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Alaska trip with EM1 MkII > Is 14-150II to 12-200 a worthwhile upgrade?

Started Jul 13, 2019 | Discussions thread
Gary from Seattle Veteran Member • Posts: 7,852
Re: Alaska trip with EM1 MkII > Is 14-150II to 12-200 a worthwhile upgrade?

The consumer grade lenses are about 15-20% less in resolution than the better lenses.

Haven't cruised, but you would want maximum telephoto for wildlife; same on land. I would carry the 75-300 for that use.

On land, if you tour open arctic areas, I would want 12mm and perhaps also at sea. Why not the 12-40 or 12-100 for the wide end? Carrying two lenses on a ship would not be a big deal. I change lenses comfortably when hiking when the occasion arises.

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