Micro Four Thirds User Forum http://www.mu-43.com/ en Sun, 19 May 2013 04:33:22 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.mu-43.com/images/misc/rss.jpg Micro Four Thirds User Forum http://www.mu-43.com/ Oly 12-50 vs Oly 14-150 http://www.mu-43.com/f38/oly-12-50-vs-oly-14-150-a-46412/ Sat, 18 May 2013 19:47:07 GMT Hi all,

I own an E-pl5 and have the 14-42 and 14-150; I'm wondering if I could buy the 12-50 and use it as an all rounder and the difference in IQ, if any, between the 12-50 and 14-150 which I find a good lens. ]]> Native Lenses elandel http://www.mu-43.com/f38/oly-12-50-vs-oly-14-150-a-46412/ Focusing problem with Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 75-300mm F4.8-6.7 II http://www.mu-43.com/f38/focusing-problem-olympus-m-zuiko-digital-ed-75-300mm-f4-8-6-7-ii-46386/ Fri, 17 May 2013 23:30:05 GMT I bought this lens recently. I just noticed that in manual focus mode no matter which way I turn the focus ring, the focus moves in the same direction. I think the lens is defective, but I just wanted to check whether there was any camera/firmware issue which would cause this. I am using the lens with EPL1. Thanks Ninad I bought this lens recently. I just noticed that in manual focus mode no matter which way I turn the focus ring, the focus moves in the same direction. I think the lens is defective, but I just wanted to check whether there was any camera/firmware issue which would cause this. I am using the lens with EPL1.

Thanks
Ninad ]]> Native Lenses ninad http://www.mu-43.com/f38/focusing-problem-olympus-m-zuiko-digital-ed-75-300mm-f4-8-6-7-ii-46386/ Using ND filters on primes http://www.mu-43.com/f38/using-nd-filters-primes-46357/ Fri, 17 May 2013 09:00:40 GMT Hi All, Trying to learn - I have an OMD and the following native primes ( 25,45,60,75) which I really like. When using the 75 in bright sunlight I tend to max out or get very close to 4000 shutter speed - when using a variable ND filter will the camera automatically compensate to how much I vary the filter? If I put a 10 stop presumably I can get long exposures....? sorry novice with ND but I think I need them on these primes allowing shallow DOF in bright sunlight. - thanks for your help Hi All,

Trying to learn - I have an OMD and the following native primes ( 25,45,60,75) which I really like. When using the 75 in bright sunlight I tend to max out or get very close to 4000 shutter speed - when using a variable ND filter will the camera automatically compensate to how much I vary the filter?

If I put a 10 stop presumably I can get long exposures....?

sorry novice with ND but I think I need them on these primes allowing shallow DOF in bright sunlight. - thanks for your help ]]> Native Lenses Petrus61 http://www.mu-43.com/f38/using-nd-filters-primes-46357/ Wide angle lens for travel http://www.mu-43.com/f38/wide-angle-lens-travel-46343/ Fri, 17 May 2013 01:25:10 GMT Hi all.. Sorry to start another lens suggestion thread. But I am really confused and would like your opinion.

Planning to visit SFO, Lake Tahoe & Muir Woods later this month and possibly NY city later.

I don't have a wide angle for the Mu-43 kit and like to hear from you on what you will choose from below for OM-D E-M5

Option 1 :
Panasonic 7-14

Option 2 :
Panasonic 14 and Samyang/Rokinon 7.5 fish eye (or just 14 is enough? , I like the 7.5 fish defished shots a lot)

Not interested in Oly 9-18

Current kit
E-M5
Pana 20
Oly 45
Oly 75

Thanks for checking and like to hear from you :smile: ]]> Native Lenses bipinsnair http://www.mu-43.com/f38/wide-angle-lens-travel-46343/ First test with Olymus 45mm whent crazy! http://www.mu-43.com/f38/first-test-olymus-45mm-whent-crazy-46331/ Thu, 16 May 2013 21:52:57 GMT So I was going to take some sample shoots for the first time with my Oly45mm and maybe do a little unbox and demo video when a beaver decided to join me and the dog. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBGcCSNTcPo A funny side note was that another dude was there trying to take stills of the beaver. He stood on the other side of the river with his HUGE Canon L lens and was probably weeping because the beaver choose the side I was standing on :) So I was going to take some sample shoots for the first time with my Oly45mm and maybe do a little unbox and demo video when a beaver decided to join me and the dog.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBGcCSNTcPo

A funny side note was that another dude was there trying to take stills of the beaver. He stood on the other side of the river with his HUGE Canon L lens and was probably weeping because the beaver choose the side I was standing on :) ]]> Native Lenses Lobbamobba http://www.mu-43.com/f38/first-test-olymus-45mm-whent-crazy-46331/ Best Wildlife lens options? http://www.mu-43.com/f38/best-wildlife-lens-options-46330/ Thu, 16 May 2013 21:40:58 GMT What lens(es) might you recommend for good wildlife/nature shooting with a E-PL2. Being new to m4/3rds, I'm not yet familiar with available lenses for this purpose. I currently have a 14-42 II and a 40-150mm lens. Thanks. ]]> Native Lenses RobertS http://www.mu-43.com/f38/best-wildlife-lens-options-46330/ PL 25mm and 45mm 1.8 a great combo http://www.mu-43.com/f38/pl-25mm-45mm-1-8-great-combo-46322/ Thu, 16 May 2013 19:58:51 GMT Long story short, I got a G5 on Amazon last week during lightning which I'm now returning because it irks me for only one reason. Setting AF point is 2 steps and not really intuitive without the LCD and with the lcd on my nose keeps hitting it. Otherwise it's a great camera Fast to Focus and superb IQ

I have been out of M4/3 for a while since the E-P2 and gave up on it due to shadow noise in high ISO which is so much better now. Have an OM-D & 17mm 1.8 coming tomorrow so can't wait to get to it...

These are first couple of shots with both lenses... Just got the 25mm yesterday and WOW.. Fast to focus and the build is amazing.





