My Favorite Micro Four Third lens for OM System / Olympus Cameras? Not What You Expect.
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- Over the years I have used and owned lots of Micro four thirds lenses for my Olympus and OM System cameras. Every time I get the question what my favorite lens is. Not an answer that is so easy....
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I recently purchased the 12-200mm and even though it doesn't have excellent quality I love its versatility, very light weight and compactness. An ideal lens for travel and street photography.
I've actually never tried that lens. The focal range is fantastic, but I always felt that the aperture at 200mm was a bit to high for my taste. But it is small and lightweight so for travels I totally understand your idea. Maybe in a few years when I decide to downsize even further 😅 thanks for watchibg and your comment!
Yes, agreed, 12-40 f2.8 I also, as an amateur, use mostly. Then 40-150 mm f 2.8, 300 mm f4, and macro 60 mm. As a pensioner, I do not have the finances to upgrade to the OM 1, but must be satisfied with the Olympus em1 mark II. For flying birds, you have to work hard to find focus. Otherwise, this old camera works perfectly
That sounds like a great set you have there. The bird detection gets better on the newer cameras, but to get flying birds in focus is a challenge with any camera. I struggle with it from time to time. I don't do birds enough these days, so I really need to practice again when I do it. Thanks for watching. I appreciate your comment. Keep enjoying that camera system you have there 😊 grt guido
@GuidoVanDeWater It a lot difference from om1 and om1 mk.2 I just have X,mk3 and om1?
@chetanunindracusin664 There is not much difference between the om-1 and the om-1mk2. The live gnd is a nice feature, and for the rest, everything just got a little bit better. I would not upgrade the om-1 but if you want to upgrade one of your older cameras I would definitely choose the om-1 mk2.
@GuidoVanDeWater thank a lot now I want to let go of my em1X and em1 mk3 frist ps.my self I used grade filter some time(nisi)
Interesting choices confirming mine. I just love the 40-150 f4 for flowers etc. because I can get in really close.
The minimal focal distance with om system / olympus lenses is usually very close so most lenses are perfect for clos up shots. I also shot some ice cones with the 40-150 in sweden looked like macro shots. Thanks for watchibg. Grt guido
Great video, I haven't tried many of the lenses you have there, but your final choice is close to my set. 150.400 most used, with 12.100 and 60macro .they cover most things I need.
That is a great setup covers the complete focal range for 98 percent of my shots 🙂 you're o lying missing the extreme wide angle but like I said I hardly ever use that in the netherlands. Thanls for watchibg. Grt guido
Great content and informative advice from a pro. Asking what lens etc is like asking what’s your favorite food or item of clothing… depends. Look forwards to more.
That's exactly what I meant. It depends on the subject and it will be different for every photographer. For me, it's just the flexibility to do whatever I want with those lenses. I can shoot the whole focal range from 7 to 500 and even 1000 with teleconvrters and even macro. That is what makes these lenses unique, in my opinion. Thanks for watching. I appreciate the comment! Grt guido
I shoot mainly wildlife, my favourite lens used to be the 300mm it is so sharp, but now i have the 150-400 mm ,that hardly ever leaves my camera .. i had the 7-14 but found it too wide for me but i needed something for the occasional landscape so i went for the 8-25mm im very pleased with it , and like you love the weight of the system
I get what you mean. Since I have the 150-400 on loan, I don't even take the 300 with me anymore. Unfortunately I will have to return the 150-400 😟 inhear a lot hood things about the 8-25. I never used the 7mm like i said in the video, but that was untill last night. Shot a lot of images with it all of a sudden 😅 thanks for watching. I appreciate your comment! Grt guido
For me the 12-100 is my go to. I’ve found that I can travel with just that and the 8-25. Plus the 17mm 1.8 in the jacket pocket😊
Haha, that's is amazing right! 3 lenses in your pockets witch other camera systems can do that 😅 I always say you can't use what you can't take with you and that definitely applies for m43 it makes much more flexible photographers. We can photograph all kinds of subjects without planning in front. Just go with the flow because we can photograph all those possibilities with the lenses we can bring. Thanks for watching and your comment. Grt guido
The white lens is the dream. The rest are more accessible to most people. It's nice it exists, but I'm not sure how anyone can afford one. I tend to use the 12-100 more than anything. The 12-40 is good, but it's not as versatile. So unless I need the extra stop of light gathering, I'll use the longer zoom. The 40-150 is amazing and sharper than about any lens I've used. Even with the 2x tc it does very well. I shot photos of the eclipse with that setup, and I was able to capture sunspots. I can only wish I'd had the 150-400, but again, one can dream. Thanks for sharing your experience, Guido. As usual, your thoughts are informative and insightful.
