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Oly MFT lens for shallow DOF

Started Dec 22, 2014 | Discussions thread
s_grins
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Re: Oly MFT lens for shallow DOF

agaoo wrote:

I did research online but I didn't get right to decide. So I'd like to seek your kind advice here.

I'm considering Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 60mm f2.8 Macro Lens and Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 45mm f1.8 Telephoto Prime Lens for my Oly EM1.

I own Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 12-40mm f2.8 PRO Standard Zoom Lens.

I want to take portrait photo with nice shallow depth of field and sharp IQ.

1. Is 12-40mm f2.8 PRO already good enough for it? In the other words, do I really need those lenses (which I'm considering now) for better IQ with nicer shallow depth of field?

2. If yes, which lens I should consider for it? Or any other lens?

Thank you.

I'd advise you to take a portrait photos with 2.8/12-40 that you own. These shots will help you to decide how much of DOF do you want.

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