Dear all,

I have been following through this thread since V1. I am now considering my purchase between EP-2 (Kit lens 14-42 w/ VF-2) and E-PL1 (Kit lens 14-24). Will also add Panny 20mm on top for my easy-travel needs as I travel 50% of my time.

If I were to go for E-PL1, I would still like to have VF-2 to go with it. With this, the price would be at not much difference with EP-2 package.

Appreciate some feedback here which is a better option? Thanks in advance.

Weee.....! Just got myself an Oly EP2 with kit lens 14-42 with EVF2 + Panny 20mm pancake. Now gonna get myself familiarize with the new toy.

Next in purchase: Filter to protect both lenses and off course a good practical camera bag. Maybe a telephoto zoom later.

Dan

I got the E-P2 kit for RM3250 which include the following

- E-P2 body with 14-42 kit lens + VF2
- Keep Screen Protector
- Olympus Extra Battery
- Panasonic 8GB Memory Card

I got the Panny 20mm pancake at different store at RM1350.

Not sure if I got it cheap for the above.

I didn't ask because I have set my plan to buy the Panny pancake instead but I think the price should be the same.

This post has been edited by D@Ne: Jun 11 2010, 09:16 PM

Yes, its not worth with only RM200 difference. Though I can foresee myself using the pancake lens most of the time since i prefer to travel light, I will still keep the kit lens in case I need it one day.

I do hope that there is a 14mm to 150mm lens which I can buy to replace the kit lens, instead of owning so many lens. Hope some of the sifu here can offer some advise.

Hi guys,

Need some advise on which telephoto to buy for EP-2. Thanks in advance.

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Added on June 13, 2010, 6:36 pmWhat hood are you using? For 14-42mm lens or pancake? I am looking for one too. Saw one made of rubber. Quality is low.



This post has been edited by D@Ne: Jun 13 2010, 06:36 PM

Any ideas how much it cost?

Oyes, it does attracts a lot of attention when i'm just hanging it around my neck when wandering in Phnom Penh for some street shot. A group of young female student approached me to check out my chest (oops! I mean my E-P2 with EV2)

I also have similar experience at the airport where 2 uncles asked me about the camera. At first glance, they thought I'm using some kind of expensive retro looking Leica camera which they doubt I can afford.

I'm loving my EP2!

I'm in the midst of deciding which zoom lens is good to go with my E-P2.

Just a noob question. Does the adapter support AF when using 43 lens? Also, does the 'focal length' works the same on 2x like 45mm to 200mm = 90mm to 400mm?

Thanks in advance.

Thanks for the reply.

Btw, anyone tried the panny 45mm to 200mm zoom with Olympus M43 here? Can share the experience and review?

Hi there,

Are you shooting RAW for PS editing?

Hi all,

When shooting with my EP2 today. Suddenly I noted that the usual in focus 'beep' sound is not there. Power off and on few times and even switched to different lens, still same. Anyone had this experience before or have I accidentally disable anything?

Hi guys,

You guys are so right. The larger focusing box is annoying when I'm using the Olympus Zuiko ED 50mm f2.0 with my E-P2 on AF. You will never know if the intended area is really in focus. I think i need to go manual focus next time.

Some sample below. The petal appear to be sharper than the centre of the flower. Comment appreciated.

Thanks for the comment. This is my first time shooting so close. In fact, the background is so near and the flower is so tiny (i think about 1 cm). I shot it from a bouquet of flower on sale at a florist. Anyway, I'm glad that the bokeh result looks OK.

On another note, with Oly Zuiko 50mm f2.0 on E-P2 I think it's quite heavy to lug around. Also it is equivalent to 100mm (on 35mm film) and it's sometime difficult when doing street photographing as you will need to stand further from the subject. The plus point for this lens is the macro mode. Now I'm thinking whether I should sell this and get a 40-150 zoom instead which I think is more versatile. What do you think?

Oyes, i missed the new Oly M.Zuiko 14-150. That can also replace my kit lens.

Sounds like your interest equals to many of our arms and legs
Anyway, I'm considering that also but will go for a tele-zoom first.

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Added on July 19, 2010, 6:44 pmThat would also require MMF-1 adapter to work on m43 with additional cost. Unless, you already has one.




This post has been edited by D@Ne: Jul 19 2010, 06:44 PM

Hi guys,

I came across this ebook for EP2. Hope you find it useful.



Link: Ebook

Just to share my first test using Pana 45-200mm lens on E-P2.

Thanks for the kind words. I'm quite happy with the result the lens deliver. It is actually my first time shooting bird.
I'm going to test it on street photo soon and hope it serve me well.