I cab only say just keep dreaming! I did the same and i never thought that I would ever get to the level were I owned all this stuf and was able to borrow such an amazing lens. Or that i would have a weekly youtube channel were I visit all kinds of amazing locations. Or have lots of subscribers that support what i do. But somehow all those dreams slowly developed into reality. Sometimes i still feel like I'm dreaming with my eyes open. As long as you put you hart and soul into something then I'm confinced you can do anything you want. But i also had a lot of luck. But you have to make you're own luck partly i guess. Thanks for watching and i hope your dreams will become reality someday! Grt guido
I had 150-400 2 years love it
Did you sell it? Grt guido
An excellent discussion of all these lenses (I have several of them) and making the point of using the right lens for the occasion, and how you can get a so much kit into a bag with Micro Four Thirds. One lens which you didn't mention, and probably not a good fit for landscapes, is the 40-150mm f4 PRO. It is so small relative to it's f2.8 big brother, but still delivers extremely sharp images wide open. I do a lot of motorcycle travel where space is at a premium and the 12-40mm f2.8 PRO and the 40-150mm f4 PRO pack so small but cover such a range with superb image quality. Thank you.
I actually bever tried the f4 version of the 40-150 but that is because I would never trade my 2.8 but you have a solid point there. Seen amazing reviews especialy for such a small lightweight lens. That's the whole power of the system tha ability to take great equipment with you even when you have to travel light like you do on the motorcycle. Thanks for watching and your comment! Grt guido
@ljmacman awsome lens isn't it. I use it all the time. Thanks for watching grt guido
Hello Guido
Nice collection of lenses. Have not so much but I like the kitlens 18-55mm om my Nikons. Followed by the 70-300mm Tamron.
Grt Ernesto
That is a great focal range. That 18mm is a pretty wide angle lens. Thanks for watching again 🙂 grt guido
This was a good video. I agree with you it is very difficult to say what a favorite lense would be they all have a purpose. Thanks again
Thank you. And I thibk that everyone has a different taste depending on what your favorite subject is. For me the flexibility makes it great. Thanks for watchibg. Grt guido
Awesome video. Last year I decided to get back into photography and chose an EM10.3 with the pancake 12-42 & 40-150r because one day I wanted to eventually be able to build such a versatile kit. Recently added an EM1.2 with 12-40 and I can still fit all of that together in a medium shoulder bag with room to spare. It's actually tough finding a small enough bag for just the EM1, 12-40 & 40-150r so I can throw it in my work bag and keep it with me daily.
That is the biggest power of this system. All hat power that brings the ability to adapt to almost everything is just in one tiny bag. That's why I love it so much. Happy to see you are enjoying it to and that you got back in phorograohy. Thanks for watching the video grt guido
Great and informative video 😁 that’s a whole lot of gear. I share similar thoughts, I tend to use the 24-70 (full frame equivalent) the most myself because it’s just a generic range. I love my wides and telephoto, but lately have been carrying them a lot less 😅 every single time I dont bring them, I wished I did!
Now it makes me wonder why you don't bring them... is that a weight issue then? I think that is the whole advantage of this system I don't have to make that decision. Thanks for watching grt guido
Hi Guido,
You've got some really nice glass there. Have you considered: 12-45 f4 pro and 40 - 150 f4 pro ( would be a considerable weight saving in your bag ).
You mentioned your very long lens is a tad soft, I own all the denoising software but find DXO pure raw is outstanding for this kind of problem as they calibrate for each lens individually and you can test it out free.
