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Oly 25mm F1.8 / Oly 12-40?

Started Jun 24, 2014 | Questions thread
Oli4D Contributing Member • Posts: 530
Re: Oly 25mm F1.8 / Oly 12-40?

I own the 12-40 and the 25 1.8

Sometimes I take the zoom, sometimes the prime(s).

The 12-40 is definitely sharp enough, but it's big and heavy (for an m43).

So I tend to do this: When I know what to expect (going to a restaurant or party with friends) with lowlight, I go for the 25mm or the 17mm. Also when I want to save weight or do street photography without getting a lot of attention.
The primes are great for all that.

The 12-40 joins me when I feel lazy, don't need the 1.8, wanna do wide angle (I don't own a 12mm prime) or if just go outside without really knowing what I want to shoot ^^

lol I don't know if that was any help.

All I can say is: you're probably fine without the 25mm, but if you have it, you are certainly going to love it and you will use it.

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Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Olympus E-M5 III Olympus 12-40mm F2.8 Pro Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4-5.6 R Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 45mm F1.8 +7 more
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