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Keep the Oly 12-50 lens or sell with E-M5?

Started Apr 15, 2016 | Discussions
tjmckay4 Regular Member • Posts: 315
Keep the Oly 12-50 lens or sell with E-M5?

I've pre-ordered the new Panasonic GX85 with the 12-32mm lens. As a result I'm going to sell my Olympus E-M5.

I currently have the E-M5 with the 12-50mm kit lens. I also have the Sigma 30mm 2.8, Oly 45mm 1.8 and the Macro Oly 35mm.

As I'm getting the Panny 12-32mm lens, should I keep the 12-50mm? Other than the extra reach and Macro mode does it offer anything over the 12-32mm? I think I'd be able to sell the E-M5 better with a lens.

Thoughts?

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Digital Dick Senior Member • Posts: 2,379
Re: Keep the Oly 12-50 lens or sell with E-M5?

The 12-50 is weather resistant if that of any value to you.

Dick

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Michael M Fliegel
Michael M Fliegel Veteran Member • Posts: 3,683
Re: Keep the Oly 12-50 lens or sell with E-M5?

You are going to enjoy the 12-32.  Unless your new body is weather sealed, sell the 12-50.

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Ulric Veteran Member • Posts: 4,559
Re: Keep the Oly 12-50 lens or sell with E-M5?

I never use my 12-50. If you're not going to use it, sell it with the E-M5.

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Rmark
Rmark Senior Member • Posts: 1,187
Re: Keep the Oly 12-50 lens or sell with E-M5?

Probably best to sell it with the camera. The the 12-50 has little value by itself, which is the only reason I still have it after buying the 12-40 pro.

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mb shaffer
mb shaffer Regular Member • Posts: 165
Re: Keep the Oly 12-50 lens or sell with E-M5?

In spite of getting little money for the 12-50mm, it is a respectable lens, and quite capable. I bought one used to go with my new E-M5II and am quite happy with it. The 12-32mm Pany would replace much of its functionality and you have the proper portrait lense in your 45mm. It may depend on if you do much macro but I think selling the body+lens pair will help selling it as a ready-to-go weather-resistant camera.

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