This hobby is so very addictive and a great money drain. But hey, the results really make it all worth it.
I need some invaluable advise on choice of a new lens. I have been thinking for over a week, but yet to find the perfect solution:
I will be making a trip to Hanoi very soon, will be travelling to the mountainous region of Sapa, followed by the beautiful Halong Bay.
Assuming I have a budget of up to $1,700 ($1.3k cash, plus perhaps $400 from selling off the 12-50), what lens or combination of lenses do you think I should get?
This is my current system now: (in order of % usage)
Olympus OM-D E-M5
Pana Leica 25/1.4
Panasonic 7-14/4.0
Olympus 12-50 (to be sold if need more budget)
My main objectives will be to shoot the scenery, as well as candid shots of the locals and local wildlife. most of the time will either be in the mountains or on the boat, with very little time in the city.
My thoughts so far:
1. Olympus 60/2.8 + Panasonic 100-300
2. Olympus 60/2.8 + Olympus 75-300 (smaller and lighter than the Panasonic, but expensive)
3. Panasonic 35-100/2.8
I figured a nice prime like the 60/2.8 can replace my 12-50 and complement my 25/1.4, then I can get a long tele-zoom to cover animals, birds (and girls suntanning on the beach ).
But the prospect of the 35-100 attracts me a lot, just wonder if I will miss that further tele-zoom range from 100-300?
For my shooting style, the versatility of the 35-100 is useful, as I like to take candids from a distance, which pushes me further towards this lens.
But the only bad point about this lens is the price.
What do you all think? What would be good for this trip as well as all future usage?
Do you think the 35-100 is worth it at the current high price, or just stick to choices 1 or 2? Or any better suggestions?
I need some invaluable advise on choice of a new lens. I have been thinking for over a week, but yet to find the perfect solution:
I will be making a trip to Hanoi very soon, will be travelling to the mountainous region of Sapa, followed by the beautiful Halong Bay.
Assuming I have a budget of up to $1,700 ($1.3k cash, plus perhaps $400 from selling off the 12-50), what lens or combination of lenses do you think I should get?
This is my current system now: (in order of % usage)
Olympus OM-D E-M5
Pana Leica 25/1.4
Panasonic 7-14/4.0
Olympus 12-50 (to be sold if need more budget)
My main objectives will be to shoot the scenery, as well as candid shots of the locals and local wildlife. most of the time will either be in the mountains or on the boat, with very little time in the city.
My thoughts so far:
1. Olympus 60/2.8 + Panasonic 100-300
2. Olympus 60/2.8 + Olympus 75-300 (smaller and lighter than the Panasonic, but expensive)
3. Panasonic 35-100/2.8
I figured a nice prime like the 60/2.8 can replace my 12-50 and complement my 25/1.4, then I can get a long tele-zoom to cover animals, birds (and girls suntanning on the beach ).
But the prospect of the 35-100 attracts me a lot, just wonder if I will miss that further tele-zoom range from 100-300?
For my shooting style, the versatility of the 35-100 is useful, as I like to take candids from a distance, which pushes me further towards this lens.
But the only bad point about this lens is the price.
What do you all think? What would be good for this trip as well as all future usage?
Do you think the 35-100 is worth it at the current high price, or just stick to choices 1 or 2? Or any better suggestions?