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M5: why 15-45 instead of 18-55 as kit?

Started Sep 29, 2016 | Discussions thread
Ben Herrmann
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I wouldn't knock the 15-45...
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Yes, the 15-45 is all plastic (to include lens mount), and it's quite light.  But I've got to say that what I've discovered with this lens (got it with an M10 for the wife) is that it is a quite useful focal range (especially on the wide end of things) and the copy I have is very, very sharp - with performance factors indicative of a much more expensive lens.

That's the thing about these EF-M lenses.  I've been known to periodically knock the build quality (meaning plastic mounts, etc), but I have to admit that their optical performance factors are quite competitive and the low cost of these lenses belie the superb results you can net.  In getting back to the 15-45, this little jewel shouldn't be overlooked.  Of course, that's only my opinion... 

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Ben Herrmann
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