New M4/3 12-40mm f2.8 from Olympus
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Bamboopictures
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On sale now at BHphoto at $999
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1003635-REG/olympus_v314060bu000_m_zuiko_digital_ed.html
No stablisation, so its cheaper.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1003635-REG/olympus_v314060bu000_m_zuiko_digital_ed.html
No stablisation, so its cheaper.
Worth the better image quality over the Flagship Pana 12-35 f2.8 IS?
The price is almost there ... In fact, Pana 12-35 is cheaper if u ship in from Japan.
Bamboopictures
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Some test pics from a Malaysian site:
http://blog.mingthein.com/2013/09/13/lens-review-the-olympus-12-40/
But if Panny is cheaper, than GHX users should stick to Panny.
But this Olympus is weather-sealed, so....
True, it's at ￥76,811 (approx S$975) now.
Have not tried any of the oly lenses with the manual focus clutch, but I imagine it'd be a nice plus for precise MF control.
It seems like the lack of OIS will likely be the key differentiator for those who shoot handheld footage.
Users of GH2/3/G6 & the BMPCC (with active MFT mount) will probably still opt for the 12-35.
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