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

Started Dec 16, 2015 | Discussions thread
WhiteBeard
WhiteBeard Senior Member • Posts: 2,944
Re: Panasonic 35-100 f2.8 over Olympus 40-150 f2.8?

I don't think you mentioned the relative importance for you to have the wide aperture and weather resistance. You do mention a weight/size vs reach compromise. With that in mind, have you considered the Panny 45-150 F4-F5.6? While not very bright and not sealed, it does have the reach, has received very good reviews so far and is by far smaller and lighter than both "pro" lenses you are considering. Just a thought...

PS: While, having an E-M5, you don't need either Panny's "Mega OIS", consider it a bonus in case you ever purchase one of those Panasonic bodies.

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Panasonic Leica Summilux DG 25mm F1.4 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-45mm F3.5-5.6 ASPH OIS Panasonic Lumix G Vario 7-14mm F4 ASPH Panasonic Lumix G Vario 45-200mm F4-5.6 OIS +4 more
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