It's plenty sharp enough for the money, I have no idea what you're doing wrong, but it's something. I've taken shots of birds in the garden at 150mm and the feather detail was as sharp as any tele I've used for that purpose.
I think it's odd people always mention using budget telephoto lenses inside. Like who is shooting 300mm inside? "That guy across the room, I want just his nose"
It is very sharp for my copy of this lens. Many other reviewers think highly of it as well. Please be realistic about your reviews. Also, you must have done something wrong with your lens or your photography per se.
About sharpness, never forget Panasonic has 2 lenses ranges, Lumix and Leica (PanaLeica), the main difference is that Lumix Lenses are not optically perfect and software corrected when Leica are optically "perfect". Meaning to get the best of a Panasonic lens you must ensure firmware on both the camera and the lens are updated, because if not, your results might be not as good as they should. Also with FW updates, some old lenses become capable of dual stabilisation when they were not design for it. Such as this one or the 45-175 and 45-200 mkI.
Just got this lens 3 days back. Came in a Panasonic box with no seal during amazon delivery. Is this the norm ? Does this lens come without any box lid seal sticker of any kind ? Kindly share a little fast because ill go for a return if they given me a used or demo'ed unit.
Some may be ex-demo units, but they should've been made clear at the point of sale. Maybe try getting a discount from the seller instead, if it's working ok?
The circular distortion in the background bokeh, especially when taking zoom-ins of birds and similar stuff, is super noticeable. Look at the footage at 3:00, the middle of the frame looks... off. You wouldn't be able to tell right away, but I've been birding around and the circular distortion is quite severe. Next in the list of problems: vignetting. Its super heavy too, look at 3:00 again. The grass directly behind the head is significantly brighter, almost unnatural. Meanwhile the edges of the frame can even go below normal. So the center is too bright, and the edges are too dark, SIMULTANEOUSLY. Thus, cropping after a photo is a very good idea.
I’m glad I got this for free with my GX85 along with the 12-32mm. Because I’m about to sell it, the Olympus 40-150mm f/4-5.6 may not have OIS, but it’s much much sharper and you can buy it for cheap. I was very disappointed in this lens, but I got it for free after all. Even f/8 at 1/500 it’s soft. It’s not even worth keeping despite me getting it for free.
I personally think the 25mm is a lot better for portraits. Unless you got some good lighting this lens doesn't do incredibly well. Pretty decent and still better than phone cameras though
Be careful when using Panasonic lenses. Some of the lenses are non-AS-enabled, and they will exchange them for 80% of the original sales price. It is not described on the homepage. Be careful when you buy lenses.
Thanks for watching!! Its been a while, but im back - hope you like the video, and if you have any questions, leave them 👇👇
Harrison Broadbent - firstly, thanks for the video review... secondly, where’s the link to your instagram?
It's plenty sharp enough for the money, I have no idea what you're doing wrong, but it's something. I've taken shots of birds in the garden at 150mm and the feather detail was as sharp as any tele I've used for that purpose.
interesting to hear, personally yeah like i said i think its a bit lacking but maybe I'll try out some other teles and see how they stack up
I think it's odd people always mention using budget telephoto lenses inside. Like who is shooting 300mm inside? "That guy across the room, I want just his nose"
I guess its about using inside a hall during concerts and all
Woohoo, you're back! Was wondering what's been going on, but glad to see you making great videos again!
yeah hahaha I took a bit of time off but good to be back, good to see you getting some videos out lately as well!!
I find manual focus enhances the sharpness for me.
I see, focus shift?
I own the 45-200 love that lens. Some say the same thing not very sharp. Have had good success though!
It is very sharp for my copy of this lens. Many other reviewers think highly of it as well. Please be realistic about your reviews. Also, you must have done something wrong with your lens or your photography per se.
The legend is back!!
hahahaha wooo let's go ;)
My 45-150 is pretty sharp. Other reviewers have had sharp copies, too. I wonder if there is something wrong with yours.
