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M.Zuiko or Panasonic Lenses?

Started Sep 17, 2015 | Questions thread
Guy Parsons
Guy Parsons Forum Pro • Posts: 40,000
Re: M.Zuiko or Panasonic Lenses?
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bobkwl wrote:

I got good deals with both EPL-5 and Panasonic G5 (both with kit lenses).

Am considering to get a walk around lens for travelling, M.Zuiko 14-150 (without image stabilizer) or Panasonic 14-140 (with built in I.O.S.), same lens can fit both camera. Do anyone has experience about these 2 lenses? Because prices are almost equal on eBay.

Besides there is a older version starting with F4, newer with F3.5. Price difference almost triple, do the newer lens work 3 times better than the older one?

I am not a serious photographer, just like to travel, fallen in lover with M4/3 sensors rather than using my small sensor FZ150 and FZ200 for more than 6 years.

Opinion appreciated.

Stabilisation is essential for that class of lens at 150mm so the new Panasonic 14-140mm is a natural for any Panasonic body.

The same lens on the E-PL5 can use the lens OIS which delivers a stabilised live view and at 150mm that is very nice indeed. The OIS is preferred over the E-PL5 2 axis IBIS.

Regards....... Guy

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