No EZ lens? The kit zoom lens 14-42mm 2RK is it really the old "kitzoom" lens? Not the new compact 14-42mm EZ lens?
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Yes it is the old kit zoom with a plastic mount. Reviews are not yet out on the EZ version so it is not clear if the old and new kit lenses have the same formulae or if the new lens has higher IQ.
1244806
I think you are underestimating the quality of the "old kitzoom" lens. By any rational standard, this is a very good lens. The Olympus tradition or providing a good kit lens up to the standards of the body it is sold with continues with this lens, I think. I would remind you that the legendary Zuiko DSLR lens, the 14-55 mm f2.8/f3.5 started out as a kit lens for the original 4/3s camera the E1.
2198744
Most people have the 'kit' zoom. If so, set it at 19mm and use it for a day. Don't zoom. Then set it at 30mm, and try that. It's marked, coarsely, but you can get close enough.
506216
It has zoom, if you count that as manual focus. This kit, at least mine did, comes with two lenses that give good options for shoots. Hope this helps
429819
I don't think there's an official release date. Some zoom kits have already shipped (including from Amazon), but the only place I've seen 17mm kits shipping is Germany. A few US retailers have gotten (and sold) some 17mm lenses, though.
1310573
This lens does not zoom. It has a fixed focal length of 25mm. It is an excellent lens, by the way.
1582564
Looking around on other sites, it looks like the 17mm kit isn't shipping yet. I just got my zoom kit last Wednesday. What a fun camera :).http://www.flickr.com/photos/spyker3292/sets/72157621273577451/
1729201
The camera came with they call a "kit" lens. I purchased a 50mm lens additionally. I haven't even used the kit lens yet, because I was really longing for the 50mm! I should probably try it out. I'm pleased with my older model, used camera - don't know why I didn't think of it sooner!
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The lens that it comes with goes from 14mm to 42mm, so it's a 3x zoom. It's equivalent to a 28mm to 84mm lens in the 35mm format, making it a moderate wide to moderate telephoto lens. Since the lens is removable, you can replace it with just about any other micro four thirds lens and many other lenses with adapters. You'd probably be happier with the e-pm2 though, it's a much improved camera.
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The usual kit lens is an Oly 14-42 m.zuiko manual zoom lens. The only power zoom I know of for micro 4/3 format is the Panasonic Lumix G 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 X Vario PZ Power O.I.S. Lens. The Oly is a better lens as far as I'm concerned.
1582563
Danny, I think its general knowledge that some zoom kits have shipped in Europe, but the question I asked pertained to anyone who pre-ordered the 17mm kit, and if they had heard anything about an actual ship date. Thank you for muddying the waters.
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Teresa, be sure to try out the q-AF (quick) and c-AF (continuous) focus modes. Yes, the ZS3's long zoom lens does prefer to have plenty of outdoor light. For that reason, I'd like to have an LX3 as well (f/2.0 versus f/3.3). I've heard there may be a new LX3 (LX4?) in 2010. If it has the HD video features of the ZS3, and still has f/2.0, (with perhaps a bit more zoom) it would be just about perfect!
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Hey A.M.M Arguello, I noticed in your initial post you mentioned you have the NEX-3 camera. I also noticed in your last post that you ordered the 55-210 mm zoom lense. Have you had a chance to use the 55-210 mm zoom lense with your NEX-3 yet? Have you had any problems? I only ask because on the sony website this lense does not list the NEX-3 as a compatible camera. However I think this has to do with the fact that the NEX-3 was technically a discontinued model when this lense was released. Any first hand experience you can provide would be much appreciated.
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The real problem is that the 17-55 f/2.8 lens is close to what every one wants but not quite there so people are disappointed with it. What dose every one looking at this lens really want? A real standard zoom L lens for ASP-C Bodies. Something with the same build/optical quality and features as the 24-70 f/2.8L, but with a focal length range that provides the same coverage on a ASP-C body. Something like 15mm on the wide end and like 45mm at the telephoto end. Since this lens doesn't exist people are forced the buy the next closest thing. Which is the EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS. Quite frankly for the build quality the 17-55 f/2.8 is way over priced and already in the same price bracket as an L lens. Which is why people expect same quality and then are dissatisfied when the build quality isn't much better then the kit lens. I don't see why canon doesn't just make an L version of the 17-55mm f/2.8 and sell it for like $1200-$1500. Especially considering the existence of the 7D, which is basically a pro-level ASP-C body. Oh wait I know, It's to force people who want/need to have L lens quality with decent wide coverage to upgrade to a full frame camera.
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The 52mm filter does not fit the 18-55mm zoom lens that comes with the kit. It fits the 35mm and 18mm lenses. You need a 58mm filter for the zoom lens.
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This lens is entirely different from the kit lens. And we don't know what kit lens you are talking about. Of the 40D? of the XT? I got the XT and the 40D. Both came with a 17?-55mm and a 28-135mm IS. The 50mm lens is a different lens all together because it doesn't zoom so you'll be doing a lot of moving back and forward with your feet. The nice thing about this lens is that pictures are RAZOR SHARP. I mean I've never seen pictures sharper than what this lens has produced. I bought 2 of these lenses because I really love the pictures they take. Also, this lens can take pictures in a dark room about 10 times as easy as the kit lens on the 40D or the XT. The f/1.8 is amazing. The color, the light, the picture sharpness = worth $70 by far. GET IT. :)
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Hello Paul, I have the Sony nex 5 camera and I need a lense with a higher zoom, which do you recommed??the 350 dollar one or the 800 dollar one?? and what is the difference between the too??Thanks
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No it is not a zoom lens. It's a fixed length prime lens. The 42.5mm micro four thirds lens is the equivalent of an 85mm lens in the 35mm system.