Just bought a 225, my second Billingham bag
Fits M9 + M + 24mm + 28mm + 35mm +50 mm + 75mm + 90mm + 135mm R plus a bundle of accessories....
I am loving it :)
They did not discuss value for money....in my humble opinion, OMD EM5 wins in this aspect.
Of the 3, I believe the OMD EM5 is the only one with full weatherproofing? Another plus point that need to be considered.
But for all photographers....the most important thing is the image...
Some sample pics from me, all with the 12-50mm kit lens....
P4170144 by rueyem5, on Flickr
P4170137 by rueyem5, on Flickr
P4170121 by rueyem5, on Flickr
P4160074 by rueyem5, on Flickr
Portraiture
PA072978 by soonruey2011, on Flickr
PA062963 by soonruey2011, on Flickr
PA062883 by soonruey2011, on Flickr
PA062893 by soonruey2011, on Flickr
Just some random photos with the Pana Leica 25mm
PA062872 by soonruey2011, on Flickr
PA062864 by soonruey2011, on Flickr
PA062904 by soonruey2011, on Flickr
PA062900 by soonruey2011, on Flickr
Colour rendition....
Very happy with the colour output from the lens ( with the EP3)
PA012558 by soonruey2011, on Flickr
PA012587 by soonruey2011, on Flickr
Taking a break after this, please do give me comments as well as requests and I will see what I can do...:)
Pana Leica 45mm @ f2.8
Pana Leica 45 nn f2.8 by soonruey2011, on Flickr
Cropped
Pana Leica 45 nn f2.8crop by soonruey2011, on Flickr
In this aspect, the Pana Leica wins, but I still feel that the pictures with the Olympus 45 mm are still very good.
Macro capabilities..
The Pana Leica is a proper macro lens and the only one in the m4/3 arsenal for the moment.
The closest focusing distance of the Olympus 45mm f1.8 is 50 cm. However, it can be used with the Macro Converter ( which I don't have) so I have tested it out instead with...
Random portrait shots with the 45mm f1.8 ( @ f1.8)
PA012507 by soonruey2011, on Flickr
PA012509 by soonruey2011, on Flickr
As a portrait lens.... this lens is absolutely superb and in my opinion, as good as or even better that the Pana Leica 45mm f2.8 ( which has been my PEN...