Which Micro 4/3 lens should i buy ?

hishameid wrote:

Hello,

I have been using MFT for a couple of years now, and I am getting the lens fever symptoms and looking for a cure.

I recently sold my OMD EM-5 with the kit lens 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II R , I also own the 45mm f1.8 and the 25mm f1.8 and a 40-150mm f/4.0-5.6 R Lens.

I purchased the OMD EM-1 and I am looking to add a lens to my collection.

I am in between 2 lenses, the 12-40mm f2.8 pro or the 40-150mm f2.8 pro.

I am aware of the difference in price but i don't think it will play a big role in my decision (very high fever).

I took my best shots with the 40 to 150mm i already own, but imho it was for the lack of a better alternative.

The question is, should i fill the gap that i have in my kit or should i upgrade a lens with the focal length that i am already familiar with.

I do some street photography but lately I am getting interested with more group photoshoots and portraits, with nature and architecture shots.

Its my 1st time writing in any forum, so please do not hesitate to correct me if i am doing something wrong. It was my only resort since i am surrounded by more posers than trigger happy souls.

Thank you

Your most glaring gap is anything wider than "normal" i.e., the 25/1.8, and I simply couldn't  function without a kit that stopped at 25. On that alone the 12-40 seems the obvious route and that's before considering your stated interests.

The little kit 40-150 is excellent for the price and you can keep using it for the time being. It's true the 40-150 Pro is better in every way and is worth owning, but I wouldn't put that at the top of my needs list before filling the wide gap.

Alternatively, adding a 12 and, say, a 17 would give you a fantastic set of fast primes covering the 12-40's range.

Cheers,

Rick