Landscapes with Ultra Wide Lenses | Panasonic/Leica 8-18mm

[@markkeller8418]

You are so considerate to make these videos. I enjoy them and find them helpful and inspiring. Thanks again.

[@richardbresden8474]

A clear, honest, and personal response. Thanks. Glad you mentioned the Oly 9-18, a consistently underestimated lens.

[@juelztadeo4391]

instablaster

[@stevemozzie6497]

Watching this for the third time this morning. Wharncliffe Woods is just up the road from me. Love it.

[@snowwalker9999]

I am so glad I've found your channel. I am learning a ton. What I like about your videos is that they do not need a pre-requisite. You start by covering the basics then flow smoothly to a professional level.

[@AnandaSim]

Yup, got my 7-14 Four Thirds lens 10 years ago, thought it was a dream come true and spent my time emphasizing foreground a lot - didn't like straight landscapes or architecture with it. Nice demos in this vlog

[@IamUke]

Excellent video, Craig. It's very helpful how you show the bad composition then the good composition to really bring out the need to get up close & personal with the foreground. Thanks for sharing!

[@lw1622]

I have 10-20mm (15-30 full frame) & it took a lot of practice to get my mind set in to seeing & taking images at these focal lengths. Even now I find it very helpful to go out with only the ultra wide lens so so that your mind focuses on only looking for images that suit these focal lengths.Once you get your eye in for seeing this style of pics you do get some great very distinctive images

[@richarddelasota1812]

A solid, useful video as always. I especially like the dry wit. And what beautiful country to work in.

[@andrewbaxter9395]

Beautifully simple and articulate. This has helped me immensely without going too techie! Thank you.

[@e6Vlogs]

Andy Kirstie Baxter I hate techie!

[@dorkvania7212]

Good to hear that it can take a filter. I've been trying to pick my next lens, and lack of a way to attach a filter has been keeping me back from settling on any one. Ever since I got a 25mm prime I shoot almost all my landscapes with that lens. I have the 9-18mm and access to a lot of landscapes that are good for wide shots, but the way WA exaggerates landscapes features can make my backgrounds suffer a bit. I want a 12mm prime, but none of them seem to be exactly what I need.

[@ninacleven7889]

Interesting video, we’ll presented. Shows how moving around and recomposing makes a huge difference, same holds true for regular lenses also.

[@EdwardSnow]

A great instructional video! You have offered a very good and useful perspective on how ultra-wide angle lens can be used...thank you!

[@leanderhoefler7054]

I was also looking at this lens. But I struggle with the immense field of view you get. Also I found that most of my landscapes are shot at 35mm or above. The few times I really want to get wide I usually do panoramics. But it sure seems like a great tool and very well executed in this video. Thanks for the insights, will help a lot with wider perspectives.

[@richardwinlondon9689]

Another good vlog Craig and has come at the right time for me. I am borrowing the Olympus 7-14mm from a colleague with a view to buying it, thank you!!

[@XJ1042]

Thanks for bringing me along. I enjoyed the narrative, the video work and the lessons on using the lens properly. Your vids are amazing, a perfect combination of all the elements.

[@gabequezada2066]

Falling in love with this mans photography

[@mikesunboxing]

some great tips thank you. looking for a wider look for my G7 any thoughts?

[@derekgillan7314]

I have a Sigma 10-20mm ,it is great fun to use. A reasonably priced lens. Loved the video.

[@SuperElmoDelmo]

Great vid on how to use an ultra wide angle ! A great reminder to have a good composition when you use this kind of toys.

[@stephenhunt7655]

Nice vlog, I have to go out and shoot more landscapes.

[@ubarhd1]

Great review of the lens .. fantastic images..thanks 👏🏻👏🏻

[@martingranger40]

Learned so much about how to better use my wide-angle lens (composition is key!) - thank you for taking the time to make the video. Appreciate the insight on focal lengths, but didn't see the detail provided on aperture - are you able to advise what you find is the best for appropriate DoF based on the pictures you were taking?

