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Upgrading lenses for travel

Started Jun 3, 2016 | Discussions thread
brentbrent Veteran Member • Posts: 5,767
Re: Upgrading lenses for travel
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I had the Oly 40-150, and it is very good, especially for its low price. I sold that to get the Panasonic 45-150, which I thought was a bit better in IQ and build, plus it has OIS that will work with the Dual I.S. capability of the GX8, for not a lot more money.

Heh, I sold that to get the Panasonic 14-140 v.II, for the convenience of having one lens to cover that entire range. It really has very good IQ for a super zoom, but it's a bit more expensive and can exhibit some shutter shock at the 1/60 to 1/320 shutter speeds, where it is best to use the e-shutter if possible. I think its IQ is really as good as the 45-150.

Having an ultra-wide is great. I have the Panasonic 7-14, but most folks think highly of the Oly 9-18, and it has a more usable "walk-around" long end range.

If your budget is limited and you're willing to change lenses, get the 9-18 and the Panasonic 45-150, would be my advice (as opposed to just getting the 14-140 and foregoing the 9-18).

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