3 From Chinatown With OMD

[Keith]

Originally Posted by kbg32

The Panny 12-35/2.8 Asph. is gonna cost around $1200. Beautiful lens and range though!

http://www.dpreview.com/previews/panasonic_12-35_2p8

I figure if I do take the jump into this system that Pannny lens would have to be a consideration. That would make it a fairly expensive kit but oh what a kit! With the high ISO capability of the OMD f2.8 is really going to be most of what you need IMO ... add a fast prime for a 40- 50mm equivalent focal length and what more could you want in a system?

How're you going Lynn? ... I'm weakening here I have to say!

One of the things I'm really interested in is how well this camera focuses in poor light. The X100 was a major disappointment because I could have used it for work in the gallery if it had been better ... this camera has a definite glimmer of hope in that area IMO and it would help to justify the expense ... in my mind at least!

[SteveM]

Originally Posted by dreilly

Right now I have a three prime kit, the Panny 14 (very nice too), Panny 20 and the Olympus 45 on the way. Total cost of all three: ~$900.

But I'd still start with the 20.

cheers
doug

That's exactly the kit I use, but on a GF-1. I agree with Doug about the Pany 20mm, it's the lens that I use the most by far. The only caveat is that for general travel where lens changing is inconvenient, a zoom would be nice, otherwise these three lenses cover most needs.

Steve

[kbg32]

I really enjoy the Panny 14/2.5 lens. That is my go to lens for almost everything followed by the Panny 7-14. On days where I know I'll be out all day, I'll carry the 7-14, the 14, 14-45, and the 45-200. Amazing how small this kit is. All fits into a really small shoulder bag.