Manually Focused
45mm


45mm


45mm


45mm
]]> Native Lenses ahuyevshi http://www.mu-43.com/f38/pl-25mm-45mm-1-8-great-combo-46322/ Panny 25 1.4 price increase? Now $549 ? http://www.mu-43.com/f38/panny-25-1-4-price-increase-now-549-a-46306/ Thu, 16 May 2013 16:00:22 GMT Just noticed it went from $499 to $549. When did this happen? Anyone know if this is temporary? Just noticed it went from $499 to $549.

When did this happen? Anyone know if this is temporary? ]]> Native Lenses broncophil http://www.mu-43.com/f38/panny-25-1-4-price-increase-now-549-a-46306/ Oly 75/1.8 for wildlife? http://www.mu-43.com/f38/oly-75-1-8-wildlife-46295/ Thu, 16 May 2013 11:29:40 GMT Hey,

I know, another "is that lens right for me thread". :-)

But there is a specific question some of you might know an answer to. So here it goes: In August I am lucky enough to go on a RV and hiking trip through Alaska. Of course I am going to bring my camera with me for some nice landscape and wildlife pictures. The question is, would the 75 (which I do not have right now) be ok for wildlife shots? Of course, a longer lens would be even preferable but the 75 is the longest native lens (while still having a wide aperture) as one can get right now.

I do have the 75-300 but am afraid that quite often it will be to dark for the lens. That's why I am leaning towards the 75. The plan would be to sap pictures and crop in post.

As for the significant price of the lens: I would of course use the lens later on for other opportunities but those would probably not justify the investment.

So, any thoughts on the 75 for wildlife (e.g., moos, grizzlies, ...) as well as the occasional landscape and portrait shot (mind you, I also have the 60mm). ]]> Native Lenses quatchi http://www.mu-43.com/f38/oly-75-1-8-wildlife-46295/ zoom lens advice/suggestions http://www.mu-43.com/f38/zoom-lens-advice-suggestions-46274/ Wed, 15 May 2013 22:42:48 GMT i don't have very steady hands. since i've been using panasonics or a NEX up until a few days ago, i've been shooting with stabilized lenses or tripods at below 1/100 or sometimes even 1/150.

i've been using my new E-PM2 with the kit lens, and last night i tried it with some legacy lenses. my success rate with the heavier legacy lenses wasn't high even with IBIS (canon FD 50 f/1.4 and canon FD 35 f/2), and i had to REALLY work to get the few that came out. i had better success with the lighter c mount lenses, but still underwhelming as around 60% came out sharp.

i was interested in the oly 40-150 lens, not just because of its price but because of its lightness and the fact that i often read oly cameras focus a little faster and correct for oly lenses. my concern is that the IBIS may not be strong enough to counteract my shaky hands. thoughts?

then there are 2 panasonic lenses i'm also considering - the 45-150 and the 45-175, which seems pretty neat overall. i'm wondering how bad the lack of in-camera correction is with these lenses. anyone use either of them on an oly who doesn't do much processing? ]]> Native Lenses pcake http://www.mu-43.com/f38/zoom-lens-advice-suggestions-46274/ Panasonic Lumix Vario 35-70 2.8 http://www.mu-43.com/f80/panasonic-lumix-vario-35-70-2-8-a-46269/ Wed, 15 May 2013 21:13:51 GMT I was concerned only with how well this lens will replace the equivalent lens on my FF D700 and I know that, for me, a lot of the quality of a final image depends on my shooting to fit the circumstance.

Sooooo rather than testing my familiarity with the lens and camera, to try and get a 'good' picture, I just decided to try out the lens in the kind of environment where I would use it. I went to a local small town and shot an unknown passerby in a mixed light environment.



These are all clips at 100% with default LR processing taken about 2:28 today with Oly OMD f 3.2 1/1000 focal length 100 mm VR on

I am honestly pretty amazed at how well the OMD handles highlights. My preference is for a little more warmth and saturation in the colors but that can be handled in PP.

note that the hair is very sharp and the colors look nice and clean and pretty neutral. That patch on her shoulder that looks blown out is recoverable








My conclusion is that this lens is worth the cost (~ 1400) and I can sell the FF equivalent. (Actually I already sold it and this makes me feel OK about the decision.) ]]> Native Lens Sample Image Archive the_traveler http://www.mu-43.com/f80/panasonic-lumix-vario-35-70-2-8-a-46269/ Review of redesigned Panasonic 14-140 f3.5-5.6 zoom lens http://www.mu-43.com/f38/review-redesigned-panasonic-14-140-f3-5-5-6-zoom-lens-46266/ Wed, 15 May 2013 20:56:52 GMT Here is the first review that I have seen.

http://www.photoreview.com.au/review...s-h-fs14140e-k

They are not very excited about it but does appear to be improved over the old model. Also they say they couldn't test it above 100mm.

Any comments? ]]> Native Lenses frank2 http://www.mu-43.com/f38/review-redesigned-panasonic-14-140-f3-5-5-6-zoom-lens-46266/ Loving the Voigtländer 25mm http://www.mu-43.com/f38/loving-voigtlaender-25mm-46264/ Wed, 15 May 2013 20:13:15 GMT Hello, first post from Swedens newest m4\3 user. I just switched from Canon 600d to a GH3 and have started buying my first m4/3 lenses. Im planing on getting one of the 2.8 zooms and a bunch of primes. The focal length I use in 95% of the cases is a 50mm equivalent, therefore I thought I woud buy a really nice one. So I went for a Voigtländer and Im totaly loving it. Here is the first takes I did, they arent great but it was allso the first time I used a Panasonic and wasnt really knowing what I was doing. Voigtlander 25mm f0.95 Unboxing and Sample Videos - YouTube Hello, first post from Swedens newest m4\3 user.
I just switched from Canon 600d to a GH3 and have started buying my first m4/3 lenses. Im planing on getting one of the 2.8 zooms and a bunch of primes. The focal length I use in 95% of the cases is a 50mm equivalent, therefore I thought I woud buy a really nice one.

So I went for a Voigtländer and Im totaly loving it.
Here is the first takes I did, they arent great but it was allso the first time I used a Panasonic and wasnt really knowing what I was doing.

