The forum gives me gas

[RealPancho]

I visited the forum fairly regularly for a while as I was acquiring gear. Once I got the E-M1 and (almost) all the lenses I thought I “needed,” my visits and participation fairly well came to a halt. I was briefly tempted by the Pro 40-150, but I’m sorry, it’s just too big. You can spare me the “oh, but compared to the (fill in the blank as appropriate), it’s tiny,” speech, because I could scarcely care less. So, I’ve been pretty happy with what I have for a little over a year now, and thought this contentment would last. But then, the E-M5 MKII came out. I didn’t really pay much attention until last week, when I read about the new high-res technology. Even though it's a little too slow yet, it is enticing. But when I read about the fully articulating screen in addition, my mouth started watering a bit. Ever since I got my first first E-M5, I’ve been wondering why they didn’t include that on the OM-Ds from the start. Having a light wallet and few days to think things over, I have calmed down a bit. But I can feel that GAS attack coming on, all because I came back to DPR, with its annoying penchant for dispensing....information. Pray for me, friends. Please.

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Frank

 

[Roger Engelken]

I visited the forum fairly regularly for a while as I was acquiring gear. Once I got the E-M1 and (almost) all the lenses I thought I “needed,” my visits and participation fairly well came to a halt. I was briefly tempted by the Pro 40-150, but I’m sorry, it’s just too big. You can spare me the “oh, but compared to the (fill in the blank as appropriate), it’s tiny,” speech, because I could scarcely care less. So, I’ve been pretty happy with what I have for a little over a year now, and thought this contentment would last. But then, the E-M5 MKII came out. I didn’t really pay much attention until last week, when I read about the new high-res technology. Even though it's a little too slow yet, it is enticing. But when I read about the fully articulating screen in addition, my mouth started watering a bit. Ever since I got my first first E-M5, I’ve been wondering why they didn’t include that on the OM-Ds from the start. Having a light wallet and few days to think things over, I have calmed down a bit. But I can feel that GAS attack coming on, all because I came back to DPR, with its annoying penchant for dispensing....information. Pray for me, friends. Please.

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Frank

My doctor recommended light exercise. For that reason, I purchased and use the m.Zuiko 40-150 PRO lens.

When my doctor recommends strenuous exercise, I bring out the Zuiko 150mm or 35-100mm.

What matters is what you are happy with, and I am happy with what I have, periodic GAS issues aside.

 

[JohnLock]

I have GAS too and mostly I like it, but sometimes, well, Beano is no help. But purchase of the 40-150 PRO has settled things down-- for awhile.

A small prayer for Frank.

JL

 

[dv312]

Having already owned the Panny 35-100mm f2.8 I 've been happy for a while until Olympus announced the 40-150mm Pro

GAS syndrome led me to its purchase and let go of the 35-100mm

Now its weatherproof feature beckons for a body of similar virtue

This is pointing me towards the E-M5 II which fits the bill perfectly

Yep, this forum is to blame , really ;-)

Cheers,

 

[Roger Engelken]

I have GAS too and mostly I like it, but sometimes, well, Beano is no help. But purchase of the 40-150 PRO has settled things down-- for awhile.

A small prayer for Frank.

JL

I hear you there. I purchase my copy on the 29th of January, then the companion 12-40 PRO lens on February 8, first day of the $100 discount.

Frank will pull through.

 

[OrdinarilyInordinate]

Just go and take more photos with your E-M1 and other current equipment. I was briefly tempted by E-M5 II, but in reality, I'm very content with E-M1, which I acquired recently for specific reasons. Those reasons still stand, and the next camera that will give me "G.A.S." is going to be E-M2 or a full frame mirrorless that breaks the sub $1,000 limit. I plan on getting one of the Sony's eventually, or if another company comes out with something similar, but prices are still prohibitive for me when considering lenses as well. I hope someone will make a BSI m43 sensor that will greatly improve high ISO performance and will allow for higher resolution, akin to NX1. Then I won't even be tempted by full frame cameras.

Anyway, every new camera that comes out won't make you a better photographer--just remember that when you feel tempted to switch from something you've just recently acquired. Unless you have specific reasons for disliking using your current equipment, then I understand and support swapping--no reason to be stuck with something you don't enjoy using.

(Oh and in my experience, every camera excels in something that the next camera won't. But the next camera will do something else that you will like more. So sometimes moving on can bring some sense of regret, as you don't realize that you'll be missing something you liked with the previous camera until it's gone )

 

[Ben Herrmann]

I remember a few years back I visited one of the local Mom and Pop camera stores in my area. Of course, it was right after eating Mexican Food. And mannnn, you talk about gas. I had to temporarily hide on a half dozen occasions while visiting, heading over to areas where nobody was in order to drop "da bomb..." Not a good feeling, let me tell you!

At one point the manager (who I know really well) walked over to where I just did the deed and he almost died...the poor highly contorted look on his face (actually, it was a bit funny) defied description. He somehow surmised that it was me (how embarrassing), and then keeping a straight face he walks over to the sales rep I was talking to and tells him (along these lines from what I can recall), "Just take 15% off of anything that Ben buys just so we can get him out of here." That made my day as I found out that in certain instances gas can indeed save the day. ;-)

 

[M43 Dude]

You have to watch your Ps and Qs if you say the Pro lenses are too big, or someone will jump on you for saying it.