Fans of the four/thirds system will want to investigate Camera Labs review of the Olympus Zuiko Digital 12-60mm 1:2.8-4 lens which seems particularly well suited to the E3 in terms of size and for complete weather sealing. Featuring the amazing optics that Olympus is well known for in it’s premium lenses, Camera Labs says:
The Olympus Zuiko Digital 12-60mm is quite simply one of the best quality zoom lenses we’ve tested to date. Its optical performance is superb, delivering very sharp results across the frame at all focal lengths.
-Camera Labs
I’ll add that it continues to get quite gushy from there, breaking into full a fledged love fest by the end.
It certainly isn’t cheap (at about $950), but Olympus Zuiko Digital 12-60mm is a substantial step up for those still shooting with kit lenses. I think the E3 is a very compelling camera (weather sealing, 5fps, very fast AF, flip out LCD, affordable, etc), and this lens is a perfect match.
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Eolake Stobblehouse
09.03.08 at 8:27 am
“I’ll add that it continues to get quite gushy from there, breaking into full a fledged love fest by the end.”
ROTFL.
Oh you!
Patrick
09.03.08 at 5:38 pm
Too far huh? I’m a little punch drunk in the a.m. till the several cups of coffee kick in.