Just ordered me one of those neat little pancake lenses

[Pea-n-Me]

http://www.olympus-europa.com/consumer/images/products/mediando/EZ_25mm__Pancake_M.jpg

Zuiko 25mm f/2.8 "Pancake" Lens (http://www.popphoto.com/lensreview/olympus-zuiko_digital_ed_25mm_f_._2.8.html)

I've been eyeballing them for use with my Oly E-510 and couldn't resist today when I found one very nicely priced at Dell, who was offering a 10% sale price, allowed me to use my AAA discount as well, and gave me free shipping. :thumbsup2

These (http://www.flickr.com/photos/26154011@N07) were the sample images that helped me decide. Looking forward to trying it out.

[The Grays]

sounds like you got a good deal. These pancake lens have been very good in the past. I used to have the Zeiss 45mm 2.8 and it was amazing. You get great depth-of-field with them.

[Craig E Hood]

I looked at the sample pictures, but I don't get it. What does a pancake lense do? Probably just my untrained eye..

Craig

[Pea-n-Me]

I don't get it. What does a pancake lense do?
Well, it's a prime (http://blog.epicedits.com/2008/02/13/7-reasons-to-love-prime-lenses/) lens. And this one's especially compact and light.

I used to have the Zeiss 45mm 2.8 and it was amazing.
Good to know.

You get great depth-of-field with them.
My favorite!

[Craig E Hood]

Thanks for the linky, now I know! ::yes::