Take care, Martin 👍
I've heart great story's about dxo but I am very comfortable with lightroom. It's is a bit soft but I can always solve it with lightroom or topaz Sharpen. I know the f4 lenses are lighter but I am very happy with the 2.8 version so I see no need to sell them. Thanks for watching grt guido
Nice video. Thanks for your review! I especially appreciated your comment about adding IS to the 40-150 MM. I actually would like to see them extend the reach to 200MM. Panasonic has clearly seen the advantage of adding IS to their updated 50-200 lens paired with the G9 Mk 2. I like the Panasonic 100-300mm Mk2 (IS) zoom as a very lightweight option. It isn't s a pro lens but very lightweight for travel for extra reach and worthwhile considering and not expensive if you are traveling on a vacation and concerned about theft, etc.
Thanks for watching and your comment. Some helpful tips about the Panasonic equipment. There are rumours of a 50-200 f2.8 from om system but these rumours have been there for a long time so might be a hoax 😅 grt guido
Great, I agree with you and like to take the 12-40 pro and the 40-150 pro even if the 12-100 is a swiss knife.... I add the 14 mm converter... The fishye 8 mm is a great fun too. Thanks for your video
I'm happy to see you liked the video. It's a great system and it gives you very flexible possibilities. Where are you from? Thanks for watching grt guido
@@GuidoVanDeWater from Switzerland
@fernandevaudan7774 ah that's great! Love your country I'm actualy spending a couple of days there in a couple of week on my way to tuscany. We're staying in interlaken again just like last year 🙂
I really would like to hear the OM1MII in all shutter modes ( I think the mechanical shutter is quite loud )
It's difficult to let you hear the sound because it all depends on how close the microphone is, how loud the volume of recording is and how loud you are playing the video. I think it's not loud and you can always use the silent shutter. Best thing you can do is actually listen to one in real life. The closest camera store will probanly havr one. Thanks for watchibg. Grt guido
Hey Guido, I've got the exact same setup as you. I lean more towards bird and wildlife photography, with a fair share of landscape shots too. The white lens is just too pricey for me. Even if I were to sell my 300mm pro and the Oly 100-400mm, it'd still be a stretch to afford it.
One thing I don't entirely agree with is that, apart from the Olympus lenses, I also own a couple of Panasonics. Among them, the Leica 100-400mm stands out as my favorite. I prefer its stabilization set to the lens only, and it's still remarkably effective. Plus, it's more compact, lighter than the Oly 100-400mm, and entirely metal instead of plastic. But, as they say, to each their own.
Here's a tip: Your Oly 7-14mm, I also don't find myself using it much. So, I opted for the 9-18mm, which is pocket-sized. Sure, it's 9mm and not 7mm and not waterproof, but 12mm to 9mm is already a big difference, and how often do you really shoot in the rain?
Anyway, all the best from Belgium !
Regards, Marc
You have a nice setup there then. Indeed opinions vary a lot specialy for the Panasonic and olympus 100-400. I was just never satisfied with the Panasonic. I've heard good story's about that 9-18mm from Panasonic. But I think I will just keep the 7-14. It was a big investment and I don't think I want to spend more money on it now 😅
Thanks for watching and your comment. Appreciate it that you took the time to write such a large comment! Grt guido
'Bedankt Guido voor de video. Ik heb met veel interesse gekeken en geluisterd. Ik bezit zelf 9 lenzen van Olympus: 8-25mm, 12-100mm, 100-400mm, 60mm macro en alle F1.8 lenzen. Ik gebruik mijn apparatuur voor allerlei genres. Als ik de natuur inga, neem ik max 4 lenzen mee. Je kunt wel raden welke. Maar soms ga ik voor alleen vogelfotografie of macro en neem ik dus slechts 1 lens mee.
Ik heb net als jij geen uitgesproken favoriet, maar ik denk dat ik de 8-25mm het meest gebruik.
