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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 23 ก.ค. 2024
- What a way to celebrate Christmas and wrap up 2022 with Laowa's new 6mm f2 Zero-D Auto lens. It may have just overtaken my current favourite lens of the year, 18mm f0.95 Argus. This is a special photography bias version of the same focal length cine lens that Laowa introduced earlier this year. So for those who want the widest rectilinear lens on micro four thirds platform, this is it! What and find out why I like it. #microfourthirds, #photography #omsystem
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** Contents of this video **
0:00 - Video Start
0:25 - Introduction
2:09 - Electronic Feature
3:48 - Build Quality
4:44 - Handling
5:34 - Image Quality
5:58 - Sharpness
6:47 - Distortion
7:26 - Vignette
7:55 - Bokeh & Rendering
8:34 - Flare & Sunstars
9:03 - Sample Images
9:36 - Colour Reproduction
10:10 - Breathing
10:37 - Conclusion
13:37 - Outtro
13:52 - Extra
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Love your sample photos, Jimmy! It makes me wanna get this lens and shoot some photos like yours.
Thanks for your review. I agree it is one of the most interesting MFT lenses since the 8-25 f4 from Olympus. A 12mm equivalent was missing the whole mft system and its nice to see Laowa closing this gap
Thanks Jens, absolutely. I do wonder why neither Panasonic or OM makes ultra (extreme) wide prime lenses? I know they bot have something around 7mm but they are all zooms, which are bulkier and heavier (and more expensive). Panasonic made the 9mm but could easily be wider.
Great review, thank you, Jimmy. I ordered the 6mm after watching your review, can't WAIT to receive it...
Thanks for the review Jimmy! I just ordered one for our studio, can't wait to run it through its paces! Wishing you and your family a joyous holiday season!
Thanks Stan! Yes, this is perhaps the best lenses in 2022 and may be even one of the greatest MFT lenses too, unique, small, and fast!
Thanks for the review. What a cool lens. Not sure I want to go that wide, but it's really nice to have an optically sound option at a reasonable price. Exciting times for MFT.
Great review, Jimmy. 😎
Paul 😎
A very well done review ! Thank you for testing sunstars !
The lens looks very good.
You are welcome. The sunstar is spectacular!
Not easy to use such a super wide lens well, but you have captured some great images Jimmy especially the 2nd Westminster bridge shot; so you really must love it.
Thanks Richard, I am having another video teaching how to use ultra wide lenses for any photos :) That will come soon.
Thanks a lot again Jimmy I was about to get the 9mm and now..... looks like it will be this 6 mm depending on how long it takes to be available 😁 Merry Christmas buddy
And now have just ordered it should be here in a day or two so decided to watch your video again!
It sounds very tasty. Will have to see more reviews.
pretty nice lens. thanks for showing us
I think I'll be retiring the venerable 7.5mm manual for this one! I did pick up the PL 9mm so that's 9mm ~100º, 7.5mm ~110º, 6mm ~122º, and I can skip that middle step if I have such an incredibly wide option. I'm looking forward to comparisons!
Great lens!!! Still hard to find in stores... More examples and videos with the lens will be appreciated 😉
Great news. Another gorgeous lens for M43.
I got this one week ago , amazing lens, good sharpness . small and light weight, perfect for hiking
Totally agree!
I'm waiting for mine to arrive. Great and fun review! Thanks again. Were you testing FW 1.3 on the OM-1 or something new and unreleased?
This is absolutely crazy! As someone that does interior and architecture photography, this is an aboslute game-changer!!! I am currently using the 9-18mm Olympus lense for that, but 3 more millimeters adds more than 20° degrees more to the viewing angle!!! That is totally insane?! 122° viewing angle for interiors is nuts!!! Damn you Jimmy, now I need this little monster in my life!
I know right, I love this so much that I need to get one myself! Even though I already have other wide lenses, but this is the widest!!
@@Red35Photography This is totally insane... I need to book some interior and architecture clients in advance, and I'm getting this! Maybe Laowa can have me as an abasador? LOL
A new lens comes along and suddenly we forget about the Panasonic 7-14 mm. Problem with going too wide for interiors is that it starts to give a false impression of the size of space. Or maybe that is the purpose when selling real estate.
