Micro Four Thirds Lens Collection // with photo examples

[@KatieKamala]

Hi there, it’s refreshing to see a female talking about lenses. I’m in Film School and I’m using micro 4/3 for my own projects. Most of these channels are all men... nothing wrong with that! 😊 But it’s nice to see another point of view.

[@AronshowS]

I’ve found you create a character of your self that you can easily slip into for performances…bravo. Spent far more than i ever intended due to your salesmanship🎉

[@juanalvarado7794]

The 17mm 1.8 it’s a beast and never disappoints!

[@peterorford1401]

Great photographs explaining all the focal lengths . i'm a retired photographer using the epl6 as a try out and i am converted no more heavy gear , my first camera was an OM 1 . I am finding the 60 mm macro lens great and the 45 mm very sharp....... Leica like . I suppose the main thing is to buy equipment that makes money ... no point a lens hiding away in the camera bag !!! Camera wise the Haselblad SWC was a really marvelous camera back in the old film days . I enjoy most of your videos thank's for taking the time

[@healing2gether]

Thank you for your channel, and these videos!! I just ordered a new Lumix G7 and you definitely got me more excited to join the Micro club!

[@davidsmith1211]

You asked for lens suggestions, how about buying "the legend", known as the Panasonic 20mm f1.7. In English that is 40mm, almost spot on normal field of view, very sharp and a fast maximum f1.7. I hope that no one says a 50mm is. normal vision ! I also have the Panasonic 42.5mm f1.7, tiny and sharp enough to cut sheet metal ! Allowing for crop factor that is 85mm but I have sinned and switched the G7 digital zoom on at x4, that gives in effect 340mm, great results, but we are not meant to admit using digital in camera zooming !

[@ionian21]

Nice video, and great channel title! I'm an events photographer and use the f/2.8 zooms most, but my two best recommendations are the sigma 30mm f/1.4 as a tight normal or wide portrait, and my current fave is an adapted Minolta 57mm f/1.4 with a Zhongyi lens turbo ii. That combo works out as a 83mm f1.0 lens. Hubba.

[@MicroFourNerds]

Simon Grimes very nice set up! Thank you for watching 😆🎉

[@keithspillett7312]

Simon Grimes The Sigmas are simply amazing - I wish they'd dip their toes a bit further into the M43 pond!

[@malev05]

I've just come across your channel and I really like it. I want to hear more about your experience with adaptors, I think that's the most interesting part of m43. Keep it up!

[@allatheaussie]

I like the Olympus 25mm f1.8, but I've been running the 12-40mm f2.8 most often (I have an OMD EM1). I have also had a lot of fun with the 75-300mm at a zoo. Was great to zoom in on the animals

[@ToolCraze]

I have a bunch of m43 lenses, I have the lumix g x vario 12-35 f2.8 you have and used to have the 35-100 f2.8 but sold it after I bought the olympus 40-150mm. I don't have any ultrawide lenses so you are convincing me to get that oly 9-18mm because of it's size, also like that it has a filter thread. My suggestions for you would be the olympus 40-150 pro zoom, fantastic lens but it's big and you already have the panny 35-100 but honestly I prefer the olympus pro model. The extra reach is great plus you can focus so much closer than the panasonic so in my use it's more usable, you just have to get over the size but again it's fantastic! I'd also suggest you get the Panasonic Leica 25mm f1.4, another fantastic lens. I have three panny leica lenses, that one, the 15mm and the 45mm macro.

[@iansadler3384]

I have been trying out vintage m42 lenses and can recommend the Helios 44 f2 (any version) (approx £30 - 60) and super takuma 55 f1.8 (approx £30- 60). The Helios can give beautiful arty swirly bokeh while the takuma has dreamy bokeh. To get the best in micro 4/3 you need a focal reducer. For that I recommend the pixco version. Reasonable price and can be shared between lenses

[@gg48gg]

Hi! I have a question for you but first I would like to thank you so much for your wonderful, informative content and your delightfully fun personality that shines through in all of your videos. I've been binge watching your channel for the last several weeks. Ok my question is: In your opinion, should I buy the Panasonic 12-35 f2.8 or the Olympus 25mm f1.8? I currently only have the original kit lens (14-42 f/crap) which I hate and don't use any more, and the Olympus 45mm f/1 8 which I LOVE. I've been using the 45mm walking about on vacation to get portraits, night shots of things farther away, and some other cool shots, including some narrower field landscape day shots even. Since I don't have a wider lens I like, I just shoot with my phone (pixel) if I need wider. I was quite happy with that setup on my last trip to Spain and Portugal. I purchased the 45mm on that trip and never went back to the kit lens after that. I love that 45mm! I'm torn between the cheaper and smaller Olympus 25mm f1.8 which I can get used for around $200 to $300 or spending about $500 used on the Lumix 12-35. I think the 25mm would be better for night street scenes but the zoom lens would be super versatile for walking around during the day, plus it's stabilized so maybe night shots wouldn't be too bad on it. What would be your recommendation? Thanks.

