12 - 60 Wow!

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  • 08-15-2010, 12:27 PM
    seangee
    12 - 60 Wow!
    Yes I know I said I couldn't justify the expense...

    Found a great deal on ebay. As an added bonus the seller hopped on his motorcycle and dropped it off. Turns out he is a long time Canon user who bought a Panasonic body and the lens. Couldn't get on with the Panasonic and upgraded his Canon body instead. Here are a couple of shots I took between the front door and living room at either end of the lens. No post processing but did crop the 60mm shots.

    http://lh3.ggpht.com/_8t5h_m7trew/TG...40/12-60-1.jpg

    http://lh4.ggpht.com/_8t5h_m7trew/TG...40/12-60-2.jpg

    http://lh6.ggpht.com/_8t5h_m7trew/TG...40/12-60-3.jpg
  • 08-15-2010, 01:01 PM
    Greg McCary
    Re: 12 - 60 Wow!
    Congratulations. Blinding fast lens. Sharp too. Compare it to your old lens and see.
  • 08-15-2010, 03:42 PM
    Liz
    Re: 12 - 60 Wow!
    Wow is right! This is an awesome lens.....

    I wish I could carry it! I sold my Canon equipment due to the weight - so the 12-60 is not something I can even look at!

    But.....I'll enjoy your photos. :thumbsup:

    Congratulations.

    Liz
  • 08-16-2010, 09:05 AM
    Photo-John
    Re: 12 - 60 Wow!
    Congratulations. I'm mostly a Canon shooter but I have to admit, the Olympus 12-60mm is one of my favorite lenses ever! It's so versatile and the optics are wonderful. Olympus really needs to make a Micro Four Thirds version of this lens!

    Please make sure to write a review for your new lens and your other Olympus camera gear. Your reviews are the foundation of PhotographyREVIEW.com!
  • 08-18-2010, 01:14 PM
    seangee
    Re: 12 - 60 Wow!
    Nose to the wheel for the next month but it will be going on hols with me after that and will write something up. Hoping to spend a lot of time with my ancient oly compact (cos it has an underwater housing :cool: )

    Liz you're right. Was toying with flogging my 14 - 45 but may just hang on to it for quick trips to the beach, walking the dog etc.
  • 08-18-2010, 01:37 PM
    Photo-John
    Re: 12 - 60 Wow!
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by seangee
    Liz you're right. Was toying with flogging my 14 - 45 but may just hang on to it for quick trips to the beach, walking the dog etc.

    I think it's worth keeping, too. You'll have it as a backup lens in case, god forbid, something happens to your 12-60mm. I also like the 14-45 when I want to pack really small and light. Even though it's a Four Thirds lens, the 12-60mm is pretty chunky.
  • 08-18-2010, 03:44 PM
    Iguanamom
    Re: 12 - 60 Wow!
    I hung onto my E-300 and the 14-45 because they're basically worthless and adequate as a backup should anything bad happen.

    I love the 12-60mm, btw. It's so versatile and sharp that it doesn't leave the camera often. Nice choice.