Hello all,
I've shot Nikon crop sensor cameras for years (most recently D7000), but
recently got an OMD-EM10.
In preparation for a June vacation I want to get a telephoto. My priorities
in order (more or less) are long, fast, sharp, fast focus, economical,
small,
Olympus is coming out with their pro level 300 mm f2.8 zoom later this
year, which seems like a dream lens (if I can afford it). But it's not a
current option.
Currently, I can get a 14-150 f4-5.6 (not cheap and not fast, but good
value), or
Olympus 40-150 - slow, medium long, great price - or
Olympus 75-300 f4.8-6.7 - pretty darn long but slow at shorter focal lengths
But there are also non-olympus options
Panasonic 100-300 f4-5.6 - faster than the similar Olympus 75-300
Panasonic 45-200 f4-5.6 - longer and faster than the Olympu 40-150
With the Panasonic options I would be buying an extra AF motor in the lens
that I don't need, but AFAICS from the reviews, the Panasonic lenses would
perform well (e.g. still have good AF speed) on my Olympus body.
What are people's thoughts on this? I'm thinking it might not be worth
spending too much money on a telephoto if I've got their pro telephoto in
my future. On the other hand, there's a good chance I won't be able to
afford it anyway.
Thanks!
Frank
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