Happy anniversary, Rob. Thanks for all of your fine work (including this useful lens comparison).

@RobTrek

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Happy Anniversary!! I really enjoy your calm and informative Videos!

@RobTrek

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you and Happy New Year!

Happy new year and happy anniversary to you! Good job, please keep doing these kind of lens comparison video which is very helpful to us.

@RobTrek

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you and Happy New Year!

Happy New Year anniversary Rob. Thank you for all the hard work you put into your videos. This video, as always is well thought out, edited, and presented at just the right pace.

@RobTrek

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you and Happy New Year! I actually cut a few corners on the editing because I wanted to get this one out before I headed out for a social thing.

Rob, happy KZread anniversary. Thanks for all the Olympus content you create.

@RobTrek

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you and Happy New Year!

Congrats Rob! Thank you for your great work! This test is very helpful for my photo education;)

@RobTrek

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you and Happy New Year!

Happy New Year and Happy Anniversary on KZread! I’m grateful for your dedication in making these videos. I just got me em10 I in May and I learn so much from you. Keep up the good work!

@RobTrek

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you and Happy New Year!

Thanks for another informative video Rob. Happy anniversary as well as a Happy New Year.

@RobTrek

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Happy New Year!

Happy anniversary Rob.Another very useful video. Comparing lenses in the way you are going is so useful to us Oly owners.

@RobTrek

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you and Happy New Year!

Thanks Rob for such an informative video, Very Helpful!

@RobTrek

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks again, Tina.

A wonderful video full of valuable comparisons and as always interesting and enlightening. Many thanks for the wisdom Rob and happy shooting 🙏

@RobTrek

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Andre!

Thanks Rob I really appreciate the insight you provide.

@RobTrek

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Thank you Rob! For the first time someone really think about us the viewers and compare between what we have and what we might want. great thinking! Thank you!!

@RobTrek

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I try to put things in perspective for the beginning photographer.

Happy YUTUB 2 years Anniversary Sir, I keep watching your clips witch bring me a mutch better knowledge and control over my own equipment ! Thanks again!

@RobTrek

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you and Happy New Year!

HappyAnniversary Rob. Another great video, very informative and great quality.😎🇦🇺👍

@RobTrek

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Hi Rob I've just seen a couple of yourOlympus lens comparisons. Great stuff, I learned so much and really enjoyed the videos's.

@RobTrek

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Excellent analysis. Thank you!

@RobTrek

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

i just found your channel and i like it, thank you for making vids about oly i have old e1 4rds and some lenses, now have em5 and looking for good lenses and your channel is great! thank you for the comparisons

@RobTrek

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Happy anniversary Rob... and thanks! I think this is the first review of a prime lens that makes sense. I always think "ok, nice, but what could the kit lens do in the same conditions?" Thanks again!

@RobTrek

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks and happy new year! So many reviews never compare a lens to what most people have already. When they do compare lenses, it's usually against another similar lens which is not helpful either for most people. "Oh, should I get the 42.5 f/1.2 or the 45 f/1.2?". Really? Then when people buy it for $1000+, it's like - "Well, it's a little better on my computer but when I upload to instagram I can't see any difference."

Happy New Year Rob, what a day for a video. It was nice and warm up here in NJ. Have both of these lenses, the 25,, is amazing, I still use the kit lens but I also purchased the 12-50 mm that came with the original em 5. I use that a lot too and love the few extra mm on the top and bottom end.

@RobTrek

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks and Happy New Year! It was nice and warm down here in Maryland, so had to go out and make a video. I like the 12-50mm focal range. I'd rather have it over the 14-42, but hard to justify it when I already have the 14-42.

Thank you very much Rob .

@RobTrek

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

I like this, you're a straight talker who got right down to showing me what I needed to see to understand the difference between these lenses. Subscribed! Having just become interested in photography and dropped what is for me quite a considerable sum on a TG-6 and an E-M10 this year, it looks like your videos are going to be invaluable when it comes to deciding when and how to expand my equipment! I think the new year will probably see me add a prime lens to my E-M10 bag on the strength of this comparison.

@RobTrek

3 жыл бұрын

Glad to help. Please don't hesitate to ask me anything.

Good comparison. Great video as always. Thanks

@RobTrek

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Thanks! Well thought out.

@RobTrek

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

I’m new to Olympus m43 and I appreciate all your videos. Excellent work! Thanks to you I finally understand OM software and what to look for as I expand my portfolio of lenses.

@RobTrek

Жыл бұрын

Glad to help!

Thank you Rob, you always have interesting, educational videos! Defiantly the 25mm for me!