@@yohan2437 Well, let's look at it shall we - the Panasonic 7-14mm is $750 used, the Olympus 7-14mm is $1100 used. So yeah, 6mm IS better, because you can always crop in, BUT you get the extra coverage. For almost half (or a third) of the price. New. So again, it is sth special indeed, and kudos to smaller brands for pushing the limits, both in features and capabilities AND in pricing. ps. Yep, you guessed it, more spacious IS better in real estate photography 😉
@@yohan2437 It is totally the reason for use in real estate. Well, maybe half of it. They want to convey the sense of space, which doesn't work if you need ten shots to take in a room. But yeah, they're also selling the space to a potential buyer, so making a tiny room look less tiny might bring in more shoppers. But it's ultimately "the sales pitch" at least for those not foolish enough to buy from photos. I understood this when, some decades back, I shot my own house photos because that wasn't quite a thing everyone was doing online just yet. I also put together an web site that let a buyer navigate the house. The buyers saw the site.. so worth the effort.
SWEET !!!!!!
I hope B&H gets in in stock soon.
Good review of an awesome little lens, and excellent samples Jimmy! Very tempting. I already have their 10mm f/2 C&D Dreamer, as well as their insane 210 degree 4mm circular fisheye, plus the Oly 9-18, 7-14, 8-25, and a couple of other fisheyes. This could fill a niche for a compact super wide (cuz my7-14 is a monster). But an exposed USB port?? Kudos to them for adding that for updates, but couldn't they engineer a rubber flap or something?
Indeed, may be they can supply one retro fitted. I think you an find something on Amazon already, I think I may get some :)
Electrical tape would do the job...
Excellent lens. Just got mine. Like it more than the 7.5 auto that I had. Btw, Voigtlander also chips some of their lenses. Provides EXIF data but not auto aperture.
I'm good with manual lenses... if I can get a chip that simply IDs the lens -- so I can track it and automatically apply corrections -- I'm good. But if you have aperture control your probably also have aperture in EXIF. That's useful, particularly when shooting examples to be used in articles. For pure art, maybe less of an issue.
I knew it, I knew it, the surprise is another Laowa lens and this one looks crazy ☺
hahaha you have been guessing!!
@@Red35Photography but guessing right 😎
Hey great review, it really helped so would you recommend this lens for vlogging? Thank you.
Yes, absolutely. It's a great lens for vlogging.
Hi Jimmy. Have you already do the comparison between this Laowa 6mm f2 and the Panasonic/Leica Summilux DG 9mm f/1,7 ? I already have this one and I thinking about to by the Laowa 6mm. Thank you for your interesting and very useful videos.
Great review! I want one. Now that I have an OM-1 maybe I'll see how the 12 f/2 M.Zuiko does before I drop more on this little 6mm guy.
Thanks Gary. This 6mm outperforms the 12mm by quite a margin. Though the 12mm is AF and I like the look of it too.
Thanks as always for these videos. I have a Panasonic GH5 and G85 and use these mainly for talking head videos. I do have a Laowa 7.5mm (version 1). Do you think it is worth getting a 6mm? If yes, would the cine 2.1T be a better option for me as opposed to the newer 6mm F2 Zero-D? Thank you again.
Thanks for watching my videos! In terms of the 6mm that depends on how you are going to use the lens. If you plan to use the lens for both videos and photos, the new auto version is better especially it has much better sunstar when stop down. The T2.1 cine version is good for using follow focus on gimbal if needed. But otherwise equally as good.
@RED35 Thanks for the review and promised comparisons. 2 questions - Did you try it with a filter on the 58mm threads, and notice any trouble? And, does the lens hood stay in place, or spin easily like the 7.5mm?
The hood is very snugged and fits really tight once it's one and not easy to come off, not like the 7.5. They have fixed it. I have no problem using 58mm filters, don't stack them though as you may risk further darken the corners. If you want to stack filters, you need to use square slot-in filters or step-up rings to get larger diameter filters to avoid any potential corner degradations.
