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Old 08-28-2009, 05:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Doug Pardee View Post
Those legacy OM lenses are manual-focus, and manually focusing an autofocus SLR is pretty challenging, especially with the tiny viewfinders that you get on a 4/3 system camera. Not something I'd recommend as the easy path.

The other manufacturers were already making autofocus film SLRs, so they have a good catalog of legacy and modern autofocus lenses to choose from. Pentax probably has the best compatibility with ancient lenses if that's really a consideration for you.

From what I can tell, the pros who are using Oly these days are the ones who value portability into the field under any conditions: smaller size, lighter weight, weatherproofed.
OK.....this helps a lot. In regards to why the pros using Oly. I appreciate the information in regards to focusing challenges as well.
I'm starting to lean more toward the "Big Two" now.

Thanks for your input!!
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