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Re: [OM] Lens choices for m43 - Painful thoughts

Subject: Re: [OM] Lens choices for m43 - Painful thoughts
From: Mike Gordon via olympus <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 17 Sep 2019 22:53:28 +0000 (UTC)
Cc: usher99@xxxxxxx
Agree with Moose on the PL 12-60 (2.8-4) (not the 3.5-5.6) --very nice physical 
fit on the GX 85 too. We hiked with it on the Gx-85 in the Dolomites for 10 
days (rented it from lensrentals, used on Moose's GX 85)

 The tiny 12-32 is wonderful for what it is and a perfect match for the GM-5.  
The macro ability is much better on the PL 12-60 than the Oly 12-100/4. The 
latter is a very good match on the E-M1 Mk2 but just too hefty for the GX 85.  
The dof control is not that great on ANY of them except the 12-60 with closer 
focusing--then it is nice and much better than the Oly 12-100. The overall 
rendering is pleasing on the 12-60 (very subjective, I know) despite the Oly 
12-100 perhaps being a tad sharper at the long end.   The sync IS with the Oly 
body and extra reach for Marnie keeps it in the stable.

Nathan is rightly concerned about some OMZ lenses on any of the speedboosters.  

https://www.metabones.com/article/of/faq

I do NOT think using the canyon version and a OM to canyon adapter obviates the 
issue with the 18, 21/2, 21/3.5 and a couple others with protrusions as far as 
I remember.   Another issue that may not have been considered is the 
direct OM versions of speedbooster perfectly adjust optically for the thick 
sensor stack on MFT and LESS so if using the Canyon version.  How much that 
matters, Brain Caldwell or Roger at lensrentals probably know. Too bad about 
the wider lenses not working so well.  

Mike




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