@RobTrek

4 жыл бұрын

Great lens. Thanks!

Rob, as always, very helpful. Thank you.

@RobTrek

Жыл бұрын

Happy to help!

Great concept and first video of what hopefully will be a series 🙂 Also your voice is very relaxing 🙂 Cheers from Germany 🙂

@RobTrek

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Very helpful video. Thanks mate.

@RobTrek

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

Thank you so much. I’m a hobbyist at best on a budget. You explained and more importantly demonstrated the kit vs prime lenses perfectly.

@RobTrek

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Congratulation on your 2 year KZread anniversary. I reference your videos a lot.

@RobTrek

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you and Happy New Year!

Good and informative. I have several prime lens for my M4/3 camera but I picked up a used 14-42mm yesterday for £15/$20 and it will be a solid addition in my view. Thanks for your review.

@RobTrek

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I have other videos comparing the kit lens. It holds up pretty well.

Thank you, very helpful 👍

@RobTrek

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

First of all: My best wishes for this new year to you and your family! And thanks for this informing video. As I have this prime lens the info was helpfull. If in future you have some time left; think also at the 12-50mm zoomlens, which is the kit lens with the EM 5. Again, many many thanks for your Olympus info's

@RobTrek

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you and Happy New Year! Unfortunately I don't have the 12-50, but do prefer the focal range over the 14-42mm. Hard to justify getting now since I already have a 14-42.

This is really a GREAT video. I am getting ready to do an event. I am nursing a hand injury, radial nerve thing, and holding a DSLR camera during red carpet is not good for it. While not exactly an apples to apples comparison, Rob did show that this cool little lens holds out well, nearly wide open, compared to a fixed prime at some 3 stop down. I will be shooting this lens at f8 with an EP-L7, and bring out larger strobe to compensate for the light, and therefore be able to shoot at some 2 stop lower ISO. Red carpet is not a very critical application, just a bunch of shot of silly people doing silly things. This is also a case where extended depth of field is good. Just keep everything sharp.

That was excellent, re-taught me a bit about ISO as well, still re-learning having not had a good camera since my film days.

@RobTrek

10 ай бұрын

Thanks.

Amazing video thanks, this information convinced me to buy the kit lenses for my everyday activities

@RobTrek

3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

@rowens_el_terricola

3 жыл бұрын

@@RobTrek thanks for your help, only one more question, were you talking about either the kit ii r or the kit EZ? By the way you have a new subscriber from Latinamerica

Thanks Rob, very helpful & informative & helps me decide whether to buy a 25mm F1.8 Lens or not.

@RobTrek

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks and Happy New Year!

Hi Rob, great stuff. I've just subscribed to your channel earlier today and tomorrow I get my first Olympus camera. It's an original EM5 (used) along with the 14-42mm and the 40-150mm lenses. I'm learning a lot from your videos and I appreciate your approach. Just wanted to say thanks and soon I hope to work my up to an Olympus grade aficionado.

@RobTrek

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Robert. Appreciate you taking the time to write.

Congratulations on 2 years, your content remains awesome Rob. I was surprised at the kit lens results compared to prime, mine is the pancake 14-42 @f3.5. Similar results id say. Excellent argument for fast primes. I'd want a 25mm equivalent fast prime for the photo's I make, not sure if that exists. Thanks for your content.

@RobTrek

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! The 12mm f/2 is really good. I think Panasonic has a 12mm f/1.4 now.

CONGRATULATIONS for your 2 years anniversary. You have tried hard to create content for us and I really appreciate your time and effort. I bought a new Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 for about 150 USD recently and it is not leaving my em-10 II for quite some time now. The settings are fixed for shooting my kids at home for random portraits of them, when we feel like it. The settings are f2.2, 1/50s ISO 800 and these settings give me a result, which I can live with. And for any photographer of any caliber...the 50mm equivalent is a must have. I like the 50mm equivalent for 3/4 or full body portrait. It's not the most flattering for tight headshots though.

@RobTrek

5 жыл бұрын

I have 2 of the Panasonics. I'll have to do a video on it since many of us buy that lens over the Oly simply for the much lower price and no loss in quality. Thank you and Happy New Year!

Ditto on the kit lens....it's pretty darn good. Happy Anniversary too!

@RobTrek

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Kit lens is not bad at all. I never regret bringing it with me.

Great real world comperisation , thanks

@RobTrek

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Hi Rob, Happy New Year and congratulations on your first two years. Impressive dedication to have produced so many videos in two years. I have the 14-42mm kit lens and although I don't use it much now as I get an error message when I extend it to about 35mm (still seems to work ok between 14 and 35mm) I was always fairly happy with the quality of the images it produced except I thought there was quite a lot of distortion (straight edges near the edge of the frame showed considerable barrel distortion - in my opinion). I wondered whether you had ever noticed this or maybe I got a rogue lens.

