I'm getting much more serious about pulling the trigger on an E-M5 and
was scrolling around B&H through Oly 4/3 lenses this morning. At some
point I clicked on something that brought up an Oly rebate PDF form
<http://www.bhphotovideo.com/FrameWork/Rebates_Promos/012713_OLYMPUS_E-M5-Lenses.pdf>
My first plan some time ago was to buy the 12-50 and a 40-150 for a 35mm
equivalent range of 24-300mm. But Moose has been very positive on the
14-150 as the do it all single lens. That's tempting but would still
leave me without my 24mm equivalent that I have come to love.
Anyhow, Oly's rebates may have solved the problem. The 12-50 on its own
sells for $499. The E-M5 body alone sells for $999. But together as a
kit they sell for $1299 so you get the lens for $300. But the E-M5 and
12-50 kit is also eligible for a $150 rebate bring the net cost of the
$499 lens down to $150.
The 14-150 sells for $599 but is also eligible for a $150 rebate
bringing the price down to $449 and the total body/2 lens package to
$1598. Of course, one also needs a spare battery and maybe the $49 15mm
f/8 body cap lens. All for not much more than half the price of a new
full frame body.
Anyone want to suggest a different lens plan?
Chuck Norcutt
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