[@clintjohnson5914]

Wonderful video---inspiring me to get out and shoot rather than stew over what gear I don't have...(Like most photo KZbinrs--refreshing) ,,and also nice to have another Micro 4/3 mentor as well. I have settled on the Panasonic GX-8 and the Pan-Leica 15 1.7 to start off..It's my emotional replacement for my old film Leicas,, I wanted the Olympus Pen-F soooo badly but the 2019 price,,almost double for a nice Pen-F ,,and the extra video capability of the GX-* converted me...OK--My new task,,making my way through your channel archives---

[@emceedee01376]

Some cracking shots out of 'not that promising' - a master at work. As ever always appreciate your vlogs

[@johndwilliams]

Great video as usual, Craig. I've been using a Canon FD 24mm on my a7 for the last year and agree, 24mm is the sweet spot for focal length in landscape. Picked up a Sony Zeiss 16-35mm lens recently but have thought of going back to the Canon 24mm a few times! I love the colours and sharpness in the 16-35 but have struggled to get it right. Your video has explained where I think I've been going wrong regarding 'filling the frame' and paying more attention to the foreground. The ones that I have been happy with, bear out what you have said.

[@MiguelACoronaDM]

A great lesson Craig. Continue to learn so much from your videos. I have an "ultra wide" that sits in my bag the majority of the time. I'll apply some of these tips next time the conditions are right. Much appreciated and cool music : ) Cheers.

[@andrewreynolds3877]

Wonderful video! At 2:37, are you screwing the CPL onto a step up ring?

[@cjmartin69]

I do love your videos. I wish I lived closer to you I'd love to spend an afternoon out shooting that would be a wonderful experience. Thanks for these videos.

[@philhoyle1106]

Masterclass in composition as always.

[@thevalleywalker]

One of the best bits of advice and reviews I have seen in ages. I think when people 1st get a wa lens it's a novelty. I certainly went down that route but these days find myself using the 24-70 more than the wa 17-40 (on FF) that I have. As you say there are times when it will be of use - I find seascapes with a low pov work well - but it is to be used sparingly.

[@libork5397]

Great video, I like the way you explained the advantages and the disadvantages of the wide angle lenses and the comparison between images. It is very valuable to me. Thank you.

[@GlenDomulevicz]

Of all your videos I've watched, this one helped me the most. I've struggled at times with a wide angle lens. Essentially I do OK. Your samples helped me see what I have been missing at times. I've had to crop to get a better composition. But I will do better to capture in camera.

[@tobysolesbury3405]

Hi Craig you can have the same filter issues with one of the fuji lenses a good work around is get a second 7five filter holder and remove one pair of slots and cut down the screw at back of holder. This moves the polarised closer to the end of the lens and you still have a slot for a grad. Works great on fuji 10 24 👍

[@e6Vlogs]

Tried that, didn't work!

[@tobysolesbury3405]

Oh well worth a try! Great videos by the way I've been watching them for years now

[@MargatePete6137]

All very good points Craig and wonderful light, great shots, thanks for sharing. Cheers.......Peter.

[@derekmidgley]

Fantastic here showing us the right and wrong compositions. Thanks so much!

[@TravelsByTrike]

Thanks for making this video. I really enjoyed following your composition process while you talked about the lens quality. The pictures are very nice, too!

[@davidstock9045]

Lovely locations and photos. Appreciate the explanation of why and how you take your shots .. Another plus is the background music is not too loud and overpowering..

[@michaelwrest6145]

Thanks for a very instructive video. You took some great pictures.

[@mikebavington5853]

Hi . This vlog was very helpful for me as I have been think about acquiring a UWA lens.Thanks

[@MrCochise71]

Excellent! Thanks for showing ultra wide has it's place. 👍

[@Topsyrm]

In the olden days (film) we used to view a 24mm as "ultra wide" 28mm was wide. As for the vignetting I feel your pain I am struggling to use my 75 system with the Leica 21mm. Great vid though as usual Craig, nice shots when adjusted for the FOV.