@RobTrek

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I had a 14-42mm do the exact same thing! Sometimes I could get past 35mm, but most times lens error. Must be a seam in the contacts that wear out right at that spot. I've not noticed it since I'm not so critical with my personal shots and a click of the button in Lightroom fixes most of this.

Hello Bob Very interesting vidéo with good examples

@RobTrek

4 ай бұрын

Many thanks!

Excelente video gracias por compartir sus conocimientos 👏

Great video as usual.

@RobTrek

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I just subbed because of your great review. I have both of these lenses and didn't know all those differences. I got the 25mm due to shallow depth and low light shots.

@RobTrek

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Great review, been following and learning from you since I started using Olympus OM-D E-10 mII and EM-1 cameras. Have the 14-42, 40-150 kit lenses and been using some of my Classic Olympus OM SLR film lenses as manual lenses with an adapter. Love the look that the classic lenses give plus the f 1.4 - 1-8 aperture without the more expensive digital lenses cost. The Olympus OM-D camera with it retro look and feel with the classic manual lenses cause you to slow down like the film days and think more of your composing before tripping the shutter. Plus with shooting with classic film lenses instead of having to add a look and feel of film in your post production software it will have the look and feel when shooting the photo. Love to see you do a comparison shoot with a Prime lens VS Classic/Vintage Oly Lens. The only issue I have had with shooting with Classic glass is finding film lenses on the wide angle mm because the lenses give you a 2x magnification cause of the micro 4/3 format.

@RobTrek

5 жыл бұрын

I love putting my old om lenses on. You may have noticed my 24mm f/2.8 on my penf time to time. I may do a comparison after I get through my m4/3 lenses.

@AhmadThabet-qw1kc

3 жыл бұрын

What type of adapter you are using to shoot with classic OM Film lenses on your MFT camera body ? The Olympus MF-2 adapter is no longer produced by Olympus and is not available in the market, please advise.

Looking forward to comparison video about 17mm f1.8, very nice video.

@RobTrek

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I don't have a 17mm f/1.8, so can't do a comparison. I may pick one up soon, but really don't need one.

Thanks for it!

@RobTrek

Жыл бұрын

You bet!

@robertro1640

Жыл бұрын

@@RobTrek Good that you compare photos, many video on yt does't has it

Great video thank you

@RobTrek

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Congratulations with your youtube anniversary.

@RobTrek

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you and Happy New Year!

I bought the 1.8 prime and I'm very happy with that, I love the Olympus brand great concept and quality I have the pen from 1959 and still does the job, I also have the tg6 as well, not much different from the tg5.

@RobTrek

2 жыл бұрын

I love the Olympus brand too! I have a PenFT and TG5.

Your timing for this video was a bit off for me personally as I received the 25mm 1.8 for a Christmas present. I love it! My photos are sharp, in low light it responds excellent, bokeh is amazing, and it makes for feel like I am doing all the correct things to get a photo and not just a snapshot. Thank you for this video and happy anniversary for giving us 2 years of very informative, interesting and useful videos.

@RobTrek

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yes, the 25mm is certainly one of the best! I need to practice using it more for stills. I've never been comfortable with this "natural" focal length.

Quite illuminating, thanks a lot…

@RobTrek

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Great video!

@RobTrek

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Happy anniversary I can confirm I find the prime lens great in low light

@RobTrek

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Happy New Year!

A well balanced vlog covering prime Vs kit zoom and also how they perform in still Vs video mode. The 25mm prime certainly has a edge over bokeh quality and faster shutter speed/lower ISO in still photos which is a real winning point over kit lens. However, 25mm prime had focus hunting in video mode was quite visible compared to kit zoom which kept the sharp focus throughout with very minimal hunting. So I felt 25mm prime best suited for still but for video will swap to kit zoom lens. I have heard great things about 45mm/f1.8 prime for its bokeh and low light results, so looking to get one unless there is a better recommendation.

@RobTrek

5 жыл бұрын

I'm going to test this lens soon, but it's great and can't beat the price! Money and weight no object, then the 45 pro is sweet!

Congratz Rob,. Good video about normal use of our gear. I think people expect to much when they buy a pro lens......!

@RobTrek

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Thank you :)

@RobTrek

Жыл бұрын

Happy to help!

