09-21-2011, 06:58 AM
[quote name='nandadevieast' timestamp='1316406073' post='11647']I will not use this for birds or wildlife, but for looking at new creative possibilities in general use, esp, landscape.[/quote]
I overlooked this remark concerning your intended use of this lens. I tend to think that a good 70-300 mm lens on an APS-C body would serve you better. The 200-600 mm zoom range of the Pana is rather extreme for general use and landscapes. If the weight of the APS-C stuff bothers you the new Pana 45-175 mm lens could be an interesting option if it´s optically better than the Oly 40-150 or the Pana 45-200.
I overlooked this remark concerning your intended use of this lens. I tend to think that a good 70-300 mm lens on an APS-C body would serve you better. The 200-600 mm zoom range of the Pana is rather extreme for general use and landscapes. If the weight of the APS-C stuff bothers you the new Pana 45-175 mm lens could be an interesting option if it´s optically better than the Oly 40-150 or the Pana 45-200.