[@kevinpritchard6260]

Thanks again Craig... another fine vlog

[@tindalljames]

I've had this lens for about four months now and totally agree with this review. It's a fantastic lens but I was guilty of trying to use it too much at first, even when the subject didn't warrant it. Still trying to work out a polariser option I trust (not blu-tac) as I use the Seven5 as well.

[@PekkoAhlsten]

Hi. Can this lens take the Seven5 polariser at any focal length? Lets say if you zoom in to 10mm, still vignetting? I'm considering this lens and I use the Seven5 system.

[@harryniedecken5321]

Great video, thank you. Is this a good lens for taking photos of rectangular items at distances of 20 to 60 inches ( about 0.5 - 2 meters) on a G9? Mostly available light. Thanks to anyone for advice from anyone. I have just the PL 42.5 now and obviously it's too long for this application but the colors and light gathering are great.

[@billbaker4970]

Thanks good tips I have a 11-16mm wide angle lens and I want to use it more.

[@wahabdilawar]

I wish I could just go out with my gear and shoot landscapes like you. What's/who's stopping me? Nothing but my laziness.

[@Keilnoth]

Laziness has killed so many great pictures.

[@MegaMatojo]

Doing nosing is best thing one can do. LMAO

[@valdiskrebs566]

Wahab Dilawar laziness ... and maybe fear, which is a key driver of procrastination.

[@DJewell]

Thank you for this video. . . Sorry for this long comment just wanted to add my thoughts even though they weren’t ask for (why do we do that). The images. . . While your discussion about the lens was interesting I was busy watching the composition and lighting of the finished images; very nice, plus you always inspire me to get out there, enjoy the landscapes and shoot with the lessons learned. The lens. . . I have been shooting for more than 30 years and I have had many lenses during that time, in the end I always ended up using the focal range of 24mm to about 50mm for most of my landscapes. I am often temped to try new lenses with less and also more, but I let the fire of desire die down and continue to use my 24 - 105mm.

[@helenhiggs6171]

Thanks for this, Craig. Came at a good time for me. I literally put one in my WEX shopping basket yesterday and have been hovering nervously over the checkout button ever since. Would love to know how much you if you will use it on one of your city walks. (Idea for next vid?)

[@titouyou1]

Very interesting thank you again. Anyway applying your advices since the last few weeks I'm really keen on using 12mm, through the 12-40 so far, and hopefully with a prime lens soon. Hope Olympus will release an f1.2 one on the same Pro line as the 17mm or 25mm, even if the f2.0 looks great already

[@jemaluang1]

Thank you for the in-depth explanation, came at the right time as I’m seriously thinking of getting a one, may be I will get the cheaper Laowa 7.5 ,so I can have one around if ever I will need it, I’m very happy with my 12-40 .

[@jakobhovman]

Great video and great demo of wide angle use. Next: "Wide angle city scaping"...Can't wait...! Weekend greetings...Jakob.

[@markstoker3077]

Perfect, simple, brilliant, informative.

[@peterroadson2493]

Japp, you are the best, Craig!

[@martinkraft64]

Great vlog, I do enjoy your channelYou are an artist.thank you so much !!

[@jimhamilton8775]

Great vlog Craig. I enjoyed it.

[@abbatvdv4435]

Thanks a lot for very useful video and great music within it:)

[@yujinlandscapephotography.7787]

Great video! Craig.

[@PatientZeroBalisong]

I am so jealous of this lens!

[@jeffdrew625]

Good stuff! Food for thought... i think you missed a couple. A few monochrome with contrast would be cool. How about the “Art” setting if available? Cool location - liked it!

