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I just love my 17mm, 25mm and 45mm f/1.2 primes. Image quality can't be beaten (IMO), but the f/1.8s above will be smaller, lighter...... and cheaper 😊
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This sounds like another change of heart dave re the camera Dave ..I do hope so .. the stand alone body is really light and do we honestly need the sharpest lenses for what we do .. the plastic fantastic 40 -150 covers a big range ? You recommended one to me and you were right .. it’s good
I suggest going on to wex website and going through available ranges then check on weight before purchase
Olympus 12-45 takes some beating, small light, excellent IQ and weatherproof.
I use it as my travel lens, even though its constant f/4 modern camera technology and NR software negates it.
Echoing other comments, the 12-45 f4 PRO is an incredible light lens, if you add the 40-150 f4 PRO, it makes a very good lightweight combination which is easy to carry around all day. Although a bit heavier the 8-25 f4 PRO is also a good companion lens for the 40-150 if you need a wider option.
agree with the above of course. Other options include 12-40 f/2.8 pro - still a fantastic lens. If you're looking at primes and affordability and quality are just as significant as saving the odd ounce, then the Sigma primes are great, e.g. 30mm f/1.4. If weight is absolutely paramount, maybe consider a smaller Oly body?
Ok I have the OM-5 rather than the OM1, but I can now take ALL my lenses with me walkabout... a Panasonic 25mm f1.7, the 12-40 f2.8 pro and the 40-150 f4 pro. Normally it's just the first two though.
It all depends on what you are shooting. My current walkabout lens is the 12-200. It's not the brightest, it's not the sharpest BUT it gives the flexibility. It's not the brightest but the OM-1's ISO noise control is good enough to give this 12-200 usability. It's small and cheap because there is no IS.
Yup, 95% of what I do is with that lens. None finer.
It also balances beautifully with the OM-1 body.
I was waiting for someone to mention it.
Still hoping for a mkII which would take the MC-20 convertor. That would give 12-200, 400 in old money. Would reduce kit to a skeleton.
I have a 12-100, but you have to admit it's a bit of a 'lump'
I agree Dave, it's not ideal to just slip in a small bag for wandering around.
That's why I suspect myself and a fair few others have taken to the 12-45.
Not used my 12 -100 for a while, but it's not costing anything to keep.
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