Reviews written by Oldman 46

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Reviews of cameras, lenses, tripods, heads and other accessories written by Oldman 46

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Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm f/4.0-5.6

Pros: Homogeneity of sharpness; excellent colors; dimensions when closed; filter diameter 52mm

Cons: Little usable from 14 to 18mm (AC and sharpness not exciting and only in the center of the frame); not suitable for night photos if not in support; optional original hood and unjustifiably expensive

Opinion: I was looking for a wide-angle zoom not extreme, not bulky and with the possibility of mounting filters (circular polarizer in the first place). I relied on ePHOTOzine for the technical evaluations of this class of optics, with an eye also to the price and availability of used. The problem of all three (9mm Summilux Leica f:1.7; Panasonic 7-14 f:4 and Olympus 9-18 f:4-5,6) the lenses that could meet my needs, however, was the difficulty of having center-periphery homogeneity of sharpness. According to ePHOTOzine the relatively best performance, apart from the f/ aperture, was precisely that of the Olympus 9-18 f/4.0-5.6. It is certainly not a zoom without defects: - exploitable focal excursion (in my opinion) from 9mm to 12mm approximately, which I was still fine with because at 12mm I have no problems with focal coverage gaps, having both the Panasonic 12-60mm and the lens kit 12-32mm f / 3.5-5.6 that at 12mm and all open produces very valid images; - not particularly bright but with a good homogeneity of sharpness (which worsens from 9 to 12) between f / 5.6-8.0 and bright and pleasant colors. In the end, on RCE I found a used untouched at just over half the price of the new with 2 years warranty and for now my needs as an amateur are largely met and photographer happy with the purchase.

sent on March 11, 2023

Panasonic Lumix G X PZ 45-175mm f/4.0-5.6 ASPH OIS

Pros: Dimensions, weight, stabilization, internal focus

Cons: My specimen has many merits but the sharpness is controversial

Opinion: Purchased used under 4-year warranty from RCA. The merits are many but a definitive assessment of the sharpness of this lens is difficult for me to make. The greatest variability found mainly concerns the choice of the type of focus. Parameters of use: Panasonic Lumix GX80, 175mm f 7.1 400 iso in good light to avoid blur / micro shake By setting the precise focus the results are quite good, while the choice of 1 area gave me subtle focus not perfect and unpredictable results. Same setting but using the Olympus 40-150R zoom, the results seem slightly better (we talk about individual visual sensation on the PC screen at crop 100) but above all more consistent. It should also be considered that, reading numerous opinions on this site, the alternatives offered by the m4 / 3 to these two medium-long zooms are not many nor seem better, except to switch to pro optics. But here I should talk about what I mean by hobbyist photography or with semi-professional aspirations. For me it remains only a pleasant pastime and for this I accept strengths and weaknesses of this Panasonic Lumix G X PCS 45-175mm f/4.0-5.6 and I agree with what I have.

sent on March 05, 2023