[@cuddysark1]

e6, good info on setting up a composition with an ultra wide lens. I was impressed with your agility. :)

[@elfynjones2554]

Hi I don't really understand why, if you prefer shooting landscapes at 24mm full frame equivalent, you see this as occasional use only for landscape. 8-18 has the 24mm full frame equivalent bang in the middle at 12mm ( X2= 24). I would have thought it ideal! Cheers

[@jeetts59]

Very nice video, I learned quite a lot. Thank you

[@Ws6er97]

Great video. The overview of the lens is very helpful. You mentioned several times that this isn't a lens that you'd use a lot due to your preference for the 24mm angle of view. I've shot most of my landscapes using the the Panasonic 12-35 2.8 v.1 and I'm happy with it for what it is. I figured that the 8-18 might provide a little more flexibility as there is rarely a need to shoot faster than f/4 and you can compose in and around that 16-35 angle of view without having to switch lenses? Do you find yourself shooting landscapes in the 35-70 mm angle of view often? Thanks in advance for your answer.

[@mich8261]

Thank you for the honest review of this lens. Since for me most of my landscape photo opportunities will come when I travel, I think I will rent this lens rather than buy it

[@IainHC1]

I really love wide angle lenses! The possibilities are an abundance :-) But this vid really makes it look like you have gone from photographing landscapes to photographing rocks! Please don't miss understand me. I really like your work and watching your video's and will continue to do so. It's just an observation.

[@e6Vlogs]

Iain Hamilton-Cummings it was hard not to at this location! But i wanted somewhere local and non-glamorous to make it harder for myself. Im sure i will show its use in more ‘standard’ landscapes in videos to come. Thanks for you comment though.

[@Steve62Jivatone]

Very good advice, thank you

[@Paul_anderson_creative]

Watching this IMHO uwas are more suited to Architecture. I was not convinced by any of the 8mm shots. I use a 7-14 Panasonic purely for architectural. Thanks. Enjoy.

[@andrewfphoto]

Great video - very concise and beautifully explained visually) - great for 1:1 format images?

[@berndmevers]

Love the rrs bottom plate on my omd, too.

[@PekkoAhlsten]

Would there be any third party attachment ring available for the Lee 100mm polarizer to be used with the Lee Seven5 system? I have the Seven5 system and I'm considering this lens for seascapes. I wouldn't want to buy a whole other filter system just to use a polarizer at 8mm.

[@spursnumberone2962]

I am buying a Nisi 100mm System V5-PRO Filter Holder Kit. Do you know if i can mix filter manufacturers using the NiSi holder? Another great video by the way!

[@echoalpha3467]

great video again love you're content always come away learning something. love the style of you're landscapes beautifull photos. keep up the good work with this channel its awsome. courses mabe one-day would be brill ??

[@e6Vlogs]

ginger beard tv you mean the one day courses I’ve been doing for 10 years?!

[@soundknight]

This is great, thanks. How does it perform in Astro?

[@Stephen.Bingham]

I’m thinking about going micro 4/3 - Do Olympus bodies correct for the geometric and chromatic aberrations etc of Panasonic lenses, or does one need to do this on a computer? What about the reverse combination - Olympic lenses on Panasonic bodies?

[@ianbarker1241]

Thanks for another review. Can you explain why it won't be used much by yourself for landscape images. You say you prefer 12mm for this yet you have 8-18 mm.

[@e6Vlogs]

Ian Barker I rarely shoot wider than 12mm, but i do occasionally, so it’s great when I need it

[@kenny75photography2]

Looks like a great lens, Craig, and I'm not a bit jealous either! ;-) You got some great images there with it also, pity you feel it won't get used too often but I guess that's the case with some lenses and they don't suit all eventualities. Anyway great vid and look forward to the next one.

[@vikrammalhotra2177]

Really helpful stuff about compositions and removing the empty spaces of the photo. I too bought this lens recently and have struggling with composition. I am planning a hiking trip this weekend and will surely give these tips a shot. :+1: There is one question that I have. Are the pictures straight out of camera? I always have trouble with exposing correctly when there is difference in lighting of foreground and background. Would you suggest using the HDR mode in some of the latest panasonic cameras, or should I take multiple exposures and blend them later?

