Author Topic: Pana 45-200mm OR Oly 40-150mm OR ?? (Read 1779 times)

pretzston · « **on:** January 28, 2011, 06:35:12 AM »

I was enthralled to see how inexpensive these two telephoto lenses are. I saw the gentlemen advertise the one in the marketplace here and it got me cranking!

Which one is a better situation? Pana or Oly?

Looks like about $215 new (Oly) vs $255 new (Pana)

I also saw a bunch of people talk about the four thirds lenses with the adapter.

Thoughts?

adash · « **Reply #1 on:** January 28, 2011, 09:34:03 AM »

4/3 with an adapter will most probably be much slower to AF than m4/3, especially the new Movie and Still compatible Oly 40-150.
The in-lens OIS of Pany is reported to make it easier to frame and focus your shots with.
For this negligible difference in price, I would probably get the Pany as it has a longer reach too.

voyager · « **Reply #2 on:** January 29, 2011, 02:51:54 AM »

Most likely going to get the same quality. Just depends on if you want a slightly larger lens for 50mm extra length.

Pana 45-200mm OR Oly 40-150mm OR ??