Mooie set heb je zo te zien. Toevallig heb ik de 7-14 gister ineens gebruikt. Heb een nieuwe doel ervoor gevonden daaf zie je binnenkort wel meer van. Ik denk dat ik die 8-25 toch een keer ga aanschaffen. Wellicht hou ik ze allebei of ik verkoop alsnog de 7-14 als ik hem nooit meer gebruik. Ik ben denk ik gewoon een soort pak ezel. Ik wil nooit vooraf beslissen wat ik ga fotograferen. Ik ben gewoon op alles voorbereid. Bedankt voor het kijken! Grt guido
Thanks Guido. Helpful video (although I was nervous watching the 150-400 near the edge of the table 🤣). I have the 12-40, 40-150 and the 100-400 lenses. Could you clarify one thing you said near the start (2:16) of your video please? - I think you said that the 100-400 IS works with the camera body but I thought that although IS in camera and lens can be left on, they don't synch (like they do with the 40-150 for example). Kind regards
Yes that is correct it's not a sync is with the olympus 100-400 but the camera decides witch is it uses. So it can be the lens or the body but not at the same time. You can indeed leave them both on. With the Panasonic it's only the lens stabilisation. And in my opinion the stabilisation of the okympus lens only was also way better. And yeah the 150-400 was on the edge. Of course that one wasn't mine would not risk it with my own 😅🤪 thanks for watching. Grt guido
Agreed, the 12 to 40 MM is the must have lens. Never seen a bad review, now a Mk2 is out, the original is cheaper on the used market.
Totally agree. a lot of my images are with that lens. I also like the 8-25, but then I miss a part until 40 mm where I do shoot lots of images. The mkii has a bit better coating, but indeed, there are probably lots of great second-hand options out there. thanks for watching and your comment. Grt guido
Slightly late in watching this one. I'll agree 12-40 f2.8 is great for taking photos of old steam trains and static aircraft at airshows. 40-150 f2.8 is a good mid range lens when going to wildlife parks and I'm looking at buying the newer 150-600 lens as I can't justify the cost of the 150-400 lens as a hobbist photographer although I would like it for wildlife.
Better late then never is what we say here in the netherlands. I thibk the 150-600 is an excellent alternative for the 150-400. If you can handle a prime then the 300 is also an option. Anyways, lots of choice these days 🙂 thanks for watching grt guido
There are many people waiting in line for the rare loaners ;-) so, hope you already had the chance to send it back.
Love the selection / also love the 40-150 f2.8
However, there clearly is a 100 - 300 f 2.8-4 missing in the line-up
Haha this lens is actualy from om system in the netherlands so it's probably not one that will be rented out 😅 but as far as I know I have to return it at the end of this month. 100-300 would be great or a 12-200 or something like that. But I'm satisfied with what I have right now 🙂 thnx for watching. Grt guido
Guido, I bet you can’t return that 150-400 pro. I’ll happily follow your advice to re-enter this hobby after selling my Nikon D700 full frame kit, with the OM-1 mkii 12-40 and 40-150 f2.8. But, my oh my that 150-400 just tics all boxes a nature and wild photographer can dream off. Just like the Nikkor 600 mm f4 x1.4 but then half the size, half the weight, half the cost and with a very useful internal zoom. Yes 7.5k is easier said than justified to the spouse but I recon she can see the possibilities and quality too. My wife hates me for watching the 150-400 pro reviews, but had to admit that the pictures of taken with that lens by the natures and wildlife OM System ambassadors are nothing else but stunning. 😅
Don't forget that the 150-400 also has a built-in 1.25 teleconverter that you can switch on and of. So technically, it's a 150-500, and then you can also add a 1
4 or 2.0 teleconverter. So that is a full frame equivalent of 2000 mm! Absolute insane as far as I noticed the 1.25 built-in has no effect on image quality. You only lose a stop of light. Tested it its the 2.0 converter and found the images to be very good but still need to do more testing. Hope I convinced your wife now 😅 that it's a lot of money, but it is worth every penny. There is just nothing like it out there on the marked. Thanks for watching. I hope you can pick up your hobby again 😊 grt guido
My bag: the f/2.8 trinity, the 90 mm macro, the 150-400 great white and both TC’s. All that and the OM-1 fit in a carry-on bag.
@WalmyrBuzatto is super nice! We use almost the same set then except for the 90mm macro. Who knows, someday I will buy that one 🙂
Beste Guido
Ik gebruik inmiddels 2x de OM-1 mk II met de 12-40mm mkII , 2.8/40-150mm pro, 7-14mm en de 90mm Makro set plus de converters. Deze set is een geweldige keuze om alle fotografische uitdagingen aan te gaan, maar wie de knop indrukt is de creator.
