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bruce1s
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What are your thoughts on the newly announced 14-42 kit lens for the G2 vs the discontinued 14-45? Internet consensus (based on Pany press release) says it is:
-Lighter
-Less range (14-42 vs 14-45)
-No O.I.S image stabilization switch (control in camera body)
-Plastic vs metal mount
Except for weight it seems the old 14-45 is better in every way. Since there are some 14-45s still in the channel, do any of you m4/3 veterans think it is worth while for a new adopter to buy one before they disappear?
For reference, B&H lists the lens without body at $350, and the G1/14-45 bundle at $640 (depending on how you look at it, that means the G1 body costs $290).
Thank you in advance if you respond.
-Lighter
-Less range (14-42 vs 14-45)
-No O.I.S image stabilization switch (control in camera body)
-Plastic vs metal mount
Except for weight it seems the old 14-45 is better in every way. Since there are some 14-45s still in the channel, do any of you m4/3 veterans think it is worth while for a new adopter to buy one before they disappear?
For reference, B&H lists the lens without body at $350, and the G1/14-45 bundle at $640 (depending on how you look at it, that means the G1 body costs $290).
Thank you in advance if you respond.