Newbie Olympus Lenses

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

I think the extra features (AND cost) of the EM1ii wouldn't be of value to you. Its primarily designed for sports, action or critter photography. That isn't to say it isn't great at everything else, its just that there are a ton of other m43's cameras that do everything else just about as good.

I'd consider a new EM1 +12-40mm f2.8 combo package (the original EM1). This is only $1,300 for the camera body and that lens. That is a perfect starting point.

Another great option is the Panasonic G85 or the GX85. Both are extremely responsive cameras, every bit as good as Oly's counterparts, but with better video.

I personally wouldn't suggest the EM5ii or the EM10ii as I feel they are outclassed for their money by the G85 and the GX85 respectively (this mainly boils down to the AF system. Panasonic's AF system is far superior to the AF system in the EM5ii or EM10ii).

On the Oly side, only the original EM1+12-40 combo deal makes sense if price-to-performance is something you are into.

Also, coming from an APS-C DSLR, if you use the Oly 12-100, you might not be ok with the noise performance indoors or in low light since its only F4. The EM1+12-40 combination rectifies that right quick with what is arguably one of the finest zoom lenses ever made for any system.