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

Started Jun 24, 2014 | Questions thread
h2odog
h2odog Senior Member • Posts: 1,225
Re: Oly 25mm F1.8 / Oly 12-40?

Oli4D wrote:

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.

Couldn't agree more with this scenerio for the lenses mentioned. I don't have a 12-40 but use the 12-50, not as capable, but good enough for my purposes. The 25 1.8 really comes in handy when you need it:-D

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