08-11-2011, 06:17 PM
Hello,
given that this is a lens testing site and the folks here have more than average experience comparing lenses(!), I was wondering what people think is the best (optically) of the 5x standard zoom lenses (24-120mm or thereabouts). I'm particularly interested in lenses for the smaller sensors (4/3 and APS-C) as these systems offer small prosumer bodies. From what I can see the options are:
Canon: 15-85/3.5-5.6 (EOS 600D)
Nikon: 16-85/3.5-5.6 (D5100)
Sony: 16-80/3.5-4.5 (A55)
Olympus: 12-60/2.8-4.0 (Panasonic G3)
Since all these systems offer decent prosumer 16-18MP bodies, and I'm looking for a backup walk-around kit, I figure it makes sense to consider the lenses first and foremost.
Thanks,
DH
given that this is a lens testing site and the folks here have more than average experience comparing lenses(!), I was wondering what people think is the best (optically) of the 5x standard zoom lenses (24-120mm or thereabouts). I'm particularly interested in lenses for the smaller sensors (4/3 and APS-C) as these systems offer small prosumer bodies. From what I can see the options are:
Canon: 15-85/3.5-5.6 (EOS 600D)
Nikon: 16-85/3.5-5.6 (D5100)
Sony: 16-80/3.5-4.5 (A55)
Olympus: 12-60/2.8-4.0 (Panasonic G3)
Since all these systems offer decent prosumer 16-18MP bodies, and I'm looking for a backup walk-around kit, I figure it makes sense to consider the lenses first and foremost.
Thanks,
DH