[@danielhamilton2157]

great video and great images.

[@markjarrett9400]

Could not have come at a better time as I am struggling with a 14mm lens on a full frame camera during the day. Thanks

[@JonSchutte]

Great video, thank you for sharing! I was going to go with this lens, but recently came across the Olympus 7-14 pro f/2.8 - Shooting on a GH5, which would you recommend?

[@jamesclark1152]

Thanks Craig, great vlog

[@cardi60]

Great video nice pics, as you say with wide angle lenses you need to get close to somthing, otherwise everything looks far away, for those on a budget the samyang F2 12mm is a very capapble lens but all manual of course, imo that is the best part.

[@garylambe1187]

Hi, interesting. I have the Lee 100 filter system and just bought this lens. Would I need a 67mm lee standard or wide angle filter for this lens?

[@gintascernauskas1944]

Hi,i have olympus om-d mark ii and leica F2.8-4.How to set corect(manual) focus a night?Thank You

[@barandcross]

What ND filter would you use for the Leica 8-18mm. Would you opt for a variable or a fixed ND of around 5or 6 stops? I noticed on my Sigma 10-20 lens with the GH5 and a Genustech Variable ND I had a lot of X Cross Effects - especially on the wider apertures and even up to f5.6. I am wondering if the Leica and variable might solve this problem ?

[@gillyb44]

Ive just bought the Nisi 1.5-5 nano pro variable filter. Does not give the X effect. very nice to use on my 12-100mm Oly

[@MegaMatojo]

Have you try this lens for events, like group of people and stuff like that?

[@UrbanOrienteering]

Thanks Craig. Wondered why I was struggling with composition after trading in the 12-60mm for the 8-18mm. Regards filters - ND Grads, I'd like to build up a set of each, Soft, Medium and Hard - 1,2 and 3 stop. In which order would you recommend buying? Thanks! :)

[@andreasrochow5170]

@ Wahab Dilawar - Do it! You'll become addicted and will enjoy your independence! And @Craig Roberts: Thank you for inspirating and influencing me.

[@kenhenley7599]

I recently purchased my first wide angle lens so your video will be especially helpful. As ever, some incredible photographs. Incidentally, where did you stash your tripod? You didn't appear to be carrying it and if memory serves you don't usually keep it in your camera bag.

[@e6Vlogs]

My butler brings it down later...

[@rustinggently]

I think you should take that versatile zoom range on a city walk next.

[@yujinlandscapephotography.7787]

Nice lens, interesting video. Craig.

[@rottengolfer1]

What size and brand of polarizer did you stick to the front of your filter holder? I'm getting to the point where I may have to go this route for my setup.

[@e6Vlogs]

It's the LEE 100mm landscape polariser

[@Neuro12310]

Is there any vignetting while using this lens with the Cokin P-system? I looking for quite some time to get the 8-18, but I haven't yet found a answer about the Cokin P-system. Really nice video with nice comparisons about composition👌🏼

[@MikePageKaltenberg]

Hi Craig, this is exactly the video I needed to help me with my UWA purchase choice. Do I assume correctly that this was done using your E-M1?

[@atalipsos9799]

You are an artist !

[@iandiplock3338]

Was thinking about an ultra wide angle for my micro four thirds system. Don't think I'll bother now, my 12-60 is wide enough for me.

[@royhall415]

good as usual craig what make of filters do you use

[@e6Vlogs]

roy hall See videos 1-30...

[@markboweringphotography4408]

I just looked up the price on this lens and I think it will have to go on my wish list for a while. Great vlog as always.

[@e6Vlogs]

Mark Bowering Photography i found a shop £100 cheaper than everyone else and there was a cashback promo too!

[@royhobbs785]

So if 12mm is 24mm FF, then I would need a 16mm on an APSC! That's what I have been using on the wide end of a 16-50 kit lens. I see no need to go wider.

[@bobwollenberg9160]

Very helpful. Thanks!