]]> Native Lenses Lobbamobba http://www.mu-43.com/f38/loving-voigtlaender-25mm-46264/ If someone want more of my money... http://www.mu-43.com/f38/if-someone-want-more-my-money-46240/ Wed, 15 May 2013 14:55:22 GMT ...they will develop either a 300 f/4 or a 400f/5.6 prime for m4/3 cameras. But scaled proportionately for m4/3. I would buy both in a heart beat. And no they wouldn't have to be huge and cost a bundle. Should be able to do both smaller than the equivalent Canon and for less than $2000. I am just so unimpressed with my 100-300 that I may get another 7D just for the longer end. ]]> Native Lenses rklepper http://www.mu-43.com/f38/if-someone-want-more-my-money-46240/ Where to buy mu43 lenses in Europe? http://www.mu-43.com/f38/where-buy-mu43-lenses-europe-46229/ Wed, 15 May 2013 10:59:24 GMT So i want to buy PL20/1.7. Croatian store has it at around 400€ ($520), and i'm not paying that much. No way.

Adorama and BH have it at $370 but the shipping is attrocious (over $70). That's without freight and customs.
Ebay has it cheaper, but if you take away first couple (due to possible scams) it's still over $420.

So my question is, where do you (europeans) buy your lenses? Online or local shops? Not limited to panny lenses (but the olympus pricing here is rather competitive).

Thx everyone ]]> Native Lenses Ramsey http://www.mu-43.com/f38/where-buy-mu43-lenses-europe-46229/ Micro Four Thirds in Excel Spread Sheet http://www.mu-43.com/f38/micro-four-thirds-excel-spread-sheet-46226/ Wed, 15 May 2013 08:27:10 GMT So I tried to gather all the prices of the lenses with native mounts for Micro Four Thirds that are available in both Europe and US and smash them in Excel Spreadsheet.

The problem was that some lenses are not available in Italy, and even some old ones, so I had to convert them from $ to €. The prices where gathered from www.trovaprezzi.com (which is a database for other sites where you can purchase) with the first 3 lowest prices available and calculated the average of those 3. The lenses that are not available in Italy where converter from the price of B&H.



The coloring was done for a more helpful comparison between the lenses and for that reason I choosen Weight, Length and Filter Thread as specifications (for performance search for reviews).

Blue: Very Low
Green: Low
Yellow: Medium
Orange: High
Red: Very High

For Weight I made the following categorization:

0-125 gr. = Blue
125-250 gr. = Green
250-500 gr. = Yellow
500-750 gr. = Orange
750-2000 gr. = Red

For Length I made the following categorization:

0-2.5cm = Blue
2.5-5cm = Green
5-7.5cm = Yellow
7.5-10cm = Orange
10-46cm = Red

For Filter Thread I made the following categorization:

No Filter Thread + 22mm + 37mm = Blue
46mm = Green
52mm + 55mm + 58mm = Yellow
62mm + 67mm = Orange
72mm + 95mm + 105mm = Red

For Price I made the following categorization:

0-300 = Blue
300-500 = Green
500-750 = Yellow
750-1000 = Orange
1000-1250 = Red

The color comparison is for and between the Micro Four Thirds lenses and not other systems and may not be to your liking and/or opinion.

The circle means that it does not have a filter thread and the ? means that there are no available information (from B&H Photo Video Digital Cameras, Photography, Camcorders) and I did not search more of it ... sorry about that.

The T-Mount and the purple at the last column are just a few filters that I'm interested in.

I hope you might find this useful as it is to me (I have made a few of this for Canon, Nikon, Sony, Pentax and Samsung for study). ]]> Native Lenses RaZZ3R http://www.mu-43.com/f38/micro-four-thirds-excel-spread-sheet-46226/ Can the Oly 12-50 take the place of my PL45? http://www.mu-43.com/f38/can-oly-12-50-take-place-my-pl45-46223/ Wed, 15 May 2013 06:11:53 GMT Hello, I currently own the following native lenses in conjunction with my G5. PL25 PL45 P45-150 I have been really looking into getting something wider than the PL25. The Oly 12-50 is starting to intrigue me with its macro function. I only ever use the PL45 for product photos shot in my simple studio and its fantastic in that regard. I do need the macro capabilities when I am shooting smaller items or I need to highlight any particular area of a product. It would be swell if the Oly 12-50 could be used for product photos as well as be my wide. Maybe thats asking a bit much, my PL45 always delivers quality images. Not too much love for the 12-50 here, but some nice images in the sample thread. Anyone have good experience with lens when used in a studio? Hello,

I currently own the following native lenses in conjunction with my G5.

PL25
PL45
P45-150

I have been really looking into getting something wider than the PL25. The Oly 12-50 is starting to intrigue me with its macro function. I only ever use the PL45 for product photos shot in my simple studio and its fantastic in that regard. I do need the macro capabilities when I am shooting smaller items or I need to highlight any particular area of a product.

It would be swell if the Oly 12-50 could be used for product photos as well as be my wide. Maybe thats asking a bit much, my PL45 always delivers quality images.

Not too much love for the 12-50 here, but some nice images in the sample thread. Anyone have good experience with lens when used in a studio? ]]> Native Lenses BAXTING http://www.mu-43.com/f38/can-oly-12-50-take-place-my-pl45-46223/ Going back to primes http://www.mu-43.com/f38/going-back-primes-46217/ Wed, 15 May 2013 03:09:58 GMT As much as I liked the Panny 12-35mm I sold it and will be getting back into primes I just want more speed so first lens should be here this week it's the 17mm F1.8.
So my current lenses are

17MM, f1.8
60mm macro
100-300mm
Leica 400mm-- F6.8 A 43 YEAR OLD LENS

All used on the OM-D

I will not get the 45mm and probably not the 75mm there just not in the focal range I use very often.

