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E-M1 and 12-40mm f/2.8

jonoslack

jonoslack

Active member
Godfrey said:
- How does the camera handle with my lenses both with and without the battery grip?

- How well does the PDAF focusing work with my favorite FT lenses?

I answered both those questions,
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HI Godfrey
Straight to the point - and useful to me.
Although I enjoy reading about other people's experiences, they really aren't that relevant.
But when you say the PDAF works - that is relevant. And when you and Jorgen have ordered one - that's relevant as well.
It's been a long time since I've seen such concerted approval for a new camera.

I guess I could drive 100 miles and get a play with one, but I've heard/seen enough, so I'll wait patiently until mine arrives.

all the best
 
Knorp

Knorp

Well-known member
Mmm, I'll be driving half that distance to attend an E-M1 introduction workshop in October ... :loco:
 
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greypilgrim

New member
That's the funny thing about ergonomics I guess.

The one bit of advice I always give people about camera purchases whenever I get asked is try before you buy otherwise you have an expensive paperweight.

I did enjoy reading his article. But I am still not swayed towards moving form the EM-5 to the EM-1 yet. I'll have to see it and try it out in person. Fortunately, I don't feel the rush do do it immediately as I expect it will be in short supply for quite a while.

The 12-40 interests me mostly as a better weatherproof alternative to the 12-50 that I currently own. I recently shot in the Olympics (rain forest in the rain), and it was the first time I was glad to have an alternative to my primes that was weatherproof. And that makes me want the faster 12-40, just for that, hmmmm.

Doug
 
Godfrey

Godfrey

Well-known member
Thorkil said:
just another nice link
Review: Olympus 12-40mm f2.8 (Micro Four Thirds)
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Zooms in this range are rarely my thing, but having seen the lens in person and felt it in operation, I have to say it is a wonderful piece. Kudos to Olympus for this and their other superb M.Zuiko offerings in the past year and some. The 12/2, 18/1.8, 45/1.8, 60/2.8 Macro, and 75/1.8 all sing.

I'm more likely to buy a the Panasonic/Leica Summilux-DG 25/1.4 ASPH, however, as a fast normal lens for the format is one of the most useful to me. I sold my Summilux-D 25/1.4 ASPH to the same friend I sold my E-5 and L1 to, and he uses it a lot. I've missed having it for the E-1; the consumer grade ZD 25/2.8 isn't in the same class. Time to fix that for the E-M1 ...

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jonoslack

jonoslack

Active member
Godfrey said:
Zooms in this range are rarely my thing, but having seen the lens in person and felt it in operation, I have to say it is a wonderful piece. Kudos to Olympus for this and their other superb M.Zuiko offerings in the past year and some. The 12/2, 18/1.8, 45/1.8, 60/2.8 Macro, and 75/1.8 all sing.

I'm more likely to buy a the Panasonic/Leica Summilux-DG 25/1.4 ASPH, however, as a fast normal lens for the format is one of the most useful to me. I sold my Summilux-D 25/1.4 ASPH to the same friend I sold my E-5 and L1 to, and he uses it a lot. I've missed having it for the E-1; the consumer grade ZD 25/2.8 isn't in the same class. Time to fix that for the E-M1 ...

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Hi Godfrey
- are you going to get the µ43 or the 43 summilux? I've often been tempted by the µ43, but I keep stopping at the last moment.
Truth is that, unlike you, if I'm going to shoot primes I prefer to use the Leica, For me, one of the chief joys of µ43 is the very high quality small Zuiko zooms.

I was out shooting with the modest 14-150 µ43 zoom today - it's tiny, and really very good, and focuses down to about 6" (quite something at 300mm equivalent!).
 
Godfrey

Godfrey

Well-known member
jonoslack said:
Hi Godfrey
- are you going to get the µ43 or the 43 summilux? I've often been tempted by the µ43, but I keep stopping at the last moment.
Truth is that, unlike you, if I'm going to shoot primes I prefer to use the Leica, For me, one of the chief joys of µ43 is the very high quality small Zuiko zooms.

I was out shooting with the modest 14-150 µ43 zoom today - it's tiny, and really very good, and focuses down to about 6" (quite something at 300mm equivalent!).
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I prefer working with prime lenses most of the time in the wide to portrait tele range. The M9 is such a different kind of camera to use that they don't overlap in my perception. Every time I buy a stellar "normal zoom", it ends up sitting in the drawer most of the time being ignored, and eventually I sell it. I like the ultra-wide zooms (11-22 is a near perfect lens) and the equivalent 70-200 range zooms most (although even there I tend to prefer primes). I've taken your note on the 14-150 and put it on my "maybe" list as it sounds a nice piece for travel.

