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Subject: Re: [OM] OM-D & lenses
From: Michael Wong <michael1015@xxxxxx>
Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2012 11:15:50 +0800
Frank,
I do agree with your opinion that the high ISO performance of E-M5 is
excellent, normally no problem even MDZ12-50 is a slow speed lens.


Regards,
Michael



On 10 August 2012 03:55, Frank Wijsmuller <wijsmuller@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> I bought the e-m5 short before my holiday, and used the 12-50mm mostly. The
> m43 9-18 and 40-150 got less use. I also had the 20mm with me but didn't
> use it that much, because it locks the e-m5 (firmware 1.1) to the point
> where you have to put the battery out and in again. From 3200 Iso there
> sometimes is a banding problem as well. Not certain that firmware 1.2
> solves both, but Olympus got some problems with upgrading to it, and for
> now you can no longer upgrade to 1.2
>
> The 12-50mm got far more use then I thought (I expected the 9-18 would be
> glued on). It is quite sharp, it focussed fast and in most cases spot on.
>
> Of course it is a slow lens, but the high ISO capabilities of the e-m5 make
> that less of a problem. I liked the handling too, although the zoom is 'by
> wire', I think it is implemented really well. A complaint could be that the
> zoom ring easily slips to the video zoom option, causing some unexpected
> zoom delay so sometimes slowing the shot.
>
> So I think that it should be on the must have list of every e-m5 owner,
> since it has so much added benefits (sealed, macro) for not so much money
> (€200, $300)
>
> Depending on your shooting style I wouldn't give the 12-60 up though, as
> long as you don't need the af speed. I bought one myself recently (bit of
> luck) and it really has good quality (and very decent macro capability as
> well).
>
> Best, Frank
>
>
> 2012/8/9 Jim Couch
>
> > OK ,next issue! :)
> >
> > Lenses! What lenses are you folks using with your OM-D and what are your
> > impressions of them, IQ, build quality, and handling in particular. I
> > realize that I would really miss the 12-60 I use on the E-5, one of the
> > best lenses I have ever owned. so, what lenses are you using, and what
> > do you like/dislike about them?
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