I have the MZuiko 9-18, I like its size but i often find the 9mm not wide enough. The 7-14 of Pana and Oly are too big and heavy for my taste. Then there are the 2 Laowa 7,5 and 6. But which one should I choose ?...
Neat - I have the 7.5 without the contacts - was thinking of selling and upgrading - but you say it's not that great in "feel" ? Any more detail? Will pick this up in the meantime, and the Leica 9. I love my Leica 15mm - might try to fill the gap between 15 and 9 too - not sure if I have anything in there, but likely nothing good if I do. I should sell the cheapies, too.
Nice wide angle lens Jimmy.
I'm wondering how it compares to the 8mm F1.8 pro with fisheye compensation. Would guess the center is of almost no difference, just the edges loose some details. However the angle of view is still bigger from the the 8mm F1.8.
Exciting! You should be able to get a rubber bung to fit into the USB port to cover and protect it.
Yes, I know I can get some from Amazon, some use it to protect the older mobile phones.
Oooooh 0.o
Especially the optical correction, basically no distortion :D
Great Cheers
So would you recommend this one over the Cine for video? There is a big difference in price, and although I need it for shooting video, I would like to save those $200 in price difference. Would this do a good job for shooting video?
Great review, this lens is on my possibles. However, you now have me very worried about my Panasonic gear with all those 'sideways coughs'. Edit. Would you recommend this or the Panasonic 9mm 1.7? I'm leaning towards Laowa.
Hi Jimmy I guess Irix do the same for their lenses too about the electronic aperture 😊
Outrageous conduct by Laowa, I protest!
Along with the recent, 'Secret Lens', these recent optical actions by Laowa are both, too tempting, and appropriate...so I must protest!
I'm very interested in this lens. Jimmy do you know when resellers like B&H will have it available?
Maybe just a little too wide for me to use much. I love my Laowa 10mm f2 lens and is just about perfect as an UW. Now if Laowa could use some of their Shift Magic on this 6mm like their 20mm FF...then I'm all in. Also...why don't they chip the Argus line?
I love the concept but don't really have a need. I have the 9-18mm and 9mm bodycap fisheye but rarely use anything wider that 10mm in practice. But if I did interiors or astro then I think I'd be placing an order!
Hi Jimmy thank you for the video, very interesting. I'm thinking to buy my first wide lens for my GX80. Which lens you would suggest for mainly indoor video use between Panasonic Laowa and Meike? Thank you for your time ☺️
Laowa, the optics is better
@@Red35Photography thank you 😊
I'm waiting for the comparison between 6mm and 9mm. It is really a hard choice, I don't mind AF and plastic, but the absence of weather sealing is a loss for Laowa's lens, even though is so much wide! Why does OM System can not create a fast 7mm lens??? It would be perfect :(
I imagine that if you do focus stacking with this lens, by the time you crop in to account for the breathing, you wouldn't have a field of view much wider than the 7.5. What do you think? I'm looking forward to your comparison with the 9mm.
If, and only if, you use it in extreme close up situation (almost as a macro), then you may have some problem. But from 2-4m, you won't notice much at all.
Is it possible to use 1 or 2 filters on this lens without having vignette effect?
Are you still going to do the comparison between this lens and the panasonic?
11:53 What's the closest focusing distance? I see 0.09m / 0.3ft on the scale . 9cm then? From the sensor?
From sensor :) It's pretty close. I will have another video coming showing how to take any photos with ultra wide lenses and you will see how close I got.
Bought the 6mm cine version earlier this year to use for photography, and its been fantastic. I wonder, should I "upgrade"? Do you know why this new photo variant is $200 cheaper than the aforementioned cine version? Cheers.
I myself am trying to decide whether to get the cine or dreamer version... I primarily shoot video but I don't think I would ever attach a follow focus to this lens. Perhaps it's better to have the electrical contacts and cheaper cost. 🤔
Great review, Red. I love Laowa lenses: I already bought two of them, and now I want this one too. All is your fault. Please could you make another review of the 6mm just for my wife? Just please say this lens costs about 40-50 pounds...
Also, great pictures as you always make. Thank you!