It is actually sharper on an Olympus OM-D series camera. It is very good on my OMD-EM1 and EM-10, was mediocre on my GH2.
Is it good for sport photography and possibly video? eg football. Camera is Lumix GX80
Harrison, Im not really too fussed with how sharp my lenses are
well do I have a lens for you Brendan
About sharpness, never forget Panasonic has 2 lenses ranges, Lumix and Leica (PanaLeica), the main difference is that Lumix Lenses are not optically perfect and software corrected when Leica are optically "perfect".
Meaning to get the best of a Panasonic lens you must ensure firmware on both the camera and the lens are updated, because if not, your results might be not as good as they should.
Also with FW updates, some old lenses become capable of dual stabilisation when they were not design for it. Such as this one or the 45-175 and 45-200 mkI.
Thank you for the honest review. Just watched another video and the guy on it was saying how sharp it it, lol!
Now you know it's two different opinions and neither person is right lol
Mine is Sharp…😂 and is súper useful
4:05 such a dirty lens wtf :D
fair enough I just use it too much 😂
Just got this lens 3 days back. Came in a Panasonic box with no seal during amazon delivery. Is this the norm ? Does this lens come without any box lid seal sticker of any kind ? Kindly share a little fast because ill go for a return if they given me a used or demo'ed unit.
Some may be ex-demo units, but they should've been made clear at the point of sale. Maybe try getting a discount from the seller instead, if it's working ok?
Does it have a fly-by-wire focus instead of a changeable manual/auto focus ring?
The circular distortion in the background bokeh, especially when taking zoom-ins of birds and similar stuff, is super noticeable. Look at the footage at 3:00, the middle of the frame looks... off. You wouldn't be able to tell right away, but I've been birding around and the circular distortion is quite severe.
Next in the list of problems: vignetting. Its super heavy too, look at 3:00 again. The grass directly behind the head is significantly brighter, almost unnatural. Meanwhile the edges of the frame can even go below normal. So the center is too bright, and the edges are too dark, SIMULTANEOUSLY. Thus, cropping after a photo is a very good idea.
I’m glad I got this for free with my GX85 along with the 12-32mm. Because I’m about to sell it, the Olympus 40-150mm f/4-5.6 may not have OIS, but it’s much much sharper and you can buy it for cheap. I was very disappointed in this lens, but I got it for free after all. Even f/8 at 1/500 it’s soft. It’s not even worth keeping despite me getting it for free.
Hey man, did you buy the Olympus 40-150mm f/4-5.6? Is it better?
Thanks for your honesty!
You're still alive!!!! Holy shit it's been sooooo long man. Glad to see you back.
hahahha look it's certainly been a loooong while but im back now and I've got a few more videos planned as well - how've you been Josh?!?
@@HarrisonBroadbent It's been great! Got a OnePlus 6 4 months ago, life's good 😆. Can't wait for the vids :)
ooft very nice hahaha, me neither!!
Does the lens have manual focus on it????
What about portrait photography ? Is this lens good for taking bokeh photos?
I personally think the 25mm is a lot better for portraits. Unless you got some good lighting this lens doesn't do incredibly well. Pretty decent and still better than phone cameras though
Can you share macro shots using this lens?
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Can we use it with bmpcc 4k
Didn't forget to mention the aperture in the tittle?
is this lens compatible with the GH5?
Does this work with the lumix fz80
No, the fz80 has a fixed lens. It is not interchangeable.
I purchased this zoom. Its sharpness is cathatrophic, like the old olympus 70-150. Very expensive for the result, although all other aspects are good.
"it's not waterproof" *sprays lens with water*
I have this lens and love it
Be careful when using Panasonic lenses. Some of the lenses are non-AS-enabled, and they will exchange them for 80% of the original sales price. It is not described on the homepage. Be careful when you buy lenses.
No tengo la misma opinión, pero es interesante 😅
Epic
glad you like it!
There crap not dust free not weather proof not sharp and crap I prefer the new power ois mk2 dust free weather proof
It's 75mm on Full Frame
Lol, no, it's not.