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The following opinions have been automatically translated with Microsoft Translator. | Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12mm f/2 Pros: optical correction, center-edge IQ, sharpness, construction, weight, brightness Cons: backlight, no lens hood, light vignetting at TA Opinion: purchased on offer from the OM system website, after 1 year of use I am convinced of the purchase made; starting from the QI it is one of those Olympus prosumer lenses, but which is very close to the PRO line: TA sharpness, natural colors, acceptable vignetting... I use it a lot for architecture and indoor photos and I must say that the first thing that satisfied me was the optical correction, in post production there is very little to correct; as is physiological at TA you notice a bit of vignetting. Although the construction is very solid, it is a featherweight, only 130gr! it's practically fixed with the E-P7 which together make just 500gr! As defects, unfortunately, I find the ugly purple halos against the light very evident, especially when I shoot indoors; A defect, not of the optics but of the company marketing is the absence of the lens hood (metal), which purchased separately should come at 30/40 €. sent on January 13, 2025 |
 | Venus Laowa 6mm f/2 Zero-D MFT Pros: Correctness of lines, natural rendering of colors, construction, lightness. Cons: Vignetting, flare, lack of AF. Opinion: For some time, despite having the Panaleica 8-18 and the olympus 8mm 1.8 fisheye, I felt the need for a lightweight ultra wide angle to optimize the benefit of the m43 system; trying this lens you immediately realize its IQ: the correctness of the lines is amazing while the natural rendering of colors distinguishes it from more "cheerful" lenses such as fisheye; we add that screw filters can be mounted to use polarizers and ND filters; The construction to the touch leaves a good impression, it seems fairly solid while remaining light (on the other hand it does not reach 2 ounces). As for the defects, they are also unfortunately conspicuous and the most obvious is the vignetting with open diaphragms, then there is a lot of flare against the light, but on the other hand if it had also been resistant to flare it would have cost more; finally - if you want to consider a defect - like all laowa lenses there is no AF motor which is perhaps the reason why designers are able to make the lenses compact; Let's say that for its characteristics it is a lens that finds its vocation for interior photography, but on the other hand it is no mystery that it was designed for architectural photography, which is why I bought it as well as for its lightness. sent on June 02, 2023 |
 | Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-45mm f/4 Pro Pros: compactness, IQ, construction Cons: f/4, hood, FN button missing Opinion: I have it very recently, but already those times I used this zoom the quality of the images produced left me with a very good impression; starting from the IQ the first things I noticed compared to the 12-40 were: the minimum distortion at 12mm, the greater resistance to flare and a certain vivacity of the colors compared to the "drier" yield of the 12-40; then in general it has an excellent yield at all focal lengths. As for the construction is the trademark olympus (or should I say OM system) combined with a compactness that I would call embarrassing for the IQ it returns. I think it's the ideal zoom to take with you along with a camera as compact as the EM5 III (which I took together as an offer) for a reportage trip. Having to point out the "cons" I think that in this case are factors of second or third order, such as obviously the castrated brightness at f / 4 or as the lack of the FN button that in some cases is useful; Finally, in my opinion, I do not find the hood supplied as a pro objective but for the price / quality ratio you can be satisfied. sent on April 10, 2023 |
 | Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO Pros: IQ, brightness, tropicalization, MF dial, FN button, minimum MAF distance Cons: Subject to backlit flare Opinion: What about this zoom pro that hasn't already been said? sturdy as a tank, sharp to TA, bright and compact... The only drawback is a certain predisposition to flare, in any case one of the masterpieces of this system that everyone should have in their kit, very versatile zoom that I use both for landscapes / architecture and portraits. sent on February 24, 2023 |
 | Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 75mm f/1.8 Pros: Compactness, brightness, IQ Cons: Hood not included Opinion: When we talk about this m4/3 lens in my opinion we are talking about the RE of portrait lenses of this system; The first approach, the tactile one, immediately gives the feeling of robustness combined with compactness. I have been using it since 2017, I remember a close-up at f / 5 where you could see every little facial hair, however although used at TA it has a very good IQ. I think its only limit is the angle of view that does not allow much else in the close-ups (which is its real field) indoors, while outdoors if you want you can detach the subject well from the background even at f / 2.8 sent on February 24, 2023 |
