I got my first E-500 so long ago I can't remember. Since then I've bought a
couple more used ones as well as an E-510 and E-520. They all work well, but
shortly after I got the first one I became dissatisfied with the two autofocus
lenses that came with it. I soon learned about being able to use MF film lenses
with adapters and have been doing so ever since.
Even though I can't contemplate problems with the OM 400 lens, I would suggest
you try a few other MF lenses before taking the $1,800 plunge. Lots of really
decent ones out there on evilBay, and I could suggest a few if you're
interested. My favourite for casual walk around is the Tamron 01A
35-80/2.8-3.8. Plenty out there for less than $50:
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=tamron+01a+&_sop=15
Chris
When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro
- Hunter S. Thompson
-----Original Message-----
From: Olympus Camera Discussion <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Dec 26, 2023 3:18 PM
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [OM] It might be camera replacement time
Hi, Y'all-
I'm currently using an E-520 with a 14 - 54. I also have a 40-150 and an OM 200
f4 with adapter, but I don't use them much. Most of my photography is informal
portraits, getting shots of people whitewater kayaking, or rappelling, or
pictures of whatever looks photogenic on vacation trips.
I've grown dissatisfied with the pictures I'm getting. The focus is mostly
correct, but sometimes it just doesn't happen. Even when it does focus the
pictures are not always sharp. Image stabilization kind of works but has
limitations. It sometimes picks the wrong thing to stabilize.
I dropped by a local camera store recently, and they suggested the C... EOS
Rebel R7 with a kit lens that does the 35mm equivalent of 28 to 250. The
salesman said he could sell me another Olympus, but it would be significantly
more expensive and he didn't know how much longer Olympus would be around. The
store also stocked Sony and Nikon, but he didn't try to push either of those on
me.
So, my main question is whether this would be a good successor to the E-520, or
whether there's something else out there that would fit the bill better. The
store wants $1800 for the camera and lens. I'm sure I could get it for less on
line, but the store includes a class explaining all the features of the camera.
That might be nice, since I would be changing brands.
Thanks, Steve Goss
--
_________________________________________________________________
Options: http://lists.thomasclausen.net/mailman/listinfo/olympus
Archives: http://lists.thomasclausen.net/mailman/private/olympus/
Themed Olympus Photo Exhibition: http://www.tope.nl/
--
_________________________________________________________________
Options: http://lists.thomasclausen.net/mailman/listinfo/olympus
Archives: http://lists.thomasclausen.net/mailman/private/olympus/
Themed Olympus Photo Exhibition: http://www.tope.nl/
|