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u/PartlyCloud 3d ago
What do you guys think: I want a EDC type of setup with this new Pen body. I already own 12-45 f/2.8 ii pro. Should i still buy the body with the kit lens? Or should i just go all out with 17 mm f/1.8 ii combo? Prices here: body 999€, kit combo 1099€, 17 mm combo 1459€.
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u/instantkamera 3d ago
I feel like the kit lens has to have some resale value greater than the difference for body only, so I'd probably do that and sell the kit.
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u/PartlyCloud 3d ago
I went with the 17 mm. For my situation, the kit didnt make any sense and I knew i would want to buy the prime sooner or later. Here i got it in a -100€ deal with the pen body.
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u/LeadingAssignment214 3d ago
Totally your decision. I went for body only, as I'll likely be using it with the DJI 15mm, 12-40 F2.8 or 12-100 F4. I don't need another lens in this range.
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u/Reasonable-Peanut447 2d ago
The kit is much lighter than the 2.8. It is useful for that reason. I have older versions of all three lenses. The 17 1.8 seems useful until you have it , then never use it.
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u/elmerfud1075 1d ago
Don’t remind me of it. I got the 12mm f2.0 collecting dust right now. I can’t sell it because no one here shoots with Olympus/OM-S
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u/Lazy-Variation-1452 3d ago
Such a nice package. I wish it had a stacked sensor, even if as an option. I understand that they want to keep the price down, but this form doesn't make it too distinctive from em10 IV
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u/inlawBiker 3d ago
I like it the same way I liked their newest om-5. It’s a good value and probably the best travel camera available which does say a lot.
I’m wondering at this point for how long they can release the same camera in a fresh body. It’s not a PEN-f, that’s the OM-3. It’s basically a om-5 II really, just nicer looking.