New Zuiko 14-54 f2.8-3.5 II

[KSeet]

http://www.olympus.co.uk/consumer/ds...5_ii_20235.htm

http://www.huntsphotoandvideo.com/co...ws.cfm?id=6660

I was wondering, practically speaking, would this new version have a big advantage of the older version? I'm only using the E510. Would this newer version be better?

Thanks!

[mactigasuku]

Originally Posted by KSeet http://www.olympus.co.uk/consumer/ds...5_ii_20235.htm http://www.huntsphotoandvideo.com/co...ws.cfm?id=6660 I was wondering, practically speaking, would this new version have a big advantage of the older version? I'm only using the E510. Would this newer version be better? Thanks!

Probably not.

But if you are buying brand new and the cost difference is less than $100 ... then maybe the Mk II version may be a better deal ... it is supposed to have better bokeh ... and one day you'll upgrade your E510 ... and prob all the new Oly will use Contrast Detection AF

[bruno84sg]

ya, no different. Cuz body doesn't support new technology.

I juz purchased MkI at B&H. Saw MkII selling at abt USD$550, I bought mine at abt USD$380. Total shld be ard S$600 with courier. Estimated arrival next friday, CAN'T WAIT TO USE IT!.

[mactigasuku]

Originally Posted by bruno84sg ya, no different. Cuz body doesn't support new technology. I juz purchased MkI at B&H. Saw MkII selling at abt USD$550, I bought mine at abt USD$380. Total shld be ard S$600 with courier. Estimated arrival next friday, CAN'T WAIT TO USE IT!.

Good price And my guess is that you'll love it

I guess this must be the clearing stocks sale until all the Mk 1 version are sold.

[KSeet]

ok! Thanks for the info! Seems like its a good time to pick up version 1!

Thanks! Where is B&H? Online shop?

[bruno84sg]

ya, it's an online shop
http://www.bhphotovideo.com

[KSeet]

thanks i took a look at it.

if only the US$ rate was better..haha it would had been a greater steal! But the warranty only covers US and Canada. That put me in multiple thoughts mode.

[dorts]

Originally Posted by KSeet thanks i took a look at it. if only the US$ rate was better..haha it would had been a greater steal! But the warranty only covers US and Canada. That put me in multiple thoughts mode.

Nope. ALL Olympus stuff are international warranty, although sometimes they put there US warranty. I believe they should come with a International Warranty Card.

[bruno84sg]

yup, is international.

Btw, MS Color quoted me S$775 (inc. GST) by cash term, CP S$835 (inc. GST).
So... S$600 (wif courier fee) is kind of a gd price but has to wait for delivery... Since now 2nd-hand all standing firm to sell at S$500, might as well get a new 1.

[KSeet]

thanks for the warranty tip!

I may just go ahead and buy! haha thanks thanks!

[Oly5050]

One question ... will this lens fit the ring flash?

Also, is it bigger or smaller or heavier or lighter than the Mk1.

BTW, I like the Mk1 very much.

[Benares]

Originally Posted by Oly5050 One question ... will this lens fit the ring flash? Also, is it bigger or smaller or heavier or lighter than the Mk1. BTW, I like the Mk1 very much.

MK-II is slightly heavier and 'bigger' (not sure which dimension though), see below - information extracted from respective urls...

MK-I
Dimension Ø73.5 x 88.5mm
Weight 435g

MK-II
Dimension Ø74.5 x 88.5mm
Weight 440g

[mojims]

Originally Posted by Benares MK-II is slightly heavier and 'bigger' (not sure which dimension though), see below - information extracted from respective urls... MK-I Dimension Ø73.5 x 88.5mm Weight 435g MK-II Dimension Ø74.5 x 88.5mm Weight 440g

Hmmmm.... diameter?

[egnaro]

Originally Posted by mojims Hmmmm.... diameter?

67mm same as mk1

look at the lens cap model LC-67
http://www.olympus.co.uk/consumer/ds...ents_20243.htm

[mojims]

Originally Posted by egnaro 67mm same as mk1 look at the lens cap model LC-67 http://www.olympus.co.uk/consumer/ds...ents_20243.htm

Errr... I was actually referring to the overall diameter which Benares posted... 73.5 vs 74.5...

[egnaro]

Originally Posted by mojims Errr... I was actually referring to the overall diameter which Benares posted... 73.5 vs 74.5...

opps... sorry my mistake...

[mojims]

Originally Posted by egnaro opps... sorry my mistake...

No worries... my rhetoric sometimes confuses pple...

[Benares]

Originally Posted by mojims Hmmmm.... diameter?

It could be, had a chance to play with it today and couldn't figure any significant dimensional difference between the Mk I vs Mk II. On top of that, the AF-contrast detect focusing is a ton swifter! It is really something worth looking out, especially when coupled with the E30.

I think it might be more worth to wait and get the Mk II, especially it is brighter - max aperture value vs focal length. Well, just my opinion.

Cheers~

[mojims]

Originally Posted by Benares It could be, had a chance to play with it today and couldn't figure any significant dimensional difference between the Mk I vs Mk II. On top of that, the AF-contrast detect focusing is a ton swifter! It is really something worth looking out, especially when coupled with the E30. I think it might be more worth to wait and get the Mk II, especially it is brighter - max aperture value vs focal length. Well, just my opinion. Cheers~

Hmmm... better live-view focusing + multi-angle screen = better crowded event photos?

[egnaro]

Originally Posted by mojims Hmmm... better live-view focusing + multi-angle screen = better crowded event photos?

Mk2 shd be more useful in face detection.