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Slightly above budget, but I would recommend a used Olympus E-M1III + 12-100mm f/4.0 PRO zoom for this. This gives a full frame equivalent Field of View of 24-200mm. You should be able to source this combo for approx £1200 - £1300 used in the UK. Keeping in mind that the Olympus 12-100mm lens is...

It's also worth considering the Canon 50mm f1.8 STM RF Lens as it is good and pretty affordable.

I recently purchased some Canon equipment and have submitted a claim for cashback. Before the purchase, I registered for Canon Club Membership because that would would entitle me to some additional discount. As part of the cashback processing, Canon have now notified me that they don't have my...

IrfanView here as well

The Oly 12-42 EZ has a reputation for failing. I also didn't like the "power zoom". The Panasonic 12-32 is very good and super compact but reach is limited. The Panasonic 14-45 is excellent. I only sold it because I ended up getting the Oly 12-45 f/4. The hood on my copy was also a bit loose -...

This has happened to me occasionally where it looks like the camera has died, but actually it's OK. I think I resolved the issue by switching batteries; reseating the same battery didn't work. I've also had issues in the past with the lens not registering on various Olympus bodies, mainly the...

Size is almost identical to the Oly 12 45 but it is lighter. It's very sharp at the wide end but gets a bit softer at the tele end judging from my unscientific tests - but it's still pretty good. I'm believe it is weather sealed as well? For maximum IQ I would choose the Oly 12 45, but for a...

Difficult to choose, but here are three of my favourite shots last year - all shot using Olympus m4/3. London Mini Marathon U15G race in Central London (September): 20211003_091219_345 by Maarten D'Haese, on Flickr U15B & U17B Surrey League Race in Richmond Park (October): U15B &amp...

maarten.dhaese's Nifty Fifty #6: "The Dutch House" The Dutch House by Maarten D'Haese, on Flickr

Still very grey weather in London; taken on a bike ride with my son today: maarten.dhaese's Nifty Fifty #3: "Bowling Alley" Bowling Alley by Maarten D'Haese, on Flickr maarten.dhaese's Nifty Fifty #4: "Contemplation" Contemplation by Maarten D'Haese, on Flickr maarten.dhaese's...

maarten.dhaese's Nifty Fifty #2 Tried to make the most of the 5 mins of sunlight we got here today; Canon 5DIV + Canon EF 50 f/1.8 STM - no extension tubes used: 20211212_132213_012 by Maarten D'Haese, on Flickr

maarten.dhaese's Nifty Fifty #1 At Wimbledon Common Parkrun this morning; Canon 5DIV + Canon EF 50 f/1.8 STM: 20211211_093357_135 by Maarten D'Haese, on Flickr

Olympus m.Zuiko 40-150 f/2.8, incredible optics, relatively lightweight and superb build quality giving an 80-300 equivalent view on m4/3 cameras. Probably more than 50% of the photos on my Flickr account have been shot with this.

Does anyone know if AI Servo on the 5DIV is more sure-footed than on the 5DIII or is it pretty similar in terms of % of out of focus shots? Thinking of getting a 5DIV but if AI-Servo is no better than on the 5DIII it might not make sense for me. Canon 5DIII and EF 70-300 f/4.0-5.6 L IS USM...

What budget do you have in mind? A used Panasonic GH4 could be an option.