LOL, thanks Robert! I am glad it's useful. Just patch your wife over and I will tell her that it's 40 pounds hahaha
I'm torn on whether to get this lens or the cine version. I primarily shoot video but I don't imagine I would ever put a follow focus on this lens. I'm thinking the electronic connections and cheaper price are better. I wish you made a video that directly compared the dreamer to the cine.
The lens barrel seem pretty large compared to lens glass front opening. I wonder if it is compatible with lens filters without vignetting. Can you confirm ? Thanks.
I've only used one filter and it's fine and no worst than the vignette already exist, in other words, filter won't add any more vignette. Though, I wouldn't suggest you stack circular filters, if you intend to use multiple filters, it's better to use slot filters.
Thanks for this review, I want it. But has anyone seen this lens in the stores yet? Only available at the big web store starting with A, so it seems?
Thanks for watching! I am not sure who stock them, but you can buy direct and I know they ship worldwide. There are a few UK stockists I think but not sure about US.
hey jimmy, what is that little orange bag you use for street photography? got a link?
It's WANDRD Tech Pouch (large)
Well i broke, it was a tough choice between this and the panasonic 9mm, but i really wanted something to give me x-pan look. Hope it arrives soon!
voigtländer also use some lens with electronics with manual only.
Well, I feel like this might be my next purchase, if I get some pocket money... :D
What do you think, is it usable for astro landscapes on a hobbyist level?
@red35 did you ever do a comparison with the Panasonic 9mm?
funny you mentioned it, it's still on my to-do list, thanks for reminding me, I shall do one later.
Jimmy, i picked up this lens, but still can't find any comparisons to PL 9mm. still not sure i made the right decision. you up for making the video?😀
If the lens breaths so much, it probably differs in focal length over the range. Is it still 6/12mm on close focus?
So i have to ask is there a point to pick the Laowa 6mm T2.1 Zero-D MFT Cine version now. I feel like having the lens powered is a better option
I'm asking myself the same question...
I made my choice in favor of 9mm from Panasonic. I'm sure I'm not mistaken. But I'm looking forward to the comparison.
PL 9mm is a great lens, you won't regret it mate. I love mind, this is just so much wider hahah
"Breathes harder than Darth Vader... More like Darth Vader with Covid" Funniest thing Ive heard today - thanks for the laugh.
I know some of the newer Voigtlander lenses on full frame have aperture control or at least metadata. I wish their MFT lenses did that
That's interesting, I need to find out more. Cheers buddy.
@@Red35Photography Yes, several of the Sony FE mount Voigtlander lenses have electrical contacts along with magnify and peaking.
I feel like the PL 9mm is in a different league from the Laowa UWA lenses because of the lack of AF motors and weather sealing. It should be thrown into an UWA prime comparison, which might be what Jimmy has in mind.
To clarify, I just got the electronic contact version of the 7.5mm f/2 at the holiday sales rate after borrowing a friend's copy of the original 7.5mm for a few months, and I'm kinda waffling on the purchase with news of this new UWA and the apparently improved interfacing with the camera. I think Jimmy could give a more in-depth comparison between how the 6mm compares to the 7.5mm, 10mm, and 50mm macro in this regard. The holiday sale price was good, at 100 USD less than the price of the 6mm at retail, but if I felt like I needed the extra width I might return the 7.5mm and spring for the 6mm.
In terms of actual use, I'm not sure if I want to go wider than 7.5mm. I do use the lens for street and very dynamic environmental portraits, but 6mm, despite being about 12 degrees wider in all directions, might not really change what I can do, idk. I would have to sample the lens to get an idea, or check out comparisons between 15mm and 12mm equivalent focal length portraits.
I wouldn't disagree Vector, the 9mm PL is unique and hence I said I like it and I still do, just this can be a very different beast altogether. That 3mm is quite a big difference. While the 9mm is great for AF applications such as gimbal filming or some action shots, together with Vlogging, the 6mm is something that many who don't need operate in speed to appreciate. Both can produce amazing photos for sure.