Maybe next month the 12mm for fathers day if it goes on sale. What I would like to see is a Olympus 25mm F1.8 in silver you think Oly is planning on such a lens they really don't have anything and if they make it as good as the 75mm is it could be a great lens for them. Anyway panasonic 25mm need some competition. ]]> Native Lenses microfourthirdsnut http://www.mu-43.com/f38/going-back-primes-46217/ My Olympus 17mm f/1.8 upper right corner is strange http://www.mu-43.com/f38/my-olympus-17mm-f-1-8-upper-right-corner-strange-46204/ Tue, 14 May 2013 21:58:53 GMT My copy when wide open is sharp everywhere except the upper right corner. If I expressly focus in the upper right corner, it's sharp. Strange. I'm considering exchanging it, but wonder if I'll get a dog in return, and then go longing for the original lens. ]]> Native Lenses Savas K http://www.mu-43.com/f38/my-olympus-17mm-f-1-8-upper-right-corner-strange-46204/ Two new Olympus lens colors: white and red http://www.mu-43.com/f38/two-new-olympus-lens-colors-white-red-46188/ Tue, 14 May 2013 17:21:34 GMT Unfortunately it appears that at least for now these new flavors are going to be made available only in Japan, but here's hoping that this means that a bright red version of the Olympus 75-300 is a possibility in the near future. That thing will look SWEET on my E-P5.]]> For those of you who purchased silver Olympus lenses and are now looking longingly of the black versions that are soon to be available, it's possible your decisions are going to be even more difficult.

Olympus recently announced three new colors of its 15mm "body cap lens" which heretofore has only been available in black: silver, red and white.



Unfortunately it appears that at least for now these new flavors are going to be made available only in Japan, but here's hoping that this means that a bright red version of the Olympus 75-300 is a possibility in the near future. That thing will look SWEET on my E-P5. ]]> Native Lenses DeeJayK http://www.mu-43.com/f38/two-new-olympus-lens-colors-white-red-46188/ Oly 25? http://www.mu-43.com/f38/oly-25-a-46169/ Tue, 14 May 2013 11:35:45 GMT Will Olympus ever come out with a 25 to compete with the Panasonic, or do you think Olympus has just conceded the 25 focal length to Pan? Will Olympus ever come out with a 25 to compete with the Panasonic, or do you think Olympus has just conceded the 25 focal length to Pan? ]]> Native Lenses DynaSport http://www.mu-43.com/f38/oly-25-a-46169/ Hey guys I finally wrote a review for the Olympus 75mm 1.8 Lens! http://www.mu-43.com/f38/hey-guys-i-finally-wrote-review-olympus-75mm-1-8-lens-46162/ Tue, 14 May 2013 04:49:19 GMT I know it's a little late, but I finally got around to blogging about it! Please check it out! :smile:

http://www.jonathanfriolo.com/2013/0...ns-review.html ]]> Native Lenses Jonathan F/2 http://www.mu-43.com/f38/hey-guys-i-finally-wrote-review-olympus-75mm-1-8-lens-46162/ Oly 45mm on Panasonic G3 http://www.mu-43.com/f38/oly-45mm-panasonic-g3-46147/ Tue, 14 May 2013 00:25:46 GMT I have now sent my Oly 45mm lens back twice for repair. Often the lens "does not come back" from the camera sleep mode - there is either a message that the lens is not attached or simply a black screen. To solve the issue, I have to remove and re-seat the lens. The people at Olympus service say that this should be expected using an Olympus lens on a Panasonic body - of course, the supervisor rep says that he has never encountered this even though it is not "uncommon". Firmware is up to date and I have no trouble with other lenses on this camera and have also had the issue with the same lens on my OMD. I think this is a "lemon" lens and a preposterous explanation. I'll be calling the on-shore service people tomorrow... Has anyone else had an issue like this with this lens? ]]> Native Lenses runner girl http://www.mu-43.com/f38/oly-45mm-panasonic-g3-46147/ Will OLY 17mm 1:8 solve my problems? http://www.mu-43.com/f38/will-oly-17mm-1-8-solve-my-problems-46144/ Mon, 13 May 2013 23:24:36 GMT Hi Guys,

I still have a OOF problem (it's probably me not my equipment) but here goes. I spend most of my time trying to get cute photos of 1 small child. I'm using a GX1 which allows me to focus on her, but most of the time my lens is a 20mm 1.7. Good low light performance for parties, restaurants etc. But with the lack of continuous AF and grain at high ISO I am struggling to keep her in focus.

Would faster the faster AF and possible use of AF-C of the 17mm 1:8 help with this?

See example:
]]> Native Lenses Soapysyrie http://www.mu-43.com/f38/will-oly-17mm-1-8-solve-my-problems-46144/ Something different with the Olympus 75mm http://www.mu-43.com/f38/something-different-olympus-75mm-46109/ Mon, 13 May 2013 12:16:01 GMT I thought I would share a few words and images from the weekend with the Olympus 75mm f/1.8 http://bit.ly/17XdCiy I thought I would share a few words and images from the weekend with the Olympus 75mm f/1.8 http://bit.ly/17XdCiy ]]> Native Lenses jgharold http://www.mu-43.com/f38/something-different-olympus-75mm-46109/ OM-D and pancake lens ;;; http://www.mu-43.com/f38/om-d-pancake-lens-46080/ Sun, 12 May 2013 20:54:05 GMT Hi guys , i am owner of Om-d with the panasonic 14-45. I am interest to buy a pancake lens. What do you think it's the best choice for my oly ;;;; ]]> Native Lenses PantelisMor http://www.mu-43.com/f38/om-d-pancake-lens-46080/ Bokeh/narrow DOF with Sigma 19/2.8 http://www.mu-43.com/f38/bokeh-narrow-dof-sigma-19-2-8-a-46073/ Sun, 12 May 2013 19:02:01 GMT I would like to buy a prime around 20mm. Obvious choices are the 20/1.7, the sigma 19/2.8 and the 25/1.4.

the 25mm is too expensive, so the 20mm (used) is an option (€ 200) and a new Sigma 19/2.8 (€99). To me, I would favour the 19/2.8 because I would save some money for some accessories/software/filters.

Current set-up:
Camera's: OM-D + Pana G1
Lenses: Pana 14-45 + 45/1.8 + Vivitar (Komine) Close Focus 28/2.8 + Pentax SMC 50/1.7 + Takumar 55/2

Size is not the most important reason for having the preference on the 20/1.7, but the larger aperture is because of the ability to shoot with narrower DOF.

