Olympus omd em ii, anybody have it? Thoughts

awscreo · 02-28-2017, 01:10 PM

Originally posted by Driline

So basically I'd have to buy the camera for $499 and spend an extra $399 on a prime lens like the 25mm or 45mm to get decent sharpness. That's $800 for something I may or may not use on a regular basis. I might have to pass on this one

You should have a search on Flickr, or review websites, see if level of sharpness is acceptable for what you're buying. Any system has this issue) cheap glass is usually mediocre and you pay premium for sharpness, except ff glass is generally more expensive (compare ff to MFT prices in equivalent fov's)

Driline · 02-28-2017, 01:15 PM

Originally posted by awscreo

Why not get second hand?

Because BHphotovideo and Adorama sale prices are so cheap I might as well buy new! It would have to be $300 used with camera and lens to make it worth my while and I just don't see them that cheap used.

Originally posted by northcoastgreg

That depends on how you define "decent sharpness." If you're looking for sharpness comparable to medium to high-end Pentax glass on APS-C then, yes, the Oly 14-42 isn't at that level.

Ok now you are convincing me to try the kit lens. I think $549 for this camera and kit lens is a steal.

amp · 02-28-2017, 01:30 PM

Originally posted by Driline

Have you had a chance to try out the kit lens 14-42mm? How sharp is it? For $550 the Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II with kit lens is a temping target to play around with.

I was thinking the same myself. The kit lens is conveniently small and portable. The reviews are pretty good, and I would assume that that would include the kit lens.

Driline · 02-28-2017, 03:24 PM

Originally posted by amp

I was thinking the same myself. The kit lens is conveniently small and portable. The reviews are pretty good, and I would assume that that would include the kit lens.

Yes it includes the kit lens. Both Adorama and bhphotovideo have it for the same price.

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02-28-2017, 01:10 PM	#31
awscreo Veteran Member Join Date: May 2016 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,722	Originally posted by Driline So basically I'd have to buy the camera for $499 and spend an extra $399 on a prime lens like the 25mm or 45mm to get decent sharpness. That's $800 for something I may or may not use on a regular basis. I might have to pass on this one You should have a search on Flickr, or review websites, see if level of sharpness is acceptable for what you're buying. Any system has this issue) cheap glass is usually mediocre and you pay premium for sharpness, except ff glass is generally more expensive (compare ff to MFT prices in equivalent fov's)

02-28-2017, 01:15 PM	#32
Driline Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: IOWA Where the Tall Corn Grows Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,697	Originally posted by awscreo Why not get second hand? Because BHphotovideo and Adorama sale prices are so cheap I might as well buy new! It would have to be $300 used with camera and lens to make it worth my while and I just don't see them that cheap used. Originally posted by northcoastgreg That depends on how you define "decent sharpness." If you're looking for sharpness comparable to medium to high-end Pentax glass on APS-C then, yes, the Oly 14-42 isn't at that level. Ok now you are convincing me to try the kit lens. I think $549 for this camera and kit lens is a steal.

02-28-2017, 01:30 PM	#33
amp Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 168 Original Poster	Originally posted by Driline Have you had a chance to try out the kit lens 14-42mm? How sharp is it? For $550 the Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II with kit lens is a temping target to play around with. I was thinking the same myself. The kit lens is conveniently small and portable. The reviews are pretty good, and I would assume that that would include the kit lens.

02-28-2017, 03:24 PM	#34
Driline Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: IOWA Where the Tall Corn Grows Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,697	Originally posted by amp I was thinking the same myself. The kit lens is conveniently small and portable. The reviews are pretty good, and I would assume that that would include the kit lens. Yes it includes the kit lens. Both Adorama and bhphotovideo have it for the same price.