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Oly 40-150 Pro lens. Jump on good deal now or hold out for better one?

Started Oct 28, 2016 | Discussions thread
Okapi001 Veteran Member • Posts: 5,145
Re: Oly 40-150 Pro lens. Jump on good deal now or hold out for better one?
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Colin K. Work wrote:

Crystal ball gazing but I'd say go for it now.

- I doubt the EM-1 is going to get much cheaper. The best prices are often before a new release to encourage buyers to buy rather than wait and/or clear out old stock

- I would be surprised if the pound gets any better. The whole point of Brexit (as I understand it) was to make exports better, so it's in the government's interest for the pound to fall.

- we've just seen a steep price rise (50%) on the Oly 9-18mm. I'd be surprised if this is a one off.

Also:

- the potential (expected) success of the new M1 will raise the demand for the pro lenses, aimed at sport/wildlife photography, and the 40-150 is just such a lens.

- the sooner you get the lens, the sooner you can start using it.

In other words, go for it;-)

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