I browsed through the image thread of the 19mm, but couldn't find a lot of shots having a small DOF. I would like to see some examples with narrow DOF with this lens to see if this is possible...

How is the speed of AF with the 19mm in comparison with the 20/1.7 ? ]]> Native Lenses mikekiwi http://www.mu-43.com/f38/bokeh-narrow-dof-sigma-19-2-8-a-46073/ Advice on buying an used lens http://www.mu-43.com/f38/advice-buying-used-lens-46066/ Sun, 12 May 2013 17:17:35 GMT I am interested in buying a used Panasonic 12-35 f2.8 lens. The seller says that the glass is clear and perfect, no scratches, hazing or fungus. The focus works perfectly and zooming is smooth. The only signs of wear are some light scratches around the logo on the bottom of the lens. How much should the discount be off the price of a new lens? 20%? I am interested in buying a used Panasonic 12-35 f2.8 lens. The seller says that the glass is clear and perfect, no scratches, hazing or fungus. The focus works perfectly and zooming is smooth. The only signs of wear are some light scratches around the logo on the bottom of the lens.

How much should the discount be off the price of a new lens? 20%? ]]> Native Lenses briloop http://www.mu-43.com/f38/advice-buying-used-lens-46066/ Lens fot Australia trip http://www.mu-43.com/f38/lens-fot-australia-trip-46061/ Sun, 12 May 2013 14:24:32 GMT Hi, I am looking for a lens to Australia - mostly landscapes. So far I have 12-50mm, Oly 45 1.8 and Oly 40-150mm. I am thinking about getting UWA 9-18mm or Samyang 7,5 (which is manual) or most expensive 7-14 - but it is too pricey for me. What would you choose? Thanks for any tip! Hi,

I am looking for a lens to Australia - mostly landscapes. So far I have 12-50mm, Oly 45 1.8 and Oly 40-150mm.

I am thinking about getting UWA 9-18mm or Samyang 7,5 (which is manual) or most expensive 7-14 - but it is too pricey for me.

What would you choose?

Thanks for any tip! ]]> Native Lenses jknechtl http://www.mu-43.com/f38/lens-fot-australia-trip-46061/ Oly 17mm f1.8 lens case http://www.mu-43.com/f38/oly-17mm-f1-8-lens-case-46060/ Sun, 12 May 2013 13:13:55 GMT Title says it all let see what everyone is using for a lens case. I just ordered the 17mm. GAS it was on sale .Lord help me, lol and I need a case. Want a case one that fits. For my Oly 60mm I use the small Pearstone case and it is perfect for that lens but too big for a 17mm. Title says it all let see what everyone is using for a lens case. I just ordered the 17mm. GAS it was on sale .Lord help me, lol and I need a case. Want a case one that fits.
For my Oly 60mm I use the small Pearstone case and it is perfect for that lens but too big for a 17mm. ]]> Native Lenses microfourthirdsnut http://www.mu-43.com/f38/oly-17mm-f1-8-lens-case-46060/ Which lenses for tulip festival? http://www.mu-43.com/f38/lenses-tulip-festival-46041/ Sun, 12 May 2013 02:12:46 GMT Looking for some advice. I have the EM5 and the EPM1. I plan on bringing both bodies. I'm hoping to put a walk-around lens on the EM5 and perhaps an ultra-wide on the EPM1. I'm thinking of the following combos:

1) O 12-50mm + PL 25mm (or another lens)
2) O 14-150mm + P 14mm with wide angle converter

Is there any point to bringing primes like the PL 25mm or 45mm? What about the 7.5mm fisheye?

Thanks! Just want some advice. ]]> Native Lenses mintchoco http://www.mu-43.com/f38/lenses-tulip-festival-46041/ Panasonic Lumix G 12.5mm F12 3D http://www.mu-43.com/f80/panasonic-lumix-g-12-5mm-f12-3d-46029/ Sat, 11 May 2013 20:33:37 GMT I recently got the Lumix G 12.5mm F12 3D lens in the marketplace here (thanks pcnyc!). In a past life I worked on stereo cameras for computer animation so I have an interest in 3D work. This lens isn't the best what with the intra-ocular distance being so small, the aperture is fixed at f12 so you need a lot of light, and the minimum focal distance is almost two feet (0.6m). Thankfully in California we have a lot of sun so I'll have plenty of days to try out shots. :2thumbs:

Anyway, onto pictures. Here are a few I snapped to just see how it works. Not too bad, but not nearly as good as two cameras side by side. All were taken on the E-M5 with the Lumix G 12.5mm F12 3D lens in full sunlight.

You'll need red/cyan glasses to view these in 3D. If anyone wants I can post side-by-side versions so you can do the eye focus trick to see them.

California poppy we have growing the the backyard (x2):


California Poppy in 3D by Señor Danimal, on Flickr


California Poppy in 3D by Señor Danimal, on Flickr

An avocado sapling we've grown from a pit. The avocado itself is a bit out of focus, but the grass and lemon tree in the background makes it a particularly cool shot for 3D depth.


Avocado sapling in 3D by Señor Danimal, on Flickr ]]> Native Lens Sample Image Archive danimal http://www.mu-43.com/f80/panasonic-lumix-g-12-5mm-f12-3d-46029/ How do you turn Mega OIS off? http://www.mu-43.com/f38/how-do-you-turn-mega-ois-off-46019/ Sat, 11 May 2013 17:32:27 GMT Just got P14-42mm and there is no switch to turn its IS off. Will it affect images taken on an EM5? Should I turn the IBIS off? Just got P14-42mm and there is no switch to turn its IS off. Will it affect images taken on an EM5?

Should I turn the IBIS off? ]]> Native Lenses thomastaesu http://www.mu-43.com/f38/how-do-you-turn-mega-ois-off-46019/ <![CDATA[Where is the m4/3 equivalent to Fuji's 18-55?]]> http://www.mu-43.com/f38/where-m4-3-equivalent-fuji-s-18-55-a-45974/ Fri, 10 May 2013 16:36:07 GMT My friend picked up an X-E1 kit a few weeks ago and let me play with it a bit last weekend. I don't really have strong feelings about the camera, but the 18-55/2.8-4.0 kit lens left a very favorable impression - compact, solid, very good sharpness and suprisingly nice bokeh. All that for a lens that cost $400 when bought in a kit.

