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Best Olympus / Four Thirds Set up
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Olympus Evolt E-3 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera with Mechanical Image Stabilization (Body Only)Olympus Evolt E-3 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera with Mechanical Image Stabilization (Body Only)
Buy new: $1,301.09
This is the flagship SLR of Olympus. So, obviously this is the first choice.
Olympus E30 12.3MP Digital SLR with Image Stabilization (Body Only)Olympus E30 12.3MP Digital SLR with Image Stabilization (Body Only)
Buy new: Too low to display / Used from: $749.00
A newer body with 12.3 megapixels. If you're a megapixel freak.
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Four Thirds Lens for Olympus and Panasonic Digital CamerasSigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Four Thirds Lens for Olympus and Panasonic Digital Cameras
Buy new: $439.00
During this writing, this lens is the only one with the highest aperture in the four thirds line of lenses.
Olympus 35-100mm f/2.0 Zuiko Lens for E Series DSLR CamerasOlympus 35-100mm f/2.0 Zuiko Lens for E Series DSLR Cameras
Buy new: $2,049.95
In the 35mm context, it has a 70-200mm focal length with a fixed f/2 aperture. Has no SWD.
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG Macro HSM II Auto Focus Telephoto Zoom Lens for Olympus Four Thirds Mount Digital SLR Cameras.Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG Macro HSM II Auto Focus Telephoto Zoom Lens for Olympus Four Thirds Mount Digital SLR Cameras.
Buy new: $799.00
Sigma creates this lens for Nikon, Canon, Sony, Pentax and oly. It has macro and high speed motor for quick auto focus.
Olympus Zuiko 7-14mm f/4.0 Aspherical Super ED Lens for Olympus Digital SLR CamerasOlympus Zuiko 7-14mm f/4.0 Aspherical Super ED Lens for Olympus Digital SLR Cameras
Buy new: $1,479.95 / Used from: $1,379.00
In the 35mm context, it has a 14-28mm focal length with a fixed f/4 aperture. No SWD motor at present. So please decide accordingly.
Olympus Zuiko 14-35mm f/2.0 Digital ED SWD Lens for Olympus Digital SLR CamerasOlympus Zuiko 14-35mm f/2.0 Digital ED SWD Lens for Olympus Digital SLR Cameras
Buy new: $1,849.00
In the 35mm context, it has a 28-70mm focal length with a fixed f/2 aperture. There is a 12-60mm model but with a variable aperture of f/2.8-4.0 and also has SWD.
Olympus 90-250mm f/2.8 Zuiko Lens for E Series DSLR CameraOlympus 90-250mm f/2.8 Zuiko Lens for E Series DSLR Camera
Buy new: $4,888.00
In the 35mm context, it has a 180-500mm focal length with a fixed f/2.8 aperture. This is a very powerful and fast lens. That's why it's so damn expensive. Downside? Non-SWD.
Olympus 50mm f/2.0 Telephoto Macro ED Lens for E1, E300 & E500 Digital SLR CamerasOlympus 50mm f/2.0 Telephoto Macro ED Lens for E1, E300 & E500 Digital SLR Cameras
Buy new: $402.83
Amazing macro! In the 35mm context, it has a 100mm focal length with a fixed f/2 aperture. Again, SWD fanboys! None in this one.
Olympus FL-50R Electronic Flash for Olympus Digital SLR CamerasOlympus FL-50R Electronic Flash for Olympus Digital SLR Cameras
Buy new: $349.95
Premium flash unit for oly.
Olympus FC-01 Macro Flash Controller (for use with TF-22 & RF-11 Flash Heads)Olympus FC-01 Macro Flash Controller (for use with TF-22 & RF-11 Flash Heads)
Buy new: $314.96
Olympus FR-1 Flash Adapter Ring (required w/ 50mm f2 Macro Lens & RF/TF Flash Sets)Olympus FR-1 Flash Adapter Ring (required w/ 50mm f2 Macro Lens & RF/TF Flash Sets)
Buy new: $81.53
Olympus FS-RF11 Ring Flash Head (Needs FC-01 Flash Controller, FR-1 & SR-1)Olympus FS-RF11 Ring Flash Head (Needs FC-01 Flash Controller, FR-1 & SR-1)
Buy new: $229.43
Olympus TF-22 Twin Flash Head (Needs FC-01 Flash Controller, FR-1 & SR-1)Olympus TF-22 Twin Flash Head (Needs FC-01 Flash Controller, FR-1 & SR-1)
SanDisk 32GB Extreme III Compact Flash Card (Retail Package, SDCFX3-032G-A31)SanDisk 32GB Extreme III Compact Flash Card (Retail Package, SDCFX3-032G-A31)
Buy new: $170.50
a must have
Olympus Zuiko 12-60mm f/2.8-4.0 Digital ED SWD Lens for Olympus Digital SLR CamerasOlympus Zuiko 12-60mm f/2.8-4.0 Digital ED SWD Lens for Olympus Digital SLR Cameras
Buy new: $802.67 / Used from: $750.00
Best walk around lens. 24-120mm in the 35mm context.