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75/1.8 or Pana 35-100/2.8 - which one C-AFs better on E-M1?

Started Mar 26, 2014 | Discussions
Fraenzken Regular Member • Posts: 130
75/1.8 or Pana 35-100/2.8 - which one C-AFs better on E-M1?

I'm thinking about buying one of these two lenses. To make the hard decision a bit easier, I have got one question for anyone who has had the opportunity to test both lenses: Which one performs better on the Olympus E-M1 when it comes to continuous AF (e.g. children running etc.)? What are youre experiences?

Thanks a lot in advance!

Cheers

Frank

Olympus E-M1 Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 75mm F1.8 Panasonic Lumix G X Vario 35-100mm F2.8 OIS
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JCB123 Senior Member • Posts: 1,274
Re: 75/1.8 or Pana 35-100/2.8 - which one C-AFs better on E-M1?

Fraenzken wrote:

I'm thinking about buying one of these two lenses. To make the hard decision a bit easier, I have got one question for anyone who has had the opportunity to test both lenses: Which one performs better on the Olympus E-M1 when it comes to continuous AF (e.g. children running etc.)? What are youre experiences?

Thanks a lot in advance!

Cheers

Frank

No personal experience but this guy was doing quite well with the 75/1.8

http://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/53340592

Regards

John

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OP Fraenzken Regular Member • Posts: 130
Re: 75/1.8 or Pana 35-100/2.8 - which one C-AFs better on E-M1?

JCB123 wrote:

Fraenzken wrote:

I'm thinking about buying one of these two lenses. To make the hard decision a bit easier, I have got one question for anyone who has had the opportunity to test both lenses: Which one performs better on the Olympus E-M1 when it comes to continuous AF (e.g. children running etc.)? What are youre experiences?

Thanks a lot in advance!

Cheers

Frank

No personal experience but this guy was doing quite well with the 75/1.8

http://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/53340592

Regards

John

Thanks for the link. I had seen the post already, but hadn't been aware that some of the shots had been taken with the 75.

ALMUSAFER Regular Member • Posts: 328
Re: 75/1.8 or Pana 35-100/2.8 - which one C-AFs better on E-M1?

Regardin C-FA Can not tel ,,

but if lens size of the 35-100 mm is ok with you, I think it is more flexible length and could be used more than the 75mm.

If you like prime lens and 1.8 aperture then go for the 75mm .

Best Regard

OP Fraenzken Regular Member • Posts: 130
Re: 75/1.8 or Pana 35-100/2.8 - which one C-AFs better on E-M1?

That's certainly true, the versatility of the zoom is an important point. As is the longer reach. Decisions, decisions...

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