Dave in Wales
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What's the perfect Oly lens for the Pen-F.
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Pen-F and just one lens, but which one?
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Guy Parsons
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That depends completely on what you intend to do.
For me it would be the 12-40/2.8 as that is what spends by far most the most time on my E-P5. Suits me for a travel and general purpose lens, very versatile.
Regards..... Guy
JaKing
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Dave, some will poo poo this, but give some thought to the tiny and useful FL range of the 14-42 EZ pancake zoom.
I find this lens fantastic when I want to go small with my E-M1 MkI .
I find this lens fantastic when I want to go small with my E-M1 MkI .
Paul De Bra
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One lens to do (almost) all, can only be the 12-40, really!
When I travel and take my camera (E-M5 II) with just one lens, it is the 12-40. And when I take more lenses (for instance 20mm, 45mm, 7-14) I more often then not end up still using only the 12-40.
Dave in Wales
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I have the 12-40, I thought it might be a bit BIG on the PEN-F
Guy Parsons
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Yes, it is big, and I first used it on the smaller and lighter E-PL5 then on the E-P5, both with no problems. Later I bought a Panasonic 12-32mm for when I'm feeling a bit weaker.
Usually the E-P5 and lenses are in a small shoulder bag, but often for a quick trip then a small snoot bag holds the E-P5 plus 12-40/2.8 plus one other smaller lens.
Here it is in its E-PL5 days.....
The extra lens here is the Panasonic 45-150mm which sits neatly in the nose of the bag under the camera which is carried in that orientation.
Regards....... Guy
xb70fan
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Agreed. My 12-40 Pro stays at home. The EZ is made for the Pen (though I do wish the focal range could be a bit wider).
Other than that, my fav is the 17/1.8
Other than that, my fav is the 17/1.8
biza43
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To shoot what?
JaKing
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My 12-100 lives on my E-M1 MkII.
However, with both MkI & MkII I have two smaller options, depending - the 12-50 macro and the 14-42 EZ pancake. Even using my FTs 14-54 gives me another option (slightly smaller /lighter than the 12-100).
However, with both MkI & MkII I have two smaller options, depending - the 12-50 macro and the 14-42 EZ pancake. Even using my FTs 14-54 gives me another option (slightly smaller /lighter than the 12-100).
Has to be the 12-40 unless you tell us something more about use. I don't have a Pen but, if it can be other than an Oly lens, your options widen a lot.
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Andrew
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Tommi K1
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It is the perfected for it.
Tiny travel size, easy one hand operation, good optical quality, not weather sealed.
Tiny travel size, easy one hand operation, good optical quality, not weather sealed.
Peter Del
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You don't say what you want to photograph; if it's walking around town taking pictures of people, then the 17 f/1.8 is small and unobtrusive.
Peter Del
Day Hiker
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It all depends upon what is the perfect focal length for you. I have both the 12mm f/2 since 2011 (the first m4/3 lens I purchased) and the 12-40mm f/2.8 Pro. When I travel, I attach the 12-40mm, the Olympus grip, and forget about other lenses. As a daily shooter, I still love the petite 12mm f/2 (see below).
Even when I have the 12-40mm on my camera, I tend to use it at 12mm a lot. I’m comfortable with that angle of view. I think that’s why I cannot bring myself to sell the 12mm f/2. When I don’t need/want a zoom, that tiny lens is just delicious.
Pen F with Olympus 12mm f/2, silver 46mm B&W filter, and Olympus hood
I will probably have both lenses as long as I own m4/3, which may be forever.
Jim Pilcher
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lighthunter80
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I have the older E-P5 since around 2012. My lenses remaining are Panasonic 14/2.5, Oly 17/1.8 and Oly 42/1.8
I used to have the Panasonic 25/1.4 and Sigma 60/2.8
Out of all those, the 17mm prime is glued to my camera since over the past year at least. It's a fantastic lens. It looks and feels great. All metal construction and the image quality is in my mind fantastic (I have Canon L lenses as well and the Oly doesn't fall short in comparison).
If you are a "35mm guy" then the 17/1.8 is a no-brainer. The f1.2 version is in my mind too big and expensive.
I have the 12mm f2, the 300mm f4 and the 14-150 f4-5.6. I'd choose the last as a useful all purpose travel lens. Not too bulky, and sufficiently sharp for me. I think it's as good as my 80's era legacy lenses--Zuiko 28mm, 50mm, 135mm--and far less weight.
Good luck with your choices!
Jeff
Good luck with your choices!
Jeff
tkbslc
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I would say the 17mm f1.8. But the issue I have there, is that I think the X100F is a better setup than Pen-F and 17mm f1.8. So if it is truly a one lens setup, you should probably just buy the Fuji.
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