Crazy to sell the Olympus 12-40mm?!

shamhead wrote:

I just recently upgraded from a GM1 and GX7 to the new E-M5 mkii which I really love. The weather sealing, big EVF, centre placement of VF (stronger left eye), 5 axis stabilisation, great controls,all in all it is an excellent camera.

I opted for a kit with the 12-40mm 2.8, which is built like a tank and seems like a great lens however the zoom ring is quite heavy, the weight and general feeling of bulk is a bit off putting in the operation. It's also quite short in FL compared to the Panasonic 14-140 it replaced.

I know this may make some here laugh, it is a pro level 2.8 zoom after all! But coming from the tiny GM1 to this is taking some getting used to and having the 14-140mm as a sunny day walkabout was pretty liberating. Something I didn't realise until I sold it.

I also have the Oly 25mm + 45mm, both of which are brilliant.

So the question is, do you think I should stick it out with the 12-40 and give it another month of use? I've ordered the Olympus version of the superzoom but cannot afford to keep both, was going to give them both some consideration for a while and see what I prefer.

Am I mad to sell the 12-40? Just wanted to hear of others preferred setups, with a leaning toward light, compactness and ease of use. Others who own the 12-40 with a smaller m43 camera, do you not find it very front heavy?

Was thinking the 14-150 would be great for outdoors walks outs, and the tiny primes for indoor, street, portrait and other specialist areas.

Anyhow, first world problems I suppose! Oh and here are a few shots with the new setup...

Cheers!

You obviously don't want or need the 12-40, so you should sell it and stick with the 14-150.