 body + the 45mm as my only lens (is it possible?)	MarcusBrody	4 months ago	1
Re: Olympus OMD EM-5 body + the 45mm as my only lens (is it possible?)	ohwellOK	4 months ago
Here's a thought...	Art_P	4 months ago
Re: Olympus OMD EM-5 body + the 45mm as my only lens (is it possible?)	Mr Sincere	4 months ago	1
What focal length do you use most?	sigala1	4 months ago
Re: What focal length do you use most?	2eyesee	4 months ago
Re: What focal length do you use most?	maimou	2 months ago
Re: Olympus OMD EM-5 body + the 45mm as my only lens (is it possible?)	JMaldonado01	4 months ago
I say go for it...	aimawayfromface	4 months ago
Re: I say go for it...	Tvaclavek	4 months ago	1
Re: Olympus OMD EM-5 body + the 45mm as my only lens (is it possible?)	DeFinitive	4 months ago
Re: Olympus OMD EM-5 body + the 45mm as my only lens (is it possible?)	Timbukto	4 months ago
Re: Olympus OMD EM-5 body + the 45mm as my only lens (is it possible?)	Daiken	4 months ago
Re: Olympus OMD EM-5 body + the 45mm as my only lens (is it possible?)	g2van	4 months ago	1
Re: Olympus OMD EM-5 body + the 45mm as my only lens (is it possible?)	kpeterk	4 months ago
Re: Olympus OMD EM-5 body + the 45mm as my only lens (is it possible?)	Steve	4 months ago
Re: Olympus OMD EM-5 body + the 45mm as my only lens (is it possible?)	davestravelgear	4 months ago
Add a lesser zoom from the used market	TrapperJohn	4 months ago
Depends on what you want to shoot	Teru Rinshou	4 months ago
Most common single-prime focal lengths	sigala1	4 months ago
Re: Olympus OMD EM-5 body + the 45mm as my only lens (is it possible?)	Gregm61	4 months ago
Try the Panasonic 14-45mm lens for around $270	jazzbass62	4 months ago
Yes, waco unless......	tedolf	4 months ago	1
It was my only lens for the first 3 weeks I owned the OM-D...	Keith Schmidt	4 months ago
Re: Olympus OMD EM-5 body + the 45mm as my only lens (is it possible?)	jwilliams	4 months ago
Re: Olympus OMD EM-5 body + the 45mm as my only lens (is it possible?)	GingerBread	4 months ago
OMD+Kit Lens > D70	acidic	4 months ago
Re: Olympus OMD EM-5 body + the 45mm as my only lens (is it possible?)	markymark101	4 months ago
Re: Olympus OMD EM-5 body + the 45mm as my only lens (is it possible?)	RobMachiel	2 months ago
Re: Olympus OMD EM-5 body + the 45mm as my only lens (is it possible?)	Alumna Gorp	2 months ago
Re: Olympus OMD EM-5 body + the 45mm as my only lens (is it possible?)	Sergey Borachev	2 months ago
OM 50mm F/3.5 Macro	Sergey Borachev	2 months ago
Re: Olympus OMD EM-5 body + the 45mm as my only lens (is it possible?)	Alumna Gorp	2 months ago
Re: Olympus OMD EM-5 body + the 45mm as my only lens (is it possible?)	Sergey Borachev	2 months ago
Re: Olympus OMD EM-5 body + the 45mm as my only lens (is it possible?)	baxters	2 months ago
Re: Olympus OMD EM-5 body + the 45mm as my only lens (is it possible?)	krugman	2 months ago
Seems a bit long to me. Why not Pany 20mm F1.7?	RoelHendrickx	2 months ago
Re: Olympus OMD EM-5 body + the 45mm as my only lens (is it possible?)	jtan163	2 months ago

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