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Using Olympus EPM2 with m.Zuiko 12-40/2.8 Lens

Started Jul 16, 2014 | Discussions thread
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Re: Using Olympus EPM2 with m.Zuiko 12-40/2.8 Lens

I'm planning to take photographs of my stepson's upcoming wedding but due to budget constraints I will not be able to purchase an EM1 (hopefully a future acquisition) and the m.Zuiko 12-40 PRO lens so I'm considering getting just the lens at this time.  I do have an EPM2 but I'm concerned about the handling/ergonomics of the 12-40 on such a small body.  Does anyone have experience with this set-up?  I'm also considering purchasing the VF-4 viewfinder as I'm assuming bracing the camera to my face will improve the stability (plus I'd rather compose/focus using a viewfinder).  Any suggestions and/or feedback would be greatly appreciated.

I think the VF4 is almost 300 dollars. That is a lot for something you will sell for a loss later if you upgrade the body. I wouldn't worry about the handling issue. Its smaller and lighter than the 75-300mm zoom I use on my E-PM2 and that's manageable. I personally believe in viewfinders maybe my eyesight isn't as good as it was when I was younger but in bright light its a huge help for me. I use the VF3 its OK and it does the job but not as nice as the VF4. However it's a lot cheaper and I will keep it on the EPM2 as my macro setup and backup camera if and when I upgrade.
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