You wished for the photo version of this lens and it appeared? Pleeeease do the same for the 17 mm cine version. I know there are plenty 17 mm lenses out there, but a small, fast, compact and manual lens with aperture electronics is all I dream for the pen f. The olympus version is close but not perfect in manual range focusing. An updated version of the 17 mm c-dreamer with aperture electronics would of course also be great.
where is the comparison of this and the panny 9mm f1.7? 😃
I want to buy this lens, but for video. What do you think?
Small enough to not make my Pen-F look ridiculous.. didn't really get that from my Zuiko 7-14mm f/2.8 PRO, though it's okay on the OM-D/OM-1. Wider, faster, and smaller.. yes please!
Hey Jimmy, does the lens work with live composite? Or any other of the Olympus functions?
Yes, it does! You can use all the computational features, LiveND (as demonstrated in the video, I had a couple there), even HHHR!
@@Red35Photography excellent, thank you Jimmy.
This is amazing. This is the real estate photography dreamer. Ive got to obtain this tiny beast!
Oh yes, great for interior and real estate, absolutely!
For the last few days I've been considering the new 7.5mm Auto lens, especially as its on sale right now. The 6mm Auto is much more desirably but It is about $100 too expensive.
Yes, $100 buys you wider and electrical features that particularly handy for IBIS settings and MF assists. But also, the new 6mm is sharper in the centre and much sharper at corners at f2-2.8
@@Red35Photography Well as my last purchase of the year I went ahead and spent the Extra $100 I didn't want to spend and purchased the lens primarily based on your recommendation. I'm a sucker for wide angle Photography having the meike 3.5, oly 7-14, 8, 9-18, and 8-25. Thanks
What's it like for astrophotography?
I don't understand. The 6mm is better of 7,5mm?
Jimmy, are you fliming on the OM-1? For the talking bits. The focus kind of loses you briefly by a bit - from time to time.
A tiny bit at the beginning I noticed. This is the new firmware that I am testing, some feedbacks will go back to OM, still some refinements needed, but much better than before.
@@Red35Photography Yeah, I noticed it in a few places, like the start of the Electronic Feature and Conclusion. The EM1 Mark 3 I felt locked on really tight. Then again, for tracking photography, the OM-1 is better for sure. Hopefully they'll smooth all of these wrinkles out :)
But it's nice to see new lenses for M43 for sure :)
How is this better than the 7-14mm Olympus Pro lens which is also a rectilinear lens?
It's more a prime vs zoom question. This Laowa is a prime so you don't have the flexibility in focal length. Also, it's not weather sealed or freeze proof. But Laowa is also a stop faster, much much smaller and lighter, and can use normal filters, which can be a deal breaker for many landscape photographers.
Thanks, Jimmy. How does IQ compare to the 7.5? All we need is a link to be able to buy it in the UK :-)
This 6mm lens is sharper than 7.5mm, hence my conclusion by adding this lens to my arsenal, it could replace it altogether (though I am keeping the 7.5 cine version as I also have for filming).
@@Red35PhotographyCheers, Jimmy. Any idea how to buy it in the UK...?
I have the cine version and it's about as sharp as my oly 12-40 2.8 in the center. For close focusing, the edges aren't as good but at normal distances it's about equal until the extreme edges.
This could be a nice accomplishment to my Laowa 10mm (if I wasn't considering to switch system). Btw, I never had any issues with the 10mm and don't understand your complains. What exactly does not work as expected?
It worked, just wasn’t as smooth as I would like. It’s hard to explain but the new 6mm is really smooth by comparison (all the electronic operations I meant)
i like when you said "PaN" hahahahaha
Shhhh~~~~
Ah, Jimmy made the video a few days ago? The cold snap has been a pig! Ten days with average temperature under zero. Really sunny today 20 December and warm: 8°C! Then 5 dsys of coninuous rain! That's England.
haha yes, I filmed almost two weeks ago. Last week was horrible. My heating bill went through the roof! Crazy really but today's been good!
@@Red35Photography My cat's climbing up the window to get in before it rains again!😅🤣
Ah. He has an OM-5. That's going to be a great match for a tiny 6mm f/2, isn't it?
Definitely, great match for any compact bodies.
