What is your suggestion for the best prime lens for Olympus OM-D E-M1 ?
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I recommend two different lenses, both equally fine with the EM-1: the Leica panasonic 25 mm for micro 4/3 and the nocticron 42.5. Expensive but amazing IQ.
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I never had a prime lens put on it before I sold it. I may have kept it had I put a prime lens on it, i'd try 85mm 1.8 for portraits.
1773305
There is no rival to the 75mm 1.8 Olympus Lens currently. It's a great short-telephoto/portrait lens and it is not too bulky. The f2.8 12-40 PRO lens is sufficiently good that it is - in my opinion - somewhat wasteful to have additional wide angles unless you really need a F1.8.
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I have the Oly 45 and 75, and the panasonic 25 and 12. The 75 is regarded and one of the finest lens around, and its very sharp, but its $900, and the focal length isn't always practical. For the money, the 45mm is my favorite. Its inexpensive and very sharp. When you hold it in your hand, honestly, it looks a little cheep but the results are excellent.
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This superb lens is slow to focus on most four thirds cameras. On the E-M5 focus is accurate, but slow. On the E-M1 it focusses much faster and accuracy is high. My new EM1 is superb, by the way.
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Sue, if you plan to stick to one system, you will want to buy the Olympus. The in-body stabilization allows it to work with any m4/3 lens, and the Olympus and Panasonic lenses are terrific. Buy the 45mm lens - open the aperture and begin taking pro quality portraits after a short time. Also, the Panasonic 20mm can't be beat for quality and size (though the Oly 17mm is great too, and smaller) and if you want the best zoom, get the 14-150mm Oly for the perfect travel set-up (which provides your wide-angle spectrum). Even a pro could get by with the 20mm, the 45mm, and the 14-150 (and you could always add the 12mm Oly later if you save your pennies!). The E-M5 will never be obsolete. Initial reviews and image samples allow it to challenge flagship, full-size competitors in many situations. I currently own the E-P3 and chose it over the Sony because of the huge gap in lens quality - and I don't regret it for a minute. The E-M5 is just a better all-around choice than any other small system.
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The answer turned out to be rather lengthy so I posted the full text here: http://www.ediblefrog.com/topics/froguser/the_incredible_canon_mp-e_65mm_macro_lens
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Sharp lens, at 120mm its longer than the 1.8 45mm, which works out to 90mm. It is a bit slower, but just as sharp. Yes and no, it gets you close from the edges of a room, head shots are fine, its a cheaper alternative to the oly 75mm.The 25mm 1.8 might be more useful, I have the sigma 60. Do it all would be the pro zoom, but its pricy. The sigma would be great on the omd, at the price it'd hard to beat. If you do not have many primes, its a good start.
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Not sure, my OMD E-M10 seems to have trouble with autofocus in certain conditions, most of the time it work well, but in low contrast conditions it struggles. It only has contrast focusing, no phase focusing. If I were going to spend the money to go to Africa I might consider the next level, the OMD E-M1. I know twice as much money, but it has a better auto focus system, and is weather sealed.
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I was in a similar situation, and after trying all the options for a few weeks decided on the primes mostly for size and weight reasons. This lens is tiny for an f/2.8 zoom, but it is big and heavy compared to most other m4/3 lenses. UPDATE: After my latest vacation, constantly switching between primes, I've reconsidered my decision. I sold two of my primes and got the 12-40 again.
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I have this lens and use it with the Olympus OMD-EM5, it will work with any olympus or panasonic camera with the micro fourthirds lens mount, which includes the E-PL1 and what a lens it really very good at macro and a brilliant portrait lens
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Any Micro 4/3 lens will work on the E-M10 whether Panasonic, Sigma or Olympus though different brands may not provide all the automated features the camera is capable of. Any Olympus lens labeled as M.Zuiko is a Micro 4/3 lens and will provide full compatibility.
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I have several differing lens for my Olympus and find the 40-150mm the most appropriate for portraiture. A 14-42 lens will allow you to get physically close to your subject.
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Cannot speak for any lens other than the Panny 45-175 but have regarded it as one of my best lenses. Sharp, light and very useful range of zoom. I have an Oly OM E5 and this was a great choice for it.
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I think only the MF-1 "OM lens adaptor" will work with the E-620. The MF-2 is designed for the mirrorless micro four thirds cameras, like the E-PL1, and not the E-620. I have used the MF-1 with old manual focus OM-system lenses and I was very pleased with the results. You need to understand, though, that you have to set the aperture manually and focus manually also. I have a few sample shots taken with the MF-1 and E-300 at http://www.pbase.com/benparker5/olympus_e-300 if you are interested.
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Top 3 Primes:smc PENTAX DA 15mm F4 ED AL Limitedsmc PENTAX FA 31mm F1.8 Limitedsmc PENTAX FA 77mm F1.8 Limited
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My choice would be the 20mm F1.7. A superb prime lens ideal for taking landscapes and would take up the minimum space in your backpack!
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I have most of the primes along with many of the zooms. This lens is the lens I use the most. With the $1,000 budget I would just get this lens for sure. Those primes are great but this would be the best if you have that limitation. Then later add a prime if you have more budget. Unless you have a very specific purpose for the 12 and 45 prime this is the way to go but if you are asking this question I would assume the specific primes are not necessary in comparison to the versatility you will get with the 12-40.
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The Olympus OM-D cameras take a smaller lens, but with the conversion adapter, the mechanics in the 14-54 f/2.8-3.5 performs properly. I have a friend who uses his large lenses on his new E-M10.
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there are lots of Olympus lenses available . I would stick with Olympus lenses as they are very sharp. I use a 14-54mm lens which cost more the the one they package, but is incredibly sharp, fast (aperture) and rugged. I also use the 4.5 - 5.6 70-300 ED lens which works great as well.