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

Started Jul 16, 2014 | Discussions thread
Cychen Regular Member • Posts: 243
Re: Using Olympus EPM2 with m.Zuiko 12-40/2.8 Lens

Bach65 wrote:

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 don't think there's any problem with the setup. I used to shoot the E-P2 with the 14-54mm MKII through the adapter. The lens size is definitely too much for the little camera but surprisingly, it handles pretty well (albeit the sluggish focus speed) with my left hand supporting the camera(by holding the lens.) The EPM2 belongs to the new breed of Olympus cameras, I'm sure it will fare pretty well with the 12-40mm.

Personally, I don't think the VF4 is needed. Because the reason for using one, if I'm right, is to stabilize better in slow shutter speed. But if you do it in weddings, it will not work.

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