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First impressions Oly 40-150mm f2.8

Started Apr 6, 2015 | User reviews thread
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Re: First impressions Oly 40-150mm f2.8
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Dabbler wrote:

Thanks for all these samples, I've been thinking of getting this lens. I like the focal range of the 14-140mm but the lens lacks sharpness in a big way.

They size and weight of the lens is tough to swallow too. The price is par for the course given the IQ from this lens.

If you are coming from a dslr, it probably is not that big/heavy. I carry it around using black-rapid shoulder strap. The strap comes across my chest, the camera hangs at one if my sides. I find it easy to carry, and I do not notice the wait.

If money/weight are a concern, their are some cheaper and lighter alternatives. Without pixelpeeping, it may be difficult to tell the difference. The Oly 40-150R ( i forgot the aperture ) is a lens others are happy with, I myself first bought the Panny 45-150, even lighter and smaller. I am very satisfied with its performance. If performances like this are okay for you :

OM10, 1600 iso, panny 45-150 at 150mm, cropped image.

... then one of the lighter cheaper lenses is definitely an option as well.

Unless you have a GAS attack like I did and you just need to have the big one

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