Which lens is better than the 14-54mm?

VR Man · 28th October 2006

Hi All,

I am thinking of selling my 14-54mm to fund the 7-14mm.

BUT before I do something silly like that, what would be a better replacement for the 14-54mm down the road?

Thanks in advance

Hacker · 28th October 2006

Originally Posted by VR Man

Hi All,

I am thinking of selling my 14-54mm to fund the 7-14mm.

BUT before I do something silly like that, what would be a better replacement for the 14-54mm down the road?

Thanks in advance

14-35mm f2

snapperkid · 28th October 2006

yupzz.. it will be the 14-35mm f2. But the 14-54mm's focal range is longer as compared to 14-35mm. The 14-35mm will also be expensive so think thrice before you sell it.

ace99 · 28th October 2006

14-35 f2 in the market already meh?

zuikoku · 28th October 2006

Originally Posted by VR Man

Hi All,

I am thinking of selling my 14-54mm to fund the 7-14mm.

BUT before I do something silly like that, what would be a better replacement for the 14-54mm down the road?

Thanks in advance

IMO, 14-54 is a must on your Zuiko arsenal..
It won't replaced by 7-14 due to different focal length but complement for the whole zoom range (7-14, 14-54 and 50-200)

Any thought for 11-22 ? Some of my friends mentioned this lens is awesome !

Blu-By-U · 28th October 2006

11~22 is one good glass but the distortion at 11 may not be what you really want. It is definately not a replacement for the 14~54. If you say replacing the 14~45 with a 14~54 than by all means.

P.S. if you are selling it, please inform blu here. Don't mind replacing the 14~45 with it.

NMSS_2 · 28th October 2006

either 14-35 f2 or 11-22. all wides have perspective distortion.

tomcat · 28th October 2006

Originally Posted by VR Man

Hi All,

I am thinking of selling my 14-54mm to fund the 7-14mm.

BUT before I do something silly like that, what would be a better replacement for the 14-54mm down the road?

Thanks in advance

Leica 14-50mm

VR Man · 28th October 2006

Thank you all for your kind feedack

After checking the current SRP for the 14-54, about $750, I realized that by selling it I cant raise much for the 7-14. So I have decided to keep this gem afterall.

I could use either the 11-22 or 7-14 for my work but the 7-14 gives me a better workflow due to less images used in post processing. However the 11-22 is 2 stops faster and that could be useful in certain situations

cjtune · 28th October 2006

Originally Posted by VR Man

Thank you all for your kind feedack

After checking the current SRP for the 14-54, about $750, I realized that by selling it I cant raise much for the 7-14. So I have decided to keep this gem afterall.

Noticed once that someone tried to sell his 2-year-old++ 14-54mm here for S$600 and there was actually a buyer... resale value seems to be very good.

VR Man · 28th October 2006

Originally Posted by cjtune

Noticed once that someone tried to sell his 2-year-old++ 14-54mm here for S$600 and there was actually a buyer... resale value seems to be very good.

Thanks for the info.

microcosm · 28th October 2006

Originally Posted by VR Man

Thanks for the info.

Are you changing you mind now?

VR Man · 28th October 2006

Originally Posted by microcosm

Are you changing you mind now?

Dont think so

microcosm · 28th October 2006

I am considering selling the spare 14-54 and placing a pre-order for the 14-50. But I am a little worried about whether is it that much of a difference in picture quality, (since ZD makes high specs optics already). I saw it today at the shop, and honestly, the additional OIS function on the lens makes me a little uncomfortable. I am probably from the older school of photography and all these extra bells and whistles only make me worry whether this means more components, more costly it is to maintain and fix if something were to happen to it. (I accepted the fact long time ago that accidents happen).

Hacker · 29th October 2006

Originally Posted by microcosm

I am considering selling the spare 14-54 and placing a pre-order for the 14-50. But I am a little worried about whether is it that much of a difference in picture quality, (since ZD makes high specs optics already). I saw it today at the shop, and honestly, the additional OIS function on the lens makes me a little uncomfortable. I am probably from the older school of photography and all these extra bells and whistles only make me worry whether this means more components, more costly it is to maintain and fix if something were to happen to it. (I accepted the fact long time ago that accidents happen).

The tests so far between both lenses put them on equal terms, with different emphasis. The 14-54mm still trails quite a few ZD lenses in terms of IQ.

microcosm · 29th October 2006

Thanks for sharing this thought. I think I will keep the 14-54 and forget the Leica for the moment.

drewdam · 29th October 2006

got chance to try out 14-54 last nite from oly wrkshop..must start saving lio...

cire07 · 29th October 2006

Originally Posted by drewdam

got chance to try out 14-54 last nite from oly wrkshop..must start saving lio...

Morning, u went for the Oly workshop? The free one? Rats, i didn't sign up in time...

Was the 14~54mm that obviously good?

Hacker · 29th October 2006

Originally Posted by cire07

Morning, u went for the Oly workshop? The free one? Rats, i didn't sign up in time...

Was the 14~54mm that obviously good?

It is good when compared to other lens in this focal and price range from other makes.

cire07 · 29th October 2006

Originally Posted by Hacker

It is good when compared to other lens in this focal and price range from other makes.

Noted...

But i have the kit lens.. which is abt the same focal range... only the max aperture is different...

thus wondering what can justify buying the 14~54mm...

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VR Man Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 345	Which lens is better than the 14-54mm? Hi All, I am thinking of selling my 14-54mm to fund the 7-14mm. BUT before I do something silly like that, what would be a better replacement for the 14-54mm down the road? Thanks in advance Last edited by VR Man; 28th October 2006 at 05:20 AM. Reason: typo

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snapperkid Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bukit Batok Posts: 175	Re: Which lens is better than the 14-54mm? yupzz.. it will be the 14-35mm f2. But the 14-54mm's focal range is longer as compared to 14-35mm. The 14-35mm will also be expensive so think thrice before you sell it.

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ace99 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 65	Re: Which lens is better than the 14-54mm? 14-35 f2 in the market already meh?

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Blu-By-U Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Selangor D.E. Posts: 1,417	Re: Which lens is better than the 14-54mm? 11~22 is one good glass but the distortion at 11 may not be what you really want. It is definately not a replacement for the 14~54. If you say replacing the 14~45 with a 14~54 than by all means. P.S. if you are selling it, please inform blu here. Don't mind replacing the 14~45 with it. __________________ World thru my lens

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microcosm Moderator Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,024	Re: Which lens is better than the 14-54mm? I am considering selling the spare 14-54 and placing a pre-order for the 14-50. But I am a little worried about whether is it that much of a difference in picture quality, (since ZD makes high specs optics already). I saw it today at the shop, and honestly, the additional OIS function on the lens makes me a little uncomfortable. I am probably from the older school of photography and all these extra bells and whistles only make me worry whether this means more components, more costly it is to maintain and fix if something were to happen to it. (I accepted the fact long time ago that accidents happen). Last edited by microcosm; 28th October 2006 at 10:23 PM.

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microcosm Moderator Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 8,024	Re: Which lens is better than the 14-54mm? Thanks for sharing this thought. I think I will keep the 14-54 and forget the Leica for the moment.

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drewdam Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,491	Re: Which lens is better than the 14-54mm? got chance to try out 14-54 last nite from oly wrkshop..must start saving lio...