The Black GX1 with 14-42mm lens is back in Stock at Amazon (Click here) and Adorama (Click here). Also the Silver kit is in Stock at Amazon (Click here) and Adorama (Click here).
The new weather sealed Olympus 12-50mm lens can now be preordered at Adorama (Click here). A perfect kit lens for the soon to come weather sealed camera 🙂
More deals:
Panasonic-Leica 25mm now for $499 at Amazon (Click here).
Panasonic GF3 with 14-42mm kit lens for $399 ay Target (Click here).
Olympus 9-18mm lens for around $580 at Amazon (Click here), Adorama (Click here) and BHphoto (Click here).
Black GF2 with kit lens for $361 at Amazon (Click here).
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i wonder, does anyone getting the 12-50 oly? if yes then why?
I will. As I mentioned here before, I keep finding the 14-42mm inadequate. For my needs, 14mm isn’t wide enough, 42mm doesn’t reach far enough, and I’m not always in the mood to carry 5000$ worth of equipment on my back and juggle with lenses in the middle of a crowded street. A lens like this isn’t perfect, but in terms of a “walk around” lens, it extends the kit 14-42 on both ends.
I will probably get it if image quality is very good. I’ve been waiting a very long time for an m43 lens that starts at 24mm equivalent instead of 28mm. It’s a big difference if you’re a landscaper. The Pany 12-35mm would also be intriguing, but the range of the 12-60 would be more versatile.
As to why I would buy it by itself instead of with a new Oly camera… well, we’ll have to see what new body this lens gets matched with. If it’s yet another same old PEN, I’ll take the lens by itself, thank you!
If this lens is intended to be sold as a kit, it will be more affordable to buy it with the camera. At that point, the price will probably also be lower due to people selling them separately.
Got all excited for a second when the description at Adorama says F/5.6 but the photo shows f/6.3
I just got Panasonic-Leica 25mm for $449 through corporate discount program!
Was looking for a deal on this lens, so naturally today’s J&R price drop at Amazon (to $499) got my attention.
But then I saw a company email with holiday offers. The lens was not on the list, but I checked it anyway.
Guess what? They have 25mm for $449 and in stock.
So, if you are looking for any Panasonic staff, and happen to work for a company with corporate discount program, check what Panasonic has in stock for you. They offer sweet holiday discounts right now!
P.S. The lens is $539.99 for “out-of-program” shoppers on Panasonic website, with free shipping.
I love the price of it, but I just can’t justify spending $500 when I have a 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 that works great. The only thing it improves on is the focus speed.
And size.
On a separate note, it’s nice that Olympus actually gets their products to market quick.