Micro 4/3 Setup, Hot Items

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Please select the items you own from the poll list above.
The result will show which micro 4/3 camera/lense is most popular here in clubsnap.



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[aryanto]

Originally Posted by light Please select the items you own from the poll list above. The result will show which micro 4/3 camera/lense is most popular here in clubsnap.

where ? poll where?

ah see it now - must be not yet constructed when I first see.

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Can't decide between 14-140mm and 45-200mm. The 14-140mm is expensive while the 45-200mm seems like value for money...

[microcosm]

By the way, let's set a time limit for this poll. When the time comes, I will lock the thread... usually these things spin out of control, so the thread starter knows. OK?

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Originally Posted by microcosm By the way, let's set a time limit for this poll. When the time comes, I will lock the thread... usually these things spin out of control, so the thread starter knows. OK?

sure , you are in control

[KTi]

Originally Posted by light Can't decide between 14-140mm and 45-200mm. The 14-140mm is expensive while the 45-200mm seems like value for money...

I am torn between getting m4/3 zoom lens or buy an adapter and get regular 4/3 lens so that I can also get a 4/3 SLR to play.

Been thinking back and forth on this for the past month.

[headfonz]

Originally Posted by KTi I am torn between getting m4/3 zoom lens or buy an adapter and get regular 4/3 lens so that I can also get a 4/3 SLR to play. Been thinking back and forth on this for the past month.

i suggest that you wait it out if you are not in a hurry for a telephoto lens. the 45-200's image quality seems to be lacking.

Olympus has committed to announce 2 zoom lenses for m4/3s so it will be best to hang on for now.

the regular 4/3s has really good zoom lenses but other than the ZD 40-150 mkII, the other telephoto zooms will not balance well when mounted on a m4/3's body.

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Originally Posted by KTi I am torn between getting m4/3 zoom lens or buy an adapter and get regular 4/3 lens so that I can also get a 4/3 SLR to play. Been thinking back and forth on this for the past month.

Why don't you get a SLR rather than a 4/3 SLR...? If you already have a M4/3, and want better picture quality, get a regular DSLR, unless you don't mind the quality and prefer to share lenses. Your call..

BTW, I didn't add G1 and GH1 (Micro4/3 Cameras) in the Poll because there are only 15 slots available sorry G1 and GH1 users..

[Convoy]

Panasonic G1 with 14-45 and 45-200, and Olympus FL-36 flash

[KTi]

Originally Posted by headfonz i suggest that you wait it out if you are not in a hurry for a telephoto lens. the 45-200's image quality seems to be lacking. Olympus has committed to announce 2 zoom lenses for m4/3s so it will be best to hang on for now. the regular 4/3s has really good zoom lenses but other than the ZD 40-150 mkII, the other telephoto zooms will not balance well when mounted on a m4/3's body.

Thanks. What stop me from going into 4/3 lens is that the original objective of me getting the E-P1 was that I wanted something really portable, hence I sold my Nikon D40 and use the money to buy E-P1, but the 17mm pancake while it is great, I miss the ability to zoom in on my subject.

It will take me a while more before deciding. More m4/3 tele is good news.

[headfonz]

Originally Posted by KTi Thanks. What stop me from going into 4/3 lens is that the original objective of me getting the E-P1 was that I wanted something really portable, hence I sold my Nikon D40 and use the money to buy E-P1, but the 17mm pancake while it is great, I miss the ability to zoom in on my subject. It will take me a while more before deciding. More m4/3 tele is good news.

I think the greatest advantage of using a prime lens is that it forces you to think before shooting. if there isn't anything on the market that suits you now save up the money 1st.

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Originally Posted by Convoy Panasonic G1 with 14-45 and 45-200, and Olympus FL-36 flash

I've read comments and reviews that the 45-200mm isn't that sharp, do you have any comment on this lense, I am considering getting one too as the 14-140mm is rather expensive over $1k

[Convoy]

Originally Posted by light I've read comments and reviews that the 45-200mm isn't that sharp, do you have any comment on this lense, I am considering getting one too as the 14-140mm is rather expensive over $1k

I feel that the quality is acceptable considering it is just a kit lens with IS. It may not be as sharp as other higher quality lenses, but it does not have the higher quality prices either.

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Originally Posted by Convoy I feel that the quality is acceptable considering it is just a kit lens with IS. It may not be as sharp as other higher quality lenses, but it does not have the higher quality prices either.

Since our micro 4/3 has a 2x crop factor, at 200mm is actually 400mm, which we will be very hard to handhold even with IS, please correct me if I am wrong.. 14-140mm range seems to cover the entire range which I often shoot, if not for the price.
should I sell off my 14-45mm and just get a 14-140mm or 14-45mm has its place along side 14-140mm?

[Convoy]

I'm happy with my 14-45. I wanted to get the 14-140 as the all-in-one lens, but it is too expensive for me.

[wildcat]

There are more Pana kit lens voted than Pana cams.
There are more Oly cams voted than Oly kit lens.

There is even a 45mm f2.8 owner already. And surprisingly a lot of 20mm f1.7 owners. I'm still waiting for that to be on 2nd hand market

[wildcat]

Originally Posted by light Since our micro 4/3 has a 2x crop factor, at 200mm is actually 400mm, which we will be very hard to handhold even with IS, please correct me if I am wrong..

Not for me, managed some decent shots (by my standards, which may not be acceptable to others) even from a moving bumpy car in semi-dark rainy conditions (at high ISO to close the aperture a bit)

Originally Posted by light should I sell off my 14-45mm and just get a 14-140mm or 14-45mm has its place along side 14-140mm

The more I use the 14-45mm, the more impressed I am with it. Haven't used the 14-140mm but the former is a very lightweight travel lens for me which I find takes very good pictures. In fact been contemplating selling off the Oly 14-54Mk2 I own which I am not maximizing it's capabilities, coz the 14-45mm suits my purpose just fine.

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Originally Posted by wildcat There are more Pana kit lens voted than Pana cams. There are more Oly cams voted than Oly kit lens. There is even a 45mm f2.8 owner already. And surprisingly a lot of 20mm f1.7 owners. I'm still waiting for that to be on 2nd hand market

I think there are a few reasons for the result you observed so far.

• 1) EP-1 is in the market longer and captured most of the micro 4/3 enthusiast and a big group of retro cam lovers. I am also attracted by the solid body and looks of EP-1 but chose GF1 for the improve auto focus, lcd display and pop-up flash (never know when you need it), even when I bought a external flash.
• 2) Plus in the list above, a big group of G1 and GH1 users are excluded due to the limited slot allowed in the selection.
  
• 3) GF1 is out of stock in many stores, so even if you want to get one now, you still have to wait for the stock to come in.

[microcosm]

You guys sound like camera market research students... ha ha ha... Good one...

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Originally Posted by microcosm You guys sound like camera market research students... ha ha ha... Good one...

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