Which Olympus lens to invest in

[ianpinion]

Hi Chris,
I've found the 12-60mm at the bargain price of £749 with the Digital Camera Company. Do you think I should snap their hand off?

[chris-p]

It's also £749 at Camerabox and it's £830 at WEx so it's not a bad price. If you've got the cash it's a big step forward from the 14-42!

[ianpinion]

Hi Chris,

I've endulged, but I found the best price on Amazon Marketplace, when you take into account the delivery charges. Can't wait now though....

[chris-p]

Congrats Ian!

I'm sure you'll love it. Made me fall in love with my 510 all over again and it was a heartbreaking moment when I had to give it back (and I only had it for a couple of hours!).

[ianpinion]

Hi Chris,

Well it's arrived this morning. I'm just wondering what filter it is best to go and buy to protect the end of the lens and where from. I suppose being a 12mm (24mm) wide angle lens I will need a slim filter on a 72mm thread.

[chris-p]

I suppose a thinner filter would be worth the money as there is no point in having swish lenses to then fill the frame with filter holders! I'd probably have a hunt around on WEx to start with.

[ianpinion]

I've gone for a Hoya HD digtal protector. Should do the job and I've also ordered a 72mm adapter ring for my Lee filter housing too.

Been having a play with the lens and I can't quite believe how fast the auto focus system is in comparison. I can see why it holds the record for being the fastest system. Phenominal! Can't wait to get out and about somewhere to put it through it's paces.

[chris-p]

That SWD is mighty fast. My 50-200 was, sadly, the older non-SWD version but the 12-60 was blindingly quick!

Enjoy!