There is one consideration to take into account : the weight and size of each lens. I love the kit lens because I'm a hiker. The OM10 MkII with the kit lens is so lightweight and small, very helpful in this case.

@RobTrek

4 жыл бұрын

The primes are pretty small, but the kit lens rocks!

Hi, great video. Would be interesting to see a comparison inside the house. Have both lenses love the 25 mm.

@RobTrek

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Might do that in future.

Thank you. I think the difference will be more obvious under low light situation.

@RobTrek

4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. Happy New Year!

Great comparison. I own the Panasonic version of both lens plus the 14-140. %90 of the time the 14-140 just lives on my G85. I think I have used the 25mm twice, maybe 3 times in the last two years. But for some reason I have always had a fast 50mm (equivalent) in my bag, even if I don't use it. I think that lens marketing has won that battle. Happy New Years!!

@RobTrek

5 жыл бұрын

Happy New Year! The 25mm has pretty much been single purpose video lens for me. Whenever I go out on a photowalk, I put my 14-42 kit lens on.

This is a great idea, because of the easy perspective drawn with the kit lens. I would really like to see a similar review of all the rest Olympus f1.8 primes - 17mm and 45 mm.

@RobTrek

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I have the 45mm, so will do that soon. I'm really looking hard at getting the 17.

@Eternai91

5 жыл бұрын

@@RobTrek I just recently got the 45mm for what I consider to be a steal at around 100$. That's why Im looking to the 25mm 1.7 Lumix with the 17mm Olympus.

Olympus kit lenses have always been good. I prefer the 1.8 primes, but in general most people would be hard pressed to tell the difference, unless you're doing big prints or other critical work. The 40-150 kit zoom is a spectacular deal. I sold mine but only because I bought the 12-100 so I figured I wouldn't use the kit lens, but the 40-150 really is a very good lens and a complete steal. The 14-42 kit lenses are also very good and very compact for travel. The 14-42 EZ pancake lens is also very nice for travel, and I like the results, even if some pixel peepers don't. I'm getting old and I don't like to lug around a lot of glass. Thanks for taking the time to do these tests Rob.

@RobTrek

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Yes, the 12-100 pretty much negates the need for any other lens in that range. It's on my short list for times when I want to carry only 1 lens, plus the dual ibis setup has got my interest peaked. I don't own any ibis lenses.

Interesting. I bought the 60mm a few years ago for macro work. Surprised that it’s excellent for portraits as well in some situations. It’s also the sharpest of all my lens. The 30mm is a very underrated lens as well that I use a lot for general shooting as it’s a good size with the em1mkll and well balanced

@RobTrek

5 жыл бұрын

I almost got the 60mm, but went with the 75mm. I think the 30mm is in a tough spot. I'm sure it's great, but next to a 60mm for macro and the 25mm for normal stuff, it falls a bit short. It's great if only want to carry one lens and do macro and normal stuff at the same time. I have the Nikon 60mm macro glued to my d750 for that reason. Nice all purpose lens. But now that I'm in m4/3, it's easy enough to carry a couple extra lenses.

Hi Rob! Nice video with a lot of info! I wanted to ask which lens do you prefer to use for Architectural photography?

@RobTrek

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I like wide lenses. 7-14mm is perfect!

Nice video...thanks, I own both of these lens. The prime lens is nice in low light without a flash or tripod, however, a wider lens works better for indoor gatherings...like a smartphone.

@RobTrek

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Both are great lenses!

Very good video. I got the Panasonic version for $150 brand new and I have no problems with compatibility. However with zoom lenses, I would only go with Olympus on Olympus bodies.

@RobTrek

5 жыл бұрын

I have two of the Panasonic 25mm. It works great for me too, but I do hear problems time to time with mixing brands. I'll discuss my thoughts on the Pana 25 vs the Oly 25 in another video.

Many thanks Rob for the professional and realistic reviews that you make for OM Digital lenses. What type of adapter you are using to shoot with classic OM Film lenses on your MFT camera body ? The Olympus MF-2 adapter is no longer produced by Olympus and is not available in the market, please advise.

@RobTrek

3 жыл бұрын

I use a cheap "Fotasy" brand adapter. Thanks.

Nice comments. I appreciate it.

@RobTrek

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Very informative - thanks! Key question: compared to what?

@RobTrek

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yes, always compare.

Nice comparison. I used my 14-42 today for shooting our home-stayers at their request. I gave them the camera originals, and they have not yet complained. They may not complain at all.

@RobTrek

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. The 14-42 is a fantastic lens, as are most of the Olympus lenses.

Hi Rob, Great video. What I'm missing however, is the comparison in higher apertures like f22. How much sharper is the prime 25mm than the kit lens?

