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Need support, considering E-M1 with battery and 40-150 2.8

Discussion in 'This or That? (MFT only)' started by Sniksekk, Jun 23, 2015.

Will I love the E-M1 / 40-150 Pro combination?

Poll closed Jul 3, 2015.

  1. This summer is amazing!

    3 vote(s)
    18.8%

  2. Yeah, go pro!

    6 vote(s)
    37.5%

  3. Summer will probably be wet, you need water resistant photo-gear.

    5 vote(s)
    31.3%

  4. Buy it!

    6 vote(s)
    37.5%

  5. Too bad you`re about to get single this summer :D

    7 vote(s)
    43.8%
Multiple votes are allowed.
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  1. Sniksekk

    Sniksekk Mu-43 Veteran Subscribing Member

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    Apr 7, 2015
    I need a little support here now.

    I bought 12-40 f2.8 some weeks ago, and I love it, it`s amazing in the right environment (not indoors in dim lights but that`s another story).

    Found out I need (erm want) 40-150 f2.8 also (before going on summer-vacation?) and in that process, I found out that E-M1 with batterypack is on sale.
    Gonna try that combination (E-M1, battery pack, with 40-150 pro) later this week. If I like the total weight, I`ll buy it.

    Anyways, I need some mentally support here, doubt I`ll get too much home :D
     
    Sniksekk, Jun 23, 2015
    #1
  2. gr6825

    gr6825 Mu-43 Veteran

    277
    Oct 10, 2012
    You need support - like a new carbon fiber tripod!!
     
    gr6825, Jun 23, 2015
    #2
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  3. dornblaser

    dornblaser Mu-43 Hall of Famer Subscribing Member

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    David Dornblaser
    If it is a trip to places like Alaska, Yellowstone, etc., you will need the 40 - 150 to record your experiences.

    P.S. - Who is the first guy to vote who voted: Too bad you`re about to get single this summer :D? No group hug for him!
     
    dornblaser, Jun 23, 2015
    #3
  4. Carbonman

    Carbonman Mu-43 All-Pro Subscribing Member

    1,350
    Jul 10, 2014
    Vancouver BC
    Graham
    Plus the 1.4x teleconverter!
     
    Carbonman, Jun 23, 2015
    #4
    • Agree Agree x 1
  5. DoofClenas

    DoofClenas Who needs a Mirror! Subscribing Member

    1,181
    Nov 9, 2012
    Traverse City, MI
    Clint
    Buy two, send one my way, and I'll help support you (mentally).
     
    DoofClenas, Jun 23, 2015
    #5
  6. Zee

    Zee Mu-43 Top Veteran

    527
    Mar 24, 2014
    Coogee Beach, Australia
    No, no, no. What do you think you're doing? Spending all that cash and NOT getting the teleconverter as well?

    Z...
     
    Zee, Jun 23, 2015
    #6
  7. drd1135

    drd1135 Zen Snapshooter Subscribing Member

    4,756
    Mar 17, 2011
    Southwest Virginia
    Steve
    Spend, spend, spend, spend . . . :yahoo:

    I got the EM1 a few months ago and I enjoy using it more than any other mu43 body.
     
    drd1135, Jun 23, 2015
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  8. Klorenzo

    Klorenzo Mu-43 All-Pro

    1,881
    Mar 10, 2014
    Lorenzo
    It's a bad idea: you should save money on the body and spend for good lenses...oh well...whatever...

    Another big problem is that after you buy this lens you will have a hard time to justify buying other lenses: GAS is gonna wear you down!
     
    Klorenzo, Jun 24, 2015
    #8
  9. Sniksekk

    Sniksekk Mu-43 Veteran Subscribing Member

    415
    Apr 7, 2015
    Benro Travel Angel II Carbon is already in the house. ;)
     
    Sniksekk, Jun 24, 2015
    #9
  10. Sniksekk

    Sniksekk Mu-43 Veteran Subscribing Member

    415
    Apr 7, 2015
    Klorenzo: you are quite right.
    I doubt I'll buy a lot more before primes pro hit the market.
    If they ever release such thing.
    Except, 25mm 1.8 and maybe 75mm 1.8.

    To the others screaming mc14.
    Can't afford it right now. :(
     
    Sniksekk, Jun 24, 2015
    #10
  11. dornblaser

    dornblaser Mu-43 Hall of Famer Subscribing Member

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    David Dornblaser
    Don't forget Voigtlander! You don't have to wait to spend your money. :)
     
    dornblaser, Jun 24, 2015
    #11
  12. Sniksekk

    Sniksekk Mu-43 Veteran Subscribing Member

    415
    Apr 7, 2015
    You are right, but goal after this is to save up until Photokina 2016.
    I hope they by then, or then announce new housing, with new sensor and 1 or more primes in pro series faster then 1.8, with AF and pro attributes.
     
    Sniksekk, Jun 24, 2015
    #12
  13. Dave in Wales

    Dave in Wales Mu-43 All-Pro

    1,050
    Nov 5, 2011
    West Wales
    I've just returned the 7-14 PRO because it was too heavy, I suspect the 40-150 is even heavier.
     
    Dave in Wales, Jun 24, 2015
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  14. Sniksekk

    Sniksekk Mu-43 Veteran Subscribing Member

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    Apr 7, 2015
    :-/
    That worries me. :(

    E-M1 with 40-150 is heavy.
    Hope I don't react negative to it.
     
    Sniksekk, Jun 24, 2015
    #14
  15. nstelemark

    nstelemark Mu-43 Hall of Famer Subscribing Member

    2,798
    May 28, 2013
    Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada
    Larry

    I just went through this decision process. I already have the 50-200 and I find I don't take it with me much because it is pretty heavy and large. The 40-150 is also not particularly light or small. In the end I decided to go with the 35-100 which is very compact and light but still with decent reach.

    50-200 - 950g - 87x157mm
    40-150 - 760g- 80x160mm

    So my current plan is to sell the 50-200, and use the 35-100 which I will carry much more often. In my case I already have another option for 150+ which is the SHG150f2 + ECs (14 and 20), which is also big and heavy but if I am shooting an event it is not a big deal. But it is certainly not a "carry around" lens most of the time.
     
    nstelemark, Jun 24, 2015
    #15
  16. m4/3boy

    m4/3boy Mu-43 Veteran

    317
    Jul 21, 2013
    So just go out and buy it.
     
    m4/3boy, Jun 24, 2015
    #16
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  17. Harvey Melvin Richards

    Harvey Melvin Richards Photo Posting Junkie Subscribing Member

    6,008
    Feb 15, 2014
    Southwest Utah
    My 40-150 f/2.8 + MC-1.4 rarely leave my camera. It's heavy, almost too heavy at times. On the plus side, it makes the 12-40 seem light and the 25 f/1.8 and 45 f/1.8 seem nonexistent.
     
    Harvey Melvin Richards, Jun 24, 2015
    #17
  18. MarkoPolo

    MarkoPolo Mu-43 Regular

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    Jan 25, 2014
    Greeley, CO
    Mark Brown
    It's not light, but coming from a Canon 7D and 70-200 f/2.8 is sure seems so:biggrin:
     
    MarkoPolo, Jun 24, 2015
    #18
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  19. m4/3boy

    m4/3boy Mu-43 Veteran

    317
    Jul 21, 2013
    Absolutely have to agree. I don't understand what the OP is carping about.
     
    m4/3boy, Jun 24, 2015
    #19
  20. cyrax83

    cyrax83 Mu-43 Regular

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    Dec 8, 2014
    Don't forget to buy the 7-14!!
     
    cyrax83, Jun 25, 2015
    #20
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