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What lens next?

Started Feb 12, 2015 | Questions thread
s_grins
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Re: What lens next?

dgbaldwin wrote:

I bought an Olympus PEN EPM2 last year with two kit lenses, the 14-42mm and the 40-150mm. My previous camera was a Canon G12. From the beginning I felt that my picture weren't as sharp as some of the ones I got with the G12. I spent a good amount of time learning to use the new camera and my pictures got better.

I just bought the 19mm Sigma prime and the difference in sharpness over the kit lenses is profound. Here's my question. I've seen the 12-50mm kit lens available on eBay for under $200. How does it compare with the kit lenses that came with my camera and how does it compare with the 19mm Sigma? I might get it even if it's not quite as good as the Sigma if it's a reasonable step up from the 14-42mm that came with my camera, especially since it has macro capability, which I miss.

Thanks in advance!

-David

If you want to replace your kit zoom 14-42 with better zoom, and money matters to you, Lumix 14-45 is the best and cheapest choice. Just remember that from ebay you can get a dud.

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