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Newbie Olympus Lenses

Started Jan 24, 2017 | Discussions thread
BruceRH Veteran Member • Posts: 3,087
Re: Newbie Olympus Lenses

Sami k wrote:

hedleyw wrote:

Given your use case I would go for the 12-100. I have both and without pixel peeping can see nothing short of the superb sharpness that the 12-40 has. That extra reach can be really useful for landscapes and although the 40-150 pro is also super sharp you're committing to taking two lenses around with you and the 40-150 pro is not a light lens.

As for occasional indoor use the 1 stop disadvantage compared to the 12-40 is made up by the sync-IS stabilisation of the 12-100, enabling you to hand hold at lower shutter speeds so maintaining ISO (assuming the subject is static).

that is what I was thinking getting one lens instead of two with minimal compromise

thanks for your feedback

It sounds like the 12-100 would be perfect for you, the extra stabilization is remarkable, especially for night handheld. Personally, my perfect kit is the 12-100, Oly 7-14 and the PL 100-400. Three lenses that cover a lot. I also keep the Oly 12mm and PL 15mm on hand for indoor use or night time. I have way too many other lenses but these are my most favorite lenses.

I really love the new 12-100, I am amazed with the quality and the ability to handhold at such low shutter speeds. I doubt you would be disappointed with the 12-100 in combination with either the new EM1 MK II or the EM5 MK II which is what I have along with a Pen-F.

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