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Olympus 4/3 mount 50 f/2 - worth it?

Started Jan 24, 2018 | Discussions thread
MattKrull Forum Member • Posts: 97
Re: Olympus 4/3 mount 50 f/2 - worth it?
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aliasfox wrote:

- Save my money. The 50/2 is great, but the 45/1.8 is 95% the portrait lens, and the 12-40 is satisfactory for when I want close up work.

- Given that I have four active m4/3 bodies, I should spend the extra $100 and go for a used 60/2.8 instead, despite the fact that the IQ doesn't have the same reputation as the 50.

Regardless of the options, I'll likely still grab a Panasonic 30/2.8 so the GM5 isn't left out in the close-up arena (fiancee likes shooting flowers, plant details, etc where working distance isn't too big a deal).

I have the 50mm f2, and the AF just isn't good enough after getting used to the 45mm. I only use mine for macro work these days. As much as I have loved mine, skip it. You won't use it for portraits due to the hunting af. When you want longer than 45mm get the 60mm.

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