@@Red35Photography I'm really getting to like my EM5 iii now as an upgrade to my EM10 ii. I need a wide amgle someday. Got the 12-40mm f/2.8 so this 6 or the 7.5 is a good candidate. Or the 9 or the 10!🤣
IS THE LAOWA 6MM FOR A SONY E-MOUNT FULL FRAME?
No, this is purely a M43 lens and it won't fit any APS-C or FF cameras.
YOU SPOILED IT with your question!
No. just joking.
At least 50 percent of the clickers have been misslead intentionally. As almost all lens 'rewiew' influencers -shamekessly - do. If one calls theM out for it, one gets to understands quickly their narcissisme. They dont respect their viewers. We are just used and they try to look sooo symparthetic.
(They KNOW they should and have the space to add "APS-C" on their pic.)
OK @@Red35Photography
My mom said that you have a beatifull jacket.
LOL, thanks, I like my orange jacket!
OK, stop right there with that comments re Panasonic! I have five Lumix cameras and five Lumix/Leica lenses (plus assorted others) and none of them is deficient in terms of build quality or performance. I also have other photo gear, including Oly (which is also of high-quality, although one of their cameras failed and isn't worth the cost of repair).
Now, onto the Laowa in question. I just received it so I’ve yet to really put it through its paces, so it’s too early to make too many comments (although so far, so good--I'm really looking forward to making some art/having some fun). That said, one of the reasons I’ve avoided lenses wider than my Leica 8-18 (another lens that should be in the conversation) is that they’re generally not filter-compatible. Therefore, it’s ironic that the AoV on this is too wide for step-up rings, as even a 58-62 can be seen in the corners (I could of course crop if I wanted to alter the aspect ratio). I guess I’ll have to get yet another C-PL (or just hold one over the lens with my hand or rig something). Also, weather sealing would be nice, but it’s problematic to use any UWA in precip, as it’s hard to avoid getting droplets on the front element given the hood limitations due to the wide AoV (so why bother with the Frog Eye Coating?)… Anyway, this looks like a winner--121.7° vs. 107° (Leica @ 16mm EFL) is quite significant and I'm confident I can get some great use out of this lens, and it may well not be my last Laowa. Also, I ordered it directly from Venus and although it was initially out-of-stock, once it shipped (9 days later?), it was only a couple of days to get it via FedEx in the US (free delivery).
First, that Panasonic thing was a joke, no harm intended. Same thing can be said about Old lenses as they also use software to correct lenses in camera. For the price, Laowa makes better quality build, the only lacking is AF. I agree on filter on this lens, the AoV may be too wide to use thick filter, I may have some solutions to that, which I will be trying later.
@@Red35Photography OK, maybe I have a thin skin (but why? I'm not Panasonic, I only use a lot of their gear)... Anyway, I picked up a 58-72 step-up ring and the flange width takes it out of "hard vignette range" so I can use 72mm or larger filters with add'l step-ups, so not a problem. More importantly, I got out with the lens yesterday and was able to get a bunch of cool shots that would've been impossible without it (and I'm just getting started--the possibilities are endless) and the images look great on my 32" 4k Benq. I've yet to print any but I have no worries. If I didn't already have the Mitakon Speedmaster 25mm f/0.95, I'd immediately order the Argus 25mm, based on the build quality and performance of the 6mm. The Mitakon is all-metal and feels solid (just the right amount of aperture and focus ring resistance), but the latter has gotten loose. It still renders beautifully, but Laowa clearly builds a better lens for about the same (reasonable) price.
Just bought for my partner the Panasonic 14mm f2.5. I didn't find the Laowa 7.5mm worth the price / difference compared to the 9mm. This 6mm might be a contender to go lower than my 12-40 f2.8 !
Oh yes, 6mm is wide, like really wide!
Hi D.V. Have you got the 9mm? I know Jimmy has. He's got EVERYTHING!😅 I have the 12-40mm f/2.8 like you but wondering which of the whole gang of these Laowa ultra wides is the best candidate. The electronic connections are a good addition.
@@davebellamy4867 Hi Dave. No I don’t simply because there isn’t much of a difference between 12mm from my 12-40 and 9mm from the Laowa. All in all, I find myself it quite comfortable already at 12. But when I think of it, I don’t shoot that much at this focal, rather around 14-16mm.
