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Panasonic 35-100 f2.8 over Olympus 40-150 f2.8?

Started Dec 16, 2015 | Discussions thread
Albert Valentino Veteran Member • Posts: 9,762
My 2 cents - third option
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I am not a m4/3 user but am eyeing the system for down the road switch to a Oly OM1 markII.... So to that end I have been eyeing the lens selection and the decision between these two lens is tricky with pro's and con's of each. To that end I also throw a third option into the mix that seems like a viable way to go. This option comes from a person that likes to shoot landscapes and hikes and camps - which means keep the size and weight down. Yet also wants long reach for the occasional bird shot and zoo visit.

So considering the above I have a third option in the back of my mind considering the 35-100 is nice and small, and the Oly more versatile with more reach - which I know i will miss!!!! So to that end perhaps investing in two lens, the Pan 35-100 f/2.8 for carrying around due to size and weight. Plus the slower Oly 70-300 markii. The thinking is that this two lens combo offers the both the reach and the convienence for the price of the Oly Pro 40-150 + 1.4x TC. I understand that the 70-300 is very sharp up to 220mm (same range but is best used on a tripod and still subjects), and the 35-100 f/2.8 can remain in my bag with a 12-40 f/2.8.

Anyway, just my 2 cents

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Olympus E-M1 III Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4-5.6 R Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 45mm F1.8 Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 25mm F1.8 +10 more
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