Zeker waar! Al die techniek is waardeloos als je er niks mee kunt daar ben ik het helemaal mee eens! Mooie set heb je lijkt op die van mij ik heb dan alleen een super zoom erbij. Bedankt voor het kijken. Grt guido
While I do have other Oly lenses, my GOTO lenses are: 60/2.8 macro... 12-45/f4 Pro... 40-150/2.8... 150-400/4.5... (I also always have my 25/1.8 in the bag but rarely use it.)
Sounds like a great kit that can give you a real flexible approach to your photography. I hope I can that 150-400 as my own lens some day 😅 thanks for watching grt guido
@@GuidoVanDeWater I’m primarily a birder / wildlife shooter so the 150-400 is perfect. Such an amazing lens. I know I’ll get the shot with it.
@TerryD23 even for landscapes it's just fantastic! I use it more and more. Best lens for m43 🙂
My 12-40 Pro basically lives on my PenF. It is the best walk around shoot anything lens ever made.
Totally agree with you. You could say the 12-100 is better for a shoot anything walk around lens, but the 12-40 is just amazing. Would never trade it for anything. Make sure you keep that pen f these thing are popular and worth a lot of money these days. Might become a collectors item when they are in good shape. Thanks for watching grt guido
It was nice to watch this video, to find out your opinion about the lenses.
I did not saw a fisheye in your kit. What about a fisheye ? Did you tried it ?
I always take the fisheye with me, it's one of the most used lenses. When I started using it it opened new perspectives, new ways of doing landscapes. And I am a wildlife photographer.
Honestly, I have never owned a fish eye. I tried one on a photo fair once, and my first thought was... what the f... and until today, I don't see any use for it 😅 I do admire people who use it. You have to have a great imagination ability to see shots with a lens like that. Maybe I should take one for a longer period and nust try it I have no idea. Thanks for watching and your comment. Grt guido
Yes, the fisheye is that kind of lens which you like or not (not all people like it). Maybe it is not for you, but you can give it a second try.
All the best !
Fun gear talk. You unimpressed with the 8-25/4? Seems like you could swap it in while also swapping out the 7-14/2.8 and 12-40/2.8.
No, I'm very impressed by the 8-25, but I'm not sure if I want to trade it for the 7-14. I have to test one out for a longer period. I would never trade the 12-40, that's for sure. I love that thing. But I've seen lots of great reviews of the 8-25 and my own experience when I was at photo fairs testing it was also very good, so who knows someday... thanks for watching. Grt guido
This is very well stated and tends to match the feelings of others that use the Olympus/OM system. My dad began shooting Olympus eons ago (I think during the 1980's), ultimately shooting professionally with 4/3 when moving over from the 35mm cameras. When I began shooting again around 2007, I really didn't think twice about buying Olympus kit, either, and it paid for itself many times over. Now I'm using the E-M1X for mostly landscapes and wildlife, with a few other subjects tossed in for good measure. I find that the 12-40mm f2.8 tends to stay on the camera the most and it's simply a solid workhorse. I DO use the 7-14mm f2.8 frequently, though, for I am most often shooting in the northern Great Plains and northern US Rockies regions with a lot of very open vistas (though it does come in very handy for more isolated subjects, as well). The 100-400mm is always with me, too, for the handheld performance available due to the stabilization is very, very good. My next addition will be the 40-150mm f2.8 to round out the usual "trilogy" but I'm going to bypass the 60mm macro and hold out for obtaining the 90mm macro instead. That 150-400 mm would be a VERY nice addition to my bag, though, I must admit! :)))
I thought about other systems, sure, but I just can't justify buying into larger/heavier/more expensive systems when the end result truly depends upon the person behind the camera. I remember my dad scoffing at the pixel-peepers long ago and I suppose I do the same.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the gear... I look forward to visiting some of your other videos, as well.
