Author Topic: If you had $400 to spend on Micro Four Thirds gear (Read 1599 times)

voyager · « **on:** January 04, 2012, 12:53:45 PM »

...what would you buy?

mynameisjonas · « **Reply #1 on:** January 04, 2012, 01:03:27 PM »

If I didn't already have an Olympus 45/1.8 that would be a no brainer, but since I do... maybe a Panasonic 14/2.5 and a FL-36 flash.

voyager · « **Reply #2 on:** January 04, 2012, 01:04:34 PM »

You can get both of those for $400?

mynameisjonas · « **Reply #3 on:** January 04, 2012, 01:10:38 PM »

According to eBay, yes. $180 for the 14/2.5, $129 for the flash (used). Plus shipping.

shaan · « **Reply #4 on:** January 04, 2012, 01:11:20 PM »

45mm 1.8 for SURE. the it girl lens of m4/3 right now in my opinion

Em5 Pete · « **Reply #5 on:** January 04, 2012, 01:30:11 PM »

Tough call...

Thought 1:
Buy the 45mm f/1.8

Thought 2:
Sell G3, ($400.00), add the $400.00, Buy GX1 with VH-2 or whatever the EVF called.....

Eureka · « **Reply #6 on:** January 04, 2012, 01:51:48 PM »

If possible, I would have saved and try to reach enough for the Olympus 12mm

If I'm lucky, the local photo store will get my 45mm this or upcoming week, I did order it before Christmas but it seems like it's gonna take long time shipping.

voyager · « **Reply #7 on:** January 04, 2012, 02:15:11 PM »

I'm not a fan of wide angle. The 45mm would probably be perfect for most uses.

cosinaphile · « **Reply #8 on:** February 15, 2012, 09:53:45 AM »

the 45 was my first thought

asterinex · « **Reply #9 on:** February 15, 2012, 09:58:26 AM »

The pana 20mm !

cosinaphile · « **Reply #10 on:** February 15, 2012, 10:03:02 AM »

with 70 usd left over for some memory card action

NaturalWoman · « **Reply #11 on:** February 15, 2012, 12:05:09 PM »

guess i would buy the 14-150 or either one of the primes coming out later this year. not the 60, what's the other 75? though they probably should have made an 85 and not 75.

Centauri27 · « **Reply #12 on:** February 15, 2012, 12:25:26 PM »

Assuming we're talking $USD here and all you have right now is the kit zoom, I'd definitely say spend your $400 in the Panasonic 20mm first. It will be your most used lens immediately, believe me. If you already have the 20mm, then get the Olympus 45mm f/1.8--that should be a no brainer. Your people (and pet) shots will improve instantly. I have both these plus the 14-150 super-zoom and I would give up the super-zoom first if push came to shove.

voyager · « **Reply #13 on:** February 15, 2012, 02:58:22 PM »

I don't like wide angle at all. I think the 45mm is the best choice here.

javarob75 · « **Reply #14 on:** February 20, 2012, 12:54:10 PM »

Oly 45mm... sexy and refined. Oh, and the IQ is pretty good, from what I've heard

panzerfaustnl · « **Reply #15 on:** February 20, 2012, 04:20:10 PM »

Nothing, try to get another 600 for the OM-D E-M5

Jason C · « **Reply #16 on:** February 20, 2012, 06:10:50 PM »

Quote from: M5-User on January 04, 2012, 01:30:11 PM

Thought 2:
Sell G3, ($400.00)...

If thought 2 comes to fruition, contact me...

Otherwise, I would either use $400 to buy a new G3, or a new PL 25/1.4. Who knows, I'll change my mind tomorrow anyway!

Jason C

Em5 Pete · « **Reply #17 on:** February 20, 2012, 06:50:17 PM »

Quote from: Jason C on February 20, 2012, 06:10:50 PM

Quote from: M5-User on January 04, 2012, 01:30:11 PM

Thought 2:
Sell G3, ($400.00)...
If thought 2 comes to fruition, contact me...

Otherwise, I would either use $400 to buy a new G3, or a new PL 25/1.4. Who knows, I'll change my mind tomorrow anyway!

Jason C

OK, but, it will be April before any E-M5 ship to the USA.

Jason C · « **Reply #18 on:** February 20, 2012, 07:17:37 PM »

Quote from: M5-User on February 20, 2012, 06:50:17 PM

Quote from: Jason C on February 20, 2012, 06:10:50 PM
Quote from: M5-User on January 04, 2012, 01:30:11 PM

Thought 2:
Sell G3, ($400.00)...
If thought 2 comes to fruition, contact me...

Otherwise, I would either use $400 to buy a new G3, or a new PL 25/1.4. Who knows, I'll change my mind tomorrow anyway!

Jason C

OK, but, it will be April before any E-M5 ship to the USA.

And I'm still saving money, once every two weeks...

It's just a thought, so no worries.

Jason C

Em5 Pete · « **Reply #19 on:** February 20, 2012, 08:38:44 PM »

at least you can

No worry, I am trying to sell a RC Gorman Limited Edition Stone Pulled Litho to get up some $$.

phattE · « **Reply #20 on:** April 01, 2012, 01:12:04 AM »

20 1.7, no doubt!

robertro · « **Reply #21 on:** April 01, 2012, 02:47:10 AM »

Minolta Rokkor 58mm f1.2 plus Minolta-M4/3 adapter!

sschoen1 · « **Reply #22 on:** April 01, 2012, 03:08:01 AM »

The Lumix 20mm pancake is a must have lens. Its tiny and fits in my pocket. (I don't need a camera bag.) With the vast majority of MFT lens being slow, its great to have a fat solution in my pocket for low light situations.

arbee88 · « **Reply #23 on:** April 01, 2012, 05:05:15 AM »

Hi. Since have most ranges covered, the 45mm f1.87 makes the perfect addition. A perfect portrait lens and great in low light.

Happy shooting!

Jason C · « **Reply #24 on:** April 01, 2012, 12:51:37 PM »

Right now, I would get a Canon FD 400/4.5, with both Canon 1.4 and 2x FD teleconverters...

I would then resume my assault upon the nighttime sky.

Jason C

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