Newbie Olympus Lenses

Sami k wrote:

Rich K wrote:

Well, you are definitely going "high end" when it comes to quality, cost, size and weight - perhaps more than you need based on your requirements.

You shoot mostly outdoors, and most landscapes. And you want to reduce weight and size from your entry level DSLR. Body-wise, the EM1.2 is not that much smaller (if at all) compared to your DSLR. If you want weather sealed, but really want to reduce size/weight, why not consider the EM5.2? Yes, it doesn't have all the bells and whistles of the EM1.2, but it's a lot smaller, lighter and far less expensive. And still big enough to handle the good glass.

Lens-wise, I would think for ultra-wide landscape work you would want to pick up the 7-14. The 12-40 or the 12-100 will be your "everyday" lens. While the 12-100 is obviously more flexible, and really doesn't handicap you for outdoors work, it does carry a size/weight penalty. I would suggest to put one on the intended body and see how it feels. If you end up choosing the 12-100, I'm not sure why you would pick up a longer telephoto other than to say you have it. If you think you really need it, then perhaps the new Panny 100-300 II is a better choice than the Oly Pro lenses, being much smaller and a nice versatile zoom range. I would personally give some attention to a fast, small prime for your occasional use indoors/at night, such as the Oly 17/1.8 or the panny 15/1.7.

Apparently you've got the money to invest in the best - good for you. Now you just need to match your needs and wants to what's out there.

good point about the em5.2 I will have a look at it, I am not "money is no object" but I am willing to invest a bit more and keep it for longer as my skills improve, the biggest difference for me is the resolution 16 vs 20 mp

Try both *with* the 12-100 mounted. It balances better on the larger body and I suspect you will feel the need for a grip on the E-M5ii which negates the lighter weight advantage. E-M1 mk1 would be good value but does not have the high-res feature. Also if you do buy the 300 f/4 for wildlife you will appreciate the focussing advantages, frame rate and improved electronic shutter of the E-M1 MKii.