The question is why doesn't m4/3 have anything similar?

Between Panasonic and Olympus it seems like they ought to be able to manage at least one zoom lens to use as a kit for the higher-end bodies that isn't either slow (f/5.6 on the long end), expensive ($1100), or both.

I realize that a fully equivalent 14-42/2.2-3.1 lens is probably out of the question, but something in the same neighborhood would be nice. Yes there is the adapted Olympus 14-54/2.8-3.5II, but at 2x the size of the Fuji, and without the ability to AF on anything moving faster than a yard snail, it's not exactly a compelling alternative. ]]> Native Lenses dhazeghi http://www.mu-43.com/f38/where-m4-3-equivalent-fuji-s-18-55-a-45974/ Protect Your Lens! http://www.mu-43.com/f38/protect-your-lens-45909/ Thu, 09 May 2013 17:41:21 GMT I’m a junkie for m4/3 primes, and like anything valuable protecting them from damage is a consideration one can’t avoid. While mirrorless has moved us toward smaller and lighter gear, protection moves in the opposite direction. Camera bags add bulk, as do other products. Do you add this bulk, or do you risk your lenses by keeping things smaller and lighter?

I have been doing the latter. And one night on the town concluded with me arriving home only to find my Olympus 12 f2 had a tiny ding on the body due to contact with something else. Knowing how much I love this lens (and how much it cost!) my heart was broken.

I thought, why doesn’t someone make a cover to protect these things? Can they be protected without adding bulk? Can the protection be so compact that it is only slightly larger than the lens itself? Can it still permit full manual focus? Can it be made such that it doesn’t interfere with filters or other add ons? Can it be made in a manner that nothing contacts the lens itself, except a small band of plush material?!

I searched for such a product and found nothing, so I decided to solve the problem myself. What follows is what I came up with. Please tell me what you think!

O12 f2 naked and covered:





O45 f1.8 naked and covered:





O17 f1.8 naked and covered:





PL25 f1.4 naked and covered:





Even made one for the P20 f1.7!



]]> Native Lenses Bravin Neff http://www.mu-43.com/f38/protect-your-lens-45909/ Hood for the M.ZUIKO 40-150mm F4.0-5.6 R http://www.mu-43.com/f38/hood-m-zuiko-40-150mm-f4-0-5-6-r-45885/ Thu, 09 May 2013 06:21:05 GMT Does anyone know if, by chance, LENS HOOD LH-61B (used on the 4/3 40-150mm F3.5-4.5 Mark I) fits on the M.ZUIKO 40-150mm F4.0-5.6 R? (both use 58mm filters). What is the designation of the dedicated hood, for that lens? Thanks, Moshe Does anyone know if, by chance, LENS HOOD LH-61B (used on the 4/3 40-150mm F3.5-4.5 Mark I) fits on the M.ZUIKO 40-150mm F4.0-5.6 R? (both use 58mm filters).

What is the designation of the dedicated hood, for that lens?

Thanks,
Moshe ]]> Native Lenses mronen http://www.mu-43.com/f38/hood-m-zuiko-40-150mm-f4-0-5-6-r-45885/ So I Caved In... http://www.mu-43.com/f38/so-i-caved-45880/ Thu, 09 May 2013 02:56:10 GMT Price is just too right.....:redface: Cheapo Polaroid hood is a temporary solution.... Image: http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7439/8722409014_6e3cbde38e_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/32299138@N08/8722409014/) Olympus E-PL5 With M. Zuiko 75-300 ED II (http://www.flickr.com/photos/32299138@N08/8722409014/) by RedTail_Panther (http://www.flickr.com/people/32299138@N08/), on Flickr Price is just too right.....:redface:
Cheapo Polaroid hood is a temporary solution....


Olympus E-PL5 With M. Zuiko 75-300 ED II by RedTail_Panther, on Flickr ]]> Native Lenses RT_Panther http://www.mu-43.com/f38/so-i-caved-45880/ What to take on long haul? http://www.mu-43.com/f38/what-take-long-haul-45862/ Wed, 08 May 2013 18:06:43 GMT Sorry to repeat but......I will be going to the States for the first time in 25 years and I need some advice on which lenses to take. Space and weight are limited but I am visiting Seattle and the wine areas - large vistas. Napa, Oregon, Stags Leap etc etc
I have OMD extras batteries, back up cards, lens wise - Oly 9-18, Pan 25, Oly 12-50, Oly 60, Oly 75, Pan 35-100 - really annoying as I use them all but I suppose 9-18 a must, 25 for low light, 75 for cristal sharp and 35-100 for the zoom - doesn't save me much - might as well take all.......
Tripod - another problem- have gitzo Carbon but space a problem - do people recommend a small gorilla or table top...I like night pics so essential really.
Any advice would be welcome as I think filling my luggage weight allowance with "camera stuff" wold not go down too well... ]]> Native Lenses Petrus61 http://www.mu-43.com/f38/what-take-long-haul-45862/ THE wide, native lens for street photography on a Panny. http://www.mu-43.com/f38/wide-native-lens-street-photography-panny-45826/ Wed, 08 May 2013 05:41:36 GMT After my first month of shooting MFT/Mu43 (what IS the preferred term anyway??;) ) I find myself liking the wider angles a lot, for both landscape and on the streets. I shoot in both the light and dark situations. What would you consider to be THE native lens for street photography on a Panny at the moment? After my first month of shooting MFT/Mu43 (what IS the preferred term anyway??;) ) I find myself liking the wider angles a lot, for both landscape and on the streets. I shoot in both the light and dark situations.

