Author Topic: Convince me to buy the Olympus 40-150mm (Read 5453 times)

voyager · « **on:** March 25, 2011, 04:29:11 AM »

If I buy this lens and I like it, then I won't have a reason to keep my Pentax K-x.

So give me some reasons!

Em5 Pete · « **Reply #1 on:** March 25, 2011, 04:37:02 AM »

Is sharp
it focuses fairly fast
I have owned the 4/3 version.
Not sure if the m4/3 oneis the same optically.
if it is, you won't be disappointed.
I will post some samples later. I am at a car dealership now getting new straps on my truck gate.

voyager · « **Reply #2 on:** March 25, 2011, 04:37:49 AM »

Yeah, I meant the Micro Four Thirds version.

lisandra · « **Reply #3 on:** March 26, 2011, 11:16:41 AM »

its going for like 100 and something dollars too isnt it? thats cheap

alex66 · « **Reply #4 on:** March 26, 2011, 06:18:25 PM »

Quote from: lisandra on March 26, 2011, 11:16:41 AM

its going for like 100 and something dollars too isnt it? thats cheap

And its over £200 here

it really takes the biscuit, I would like a tele but its just not something I use enough to blow that much on I would rather but the 20mm. Besides its cheaper to buy the Panasonic 45-200, now a nice 67.5mm prime would make me a happy camper.

voyager · « **Reply #5 on:** March 26, 2011, 07:46:14 PM »

It's on sale at Staples right now for $129.

Em5 Pete · « **Reply #6 on:** March 26, 2011, 07:50:50 PM »

What are you waiting for, an invitation?

voyager · « **Reply #7 on:** March 26, 2011, 07:51:28 PM »

No, money.

Em5 Pete · « **Reply #8 on:** March 26, 2011, 07:56:57 PM »

That tends to slow things down....
That's why I am selling my Pentax Film gear. I want true macro for my G1, like a Canon 55mm, or Nikkor 55mm macro + adapter.

voyager · « **Reply #9 on:** March 26, 2011, 08:01:37 PM »

If I get this lens and love it and don't have a problem taking surfing and sports photos with my E-P1 to a good enough level to justify getting rid of my Pentax K-x, I'll sell that and be able to afford more for my E-P1.

Helgen X · « **Reply #10 on:** March 28, 2011, 12:56:37 AM »

I sold my 14-42mm and added a few bucks to get the 40-150mm. It should arrive in about 3 days, then I will post some samples.

I got it from staples with that trick everyone been using here and other M43 forums.

voyager · « **Reply #11 on:** March 28, 2011, 01:08:59 AM »

Awesome, I don't think we have a Lens Sample Archive thread for it yet!

Helgen X · « **Reply #12 on:** March 30, 2011, 12:46:59 AM »

Okay, I got it today, gonna take some quick shots.

traveler_101 · « **Reply #13 on:** March 30, 2011, 10:12:38 AM »

Quote from: voyager on March 26, 2011, 08:01:37 PM

If I get this lens and love it and don't have a problem taking surfing and sports photos with my E-P1 to a good enough level to justify getting rid of my Pentax K-x, I'll sell that and be able to afford more for my E-P1.

If you think the 40-150 would make that big of a difference in your kit, you should buy it. If you don't like it, you can always sell it over in the UK for a profit (sorry alex). On the other hand, what happened to your plan to acquire the 17mm? Shouldn't that take priority?

Helgen X: good thinking--sell the 14-42 and acquire the 40-150.

voyager · « **Reply #14 on:** March 31, 2011, 01:07:23 AM »

I would like the 17mm, but I'd really like to decide if I want to keep my Pentax K-x or not before it loses all of its value. I never use it but I have my telephoto on it.

Jman · « **Reply #15 on:** March 31, 2011, 05:46:47 PM »

Here's a reason. Wide open at 150mm (not the greatest shot but it shows what the lens can do):

100% crop:

voyager · « **Reply #16 on:** March 31, 2011, 06:06:59 PM »

That looks better than my Takumar 70-200mm!

Em5 Pete · « **Reply #17 on:** March 31, 2011, 06:19:34 PM »

That says a lot, the Takumar is sharp lens too.

Helgen X · « **Reply #18 on:** April 04, 2011, 08:12:06 AM »

I'm still waiting for a nice sunny day to shoot with mines. I honestly have not touched it since I got it. I really just love my 17mm.

voyager · « **Reply #19 on:** April 04, 2011, 09:46:35 AM »

You can always ~~give[\s] sell it to me.~~

traveler_101 · « **Reply #20 on:** April 04, 2011, 10:47:17 AM »

Quote from: voyager on March 31, 2011, 01:07:23 AM

I would like the 17mm, but I'd really like to decide if I want to keep my Pentax K-x or not before it loses all of its value. I never use it but I have my telephoto on it.

I almost bought a K-m three years ago, but held off and turned to Olympus E-410 instead: thus I was in the box when the E-P1 came out. I like Pentax--their SLRs I mean--but why don't you just sell the bloody thing? The K-x is available for under $500 new. What will you clear $250? Just about enough to get both the 17 and the 40-150--if that sensational price at Staples reoccurs!

voyager · « **Reply #21 on:** April 05, 2011, 01:56:35 PM »

I could get $450 for the kit still actually. Only thing I fear is my E-P1 won't be enough for surfing and sports and the Blue Angels.

traveler_101 · « **Reply #22 on:** April 05, 2011, 08:16:32 PM »

Quote from: voyager on April 05, 2011, 01:56:35 PM

I could get $450 for the kit still actually. Only thing I fear is my E-P1 won't be enough for surfing and sports and the Blue Angels.

What are the Blue Angels? Well the chances are that the no matter how good a performer the 40-150 turns out to be, the E-P1 will not be as good for action photography as a good DSLR. So if this is an important element in the kind of photography you do, then I wouldn't sell the Pentax, nor prioritize the 40-150 lens. Get the 17 for the E-P1 first: that fits the E-P1's function . . . and form perfectly. While you're at it, you might try an get the VF-1 also ($59 now on evil-bay) which changes the camera.

Hell if I owned the 40-150 and were in the States, I'd lend you the lens for a month so you could try it out. Anyone out there want to lend Voyager a lens?

voyager · « **Reply #23 on:** April 05, 2011, 08:49:14 PM »

The Blue Angels are the elite fighter jets used in an air show called Fleet Week every year in San Francisco.

corgifan · « **Reply #24 on:** April 05, 2011, 09:58:43 PM »

Quote from: Helgen X on March 28, 2011, 12:56:37 AM

I sold my 14-42mm and added a few bucks to get the 40-150mm. It should arrive in about 3 days, then I will post some samples.

I got it from staples with that trick everyone been using here and other M43 forums.

What trick is that? I don't follow the other forums, wherever they are.

Doug

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