PL-1 or PL-2 or other combinations? - Page 2

RevBob · #11 August 17th, 2012, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by littleMT

get the E-pl1, the lean mean little picture taking machine....

why?

because i said so...

I could say the same for the E-PL2!

Actually, others have made the case quite well. I have owned both - I wasn't really happy with the E-PL1 but I am very satisfied with the E-PL2. Better handling/control setup, mostly.

Uncle Frank · #12 August 17th, 2012, 04:54 PM

I'm a dslr shooter (Nikon d700) who has started off with a pl2. It's done such a nice job that I sold my backup dslr (d200), am in no rush to upgrade to the 3rd generation u4/3 devices. If you favor rangefinder styling, I don't think there's a prettier u4/3 camera. It's pictured here wearing the Panasonic 20/1.7 pancake lens.

I picked up the 55/3.5 micro-Nikkor at a bargain price of $100 for macro use. After using it for a while, I added the vf-2 evf, which has greatly improved my mf results.

The improved lcd resolution and improved kit lens make compelling arguments for the pl2 over the pl1. Jmho.

M4/3 · #13 August 18th, 2012, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Saichiez

However, have seen repeated anecdotal information that one of the enhancements in the EM-5 is a weaker AA filter, creating sharper images OOC.

I have a hard time believing that's true. My EM-5 delivers a slightly less bright and definately less sharp jpeg than my E-PL1 although colors with the E-M5 are a bit cooler and more accurate compared to the slightly warm biased E-PL1.

So overall in most outdoor shooting situations, I chose the E-PL1 over the E-M5.

The 5 axis image stabilization and stereo audio with adjustable volume and wind filter controls makes the E-M5 a killer video camera, however, and the E-M5's 16 MP sensor also gives it an advantage when shooting indoors.

maxbuzz · #14 August 20th, 2012, 04:28 AM

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Originally Posted by DeeJayK

Almost all native lenses do offer autofocus. The exceptions are some of the specialty lenses (e.g. the ~$1K Nocton f/0.95's, the Samyang fisheye, etc.). But when you start working with adapted legacy lenses, the ONLY AF options are the Four Thirds lenses.

I would suggest starting with the Canon FD mount. Canon lenses are high quality, readily available worldwide and cheap. As I suggested previously, the Canon 50mm f/3.5 macro is perhaps the best inexpensive macro option. If you want something longer the Canon 100mm f/4 is nice, although I'd probably lean toward the Tokina AT-X 90mm f/2.5 in that focal range.

The Canon 50mm f/1.4 makes a very good inexpensive, general-purpose/portrait lens. The Canon 24 or 28mm f/2.8's (or Vivitar 28mm f/2.0 or f/2.5) make nice walkaround/street shooting lenses.

Konica, Pentax (both K-mount and M42) and Nikon all offer similar lens options and you can't go too wrong with any of them. My advice would be to find the lens you like first and then pick up the adapter that fits. You can find adapters for $20 (or even less), so there's really no reason why you need to stick with one particular mount.

Thanks for the tips.
Also had a look at your link(in another post) for lenses

maxbuzz · #15 August 20th, 2012, 04:37 AM

Thanksevery body for your inputs. My understanding from the discussion and research based on it (from my usage perspective)
1. PL2 AA filter same as PL1 (good)
2. PL2's better screen & extra dial does make a difference
3. The shutter lag could be an issue with the PL1
4. The improvement in High ISO performance in the PL2 doesn't make that big a difference in real world
5. The PL2 has a better build and grip

All in all the PL2 is a much better package but probably not worth extra $100. Would try and see if i can get one that would fit my now slightly expanded budget or else stick to the PL1 with the mark II lens.

Will update when I actually buy the camera

betamax · #16 August 20th, 2012, 05:08 AM

I think the PL2 also had slightly faster AF from what I read.

How much is the PL1 plus a MKII lens vs a PL2 with a MkII anyway?

maxbuzz · #17 August 20th, 2012, 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by betamax

How much is the PL1 plus a MKII lens vs a PL2 with a MkII anyway?

The best deal i see for 'new' is on Cameta

The refurb PL1 is $130 + ~$60-70 for used mark II on ebay
Cameta refurb PL2 + mark II $300