Quote Originally Posted by Erik_Olympus View Post
I just returned from vacation so I really put the camera through its paces. I brought the 14-42, 40-150 and 17/1.8 with me, as well as a Konica 50mm/1.7.

Overall, I am pleased with the camera. It performs better than my E-520 in many ways, especially in low light. Couple it with the 17mm and you have a great tool for low light and street photography.





The 40-150 also does surprisingly well:

The 14-42 is probably my least favorite lens but it's handy for snapshots and the like. It also makes a pretty good "drive by" lens.


I'm surprised at how crisp the shots from the 40-150 are. Looking back on my 1300 vacation shots, most were with the 17, followed by the 40-150. I could have probably left the 14-42 at home but sometimes it's nice to have that wider field of view.

All in all, I'm happy with the camera and the system. My next lens will probably be the 75-300. After that, I think I could be pretty happy for a while.
I'm almost always happy with the shots I get from my M Zuiko 40-150. It will even take good close-ups if you can get back far enough. I also have the M Zuiko 75-300 and it's good except right at 300, not so crisp.

If you don't mind the size and weight, the M Zuiko 12-40 PRO is phenomenal. Crisp through out the focal length and unbelievable for close ups, although no macro.