I have a 17mm f1.8 too but I especially use it for night photography as I find it rendering images in such a too ‘flat’ way. Hence my 12-40 f2.8 where the sharpness is rather to my taste.
@@Red35Photography I feel like the fact this 6mm comes with electronic connectors to communicate with the body is a good thing, especially in case we use this lens for astrophotography, the EXIF data is a huge plus, field which could interest me to dive in.
However the vignetting is a bit a show stopper for me. Any thoughts?
I’m also trying to find a cheap yet fast lens, faster than the Panasonic 14mm f2.5 for street photography at night. The reason is I kind of find myself appealed to 28mm (35mm FF) rather than 35mm (I have a 17mm f1.8) or 50mm (I don’t shoot that much at this focal). Any ideas?
how about the oldest 7,5mm?
that's still a great little lens but this has blown me away, in every single way.
🙏👌
I will trade in my 7.5 mm version, which I never use and get this one, so that I won't use it either 😱
😄
I would have corrected that "boken"😅
….., my OLYMPUS 8mm has The Same Range 😊 (in Body correction)
In terms of wideness, the corrected 8mm behaves more like a 9 or 9.5mm with some degradations around the edges. I don't own the 8mm but Tracey has one. I only borrow it to use it as a fisheye and never for corrected images.
yeah the widest in-camera defish setting is at 6.5mm-ish, at setting 1. setting 2 is at 7.5mm and setting 3 is 9mm, I think. the nice thing about this lens is access to burst modes on pre-OM-1 bodies with that 6mm FOV. not sure if that's changed with the OM-1
@@Red35Photography I shoot .jpg ;-) -> you have 4 LEVELS in OM D's (Olympus) with the wheel: NONE correction, Level 1-3 (=12mm -18mm) !!!! So it is very versatile !!!!!!
I don't understand the "breathing" phenomenon. I thought it was only to do with autofocus, and this is a manual focus lens.
Why you shitting on Panasonic? The MFT system needs all the positivity and full support right now.
Oh no Kurtis, don't take it the wrong way, I love my PL 9mm, as you can see in my original review. This is just wider, and I am a sucker of metal build lens and I don't mind manual as I've trained with manual lenses. MFT deserves all the love and Laowa is one of the biggest MFT lens manufacturers now.
"Panasonic" - a new running gag?
Come to think of it, why didn't the rebels try to assassinate Darth Vader through contagious respiratory diseases?
I'll wait until this lens is available through retailers that have a good return policy. The direct to consumer does not allow returns.
I'm concerned that the vignetting and distortion may cause me to have to spend more time in post to correct any problems. And if I'm working for pay that eats into my profits.
The 7.5 had similar issues that turned me off.
I appreciate the indepth review. As for the exposed USB port, cover it with electrical tape.
I really dislike this constant bashing of some brands. And: YOU SHOT TOO MUCH!!
Panasonic is crying 😢
I am like Robin Wong, don't like mf lenses. Nice lens though
Haha not problem, everyone has different preferences and needs. I don’t mind both and I do use both
its better than cine version?... im talking about optical IQ
In terms of sharpness and distortion, they are equal, but the photography version has much better sun star when stopped down. It also seems to have better colours for some strange reasons.
@@Red35Photography thank u, I'm already buy the photography version for video, I think is oke coz wide lens doesn't need much focus control's
Sweeet lens.. As for the hole in the barrel? Gonna be a lot of these lens adorned with a little strip of gaffers tape, or some such, eh.. 😑..🙄..😏
Oh one more cheeter who does not care about us but about ouer clicks. (Fullframe fotografers)
Even if I agree with the review, i don't understand the shoutout to panasonic... Which are doing much better than olympus in the m4/3 field. If you want to bash other brands, please do so but p do not spit in the soup that keeps you full. Olympus is way behind in the m4/3 field while panasonic is keeping it alive by creating the best m4/3 cameras (and most lenses as well). Without Panasonic, m4/3 would be dead by now so... They may be plasticy, they are still better. (I own a pen ep5 without any panasonic lense btw).