I toyed with the idea of obtaining another FourThirds Summilux 25, but it is such a large and heavy lens ... while I loved using it with the E-1, I don't think it's sensible for the E-M1. It's also hard to find and more expensive, there's not much different about it performance-wise to go extra for it over the mFT version. There's also the Nokton 25/0.95 to consider, if I want to stick with manual focus.

What I'll most likely do first is see how well the Ultron 28/2 M-mount lens works on the E-M1 and decide a little later whether to buy another FT lens in this focal length range.

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jonoslack

jonoslack

Active member
Godfrey said:
I prefer working with prime lenses most of the time in the wide to portrait tele range. The M9 is such a different kind of camera to use that they don't overlap in my perception.
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I quite understand (and they are different) - but I take one camera setup depending on circumstance / mood, and if I shoot primes with µ43 I almost always end up wishing I'd brought the M instead (and vice versa). So I make a decision before I go out and stick to it - people and events are always the M . . . . nature and travel can be one or the other.

Godfrey said:
Every time I buy a stellar "normal zoom", it ends up sitting in the drawer most of the time being ignored, and eventually I sell it. I like the ultra-wide zooms (11-22 is a near perfect lens) and the equivalent 70-200 range zooms most (although even there I tend to prefer primes). I've taken your note on the 14-150 and put it on my "maybe" list as it sounds a nice piece for travel.
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It's interesting - shooting with the X-Vario, and then re-evaluating the humble Zuiko 14-150 I realise that slow lenses can do very well from a quality point of view . . . . in decent light - I have the two panasonic zooms (12-35, 35-100) but I don't use them much - neither of them are long enough! I'm much more excited by the Zuiko 12-40 and 40-140 lenses (time to save some pennies).

The 14-150 is just so very versatile - and is long as you don't need fast.

All the best
 
ptomsu

ptomsu

Workshop Member
Godfrey said:
I'm more likely to buy a the Panasonic/Leica Summilux-DG 25/1.4 ASPH, however, as a fast normal lens for the format is one of the most useful to me. I sold my Summilux-D 25/1.4 ASPH to the same friend I sold my E-5 and L1 to, and he uses it a lot. I've missed having it for the E-1; the consumer grade ZD 25/2.8 isn't in the same class. Time to fix that for the E-M1 ...

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Godfrey,

I have the m43 Summilux-DG 25/1.4 and it is a superb lens, tack sharp, perfect contrast, reasonably fast and good manual control - you will love this!

Peter
 
Godfrey

Godfrey

Well-known member
jonoslack said:
...It's interesting - shooting with the X-Vario, and then re-evaluating the humble Zuiko 14-150 I realise that slow lenses can do very well from a quality point of view . . . . in decent light..
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Yes, a lot of people overlook some superb lenses just because they aren't fast fast fast extremist things. Like the Voigtländer Color Skopar 50mm f/2.5 and the lovely little M-Rokkor 90mm f/4, for instance. Two of my favorites.

jonoslack said:
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The 14-150 is just so very versatile - and is long as you don't need fast.
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Sounds like a winner for general purpose and travel use. As said, it's on my "maybe" list now. I'll hold you to blame when I buy it (and for the 60 Macro).

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Godfrey

Godfrey

Well-known member
ptomsu said:
I have the m43 Summilux-DG 25/1.4 and it is a superb lens, tack sharp, perfect contrast, reasonably fast and good manual control - you will love this!
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LOL ... You're not helping, Peter. I'm trying to avoid buying more... ;-)
But thank you anyway!

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raist3d

Well-known member
I can attest the F1.4 Panny/Leica m4/3rds is indeed a very good lens (and one of my very favorite focal lengths). I tried it several times on an OMD.

Funny thing- the color "cast" or signature of the lens (yes, it sort of has/imparts one) is very similar to the 4/3rds cousin - the Panny-Leica 4/3rds F1.4 lens.

- Ricardo
 
JMaher

JMaher

New member
The best m4/3lens I have ever owned.

I sold off almost all my m4/3 lenses thinking I might not come back. All that is except the Panasonic/Leica 25 1.4. Now of course I am thinking of ordering the E-M1 and I'll start back with this lens while waiting for the new 12-40.
 
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