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OMD: Can I take the same pictures with the 12mm f2.0 and the 17mm f1.8 ?

Started Nov 27, 2012 | Discussions thread
Guy Parsons
Guy Parsons Forum Pro • Posts: 40,000
No, that's experience
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Back in film days (remember them?) my two daughters were married about a year apart. Both times had pro photographers on hand but I did take my Nikon F801s/N8008s for the odd shot for me.

First time took only the 105/2.8 lens (52.5mm in M4/3 talk) and though I did manage decent results the focal length was too long and often I was getting too far from the subjects and "losing control" which of course is the problem with weddings with people and conversations milling around out of control (too much wine mostly).

Next year took same camera and only the 85/1.8 lens (42.5mm in M4/3 terms) and suddenly it was much better, way easier to get the shots and way easier to "control" the subject as the shooting distances were just right.

As an aside in film days I did have the Nikon 50/1.4 lens but used it so little that I sold it early on, the 35mm prime was my most used prime by far, but not for people shots.

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So the 45mm lens is definitely on my "to buy" list for those occasional M4/3 portraits along with the 17mm for more general use in lower light. That plus a selection of already owned zooms covering from 9mm to 150mm should cover all that I want to do.

Regards........ Guy

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