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Pana 14/2.5 versus Oly 14-42 - experiences?

Started Apr 11, 2016 | Discussions thread
OP essH Contributing Member • Posts: 886
Re: Pana 14/2.5 versus Oly 14-42 - experiences?

atomgr wrote:

I use the 14 2.5 most of the time when I 'm walking around.

It has good sharpness, for a pancake, it has a good pop and its small enough to allow me to hide the camera between my hands.

Changing focal lengths confuses me so I prefer a prime.

Don't get me wrong, when I work I use the 14-150 but for walking around it's a good and cheap prime with a lot of compromisings.

Thanks. I started out with the 14-42 EZ for the pocketability, but soon realised the compromises - which seemed to be most noticeable at certain apertures and speeds, hence my interest in the 14. That plus the fact it's a lot cheaper than the Oly 12 and fits my pocket better.

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