I use the kit lens and the 45mm f1.8. Prime lenses are so good. A very wide angle prime, a 'normal' 25mm prime, and another prime above that would be quite sufficient. It also depends a lot on what whotos one usually takes.

@RobTrek

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I prefer primes when I want the best image quality but I'm very content with the zooms for most things.

Hi Rob!! Congratulations and happy new year!! What about 7 artissans prime lens 25mm 1,8... fully manual in 85€?? If you keep doing videos... all of us will keep learning!! Tnxs!!!

@RobTrek

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Happy New Year! Sorry, don't have that lens to test. Will do if I ever get one.

@damianmas

5 жыл бұрын

Waiting for that!! 😃

Hi Rob, been watching a lot of your vids lately because I've been torn choosing in between some decent deals for used EM10II in my location. Best two among them are both more than a year old. Opt A. Includes the body (1,500 actuations) 2 kitlens (14-42mm & 40-150mm-but the 14-42mm has flex issues and only zooms until 27mm). Also, includes the box and all the accessories, SD card, plus a camera bag, and priced at $400. Opt B. Includes the body (4k actuations), 1 lens (Oly 25mm with hood), SD card, extra battery, plus cam bag, priced at $520. Leaving the lens out, I know Opt A is a more decent offer. But going back, Opt A, having 2 kitlens is also nice, but I still have to have one fixed; while Opt B feels a bit competitive because the 25mm lens costs $270 brand new. I'm sorry for the really long post, but I hope you can help me out before either of them gets sold or I'll just have to choose whichever's left, lol. Btw, maybe to mention, I'm also looking at a used EM5II offered at $560 1,500 actuations) with the 12-50mm kitlens, box and accessories, & extra battery. The EM10II body retails at $400 here brand new & $550 with 14-42mm kitlens, & the EM5II body at $630.

@RobTrek

5 жыл бұрын

I'd get the em5-ii with 12-50mm. Opt A has a broken lens and will have to be replaced. Opt B is a good deal, but 25mm is a bit limited. The em5-ii is a much better camera and just buy a 40-150mm for $99 and you're done!

@christinejoysacramento5507

5 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I felt a bit more torn thinking what I'd do if you'll recommend either of the EM10s 'cause I'm starting to lean towards choosing the EM5II as well, haha I guess I forgot to mention that the EM5II is more than 2yrs old (though w/ only 1,500 SC) with some minor corrosion in the strap ring/holder part only. Though everything else look really smooth, plus it's an "EM5II!" :D I greatly appreciate your quick response, Rob. Also for having a channel almost dedicated to Olympus gears, now I know where to go if ever I have to choose between lenses moving forward. Greetings from the Philippines!

Rob I have recently discovered your YT channel and really enjoy your in depth commentary. I have been shooting Nikon and Olympus for years but recently sold all my Pro Nikon gear and upgraded my OMD MD5 to a OMD M5 MkII gripped w/extra battery. Love the new body! Currently I have following lens: Olympus 45mm Premium f/1.8, Olympus 40-150 f/4-5.6, original Sigma 19mm f/2.8, Olympus 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3. From an overall sharpness and IQ my preference is the Oly 45mm, but it is a bit long for walk around shooting. This review and a couple of others have me leaning towards buying the Olympus 25mm f/1.8 lens review here. But I keep hearing really good things about the Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 lens as well. Do you have a review on the pana lens or would you consider doing a side by side with the Olympus and Panasonic lens?

@RobTrek

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I actually did a similar style comparison here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/hHWpt9t6XbXHg8o.html

Hi Rob, was it my imagination or did the kit lens actually follow and refocus faster than the prime? Good demo, thanks again!

@RobTrek

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I don't think there was any difference that I could measure, especially in a test as unscientific as this one.

Thanks Rob as an enthusiastic elderly amateur thinking of switching to M4/3 with the EM5 markiii I ve found your videos soo helpful. Just one little thing - you often say “ that’s easy to fix in post” It would be great if in your videos you could maybe show us less experienced a step by step how. Keep up your great work!

@RobTrek

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Yes, I do gloss over the post processing but do have some tutorials on Olympus Workspace you can check out.

@imcoop13

3 жыл бұрын

@@RobTrek I have them all saved Rob,but just a little comment such as “by lightening the shadows” or using the “ ??” aids in workspace would help a lot. Anyway you are by far the best source on u tube for Olympus help and I can’t thank you enough for your work. Best wishes from across the pond 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🤓

@RobTrek

3 жыл бұрын

@@imcoop13 Makes sense. I'll be sure to cover that a little better in future videos.

