Which kit lens for the E-M5? 12-50mm or 14-42mm?

M4/3 · #1 April 10th, 2012, 10:48 PM

What are the pros and cons of buying the 12-50mm over the 14-42mm kit lens?

Zanr Zij · #2 April 10th, 2012, 11:21 PM

12-50mm over 14-42mm II R.

+ Wide angle, macro, weather seal, little more zoom ratio, look better on OM-D, elec zoom.

- Longer - bigger, heavier, expensive

Quality seem same. 14-42mm shoot video seem better. I like 14-42mm II R MSC but love Pany 14-45mm more!

Dave in Wales · #3 April 10th, 2012, 11:50 PM

Neither.....it's the Panny 14-45 IMVHO

Ned · #4 April 11th, 2012, 12:04 AM

Get the body-only package and pick up the MMF-3 and Zuiko 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 II as your kit lens. ;)

It works as a kit lens for the E-30, so why not the E-M5?

jim_khoo · #5 April 11th, 2012, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Ned

Get the body-only package and pick up the MMF-3 and Zuiko 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 II as your kit lens. ;)

It works as a kit lens for the E-30, so why not the E-M5?

that combo will be better with the grip.
do you think it will AF as fast as on the E-30?

Ned · #6 April 11th, 2012, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by jim_khoo

that combo will be better with the grip.
do you think it will AF as fast as on the E-30?

The 14-54mm is a very compact lens... it doesn't need the grip. :)

But no, it won't AF as fast as on the E-30. It will provide just as fast exposure, and just as sharp images. I would think that's more important, personally. ;) The Mark II version is usable in the AF department.

lowincash · #7 April 11th, 2012, 01:34 AM

I like that the 12-50 is weather sealed and does macro but think it looks a bit long on the E-M5. The 14-42 would be smaller and more compact.

That said, I got body only and most likely getting the 14-45 as kit lens :D Don't really need weather seal, never had any problem with any of my other cameras.

jim_khoo · #8 April 11th, 2012, 03:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Ned

The 14-54mm is a very compact lens... it doesn't need the grip. :)

i will see for myself when the E-M5 arrives at M'sia.

best balanced combo for me is still with the G2 (GH2).

back to the topic...

// i second Zanr Zij. //

ttan98 · #9 April 11th, 2012, 05:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ned

Get the body-only package and pick up the MMF-3 and Zuiko 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 II as your kit lens. ;)

It works as a kit lens for the E-30, so why not the E-M5?

Hi,

I have MMF2, will it work with the oly 4/3 14-54mm f2.8, I have E-PM1 and G2 will this lens work well(good quality images) with these 2 cameras? Also I assume I would be able to use auto-focus as well.

Zanr Zij · #10 April 11th, 2012, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by ttan98

Hi,

I have MMF2, will it work with the oly 4/3 14-54mm f2.8, I have E-PM1 and G2 will this lens work well(good quality images) with these 2 cameras? Also I assume I would be able to use auto-focus as well.

Work well :). AF confirmed although slower!