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Best super zoom for EM5 Mk II?

Started Jul 14, 2015 | Questions thread
kaphinga
kaphinga Veteran Member • Posts: 4,081
Re: Best super zoom for EM5 Mk II?

Rafael Edwards 2 wrote:

I recently was travelling in Europe. I like to do a lot of street photos. Carrying my new OM5 Mk II and several lenses (Mostly Oly 12-50, 9-18 and 40-150) I found myself losing a lot of opportunities by having to change lenses all the time.

I had the same issue on my last trip to Europe, and so I got the Olympus 14-150II a month of so ago for an upcoming trip.

Then decided to check on the so called "super zooms". I know I will sacrifice some IQ at both ende but it seems a good compromise in practical terms.

Yes, this is true, but IQ doesn't do you any good if you miss the shot altogether.

So, looking at what is being offered today I found the Oly 14-150 mk II, the Panasonic 14-140 MKII and the Tamron 14-150 being the most recent.

All of these sound fine, but I'm concerned about how they compare in terms of Focus speed and Image quality.

I am happy enough with IQ and focus speed on the Oly. I don't have any first hand experience with the others.  My general impression is that they are fairly close, with a slight edge in IQ going to Panasonic.

I have been very pleased with the Olympus version and don't regret the decision.

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