Great preview Steve, and brilliant presentation as ever. I’ve got a Leica SL with the 24-90 in my sights, but I’m slightly stunned with those f1.2 images. What magic has Olympus woven here?!
Would u recommend this lenses for a Lumix body withous IBIS? And also which one would u like more for street photography and food? 17 or 45 ? Thanks a lot
Nice. Nowadays people tend to focus more on out-of-focus areas. Its better to focus on areas in focus, if the photos have anything to focus at. I understand some photographers enjoy hospitality to be in focus.
17mm f1.2 looks great and its my fave focal length. But hey, sony rx1 is similar in size weight and price in used market. So, what would you prefer? :)
This is my minimal setup that I travel with. Just a GoPro 4 and Karma Grip. That's it. I also use a Sony A9 with lab mic, and some shotgun mics when I am around home or can travel with a larger bag.
Beautiful location...thanks for sharing. I own 3 Olympus Pro lenses--will await your next review before filling my Amazon.com cart with the 1.2s. Regarding the bag--very nice, but a bit pricey @ $240.
This bag is SO worth it if you travel, or like Backpack style bags. Ive seen bags that cost $600 that are no where near as useful as this bag. It's truly a great bag.
This video was shot on a GoPro, and I everything is in focus. If you see otherwise, you may need to adjust your eyeglasses prescip. None of the video here (all shot with a GoPro) is out of focus.
$1200 for a 35mm f/2.4 equiv? Plus it's gigantic and has limited dynamic range of the tiny sensor... these lenses literally make zero sense. You can get the Samyang 35/2.8 e-mount lens for 1/4 the price and 1/4 the size!!
It's still the ultrawide smartphonish look you get with these micro four thirds systems no matter how expensive the glass is. Close focus distance isn't everything.
that comment makes no sense and demonstrated a complete lack of knowledge. yes, his footage looks like that. no, that is not what 4/3 cameras look like.
Alex Jobe Can you show me other images taken with a 4/3 camera and these short focal lengths that look different from his footage? Btw it is not just Steves footage that looks like that. It is simple physics. Take a 35mm/2.8 on an APS-C/H or FX sensor and you will see a huge difference in distortion, background rendering (because of other distances to the subject) and therefore overall look compared to that 17mm.
I just bought all three f1.2 primes used. Great lenses...even in 2024!!!
Great review. The quality of these lenses is what one needs to focus on and you're one of the few to do so in a review. Thanks
Great preview Steve, and brilliant presentation as ever. I’ve got a Leica SL with the 24-90 in my sights, but I’m slightly stunned with those f1.2 images. What magic has Olympus woven here?!
I’d love to see some pro level portraits with the MkII and the 45
Hi Dan, check out Joe Edelman, he's work is pretty good.
Best
Gavin Hoey who tends to use the F2.8 Pro zooms more. Gavin has even used the EM5-II professionally. Brilliant photographer.
Google Sean Archer ☺
Such Great photos! Thanks for sharing, I really enjoy having a manual clutch as well :D
I think you just pushed me over for the omdem1.2.
it is great ,if i didnt bought XPro2 ,2 weeks ago i would probably give it a try :D but where to dump A7rii ...
please compare whith Voigtlander 45mm f0.95
Would u recommend this lenses for a Lumix body withous IBIS? And also which one would u like more for street photography and food? 17 or 45 ? Thanks a lot
Nice.
Nowadays people tend to focus more on out-of-focus areas. Its better to focus on areas in focus, if the photos have anything to focus at.
I understand some photographers enjoy hospitality to be in focus.
17mm f1.2 looks great and its my fave focal length. But hey, sony rx1 is similar in size weight and price in used market. So, what would you prefer? :)
Great review Steve! What's your vlogging setup? Looks and sounds great!
This is my minimal setup that I travel with. Just a GoPro 4 and Karma Grip. That's it. I also use a Sony A9 with lab mic, and some shotgun mics when I am around home or can travel with a larger bag.
Beautiful location...thanks for sharing. I own 3 Olympus Pro lenses--will await your next review before filling my Amazon.com cart with the 1.2s. Regarding the bag--very nice, but a bit pricey @ $240.
This bag is SO worth it if you travel, or like Backpack style bags. Ive seen bags that cost $600 that are no where near as useful as this bag. It's truly a great bag.
Nice vid Steve. What gloves are you wearing? Could do with some to keep me warm but still be able to operate my camera.
I bought these in Iceland last year when we were testing the EM1 MKII. 66north is the brand, that's all I know. Thanks.
have oly 25mm 1.2pro ...45mm 1.2pro for sure to get it but pana leica 12mm 1.4 or oly 17 1.2pro?
Or Sigma 16mm f1.4? for $450
Can't afford it Steve, I'm going to have to stick to my 42.5 1.7 lol
How do you like the 25mm pro
it's great review
"Usually, I don't get excited about bags."
too much talk not enough pics …. noting of the middle lens at all flagged up …. but thanks
Does the woman come with the lens?
Great photo's
You were out of focus almost the entire time you filmed yourself. The background was is focus, though!
This video was shot on a GoPro, and I everything is in focus. If you see otherwise, you may need to adjust your eyeglasses prescip. None of the video here (all shot with a GoPro) is out of focus.
make a bed before filming yourself :)
No, as that wouldn't be real. ; ) My bed was not made, that's how it was and is.
$1200 for a 35mm f/2.4 equiv? Plus it's gigantic and has limited dynamic range of the tiny sensor... these lenses literally make zero sense. You can get the Samyang 35/2.8 e-mount lens for 1/4 the price and 1/4 the size!!
The amount of light is still equal to a f/1.2 lens. Only the amount of bokeh is like a f/2.4 lens ;)
@@Hornbauer2010 Thanks Captain Obvious!
So don't buy it
It's still the ultrawide smartphonish look you get with these micro four thirds systems no matter how expensive the glass is. Close focus distance isn't everything.
that comment makes no sense and demonstrated a complete lack of knowledge. yes, his footage looks like that. no, that is not what 4/3 cameras look like.
Alex Jobe Can you show me other images taken with a 4/3 camera and these short focal lengths that look different from his footage? Btw it is not just Steves footage that looks like that.
It is simple physics. Take a 35mm/2.8 on an APS-C/H or FX sensor and you will see a huge difference in distortion, background rendering (because of other distances to the subject) and therefore overall look compared to that 17mm.
is people taking photo not gear, stop saying this no good thats very bad, be better photographer not gear head, all cameras can take good photos...
bear fly I just say that you see the difference between the output of the systems and that's a fact.
People are fooled when they think they get a 35mm look with a 17mm lens.