@imcoop13

3 жыл бұрын

@@RobTrek Thankyou🙏🏻

Great video Rob! 👍 What Olympus lens do you recommend for shooting concerts? Thanks!

@RobTrek

5 жыл бұрын

If you can get close enough 75mm f/1.8. Otherwise the 40-150 f/2.8 + teleconverter.

@bdssoaz

5 жыл бұрын

@@RobTrek thank you! I don't own the 75mm 1.8 ( I wish tho 😉). I'll try to get the teleconverter for the 40-150 f2.8 Cheers!

Just an idea on a video. One thing I noticed about Olympus glass is that they have some of the best minimum Focus distance and magnification against many full frame and APS-C lenses. I feel like that is rarely discussed in a review and also explained how they measure the minimum focus distance. Like for example, two lenses may have the same focus distance but one lens might be an inch longer.

@RobTrek

5 жыл бұрын

I actually recorded some footage on the minimum focus distance but didn't include it simply because I ran out of time editing. I'll have to give some thought on how to make a video about it. Thanks.

@RobShootPhotos

5 жыл бұрын

@@RobTrek I was thinking about going with Fujifilm. My friend has the XT1 with the 18-55mm and I realized my focus distance was half of his and the pro lenes ain't much better. Between that, no IBIS with XT2 & 3 and lack of selection of lenses made it too many compromises for what Olympus offers. I would love to see them to add phase detection with 20mp in the EM5 but I been really happy with my EM10. We shall see what comes this year!

Casual snapper here... I can’t be bothered to swap out my lightweight kit zoom lens for a fast prime when out and about. When shooting a specific planned out portrait like in this video perhaps... but not on a walk about. I have just the 17mm f1.8 and 60mm 2.8 primes that are nice, but the rest of my Olympus lenses are kit zooms which are so much more flexible that I use them far more often than I do my primes.

@RobTrek

5 жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more. I rarely choose the 25mm prime over the kit unless I have a specific shot in mind for it. The 17 is on my short list and the 60 is now off the table since I'm not too serious about macro and have the 75mm.

The 25mm f1.8 can be picked up on ebay for close to 150, at that price its totally worth it. Also the panasonic 20mm f1.7 pancake is even less at somewhere between 100-150. Those are both great lenses.

@RobTrek

3 жыл бұрын

Great deals! Thanks.

Hi Rob. Happy New Year and congratulations on your anniversary. I just love your videos. About chromatic aberration: diis it a dream dream or is there less of it in the JPEG photos than in the raw ones? I took a picture that I really liked the other day but when I post processed it, I thought there was less CA in the JPEG than in the raw file. I haven’t done other tests since, unfortunately. Could it be due to the treatment done in the camera itself?

@RobTrek

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you and Happy New Year! You are on the right track. The Jpegs are processed by the camera engine, so if it has the data for CA for that lens built in, it can remove it from the jpg. Raw files are supposed to have as little processing done to them as possible.

@guyracine7998

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the prompt answer. It might be a good subject for another video: gains and losses of jpg vs raw. I know a professional photographer who says he only shoots jpg’s. Members of my photo club only swear by raw. Quite confusing...

@RobTrek

5 жыл бұрын

If I take a picture of a grey wall, a raw file will be no better than jpg. Now add colors, lighting, and texture. At what point is a jpg going to start falling behind to the point that you think you can do a better job than the camera at creating the final image. Remember, the camera always shoots in raw, then processes a jpg. For my pro work, more than once I forgot to set the camera to save raw files. But since I bracket, layer, use lighting, etc... it didn't matter much and I used the jpg files no problem. I could go jpg all the time, but prefer the raw just in case. Raw files have saved me, especially in white balance situations. I may do a video on this, but scares me a bit because of the strong opinions on both sides.

@guyracine7998

5 жыл бұрын

Got it. Then I'll keep shooting Raw+JPEG. Memory is cheap nowadays. That way I have all the flexibility I need. You're definitely right about the strong opinions. Looks like a religion at some point.

Great comparison as always. Thank you. I currently have the 12-40/2.8. Do you think the 25/1.8 would be a good investment also?

@RobTrek

Жыл бұрын

If you really like the 25mm focal length, the prime will be smaller/lighter and give you 1.3 stops more light for exposure. Otherwise, the 12-40 is fine.

@jodybiztube

Жыл бұрын

@@RobTrek Thank you for your reply. I'll try to shoot more 25mm with the 12-40 and see how it turns out. I have the 17/1.8 and 45/1.8 but hardly use them except on very low light. Thanks again.

