Oly E410/E420 (1 Viewer)

RAH

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• Apr 3, 2009

• #21

postcardcv said:

one more question... has anyone tried the Sigma 55-200 on these cameras, it works out cheaper than the 40-150 kit lens and has a wider range.

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There is a review of the 55-200 here:
http://www.wrotniak.net/photo/43/si-055-200.html

Note that in the review he is comparing it against an earlier model of the Olympus 40-150 (a 3.5-4.5 version). At the bottom he mentions the newer current 40-150 model, which he says is somewhat better than the Sigma optically.

Myself, I have the Oly 40-150. Very nice lens, and I think if you shop around, you can get it as cheap or cheaper than the Sigma. I got my 40-150 for $115 from Amazon about 3 months ago.

 

postcardcv

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• Apr 6, 2009

• #22

Thanks for all the advice and info guys... but I've decided against the Olympus. I was really impressed with the E420, off all the small DSLR options it was the one I was favouring. But I borrowed a 350D over the weekend and it made me realise that even a small DSLR isn't small enough, I really want a take everywhere camera. So I've decided to compromise a bit on image quality (especially at high ISO) and get a Canon G9 compact. The G9 is a good deal cheaper than the DSLR options I was looking at so I may well add a used Canon body too for those times when I don't mind carrying the weight and need the low light performance.

 

NoSpringChicken

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• Apr 6, 2009

• #23

That's fair enough Peter. At least you have had a good look at Olympus cameras with an open mind. A lot of people seem to dismiss them out of hand. A carry anywhere compact camera does have some real advantages for certain applications. For the space it takes up I should really have my Fuji F30 in my pocket for landscapes etc.

Ron

 

RAH

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• Apr 7, 2009

• #24

postcardcv said:

it made me realise that even a small DSLR isn't small enough, I really want a take everywhere camera.

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I agree with you completely. I see people who are obviously tourists lugging around DSLRs so they can take snapshots of their trip and it really makes me scratch my head. Point-and-shoots definitely have their place as carry-around cameras.

 

Derry

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• Apr 7, 2009

• #25

over my many years of photography I do not have enough fingers and toes to count the people I know that have purchased way above their true need,,

interesting they ask for advice and then just ignore it,,?????

Derry

 

iveljay

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• Apr 12, 2009

• #26

I have used Olympus slrs for about 30 years after moving up from their little Pen cameras - used for weddings, wildlife, calendars etc., no hassles & currently using various E's , but what do I use 'off duty'? - a little compact - currently an Ixus 80 - less than the size of an slr lens.
Try one - you will be amazed, both its portability and the quality! Nothing really to adjust - have fun - take pictures.

 

Wildmoreway

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• Apr 12, 2009

• #27

postcardcv said:

one more question... has anyone tried the Sigma 55-200 on these cameras, it works out cheaper than the 40-150 kit lens and has a wider range.

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I have used this combination, I think that the 40 150 was the better lens quality wise although the person I sold the sigma to on ebay thinks the sigma is better!

 

njlarsen

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• Apr 18, 2009

• #28

My wife has a G9 and is superbly happy with it.

Niels