01-14-2024, 05:15 PM
You're welcome, J!
The G9 II is actually extremely bulky, so it defeats the object of MFT in any case.
The Mark 1 version uses DFD or CDAF for autofocus, which means it isn't as good as the Olympus system for stills photography, especially for things like long lens birding and/or wildlife. The AF system of the G9 is better at video, however, if that is something you want to do a lot.
I'd also recommend using a Panasonic body/lens combo or Olympus body/lens combo for optimum use of IS and optimum waterproofing, although the Olympus is better in this regard. Up to the G9 the IS system of Olympus was the best, but it is much of a muchness these days. Olympus bodies are smaller than Panasonic bodies as well.
I'd also suggest to go with slightly better lenses from a maximum aperture POV at the lower range, so rather than an F/4 lens, if you can afford it, go for F/2.8 - you will thank me for it later
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Here are some prices I found on B&H (no idea where you live, prices in euros tend to be somewhat higher, but over here on OM-System lenses and cameras there are a lot of cashbacks currently).
G9 II $ 1897.99
G9 II with 12-35 F/2.8 $ 2795.98
Can't find a G9 Mark I, but they are still available here, for € 999. There are also very substantial discounts over here on G9/lens combo's, like € 1000 less on G9 + Panny 100-400 (€ 2284 currently)
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-35 F/2.8 $897.99
Panasonic Lumix GX Vario II 12-35 F/2.8 $997.99
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 35-100 F/2.8 $1147.99
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400 F/4-6.3 II 1597.99 (without tripod ring)
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400 F/4-6.3 II 1797.99 (with tripod ring)
OM-1 $1999.99
OM-5 $ 999.99
OM-1 with 12-40 F/2.8 Pro $2599.99
OM-5 with 12-45 F/4 Pro $1399.99
Olympus 12-40 F/2.8 Pro II $999.99
Olympus 12-45 F/4.0 Pro $699.99
Olympus 12-100 F/4.0 Pro $1399.99
Olympus 40-150 F/4.0 Pro $899.99
Olympus 100-400 F/5-6.3 IS $1499.99
So, if I had to make a choice, I would either go for a setup with
G9
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-35 F/2.8 $897.99
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 35-100 F/2.8 $1147.99
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400 F/4-6.3 II 1797.99 (with tripod ring)
or
OM-1 $1999.99 or OM-5 $ 999.99
Olympus 12-40 F/2.8 Pro II $999.99
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 35-100 F/2.8 $1147.99 (basically because the 40-150 F/2.8 is too big and heavy, and I don't like the bokeh)
Olympus 100-400 F/5-6.3 IS $1499.99
If that makes for a too high budget, it would be as you suggested, I guess,
G9 ($ 1100? if you can find one)
Olympus 12-100 F/4.0 Pro $1399.99 (there is no other option in this range)
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400 F/4-6.3 II 1797.99 (with tripod ring)
or
OM-5 $999.99
Olympus 12-100 F/4.0 Pro $1399.99
Olympus 100-400 F/5-6.3 IS $1499.99 (it gets very good reviews)
Anyway, so far my suggestions. If you can afford it, go for OM-1 with Oly 100-400 and 2 F2.8 zooms.
HTH, kindest regards, Wim
The G9 II is actually extremely bulky, so it defeats the object of MFT in any case.
The Mark 1 version uses DFD or CDAF for autofocus, which means it isn't as good as the Olympus system for stills photography, especially for things like long lens birding and/or wildlife. The AF system of the G9 is better at video, however, if that is something you want to do a lot.
I'd also recommend using a Panasonic body/lens combo or Olympus body/lens combo for optimum use of IS and optimum waterproofing, although the Olympus is better in this regard. Up to the G9 the IS system of Olympus was the best, but it is much of a muchness these days. Olympus bodies are smaller than Panasonic bodies as well.
I'd also suggest to go with slightly better lenses from a maximum aperture POV at the lower range, so rather than an F/4 lens, if you can afford it, go for F/2.8 - you will thank me for it later
.Here are some prices I found on B&H (no idea where you live, prices in euros tend to be somewhat higher, but over here on OM-System lenses and cameras there are a lot of cashbacks currently).
G9 II $ 1897.99
G9 II with 12-35 F/2.8 $ 2795.98
Can't find a G9 Mark I, but they are still available here, for € 999. There are also very substantial discounts over here on G9/lens combo's, like € 1000 less on G9 + Panny 100-400 (€ 2284 currently)
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-35 F/2.8 $897.99
Panasonic Lumix GX Vario II 12-35 F/2.8 $997.99
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 35-100 F/2.8 $1147.99
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400 F/4-6.3 II 1597.99 (without tripod ring)
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400 F/4-6.3 II 1797.99 (with tripod ring)
OM-1 $1999.99
OM-5 $ 999.99
OM-1 with 12-40 F/2.8 Pro $2599.99
OM-5 with 12-45 F/4 Pro $1399.99
Olympus 12-40 F/2.8 Pro II $999.99
Olympus 12-45 F/4.0 Pro $699.99
Olympus 12-100 F/4.0 Pro $1399.99
Olympus 40-150 F/4.0 Pro $899.99
Olympus 100-400 F/5-6.3 IS $1499.99
So, if I had to make a choice, I would either go for a setup with
G9
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-35 F/2.8 $897.99
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 35-100 F/2.8 $1147.99
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400 F/4-6.3 II 1797.99 (with tripod ring)
or
OM-1 $1999.99 or OM-5 $ 999.99
Olympus 12-40 F/2.8 Pro II $999.99
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 35-100 F/2.8 $1147.99 (basically because the 40-150 F/2.8 is too big and heavy, and I don't like the bokeh)
Olympus 100-400 F/5-6.3 IS $1499.99
If that makes for a too high budget, it would be as you suggested, I guess,
G9 ($ 1100? if you can find one)
Olympus 12-100 F/4.0 Pro $1399.99 (there is no other option in this range)
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400 F/4-6.3 II 1797.99 (with tripod ring)
or
OM-5 $999.99
Olympus 12-100 F/4.0 Pro $1399.99
Olympus 100-400 F/5-6.3 IS $1499.99 (it gets very good reviews)
Anyway, so far my suggestions. If you can afford it, go for OM-1 with Oly 100-400 and 2 F2.8 zooms.
HTH, kindest regards, Wim
Gear: Canon EOS R with 3 primes and 2 zooms, 4 EF-R adapters, Canon EOS 5 (analog), 9 Canon EF primes, a lone Canon EF zoom, 2 extenders, 2 converters, tubes; Olympus OM-D 1 Mk II & Pen F with 12 primes, 6 zooms, and 3 Metabones EF-MFT adapters ....