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XZ-1 farewell tour

Started Dec 27, 2016 | Discussions thread
Jurre van Wouw
OP Jurre van Wouw Forum Member • Posts: 74
Re: XZ-1 farewell tour

That's awesome that you took the time to go back and find this 5 year old thread and update it.

I came across it while reading some of my old posts.

I don't think you should sell the XZ-1. Even when you DO find a lens good enough to match the XZ-1's, you'll find that the rig is not nearly as portable.

Unfortunately I have to downsize and one camera has to go (and I don't want to get rid of the MILC and large sensor camera). With an f2.8 lens the 12MP M4/3 camera should be adequate in low light(ish) situations. I am aware that it would not be a full replacement for the XZ-1 (or even the G2+12-50 mm), but I have to sacrifice something. The Sigma 19 mm is smaller and lighter than the 12-50 mm and I can use the change/difference in value. It also is a bit sharper and faster and I have always wanted to shoot a prime. Besides, even when I bought the XZ-1 in the first place I was compromising: I had had superzooms before and planned on buying another one to complement the XZ-1 but that never ended up happening. I have never regretted sacrificing the tele range for IQ.

Panasonic 12-60 f/3.5-5.6

Oly 17/1.8

I would definitely like to own these but unfortunately I can only dream of them for now...

The 14-42 pancake motor zoom is the kit lens that comes with a lot of the Olympus MFT bodies

This is a very interesting lens. Unfortunately according to two professional reviews it is less sharp than 12-50 mm and it is also more expensive at KEH than the Sigma. Hopefully in the future I will be able to expand my lens collection beyond the 34-38 mm prime. A 35-100 mm or Sigma 60 mm would be nice. Maybe an old MF 200 or 300 mm as well.

I have enjoyed my XZ-1 and my photo library has been greatly enriched by it, but I think it is time for us to part ways... I have decided to try to sell it here first so it finds a loving home with an XZ series enthusiast hopefully.

 Jurre van Wouw's gear list:Jurre van Wouw's gear list
Olympus XZ-1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-50mm 1:3.5-6.3 EZ +2 more
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