Olympus OM-D EM-5 (Mirrorless)

[Pugrpooh]

Can anyone offer advice on picking one lens - Oly 45mm OR Oly 40-150mm - before my Sept. trip? From the pics I've seen, the 45mm is the lens to have, but I worry it will be too restrictive inside the parks. And, I think away from Disney it will be my lens of choice. I understand that with a prime, my feet are my zoom, but the further I move back, the more likely I'll have crowd traffic moving between me and my subject(s).

Thanks in advance.

Have: e-pl2 + 14-42mm II + Pany 20mm

I would take all your lenses. The 20mm and 14-42mm weigh next to nothing and give you wider options than just a 45mm or 40-150mm.

If you want to buy a new lens for Disney, I'd get the 40-150mm (in addition to taking both of your other lenses). That would give you extra reach if needed. You can find that lens for $150 and it is a very good lens. The 45mm is a spectacular lens and worth every penny. It's one of my favorites and I generally like to have a zoom.

I have a few of these Domke wraps, http://www.adorama.com/DMF34RRB.html which I wrap around the lenses and throw into my bag so I don't need a separate camera bag.

Enjoy your trip!

 

[DizzyV6P]

I would never just bring one. m4/3's lenses are featherweight compared to my previous Canon lenses and I can squeeze most of them into a bag half the size of my Canon bag.
Bring the 20 and 14-42. If you have one, the 40-150 or panny 45-200 are also great choices. They don't add much weight and don't take up much space either.

Any other pics from those who have the E-M5? Everyone see the new rebates??????

 

[Pugrpooh]

Any other pics from those who have the E-M5? Everyone see the new rebates??????

Here are a few of our new puppy Lucy. I was trying out some different lenses on my OM-D with her.

These were taken with the Panny 20mm.

This one was with the 45mm.

And here's the 9-18mm at 9mm just for fun. Maybe I should have focused on her nose with this one instead of the eyes. What do you all think?

I saw the rebates. I will eventually get the 75-300mm but right now the rebate on it is only with the purchase of the OM-D. There are some refurbished ones out there so I'll buy one of those or a used one. That would be a better price than a $150 rebate. Right now I'm just putting away a bit from every paycheck for it.

Then I'll just be waiting for the m.4/3 version of the 12-60mm. Hope they're working on it.

 

[HPS3]

Just got one of these bad boys. I jumped on the rebate for the OM-D 12-50 and 45 f1.8. These are some of my first shots. I am trying to figure the button layout and menu system.


Small Petals by Harry Shields, on Flickr

In Bloom by Harry Shields, on Flickr

SwingMeDaddy by Harry Shields, on Flickr

 

[Hockeyman]

Great shots Harry

 

[laniers]

I love mine too. Going to WDW in November just to shoot with it.

 

[karriemouse]

Just bought the OM-D and love the photos it takes, although it's taking me a while to get used to the menus! And I really don't like the position of the playback button, but I'll put up with it for everything else. My husband has now inherited my Canon 500D DSLR!

Can anyone offer advice on picking one lens - Oly 45mm OR Oly 40-150mm - before my Sept. trip?

I have the 45mm, as well as the 20mm and 40-150mm, and the 45mm was hardly off my camera, it's a stunning lens, I won't be without it. I'll post a few pics when I'm on the right PC.

 

[JoeDif]

Just bought the OM-D and love the photos it takes, although it's taking me a while to get used to the menus! And I really don't like the position of the playback button, but I'll put up with it for everything else. My husband has now inherited my Canon 500D DSLR!


I have the 45mm, as well as the 20mm and 40-150mm, and the 45mm was hardly off my camera, it's a stunning lens, I won't be without it. I'll post a few pics when I'm on the right PC.

Congrats!! It's an amazing camera and the 45mm is awesome

 

[laniers]

Just bought the OM-D and love the photos it takes, although it's taking me a while to get used to the menus! And I really don't like the position of the playback button, but I'll put up with it for everything else.

I will agree about the playback button. Love mine too.