Thanks, it always makes me happy to see other kong time olynpus users 🙂 I had the same. My dad owned an olympus trip during the 80s, and that was the reason why I bought my first dslr, the analogue om-30. Never looked back, and I never bought a different brand. Sp10, sp30, e520, e3, em1, em1x, om1 and now om-mk2 haha to many cameras when I look at it now hahaha. Where do you live? Thanks for watching and your comment l! I really appreciate it that you took the time to write such a long message 🙂 grt guido
@@GuidoVanDeWater You're quite welcome. I enjoyed watching the outing. I live in northwest North Dakota near the borders of Montana and Canada where spring is only now on the verge of beginning. I began in digital by borrowing one of my dad's E-1's, then bought an E-510 to begin doing aerial photography that he did not have time to do anymore. I was still shooting 4/3 until I bought the E-M1X (over 50k shutter cycles on the E-510, so I was looong overdue to upgrade! lol) and now hope to turn this into my retirement work.
@johnniewelbornjr.8940 sounds like a great location to live. So Theodore rosevelt national park is on your door step. Must be amazing to live near those great planes it's been on my wishlist to visit wyomibg, montana and north dakota. Great planes, mountains and wildlife. What more could i wish for? Who knows some day... grt guido
@@GuidoVanDeWater Yes, I moved here from Tennessee (beautiful in its own way but now overpopulated) and have come to love this region. I frequently shoot in the badlands of TRNP, for it's a park that is rarely crowded with people. Wyoming, Montana and both of the Dakotas have many isolated places to shoot that are incredible.
I'll remember this. If I'm ever going that way I will contact you for advice. Can I see some of your images somewhere? Grt guido
In my bag now always included 90 f3.5 macro and macro rail
I still have my doubts if it's worth switching to the 90mm from the 60 that I have. I would really have to commit ro more macro to justify the extra money. Don't know if I'm willing to do that. Thanks for watching grt guido
@GuidoVanDeWater my though not worth it for me I had 60 long time ago and I sold it with my em1
I'd definitely have to say the 300mm f4 is my favourite. Not my most used, but my favourite. I had a Lumix 45-200 lens for years, but kept meaning to upgrade to the Lumix 300mm. A series of moments happened where I wished I had more reach and better IQ, so I finally went to buy that lens, only to find it was discontinued! I went for the Oly 300mm instead - the quality blew me away and opened the door (or should I say, gave me a lot of GAS) for Olympus and OM products.
I got the 1.4x teleconverter for the 300mm, very nice! The 12-40 PRO II came as a kit lens with my OM-1, and it's criminally underused. My main focus is on wildlife, with a new interest in street photography, so I tend to choose from among my wider lenses according to portability (usually one of the popular Lumix lenses), rather than sheer quality. I need to change that, it's too good a lens to sit idle in a drawer!
I keep hearing good things about the 40-150 PRO. I thought that'd be a great zoom backup for the 300mm, but after spending too much on gear, and hearing about the new 50-200 (or 250?) coming from OM, I'm holding back. In the meantime I stumbled across an Oly 4/3 50-200 for a decent price, complete with adapter. Nice lens, but I agree with what you say here - the 4/3 gear is heavy! I haven't weighed them both, but it feels like I doubled up on the 300mm, when I take them both out.
I may buck the trend of youtube commenters and get the 150-600. I don't expect it to replace the IQ of my 300mm, but the reach is tempting. Though considering the price, I'm looking about for a used 2x teleconverter first, to see what 600mm feels like.
The 150-400 is right out. 😄 The price has scrubbed out most feelings of envy and FOMO in me - this lens is just a thing that happens to _other_ people. GAS has it's limits!
If you want to see what 600mm looks like try the in-camera 2x digital converter, you may be pleasantly surprised! Unlike the the optical converter you also retain the f/4 maximum aperture of the 300mm lens.
That is indeed a smart way to see what 600mm looks like. But the image quality suffers a lot from the in body converter ( it's purely a digital enlargement and therfor you loose half of the pixels ).
Ut to get a feeling of what 600 looks like it's a great idea!
I can tell you that there is no lens as sharp as that 300mm f4. After that comes that 150-400 and after that the 150-600. Until now, I have only seen positive reviews of it, including myself. The 50-200 is an amazing quality lens but indeed very heavy and it has a very slow auto focus compared to the modern day lenses. There 50-250 are all rumours untill now. As far as I know nothing is confirmed but might be worth the wait if it ever comes. Thanks for watching! Grt guido
Do you use DXO pure raw Or some other similar software program to improve image quality when shooting high ISO, what do you recommend to use when editing OM system files.
