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Mirror or mirrorless? T5s v. G3X v. A6000

Started Apr 15, 2016 | Questions thread
junk1 Senior Member • Posts: 1,788
Re: In Real Life, Canon G3X feel rather BULKY, and SLOW as well

The problem with m43 is that you'll want to get the pro lenses, which are about as heavy as Canon L lenses, and the better bodies are not much smaller than a Canon Rebel...either way you need a bag.  Only the largest m43 bodies have fast focusing (Olympus M1 has the fast phase and the slower contrast based focusing).

I mostly shoot static/landscapes, so m43 (a smaller body) tempts me (Panasonic GF7 or the next Olympus PEN PL-8, the kit lens,  Panny 35-100mm "kit" lens, plus a fast prime).

But for action/sports, traditional mirrored SLRs with F2.8 or faster lenses are still best.

The new Panasonic 100-400mm lens might sway you though - a 800mm equivalent lens for I think $1500?  An Olympus M1 (can find used and refurbished), the 100-400mm lens, and another lens for wide angles is all you'd need.

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