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What to do? What to do?

Started Jan 11, 2019 | Discussions thread
Chizuka
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Re: What to do? What to do?

Tommi K1 wrote:

Chizuka wrote:

I'm considering the 2 following options:

1) Replacing my Olympus 40-150 f/2.8 Pro with the Panasonic 35-100 f/2.8 mk2 mostly because of size and weight (for travel).

Buy 40-150mm f/4-5.6 R.

I already have it, but it sits in a drawer and never get used, because of the other lenses I have.

Cheap, and great for travel, and no need to compromise PRO to go for 35-100mm.

2) Replacing my Olympus 40-150 f/2.8 Pro + my Olympus 12-40 Pro with the Olympus 12-100 f4 for similar reasons i.e. total weight and size. What are your thoughts and suggestions?

If you can get to go with f/4, then that is the best choice.

I should mention that I have the PL 100-400 for telephoto purposes.

Then get the 12-100mm, you get great match with that.

Sure you don't have a small and light like 12-40mm for general photography.

And you don't have that f/2.8 for 40-150mm range when needed or f/4 for 56-210mm when needed, but that 12-100mm does great combination.

Thanks for your opinion/analysis. It’s kind of what am thinking of doing. But I am afraid of missing the f/2.8 especially that I won’t be carrying a tripod.

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