I've just bought one, Ian. It is only a little bit larger than the
14-54 and slightly heavier. I have bought it to replace the 11-22
that I bought from a List member (since sold for the same price) and
the 14-54. It is mainly because, a) there is a wider bit on the short
end that I will use more than the 11-22 as I don't really like
carrying and changing more lenses than I have to; and b) there is the
useful bit on the longer end.
As for the quality difference, the 14-54 was always acknowledged as a
pretty decent performer and I cannot imagine that the 12-60 will be
noticeably better.
However, the AF is supposed to be quicker and more reliable.
Chris
On 25 Feb 2008, at 13:46, SwissPace wrote:
> I have an E3 now so I will never use the E330 (or my old E1 - sold to
> nephew), I am not a pro photographer so I don't need a backup body and
> if I do there is always film or my wifes F31FD
>
> I do need to justify to myself however that the 12-60mm gives me
> benefits over the 14-54mm as it is nearly twice the price, It would
> make a better walkabout lens given the wider range (but its heavier).
> It has to be at least as sharp and give better autofocus but this is
> not
> what I am reading
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