What would you consider to be THE native lens for street photography on a Panny at the moment? ]]> Native Lenses voltcontrol http://www.mu-43.com/f38/wide-native-lens-street-photography-panny-45826/ Oly 12-50 macro function on PANNY Bodies http://www.mu-43.com/f38/oly-12-50-macro-function-panny-bodies-45821/ Wed, 08 May 2013 03:57:37 GMT Anyone know if the macro function will work on panny bodies? Anyone know if the macro function will work on panny bodies? ]]> Native Lenses broncophil http://www.mu-43.com/f38/oly-12-50-macro-function-panny-bodies-45821/ Close and closer http://www.mu-43.com/f38/close-closer-45811/ Tue, 07 May 2013 22:55:10 GMT It rained yesterday. Took some shots with the 60mm this morning. These two images are of the same flower on a cactus. I like how the rain drop helps to magnify the leaf of the flower.

Your C&C are welcome.



]]> Native Lenses dave92029 http://www.mu-43.com/f38/close-closer-45811/ Is my 12-50mm a bad copy? http://www.mu-43.com/f38/my-12-50mm-bad-copy-45807/ Tue, 07 May 2013 20:41:06 GMT Hi All,

After reading this forum for a couple of weeks, I decided to join the community :)
In addition, I just bought an omd em5 with the 12-50mm.

I'm coming from a Nikon D7000 with the Nikkor 16-85mm. This combo is great but I wanted something smaller and lighter when hiking and be able to grab an ultra wide angle lens while remaining quite light, hence the omd solution.

I bought it with the 12-50mm. At first I intended to stick to it for a couple of months, then buy the oly 9-18mm and after the pang 12-35mm. I don't want to switch lens often, so for now I won't consider primes.

I did enjoyed the few shots I made with the omd (though I find that noise at 200ISO is quite high), but I was very disappointed with the sharpness of the 12-50mm. I knew it will not be on par with the Nikkor 16-85mm, but the difference here is quite important.

So I'm seeking your opinion on whether or not you think I may have a bad copy of the 12-50mm.

To illustrate this, I took almost the same shot with the omd and the D7000, during a hike. This is not a scientific test, but more a real life shot. I set-up both camera to their base ISO, with an aperture which allow a good depth of field while avoiding diffraction. The framing change a bit between the shots since I was not carrying a tripod, but the light was enough to avoid blur (though an the OMD the IBIS was on IS-1).

Here below links to download the JPG directly converted in lightroom4 with sharpening and noise reduction disable for both. The same goes for lens correction. I just adjusted the exposure and change the color profile:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/opwjppp3l3yolr5/OMD.jpg
https://www.dropbox.com/s/9nlmt036x4eagu0/D7000.jpg

Here below the link for the raw file in DNG:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/gqpwjrdrxt7la0v/OMD.dng
https://www.dropbox.com/s/0xmfdfcw2h8onef/D7000.dng

And if you prefer in their respective format:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/ggheab70mqxddjm/OMD.orf
https://www.dropbox.com/s/rp74m7pg7z9ofb4/D7000.nef

Any help will be greatly appreciate, since I hesitate to bring this lens to my retailler and ask for a new one.

Note, that my answer might be delayed a bit and I may only be able to answer you tomorrow. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Many Thanks,

Julien ]]> Native Lenses Asuna http://www.mu-43.com/f38/my-12-50mm-bad-copy-45807/ Some last minute help with lens kit before ordering... http://www.mu-43.com/f38/some-last-minute-help-lens-kit-before-ordering-45802/ Tue, 07 May 2013 19:26:09 GMT Ok so I need some last minute help with ordering a few lenses for my GH3. I have cancelled two lens orders within minutes after placing them as Im completely tripping out over which lens kit to go with. I know I can probably change/adapt as I go along to suit my needs as I see fit but it would be nice to get it right the first time. Im getting back in the photo/video scene after almost a 1.5 year hiatus after selling my entire Canon 5D kit and I just cant seem to decide which route to go.

So its either one or the other pretty much for me right now:

Kit #1: Panasonic 14mm f/2.5 + Panasonic 25mm f/1.4 + Olympus 45mm f/1.8 OR

Kit #2: Olympus 17mm f/1.8 + Olympus 45mm f/1.8


On 35mm format I have shot a 35mm f/1.4 + 85mm f/1.4 two lens combination before and it worked pretty decent but at times I found the 35mm FL to be a little "awkward" but shooting a two lens combination was a lot more "convenient" and "freeing" in the sense that it was simple with just two lenses. You could throw those two lenses on two bodies if you wanted and shoot away. On the other hand I always felt a lot more comfortable with the 50mm focal length on 35mm format over a 35mm lens. It just felt more right to me. But that of course means you have to invest in a wider angle lens to cover that need when you need to shoot WA. The Panny seems like the right fit in terms of performance/$$$. The Oly 17mm f/1.8 of course has the advantage of being faster by a few stops but longer.

My brain is telling me that the 14/25/45 will work better but the 17/45 seems attractive on its own merits. I guess I just need that last push or affirmation from a few people on which way to go even though I know everyone will tell me that it all depends on your needs and style of shooting. For what its worth I want to focus 50% on video and 50% on stills.

You help is appreciated as I need to press buy soon. Thanks! ]]> Native Lenses Jay86 http://www.mu-43.com/f38/some-last-minute-help-lens-kit-before-ordering-45802/ Lumix 35-100 f/2.8 - lost aperture control, iris stuck at f/22 http://www.mu-43.com/f38/lumix-35-100-f-2-8-lost-aperture-control-iris-stuck-f-22-a-45780/ Tue, 07 May 2013 10:49:22 GMT I have some sad news to share, hopefully this is an isolated case.

After four days of non stop shooting at a street theatre festival (acrobats etc, lots of burst sequences, about 24 hours of camera usage in total, about 3000 actuations), towards the end of day four, I noticed something strange - suddenly my OM-D started behaving like someone had placed a big stopper over it. Lighting conditions were near perfect - cloudy but bright, fantastic colour saturation and contrast. I didn't know what was happening - for some reason in my stupidity I started blaming the body, because things went back to normal after restarting the camera. But they went back to normal for a moment only. I shot what I could at stupidly high ISOs - I did not have my backup E-P2 body with me but I did have the Oly 14-150 which would have done it just fine... It was only when I got home and changed the lens that I noticed it was not the body. The lens is permanently stopped down and now when I power the camera on it makes a cracking noise as the iris tries to open up.