I only use Lightroom for my edits and sometimes a little photoshop for focus stacking or a clone removal tool. I've seen good stories about dxo but I'm very comfortable in my lightroom chair and I don't see myself leaving it soon. The Ai noise tool in Lightroom works great. Use it on almost all of my images at the moment as the high iso once. Thanks for watching, and your comment appreciate it. Grt guido
Hoi Guido
Leuk deze video over je lens keuzes. De big White weegt 1875 gram, dus dat valt nog wel te doen. De beeldkwaliteit is dik in orden afgaande wat ik aan foto’s voorbij zie komen, maar is relatief best prijzig.
Hij is zeker prijzig maar als je vergelijkbare lensen van andere merken gaat zoeken dan is dit eigenlijk een koopje. Hoe dan ook is het jammer dat hij terug moet 😅 bedankt voor het kijken. Grt guido
@@GuidoVanDeWater als ik naast mij. Canon Full frame een Om-system set zou kopen, dan gaat de helft van dat bedrag op aan de 150-400, dus ik bedoel maar 😂😂
Als ex Olympus (Fodor) medewerker voor 25 jaar wordt systeem keuze wat makkelijker. Hier staat tegenover dat bijblijven met de huidige ontwikkelingen een uitdaging is😉
Hier kan Ingrid je wel het eea over vertellen 😉
Ja dat geloof ik graag al moet ik zeggen dat ingrid aardig bij de tijd blijft als je het mij vraagt! Leuk dat je zo'n lange tijd bij het merk gezeten hebt. Wanneer ben je weg gegaan? Grt guido
@@GuidoVanDeWater Helaas inmiddels 22 jaar geleden 😢
Ik mocht het met mijn collega’s, als productmanager en later als vertegenwoordiger de digitale fotografie in Nederland introduceren.
Ben altijd trouw gebleven aan het merk en volg nog steeds de huidige ontwikkelingen op de voet.
@@GuidoVanDeWater Ik ben reuze trots op Ingrid en haar carrière .
Really... ruil de 7-14 voor de 8-25, zoveel makkelijker, ook met gebruik van een CPL of ND1000. F4 is prima, goed scherp, veel lichter en covert een dubbele range bijna... just saying 😀 leuke video weer heur. Ben echt benieuwd naar De Bruuk video zondag 👍🏻
Haha ja I know maar toch heeft die 7-14 wel wat 🤣 toevallig gister een keer uitvoerig gebruikt en ben eigenlijk best verrasd door het resultaat 🙂 zondag idd de bruuk en volgende week meer bekend terrein voor jou! Grt guido
Oh? Nou ben ik helemaal benieuwd, je houdt het in elk geval spannend... 😂
@Angeliekje2 zeker geen spoilers meer 🤪
I'm addicted to your videos!
Haha thnx
De 300mm zit nog in mijn wensen pakket 🤓
Zeker de moeite waard! Grt guido
ff nog 1 vraagje; ken jij de oude "Delfts Blauwe" tegels van Olympus de zgn. 'History of Olympus cameras" en zo ja ken jij daar de achtergrond van. Zoals waarom en voor wie ze destijds gemaakt zijn, en in welke oplage etc.. Ben benieuwd......
Het zegt mij zo niks maar bij om system werkt iemand die al 40 jaar voor olympus werkt in nederland dus ik zal het eens navragen.
Er zijn voor het 75 jaar jubileum van olympus in nederland inderdaad 4 verschillende tegeltjes uitgebracht in seer beperkte oplage. Het is alleen voor de nederlandse markt geweest.
...ik heb er ZES..... ?!
Haha ok... ze zei ook dat ze dacht dat er 4 waren gemaakt 😅
@@GuidoVanDeWater dan ga ik er maar vanuit dat het er 6 zijn geweest. Bedankt voor je moeite en info, mocht je er ooit iets nóg méér over te weten komen hoor ik het graag van je!
Ja mooie setup en keuze maar voor mij Olympus voor macro simply the best !!!.
Ben in Olympus gestruikeld door mijn recentere interesse in macro. En dus de OM1 ml gekozen + eerst de 60mm gevolgd door een occasie 90mm macro. En ja gewoon moeilijk of gewoon niet te evenaren door ander merk...zeker als je aan focus bracketing doet met flits.