For sharpness (and for more difficult light conditions) I've chosen Sigma 30/2.8 because I found it at acceptable price on eBay. Yes, it's not as fast as Oly 25/1.8, but: -- actually apart from doing portraits most of the time there would be a need to stop Oly25 down a little anyway -- exactly to at least 2.8 (or even to 4) -- to broaden depth of field -- regarding bokeh: Oly 45/1.8 is better for bokeh than 25/1.8 (and for doing portraits it's better too) So when already having 14-42 -- which offers maybe not marvelous, but still acceptable quality of pictures -- 25/1.8 seems to be a bit "redundant". Maybe if one day I find it cheaper I'll buy it just for pure pleasure of "having it too" (and as a "spare").

@RobTrek

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your feedback. I agree with everything you said.

Good video again Rob. I am thinking about buying Panasonic 25mm f1.7 for my Em5 Mark2. It has a good price. Have you ever tested it?

@RobTrek

5 жыл бұрын

I would avoid the Panasonic brands on Olympus. I have this lens and it's worked fine for me, but I've had other viewers comment they are having trouble with it. I may do another test comparing that lens with the Olympus version.

@adamtrattles5874

5 жыл бұрын

i agree Rob, i bought the panasonic new for the em10 mk2. the focus was out so i exchanged it to find that one was the same. i guess it was a bad batch. i recently picked up another copy second hand and its super sharp. i think the quality control is hit and miss which maybe is why some like it or hate it. another great episode by the way.

During the pre-digital days (1960s - 1980s) working in the UK as a full time Wedding and Commercial Photographer, when it came to checking assignment proofs etc and working in monochrome, my only concern was that the print was in focus, correctly exposed and heads included (inexperienced operators using twin lens reflex gear!! ). I certainly didn't waste time and energy obsessing over the sort of image criteria today's digital snappers seem to waste their time with. I realise that the mechanics and aesthetics of imaging has changed along with the technology leading to numerous 'you tube' channels all manned by 'Professional' photographers keen to guide and tutor the ever eager amateur in the 'mysteries?' and alchemy of achieving the ultimate digital image. We need to return to the basics and concentrate on composition and confidence to the extent that being able to shoot fully manually, eschewing all the automatic aids and learning to set exposures and apertures using one's own eyes, experience and instincts. All my weddings were shot without light meters. And my sole use of a Weston device was when I needed to check incidental light settings in a studio based 'product' or advertising shoot.

@RobTrek

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience. The core fundamentals of photography will never change.

This video make me clear. Do I need that lens or not. Thanks.

@RobTrek

4 жыл бұрын

Hi. I would wait until you are sure you need it. I've bought many lenses that I hardly use because I wanted them but didn't really need them. Take lots of pictures at 25mm with your kit lens then decide if a prime lens will help your photography.

On the second viewing of ep 119 (normally watch a couple of times as you give a lot of info to take in on just one view) I notice you mention the TG5 which my wife brought me as a Christmas present and unlike you I don’t think much of the picture quality except for macro so a review of the camera and your settings would be great

@RobTrek

5 жыл бұрын

Will start working on that soon. It's really a nice little camera. I used it a lot on a trip last year.

I had the kit lens with an E-PM1 and it was the reason why I first dismissed MFT (and this specific camera). But when I bought a Leica M adapter (just to see what my 2/50 Summicron would be on such a camera) and had a "real" lens on the E-PM1, I realized how good this tiny camera actually was. My dislike of the 14-42 kit lens stems from this time. Much more interesting would be a comparison with the this 14-42 pancake zoom lens from Olympus.

@RobTrek

5 жыл бұрын

The original kit lens was bad. They improved it quite a bit in the IIR and EZ versions. The pancake zoom is virtually identical now to the IIR in terms of IQ. My EZ version broke, so I replaced it with the IIR.

@c.augustin

5 жыл бұрын

@@RobTrek I think it was a IIR, but on the other hand I did a (very short) test with the EZ and it looked "snappier" to me. So maybe there was something else going on. The EZ I find interesting because it would be a perfect fit for my Pen F, but then I'm very content with the 1.8/17 mm that came with it, and carrying around two other lenses (e.g. the 12 mm and the 45 mm) is not that much of a hassle thanks to their size and weight; but changing lenses can be inconvenient (if only the EZ would be 12-40 like the pro …). The 25 mm prime is a good lens, though, but I wouldn't buy it again because the 17 mm does a very good job as a "universal"/low-light lens and also comes with the MF clutch I really love (same for the 12 mm). I would rather recommend buying the 3.5/30 mm macro instead of the 1.8/25 if someone is into nature and close-up (like me). So you are completely right to have people think more about what they actually need and what niches a lens would fill in their set-up. On the other hand - many MFT lenses are quite affordable, so that experimentation to find out is possible for many people (as long as there are no pro-lenses involved ;-)).

