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Would you bother with the 12mm F2, 17mm f1.8 or 45mm f1.8 if you had the 12-40 f2.8 Pro?

Started Jan 20, 2016 | Questions thread
ediblestarfish Regular Member • Posts: 499
Yes, have most of the oly primes and pro lenses.

Use them for different purposes.

Pro lenses for when speed is of the essence, and I need to take a lot of pictures fast. I'm not bothered by the weight or size in this instance because I'm constantly using the camera. E.g. I'm taking shots of something moving, or I'm moving myself (like on a boat in Venice).

Prime lenses more for casual use, when I have time, or a controlled setup to use them. Also for walk-around, since the camera is a lot more balanced on a strap and doesn't flop around. It's just a lot more pleasant to have a smaller lighter setup that can still take high performance images. Can stuff an extra prime in a small bag to cover more possible use.

I also use a E-PL7 for even more casual use, or switch to an E-M5 II for more performance when size and weight don't matter as much. Actually I have 2 E-M5 II cameras so I don't have to switch lenses on a single body when time is really critical. Funny enough I find that this is as often on vacation as it is at work, where people roll eyes when I try to swap lenses as we're walking around.

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