Er bestaat op dit ogenblik gewoon geen vervanging...naar mijn weten. Focus bracketing 10 fps met flits en 20 fps zonder flits.
Hoe rapper hoe beter omdat kleine beestjes ook niet zo graag stilzitten.
Dan een 90mm (180 FF etui) die je 4/1 geeft of de compacte 60mm 2/1 + Raynox voor nog dichter...
Dan maar beslist om een 12-100 lens te kopen (tweede hands = TDH) die trouwens zéééééér goed is (nieuwere lens). Heeft ook een super IS van 8 stops...meer nieuwe OM1 die ik niet heb (nog niet).
100-400 TDH kon ik niet laten liggen, noch de 300mm TDH...en ja rap gevolgd door de 8-25f4 en ja waarom dat niet de scherpe zeer compacte 9mm f1.7 voor astro...
Tot nu toe (na 1jaar) meest gebruikte lens de 90mm voor macro, gevolgd door de 100-400mm en de 12-100mm...
De 300mm is wel supercompact.
Maar ben eigenlijk tot nu een Sony gebruiker voor landschap en de A7r5 + Tamron 28-200 geeft me wel veel meer scherpte als de Olympusreeks, uitvoerig getest en dat zelf met high red bij Oly...maar ja.
De Tamron 28-200 met de recentere Sony 16-35f4 is trouwens ook een zeer compacte combinatie. En ben niet de enige die er zo over denkt.
Heb ook nog mooi redelijk mooi en volledig assortiment (betere ?) Sony-lenzen en body's
Denk als ik morgen op natuurreis en het compact moet blijven zeker de 12-100 + 300 + 9mm meeneem (en TC's).
Als ik voor voornamelijk voor landschap ga wel bij de A7r5 blijf met als optie de Oly's voor macro zal ik zeker niet vergeten mee te nemen....
Je hebt hoe dan ook een fantastische set spullen als ik het zo lees! Ik moet me eens meer gaan verdiepen in de macro. Ik ben zelf gewoon zeer tevreden over mijn set voor landschappen. Er zla ongetwijfeld spul te kool zijn dat mogelijk hetzelfde of beter presteert maar ik ben uiterst tevreden met de resultsten die ik eruit haal. Bedankt voor het kijken en je comment! Grt guido
Ja best tevreden. Maar 60mm zeker even goed. Gaat wel maar tot 2/1...nog genoeg hé en goed te combineren met raynox 250.
De 60mm+body+Godox350o+AK diffuser wel handig om mee rond te lopen.
Met de 90mm blijf je iets verder weg van onderwerp maar stuk zwaarder en moeilijker in gebruik ondanks klein gewichtsverschil. 90mm wel zeer goed.
You don’t get the lenses for free? OMG!!!
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Joking. Even with the ambassador advantages I still buy used because it is cheaper.
Don’t return it… they will not notice 😅😂
Haha yeah who knows maybe they will forget about the big white beast 😉 but I doubt that it will happen. I got the 300mm used also haha. I do like that 8-25 that you use a lot. Maybe I will buy that sometime. Thanks for watching my friend! Grt guido
@@GuidoVanDeWater i shoot almost 80% of my photos with the 8-25… I love it.
Als je niets krijgt, geen body, geen lens, ook geen korting, zelfs geen €€€ etc. etc. waarom zou je dan ambassadeur zijn/worden van 'n merk?
Ik krijg wel korting hoor alleen ik had de meeste spullen al voordatbik ambassadeur werd. Korting is niet torenhoog maar wel wat. Als ze me gebruiken bij een event krijg ik netjes betaald. Maar waarom je ambassadeur bent is omdat je een warm hart hebt voor het merk. En wat levert het op? Wederzijdse erkenning en exposure. En dat is voor mij eerlijk gezegd al voldoende. Het is al mooi als zon merk je vraagt om ambassadeur te worden. Ik vond dat ik geen groter compliment kon krijgen voor het werk dat ik maak. Bedankt voor het kijken. Grt guido
Duidelijk. Ben overigens blij dat jij (nog) niet bedelt om "een kop koffie", donatie of om een "Patron" te worden, hoop dat dat zo blijft, succes verder met je werk!
Sorry, to much bla, bla!
No problem!