skibeerr
Well-known
Hello,
I seem to like the Olympus E-30 a lot and with the E-5 coming I am wondering if I am getting crazy.
The financial gap between a Nikon D700 and the E-5 will be small so what could be the reason for choosing the Oly over the Nikon?
The reason for me could be the 12-60mm lens from Olympus and the use of heaps of legacy glass.
Feel free to cast your light on this matter, I already know I will get more confused
Regards,
Wim
I seem to like the Olympus E-30 a lot and with the E-5 coming I am wondering if I am getting crazy.
The financial gap between a Nikon D700 and the E-5 will be small so what could be the reason for choosing the Oly over the Nikon?
The reason for me could be the 12-60mm lens from Olympus and the use of heaps of legacy glass.
Feel free to cast your light on this matter, I already know I will get more confused
Regards,
Wim
kevinparis
Established
The use of legacy glass was a big draw for me to go with olympus. I went from a Canon 10D to an Oly 510.
Small form factor and good native lenses were strong selling points
The 12-60 was the first lens I bought, and it is a very good and very flexible lens. I also added the 50-200 which is another stellr lens, along with the 25mm pancake and the 9-18, which are good lenses too. Recently a 25/1.4 Panasonic rounded out the lens collection.
I looked at the E-3 - but came to the conclusion that if I was committing to carrying a bigger camera, then I might as well go for a full frame camera. Looked at the D700, but in the end went for a canon 5D Mk 2 because of
1) Better support for the range of legacy lenses I had acquired
2) Video capabilities
3) High ISO performance
I am not sure I wouldn't make the same choice today even with the arrival of the E-5. I still do most of my day to day shooting on the 510 or the E-p1 - the Canon gets only used occasionally, but undoubtedly is a stunning camera.
you can check out my pics in the link in my sig
Just my thoughts
Small form factor and good native lenses were strong selling points
The 12-60 was the first lens I bought, and it is a very good and very flexible lens. I also added the 50-200 which is another stellr lens, along with the 25mm pancake and the 9-18, which are good lenses too. Recently a 25/1.4 Panasonic rounded out the lens collection.
I looked at the E-3 - but came to the conclusion that if I was committing to carrying a bigger camera, then I might as well go for a full frame camera. Looked at the D700, but in the end went for a canon 5D Mk 2 because of
1) Better support for the range of legacy lenses I had acquired
2) Video capabilities
3) High ISO performance
I am not sure I wouldn't make the same choice today even with the arrival of the E-5. I still do most of my day to day shooting on the 510 or the E-p1 - the Canon gets only used occasionally, but undoubtedly is a stunning camera.
you can check out my pics in the link in my sig
Just my thoughts
skibeerr
Well-known
Thanks Kevin,
I guess it is the difference between what I need and what I want/crave.
Given what I need, the results and what I will be doing with them the E-5 with the 12-60 is overqualified.
So a FX camera would be completely over the top.
E-30 with 14-54II
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P9181699 by wim_b, on Flickr
P9181701 by wim_b, on Flickr
P9071476 by wim_b, on Flickr
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I guess it is the difference between what I need and what I want/crave.
Given what I need, the results and what I will be doing with them the E-5 with the 12-60 is overqualified.
So a FX camera would be completely over the top.
E-30 with 14-54II
url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/wim_b/5017212454/]
P9181699 by wim_b, on Flickr
P9181701 by wim_b, on Flickr
P9071476 by wim_b, on Flickr
Yes, I became a grandfather earlyer this year!
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kevinparis
Established
wim
looking at your shots on rangefinder cameras...maybe the panaleica 25/1.4 might make a nice fit for your e-30, and a compliment to your existing zoom.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kevinparis2007/sets/72157624799975753/
the roadie by kevinparis, on Flickr
chorus line by kevinparis, on Flickr
looking at your shots on rangefinder cameras...maybe the panaleica 25/1.4 might make a nice fit for your e-30, and a compliment to your existing zoom.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kevinparis2007/sets/72157624799975753/
the roadie by kevinparis, on Flickr
chorus line by kevinparis, on Flickr
skibeerr
Well-known
Compliments on your panleica set.
You live in Belgium, looks like Gent?
You live in Belgium, looks like Gent?
kevinparis
Established
Thank you
Yes Gent..... though I am a scotsman... Moved here from Paris about 6 months ago.
K
Yes Gent..... though I am a scotsman
... Moved here from Paris about 6 months ago.K
shadowfox
Darkroom printing lives
Wim,
If you already have the 12-60, the E-5 would be a perfect match and will complete a weather-sealed kit that will last you decades probably.
The only lens I'd consider adding is the 9-18mm. I think those two are close to the top quality that Olympus offer us. The elite f/2 zooms are too expensive and too big for me.
If you already have the 12-60, the E-5 would be a perfect match and will complete a weather-sealed kit that will last you decades probably.
The only lens I'd consider adding is the 9-18mm. I think those two are close to the top quality that Olympus offer us. The elite f/2 zooms are too expensive and too big for me.
semilog
curmudgeonly optimist
The 12-60 is a great lens, no question about it. What I'm waiting to find out is what it offers in IQ that the E-30/E-620 don't offer. My guess is that the difference is not huge, and as much as I like the idea of a fully weather-sealed kit, I'll probably end up with a used or reconditioned E-30 or a second E-620. The E-3/5 are just too bulky for my taste.