Rob just bought auto Lens cap for 14-42 … it’s great! But now when i test the lens … zoomed in it’s more blurred than it should be … have examples

@RobTrek

Жыл бұрын

Hi. That should not be the case. I don't have the auto lens cap, so can't share any experience with it. However, Ben over at The Narrowband Channel does have the auto lens cap. Maybe leave a comment on his latest video and see if he is experiencing this problem. Personally, no one has ever brought that up with me. Another place to try is the mu43.com forum. There is a good community there that is very helpful. Sorry I couldn't help you with this one.

@OutRAjious

Жыл бұрын

@@RobTrek Thanks Rob … no prob I recommend the auto lens cap…. I think I was just a bit rusty and had my ISO too high … on 200 it’s much better now Thanks Again

Another great video Rob, I wouldn’t mind seeing a comparison between any of the Olympus prime lenses and the 12-40 pro as I use my 12-40 pro a lot and a friend of mine said I would get better results from a prime seeing as I tend not to do any post processing, I’m looking forward to the next couple of years of your tutorials and comparisons they have made me aware of a lot of features that I had never thought to use and definitely made me take better pictures, I’m still not brave enough to post any of my street photography yet but I’m getting there.

@RobTrek

5 жыл бұрын

That's a great idea! Thanks. I have the 12, 25, and 45 to compare. Might get the 17 soon.

A late comment as have just come into Olympus- Pen F. Also have Canon FF dslr and range of L series and Sigma Art lens. My initial response to the Olympus system was the very reasonable price of the various lens, Pro and standard. Purchased a mint 12-40 2.8. Ok, more expensive than the kit. That said, don't yet have any expertise with post software. So naturally attracted to the glass which gives the best ooc images. However, when compared to Canon L, Nikon pro, Sigma Art, even the Olympus Pro lens, maybe not so much the 25 1.2, 17 1.2 , are comparatively excellent value. Rob, in this comparison, thought the price of the 25 1.7, may have been something of a deterrent. Fair enough, but compared with the glass in apsc and FF, the Olympus standard primes are superb value and the Pro glass, for what it is, likewise great value for money. E.g. If you were shopping for a Canon 70-200 2.8 IS, in Australia, the lens costs AU$ 2,900- am aware of B and H pricing, however I reside in Australia.

@RobTrek

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience. The penF is awesome little camera. You'll want to get a grip to handle the larger lenses. You should try adapting your canon glass to it.

Thank you for another very informative video. I might have an opportunity to shoot real estate. What lense do you recommend for real estate photography? I shoot with EM 10 Mark II. Thank you.

@RobTrek

4 жыл бұрын

I'd go with the 7-14mm pro for a dedicated Real Estate Lens. The 9-18mm will also be a good choice. I personally use the 8mm Fisheye, but don't recommend it if starting out. There are some generic 9mm f/2.8 lenses that will work, but you'd need to manually focus. Just make sure they are rectilinear and not fisheye.

@maciejtaczynski6940

4 жыл бұрын

@@RobTrek thank you Rob!

I bought 15mm F1.7 ASPH Panasonic Leica DG Summilux - its very good in low light. Its my always "on" kind of lens now. I like 15mm because i mostly shoot in "point and shoot" style and lens is wide enought for most scenes. I even like it more than my Olympus 12-40 f2.8 Pro because of the size and speed. Most of my photos r taken in low light conditions so a fast lens is a must. I shoot with OM-D E-M5 and OM-D E-M10 m2. Sorry for my english

@RobTrek

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing. I almost bought the 15mm f1.7. It's a fabulous lens! I decided to get the 12mm f/2.0 because the autofocus in video was much faster when I tested them in the store.

@teplotexnik

5 жыл бұрын

Rob - Thank you for your videos. I think you make best videos about olympus cameras and how to use em in real life. Keep on doing ! :)

@jwickerszh

5 жыл бұрын

I have the 17mm also my most used lens, the 12-40 is nice though I use for daylight / bright shooting when traveling or rougher weather.

I like to have a smal Lightweight 17mm Lens: there are 2 Version-> the 1.8 vs the 2.0 (or pana 20mm 1.7). Which one Would you choose?

@RobTrek

5 жыл бұрын

Since I do video, I'd get the 17mm 1.8. If video is not a concern, then skip the 17mm 2.0 and get the 20mm 1.7. The 17mm f/2.0 is the worst of the three.