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Newbie Olympus Lenses

Started Jan 24, 2017 | Discussions thread
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Re: Newbie Olympus Lenses
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Sami k wrote:

Hi

I am looking to switching to Micro4/3, I currently have an entry level Dslr and instead of investing into higher end ones, I prefer the lighter weight of the micro4/3.

looking at the em1 markii with either the 12-100 f4 or the 12-40 f2.8

i mostly shoot landscapes and outdoors, rarely indoors.

I have read all the topics about people trading their 12-40 for a 12-100, but as a new buyer do u think it is better to invest into the 12-100 for my type of photography or is the 12-40 a lot better, again mostly landscape so the f2.8 will not make a big difference for me and I like the extra reach and not having to switch lenses.

if i get the 12-100 I will probably get the 300mm f4

if I get the 12-40, I will probably need the 40-150 f2.8 AND the 300 f4,

so dollar wise the 12-100 option is better providing the quality is close

please be gentle, I am new

thanks guys

If I had to pick just two lenses for outdoor landscape work it would be the 12-100 and 7-14. I find myself using the 7-14 more than the 40-150 for outdoor landscapes. The 300 f4 is specifically for my intent to go shoot wildlife, perhaps with a second camera for landscape along the way.

The 12-40 and 40-150 is are superb lenses that I wouldn't part with regardless of others in my collection. I also share these with my wife, so some duplication in my collection of lenses is useful.

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