"OK" but much cheaper camera body and invest in a good lens or good body with kit?

Mike Loanzon wrote:

rashid7 wrote:

Short answer: new bodies are more fun, but lenses are the best investment.

Keep in mind that the best attribute of EP5 is IBIS, which doesn't do much good with people pix, where u need to keep the shutter speed higher. Indoors, an EVF is optional.

If u were in the US, I would suggest u take advantage of the special on GX85; $695 plus free 45-150 lens, and $100 voucher which u should use to buy the $150 25f1.7

good luck

PS: A6000 is excellent, but other than being compact, the kit lens is weak

Thanks for your reply!

Unfortunately, I'm nowhere near the states (nor will i be near it any time soon). My first choice was the GX85 actually, I'd set it as my goal when I started working. However I realized later on how much more I'd be spending (with the lenses ++), and realized further that I should probably be investing in financial tools as early as I can as well (financial security here is pretty tough). Although I did hear that the OLY OMD autofocus is particularly remarkable.

WIth any luck I might just stick with my back-up plan of holding out with the GF-2 until I can afford the GX85 but i'll take quite a while.

Is an a6000 less expensive than a GX85? If so you are right not to consider the GX.

I travelled with my brother for a few weeks and extensively compared my GX80 to his a6000. They trade advantages/disadvantages reasonably evenly. However in low light the GX focuses much much better, and for people shots from the waist the touchscreen gives a big advantage. However these might not be worth breaking your budget.

I'd personally go for the E-P5 if it really is 200 USD cheaper than the next cheapest choice. No contest really as this was a premium model for very good reasons. However, if you want a VF the E-M10 is a better choice if it allows more lenses to be used.

Bottom line, the a6000 is attractive only if it is not touching the top of your budget. If it is the most expensive item you can afford, then don't go for it. Being a long time with that kit zoom as the only lens is not a very attractive proposition.