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

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tedolf
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In reply to ywamer, 5 months ago

ywamer wrote:

I am ready to buy Olympus OMD EM-5, and, although originally planning to buy the kit with 12-50mm lens, I am thinking to buy the body AND a quality lens. On a budget. So that means only one lens.

I was about to grab the EM-5 kit that comes with the weather-sealed 12-50mm. But even the best reviews demonstrate a lack of sharpness in the mid-range.

Everything I read about the Olympus 45mm 1.8 says it's a sweet, not-too-pricy portrait and general use lens. And there's a $150 rebate right now!

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

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

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

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P.S. My last SLR was a Nikon D70, and that was many moons ago, so i'm not too picky. Although I do expect extremely sharp pics from any new lens.

you are running a portrait studio and are only going to do head and shoulders shots.

Really, why pay for an interchangeable lens camera if you are not going to change lenses?

There are less expensive, large sensor fixed lens cameras available that would make a lot more sense.

Tedolph

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