Olympus ZD 11-22 f2.8 or 12mm f2?

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RandyQ

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Folks,
I wonder if anyone has tried a GH1/Gh2 with the Oly 11-22 f2.8? I'm considering getting this lens, but the newer 12mm f2 is also quite compelling.

I like the 12mm f2 because of the superior autofocus (I believe the 11-22 doesn't autofocus at all). However, I think the older Zuiko lenses (non-m4/3) are actually better glass, and I'm concerned that the 12mm might not be wide enough.

Re: autofocus - during shoots (meaning the stuff that I get paid for), I focus manually almost 99% of the time. For photos (which I dont get paid for), I use autofocus.

Re: price, a fellow over here is actually selling me these two lenses at an amazingly good price, so its not an issue at all. But not cheap enough that the missus will agree to me buying both...

If anyone has used these lenses, please let me know what you think.

rgds/ RandyQ
 
RandyQ said:
Folks,
I wonder if anyone has tried a GH1/Gh2 with the Oly 11-22 f2.8? I'm considering getting this lens, but the newer 12mm f2 is also quite compelling.

I like the 12mm f2 because of the superior autofocus (I believe the 11-22 doesn't autofocus at all). However, I think the older Zuiko lenses (non-m4/3) are actually better glass, and I'm concerned that the 12mm might not be wide enough.

Re: autofocus - during shoots (meaning the stuff that I get paid for), I focus manually almost 99% of the time. For photos (which I dont get paid for), I use autofocus.

Re: price, a fellow over here is actually selling me these two lenses at an amazingly good price, so its not an issue at all. But not cheap enough that the missus will agree to me buying both...

If anyone has used these lenses, please let me know what you think.

rgds/ RandyQ
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Always recommend the 12mm for the AF and IQ - autofocus is a definite winner for a wide lens since that's what you'll be putting on a steadicam or crane. 2.8 is slow if you do events like weddings as well. 12mm is definitely wide enough for me. Don't worry about IQ, the 12mm looks great and I really like how well it controls flare.
 
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