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

Started Apr 11, 2016 | Discussions thread
Jeff4500
Jeff4500 Senior Member • Posts: 1,921
Re: Pana 14/2.5 versus Oly 14-42 - experiences?

I've had 2 14-42, the R version is very good - not as good as my Pany 12-35 but good enough for stock images. I have the ver. 1 of the Pany 14 and use it mostly with the WA adapter for a 21mm effective focal length lens  = very sharp. I think my 14 is better than my 14-42 but not quite as good as my 12-35mm. When I travel or go down town I take my EP5/14 with converter, and a Sigma 30mm (both my smaller than my 12-35mm). But when I travel to other places I take my 14-42/40-150 great performance and so cheap I can leave them in my hotel room. If I had to choose I'd take the 14/30 combo over the 14-42mm R II.

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Jeff
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