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Telephoto for landscapes - 40-150mm f2.8 or something else?

Started Dec 18, 2017 | Discussions thread
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Re: Telephoto for landscapes - 40-150mm f2.8 or something else?
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The OLY 40-150 is not as sharp as the PRO but it is a good lens and very cheap, small, light. Not as small as the Panny 35-100 but only about a half pound. You can hike with it easy. You can buy one for less than $100. A good lens for the money.

I didn't like the Panny 45-200, sold it. Found it inconsistent, subject to a lot of purple fringing. Maybe they improved it.

The 45-175 has a good reputation. I have not used it. Also relatively small and light.

Nothing I used in the system matches the 40-150 PRO. It is clearly superior. I found a good used one for $750 without the tripod mount. Still a lot of cash, but worth every penny. You will see the quality. Don't rent/borrow one. You will have to have it. (Not a bad thing). I also have the 1.4XTC PRO. Can't see deterioration in IQ. Amazing TC. Takes it out to 420mm.

Not the same as hiking with the 35-100. The PRO lens and TC are almost 2lbs. combined But the image quality is worth carrying them. They are also weather sealed.

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