 | Olympus M.Zuiko ED 45mm f/1.2 Pro Pros: Construction, image quality. Cons: Weight Opinion: I have for 3 years this fixed light that I consider one of the "masterpiece" of the system: there is very little to describe because it is practically free of defects and has only quality, let's say that if we want the weight is not indifferent for an m / 43 lens but it is designed to match with a series 1 (or like the OM1) with which it balances perfectly; the sharpness is extraordinary up to f / 1.8 to gradually soften up to TA, but it remains a good sharpness, while on the quality of the photos it produces there is very little to say, personally I think that the color reproduction is very natural, there is nothing pumped; also the blurred is very natural even if I prefer the one produced by the brother 75mm 1.8 As for the construction Needless to say, it is bombproof, with materials pleasant even to the touch, the convenient retractable ring for manual focus and there is no lack of the FN button. For those who want to invest in the system, money is well invested sent on October 21, 2022 |
 | Panasonic Leica DG 8-18mm f/2.8-4.0 ASPH Pros: construction, size, weight, filter thread, IQ, collapsible zoom. Cons: variable brightness Opinion: I have for exactly 5 years the Panaleica 8-18, while trying I can not find obvious defects except that the variable brightness (at 10mm is f / 3.2) but basically have an 8mm f / 2.8 is comfortable in many photographic occasions. Built very well and among other things also light (315gr against 534gr of Oly 7-14 and 411gr of 8-25), I had the opportunity to test the tropicalization both in the rain and bringing it to Morocco, among other things also the material used is very pleasant to the touch; Another design advantage is the possibility of mounting screw filters, which makes it more ductile than the M.zuiko 7-14 and on the left side it has the convenient button to switch from AF to MF. As far as image quality is concerned, the Panasonic/Leica designers have given more importance to the naturalness of colors and shades than sharpness (which can be added in post), this makes it an ideal zoom for landscaping while having a "warm" tone like all Panaleica; I also add the best flare resistance compared to M.zuiko 7-14. In conclusion, I think it is one of the best objectives of the m4/3 system. sent on October 20, 2022 |
 | Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ Pros: compactness, construction, good IQ in broad daylight Cons: bad IQ indoors, only electronic zoom. Opinion: Although it is not one of the "must have" of the m/43 system it is a zoom that I love either for its compactness, or also for an aesthetic that I prefer to my cousin Lumix in any case every merit and defect I write it with knowledge of the facts having it since 2015 and in that year I took it on holiday in Amsterdam: the photos - clearly taken in broad daylight - I still keep them, the IQ is more than satisfactory, defects such as vignetting and AC can be corrected in post; On the contrary, a short time ago I tried it in a dark interior where kneaded photos came out; So those who aim at this "zoom" already know what they can and cannot do. As for the construction I must say that I find it better than the brother 14-42IIr (among other things with the same brightness), it is felt to the touch and the bayonet is made of metal; In 7 years it has never given me problems but there are specimens that break the flat cable that regulates the focal lengths (a classic of the first olympus zoom like the 9-18): I have an unproven suspicion, it could depend on the menu function that adjusts the zoom speed, I have always selected it on normal, but there are those who sect on High ... moreover, actually having only electronic zoom is not a plus point, but you can not have everything in an ultra-compact lens, while a convenient accessory that serves those who do not want to waste time to remove the front cap is the LC 37C lens cover that certainly makes you seize the moment ... I have the JJC version, cheaper. sent on October 19, 2022 |
 | Olympus PEN E-P7 Pros: Aesthetics, construction, compactness, WB, functionality, 20mpxl sensor, ibis. Cons: no viewfinder. Opinion: I have for almost a year the e-p7, bought used second-hand, I must say that so far I am satisfied with the use I have made of it; taken as a second body for trips out of town and trips, it proved to be very convenient for taking photos in urban environments or occasional streets where maybe you want to be more discreet and light; Its ideal combinations are pancake lenses, preferably bright. Starting then to list pros and cons the first merit that you notice is the build quality, it is certainly not a box and is built well, also adding the tiltable display more solid than the articulated one; So in the size of a compact there is a camera with interchangeable lenses, where among other things the Olympus / OM System technicians have managed to insert not only every ring and button necessary but also a useful pop-up flash! As for the electronic / software aspect, a feature in its favor is the WB that never fails, while among the features - accessible via ring - there are the various live composite, focus bracketing, multiple esp, hdr in the room, panorama function; the negative aspect that immediately catches the eye is the lack of both the viewfinder and the predisposition so if you are not like me that I shoot almost always from the display I do not recommend it, also do not wait for miracles at high ISO, now we all know what are the strengths and weaknesses of an M43, but it should also be noted that I almost never use them, Thanks to the 5-axis stabilizer, phenomenal like all Olympus Ibis and in any case the 20 MPXL sensor is already a step forward. Finally, for those who shoot in jpeg there is the convenient selector in front to switch to the BN in the room or other features such as color filter, vignetting in the room, film grain etc etc .. In conclusion - having listed build quality and electronics - I dare to say that aesthetically it is one of the most beautiful Olympus ever, an interchangeable lens camera that you can literally put in your pocket. sent on October 19, 2022 |
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