the 12-42 ED
Which version of the 12-42 do you have? I don't have one as I have the 12-50 so I am not sure of the difference between the two versions of the OLY 12-42 or which one to get, do you know?
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the 12-42 ED
There are two versions of the 14-42.Which version of the 12-42 do you have? I don't have one as I have the 12-50 so I am not sure of the difference between the two versions of the OLY 12-42 or which one to get, do you know?
There are two versions of the 14-42.
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ Lens
An extremely portable 3X Electronic Zoom lens that will complement the compact design of any PEN or OM-D body. Less than 1 inch thick and packed with the latest in lens technology, this lens features an MSC focusing mechanism for near silent focusing, a circular aperture unit and no less than 8...reefphoto.comI have the first one the ED.Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II R Lens
Olympus M.Zuiko 14-42mm f3.5-5.6 II R MICRO FOUR THIRDS LENS APERTURE: f/3.5-5.6 FOCAL LENGTH 14 mm - 42 mm OPTICAL ZOOM 3 X MIN FOCUS DISTANCE: 9.8 IN FOCUS ADJUSTMENT: AUTOMATIC, MANUAL LENS CONSTRUCTION: 7 GROUP(S) / 8 ELEMENT(S) FILTER SIZE 37 MM LENGTH 2 inch WEIGHT 4 ouncereefphoto.com
I had the 12-50 in the fancy port, but sold the port and just use the lens on land.
The ED does not change length while in use, and uses a shorter port. It works better with wet lenses.Are there reasons to get one not the other? I can't tell the difference between the two except that one retracts to smaller size when the camera is turned off.
Yes, I've got the HF-1 in my cart - just can't decide if I should get one for now or just bite the bullet and get 2. Maybe 2 of those strobes and a wide lens for my TG6 will satisfy the upgraditis for the time being.I suggest to the OP that it is what many UW photographers want, I have that want as well.
My preference for the future, assuming no technical impediments is one lens to rule them all from 1-1 to CFWA with excellent optics. Ain't gonna happen in my limited lifetime.
I will satisfy part of my future cravings for the backscatter hybrid flash HF1
Get 2 as I am dying to see how they go..I sold my house and downsized so have the cash but I'm too bloody conservative to buy a pair. I will be watching closely.Yes, I've got the HF-1 in my cart - just can't decide if I should get one for now or just bite the bullet and get 2. Maybe 2 of those strobes and a wide lens for my TG6 will satisfy the upgraditis for the time being.
I have both; ED has a servo driven zoom, so, it is bit fiddly to adjust the zoom. I also did struggle to find a zoom ring for it. I rarely ever use it.Are there reasons to get one not the other? I can't tell the difference between the two except that one retracts to smaller size when the camera is turned off.
I did itGet 2