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I feel the image quality of xt2 is very good but ibis in the Olympus makes it up by being able to shoot at 2-3 stops lower iso readings. What do you guys think? If given the chance of repurchasing the em1-2 and 3 lenses of your choice or the Sony or the Fuji ' what would you select?


Apr 01, 2017 at 02:16 PM
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I could never decide between Fuji and Olympus....so I have both. But, having said that, I feel that Oly makes a better camera for (1) travel (due to IBIS) and (2) wildlife shooting (smaller lenses, longer reach).


Apr 01, 2017 at 02:57 PM
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^^ Same here.


Apr 01, 2017 at 03:05 PM
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Can you replicatethe micro contrast the apsc and ff sensors habe with the micro 4/3?
Are there any websites that are useful for a new micro 4/3 (em1mk2) user?



Apr 01, 2017 at 03:13 PM
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I'd select the A6500 because with that camera you have IBIS and the APS-C sensor.


Apr 01, 2017 at 08:41 PM
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MDGolfer wrote:
Can you replicatethe micro contrast the apsc and ff sensors habe with the micro 4/3?
Are there any websites that are useful for a new micro 4/3 (em1mk2) user?


Well, just look at some of the images posted here on FM - I'd say microcontrast is not an issue. But, one does have to have a basic understanding of how to make a good shot (good lens, correct shutter speed etc...), when diffraction sets in, and how to post process. As for websites, there are reviews on Youtube and other websites all over the web.



Apr 02, 2017 at 12:00 PM
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · Em1 mark 2 against a6500 and xt2


Agreed.
Olympus with the ooc jpgs and the ibis with super fast primes is very enticing....25f1.2 42.5f1.2 and 75f1.8



Apr 02, 2017 at 12:21 PM
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galenapass wrote:
I could never decide between Fuji and Olympus....so I have both. But, having said that, I feel that Oly makes a better camera for (1) travel (due to IBIS) and (2) wildlife shooting (smaller lenses, longer reach).


I have both the XT2 and EM1 II. The Fuji has the 100-400 which is a pretty rocking telephoto lens. Do you think the Olympus 300 is better? I don't have the Oly 300 but for my uses the Fuji with the 100-400 has been pretty good and I don't think the Oly 300 is smaller.



Apr 04, 2017 at 05:29 PM
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I don't like the Sony 6500 form factor. I think the Fuji doesn't offer better image quality worth the extra size of its lenses. So, I have the Olympus and still use Canon for bird stuff. I have the Sony A7RII as well, but that's going soon. Still, at least with the Sony, the resolution is much higher than with the Fuji (prices and lens sizes are too, though).


Apr 04, 2017 at 05:46 PM
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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · Em1 mark 2 against a6500 and xt2


How about this:

http://www.stevehuffphoto.com/2015/02/23/mirrorless-battle-micro-43-vs-aps-c-vs-full-frame/

FWIW ... DXO sensor ratings:

https://www.dxomark.com/Cameras/Olympus/OM-D-E-M1-Mark-II

MDGolfer wrote:
Can you replicatethe micro contrast the apsc and ff sensors habe with the micro 4/3?
Are there any websites that are useful for a new micro 4/3 (em1mk2) user?


Edited on Apr 04, 2017 at 07:02 PM · View previous versions



Apr 04, 2017 at 06:35 PM
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The Olympus 300/4 PRO is about the same size as the Fuji 100-400. The Pan-Leica 100-400 is smaller and lighter. But the Oly 300 PRO is phenomenally sharp. Olympus have claimed that it is the sharpest lens they have ever produced. Also, dual-sync IS on the E-M1.2 and 300 PRO lens combo gives you 5.5 stops of image stabilization.

http://bestmirrorlessblogs.com/comparisons/panasonic-100-400mm-vs-fuji-100-400mm-vs-olympus-300mm/

Have not seen you on these boards for a long time, Aravind!

thedigitalbean wrote:
I have both the XT2 and EM1 II. The Fuji has the 100-400 which is a pretty rocking telephoto lens. Do you think the Olympus 300 is better? I don't have the Oly 300 but for my uses the Fuji with the 100-400 has been pretty good and I don't think the Oly 300 is smaller.



Apr 04, 2017 at 06:42 PM
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thedigitalbean wrote:
I have both the XT2 and EM1 II. The Fuji has the 100-400 which is a pretty rocking telephoto lens. Do you think the Olympus 300 is better? I don't have the Oly 300 but for my uses the Fuji with the 100-400 has been pretty good and I don't think the Oly 300 is smaller.


Personally, I have often found 400mm to be too short for birds (on full frame or APS-C). I have the Canon 100-400LII that I use on the EM1 for slower birds (owls etc...) whereas the Canon 4005.6L focuses much faster. For my needs adapted Canon lenses that I already had work fine, and I have not yet purchased either the PL 100-400 or the Oly 300mm and cannot comment on those lenses. The "better" lens for birds and wildlife is a combination of flexibility, size, needed reach, and IQ. I find that a 200-800mm FOV is ideal for birds/wildlife. I suppose one could argue that there are smaller lenses than those that I am currently using (i.e. the PL 100-400 vs. the Canon 100-400), but after years of schlepping a Canon 500L around my current setup seems as light as a feather.

For me, the Fuji lens is too short and a step backwards to a time when I was shooting Canon with a 100-400L, and could not afford the 500L (read "could not convince my wife to spend money on that lens").



Apr 04, 2017 at 08:06 PM
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bobbytan wrote:
The Olympus 300/4 PRO is about the same size as the Fuji 100-400. The Pan-Leica 100-400 is smaller and lighter. But the Oly 300 PRO is phenomenally sharp. Olympus have claimed that it is the sharpest lens they have ever produced. Also, dual-sync IS on the E-M1.2 and 300 PRO lens combo gives you 5.5 stops of image stabilization.

http://bestmirrorlessblogs.com/comparisons/panasonic-100-400mm-vs-fuji-100-400mm-vs-olympus-300mm/

Have not seen you on these boards for a long time, Aravind!



My 300 arrived earlier this week and it is a beautiful optic and I prefer it to the Fuji 100-400 when reach is needed. That dual sync IS is pretty amazing. I have a 1.4x TC coming in a couple of days and am hoping this will get me to 840mm equiv. in a pinch.

Its been a while Bobby, just too busy I guess



Apr 09, 2017 at 10:09 PM





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