Really disappointing because I missed some of the best performances. Worst thing is that in shutter priority the camera was not aware of the iris not working, so it would measure against f/22 but think it was really f/whatever, and try to set f/another, resulting in the exposures being completely off. I should be able to recover some pictures from raw but a real waste in the end. We all learn from our mistakes I guess, or others' mistakes :) If I were a pilot, my plane would have crashed.

I bought the lens only in March. The lens spec means it should theoretically be an absolute workhorse for event photography. This situation however makes me think it's not made for long, constant work. Had this been a paid assignment and if I didn't have other kit, I'd be dead in the water. OTOH if it had been a paid assignment I would probably have had a second body and a second lens ready to use.

This is the first time I used this lens for anything serious, previously I shot maybe 200 photos with it.

Has anybody got any experiences with Panasonic UK warranty / repairs? ]]> Native Lenses owczi http://www.mu-43.com/f38/lumix-35-100-f-2-8-lost-aperture-control-iris-stuck-f-22-a-45780/ 12-50, 14-42II or 9-18mm? http://www.mu-43.com/f38/12-50-14-42ii-9-18mm-45778/ Tue, 07 May 2013 09:14:14 GMT my lineup is pretty small, i have the pana 20mm, oly 60mm and the oly 40-150. i sold my 12-50mm kit lens since i didn't use it that much but now i'm starting to regret it.. anyway my question is, what lens will make my lineup more complete? i was thinking of ditching the 40-150 and getting the 75-300 but that's not a priority. anyway i hope you guys can help me=) regarding what i like taking shots of, anything is fine=) i mean i like shooting different things depends on my mood, sometimes i like doing macro, sometimes moon shots sometimes just walking around and playing with my camera and shooting whatever catches my eye.. ]]> Native Lenses weeowee http://www.mu-43.com/f38/12-50-14-42ii-9-18mm-45778/ 150mm compared to 300mm view http://www.mu-43.com/f38/150mm-compared-300mm-view-45754/ Mon, 06 May 2013 21:52:39 GMT I know when a lens goes wider just a few mm it makes a huge difference but that zooming in isn't as dramatic.

I currently have the 40-150 oly lens still looking at getting the 100-300 pany or the 75-300 oly.

I would really like it if someone would post the same view with the camera at 150mm and then 300mm. I want to see how much closer I am really getting if I purchase the bigger zoom.

Much appreciated.

Maria ]]> Native Lenses RamblinR http://www.mu-43.com/f38/150mm-compared-300mm-view-45754/ My two favorite walkaround primes! http://www.mu-43.com/f38/my-two-favorite-walkaround-primes-45753/ Mon, 06 May 2013 21:52:22 GMT Two with the PL 25 and one with the Oly 75

B&W conversions in Silver Efx Pro

With the Panasonic Leica 25




And the Olympus 75
]]> Native Lenses String http://www.mu-43.com/f38/my-two-favorite-walkaround-primes-45753/ M. Zuiko Digital ED 60mm f2.8 Macro http://www.mu-43.com/f38/m-zuiko-digital-ed-60mm-f2-8-macro-45752/ Mon, 06 May 2013 21:02:45 GMT Could someone leave some simple instructions....I don't understand when it magnifies....what triggers this? What is the purpose? What settings are best? I am pleased with some of my pictures.....but I really don't know how to use the lens.

Thanks for your time

Sail mom ]]> Native Lenses sailor15 http://www.mu-43.com/f38/m-zuiko-digital-ed-60mm-f2-8-macro-45752/ Wondering which lens to get... http://www.mu-43.com/f38/wondering-lens-get-45670/ Sun, 05 May 2013 20:25:43 GMT So I currently have my OM-D with the Sigma 19mm and the kit 12-50mm.
I do street photography and more mainly into street portraits.
Debating between the Sigma 30mm and the Olympus 45mm.
It seems the Oly 45mm is the better choice here judging by posts around the forum but I'm still unsure.

Now to throw a curveball (sorry!) the other one that is interesting me is the Rokinon 7.5mm which I think could be used to get some very interesting street photographs...

Thoughts between the 3 judging by my curent setup and interests?

Thanks in advance! ]]> Native Lenses ranxoren http://www.mu-43.com/f38/wondering-lens-get-45670/ <![CDATA[Don't buy the m43 system...]]> http://www.mu-43.com/f38/don-t-buy-m43-system-45654/ Sun, 05 May 2013 12:32:47 GMT ...Buy the lenses.

I see many posts -- on POTN, on DPR, all over -- that ask "should I go with m43 or xxx" or "I want a compact camera. Which system should I choose."

I've been in m43 for going on 4 years now, along with trying many other systems. I think that question was valid a few years ago. Focusing on the bodies. Which camera is fastest. Which has best IQ, etc.

I think now, though, that it's really about the lenses. I don't mean go m43 because it has better lenses, I mean get these lenses, and use an m43 body because that lens works on the body.

For instance, for wildlife and hiking, I really love my P100-300. It's also outstanding for compressing a scene, and really gives you a wonderful, far-away look (not sure how else to express it). It is not the sharpest lens, but to get that tight angle of view with that lens' color and contrast in such a relatively lightweight package, this is the best option on the market today, any where.



Or for walk-around and pj type work. Street shooting, and general documentary, I love my PL25. I love the way the bokeh, color, contrast, corners, size, af speed and brightness all work together. Maybe the Fuji 35/1.4 or the NEX 35/1.8 work similar, but I love the PL25 on it's own merits.



And talk about small! I love the 9-18 in the summer for vacation shots. Putting the kids in fantastic wide-angle portrait settings, where they are upclose to the camera. But, I don't want to get bogged down with weight. How about the 9-18 and the PL25 on vacation? What a combo.



I've seen other people's great work with the Oly 75 and the O45. For some reason, I prefer my Canon 85/1.8 for portraits, and my 70-210.

So, for portraits, I bought a 6D, so I could use my preferred lenses. The lens choice came first, the body second. But for all of the other items above, I have a PL25, P100-300 and 9-18. It just so happens they don't fit onto my 6D, so I have an m43 body (or two) to use. ]]> Native Lenses WT21 http://www.mu-43.com/f38/don-t-buy-m43-system-45654/