[@leonn104]

I'm in exactly the same situation, which lens is best to buy after the 45mm 1.8 to complement it???

[@MicroFourNerds]

Hi! This is a good question, my favourite focal length is 25mm, especially for video, and I use my 25mm prime a lot. But I have to say the 12-35mm is just a great all rounder. Super versatile and at 2.8 it is fast-ish and very sharp. Possibly prioritise the stock lens first then you won't use your phone so much? Phone photography is great and surprisingly high quality but I'm sure your m43 would be a step up in quality, especially with the 2.8 stock 😊

[@gg48gg]

@@MicroFourNerds Thank you. I think by prioririze stock lens, you mean you favor the 12-35mm? Or by stock lens, do you mean I should try to like my 14-42 kit lense that came with my camera?

[@MicroFourNerds]

@@gg48gg definitely the 2.8 I agree with you on the slower stock 😊

[@gg48gg]

@@MicroFourNerds OK thanks, got it! Not sure if it's a UK/US language difference, but by "stock" I thought you meant, how the camera came originally from the manufacturer.

[@awksedgreep]

If you can find one for a reasonable price the 45mm PanaLeica macro is fantastic. I've heard they're hit and miss tho so make sure you have the ability to return or get your money back if you get a bad one. I love it and it's relatively small. I enjoy macro so I keep it in my kit always.

[@TonyMacina]

Those lenses all look great! I'm making the switch to M4/3 from APS-C DSLRs soon and I'm edging towards the Olympus f/2.8 zooms. Don't seem very different to the Panasonic ones at medium and tele but they offer a brilliant 7-14 f/2.8 wide zoom that means it's similar to the full frame holy trinity in field of view and should match better as a set.

[@timgrocutt]

I would suggest the Super-Takumar 135mm f3.5 witch is so sharp and lovely boka. and the Rokkor 58mm f1.4. They are so nice and work so well with Panasonic IBIS. And they are very small and adorable.

[@topper45]

Hi there - nice work with the channel & keep up the good work! I moved from Nikon to MFT when the first OM-D came out, and I took the opportunity to move away from zooms to an all-prime kit. Like you, I have (and enjoy using) the Oly 45mm f/1.8. But for portraiture, my go-to lens is the Oly 75mm f/1.8 which is one of the best lenses I've ever owned. You simply have to buy one. On the wider end, I have the first-gen Pany 20mm f/1.7, the Oly 12mm f2.0 and the Samyang/Rokinon 7.5mm f/3.5 fisheye. I own just one adapted lens, the Contax Zeiss Sonnar 135mm f/2.8, which works really well. All of the above I would recommend to you without hesitation but the Oly 75mm is stand-out and *must* be purchased!

[@keithspillett7312]

Me again! I can totally recommend the Sigma 60mm f/2.8 in M43 fit. It's insanely sharp across the image from f/2.8 to f/8.0, and is a useful addition to the kit. I DID have the 19mm Sigma, but didn't really use it, so sold it, and have regretted it ever since. It's not a focal length you would have much use for, because your 12-35 zoom is probably close, performance wise. I have an old Nikon 50mm f/1.4 which I use with a zhongi speed booster, which gives me an effective 75mm f/1.0 in full frame terms. OK, the vignetting is pretty awful that wide open, and the corners could never be termed as sharp, but the effect can be unbelievable under the right conditions.

[@MicroFourNerds]

+Keith Spillett oooo you are going to get me spending more money at this rate haha thank you for the recommendations I'll check them out!

[@joseghernandez2009]

I love your review of Olympus and panasonic lens.Will be nice if you have a tutorial how to use manual lens in micro 4/3 that will be appreciated.Thank you.....

[@chrispettipiere2492]

I have been playing with a Rokkor 250mm f5.6 adapted to M4/3. it works really well with both my GX80 and G80 and gives me 500mm in a really small package. The only thing it is an expensive lens at about 1200-1700usd for a 40 year old lens. I am considering selling it because I can't justify keeping it. But it is a fun lens with the donut bokeh that everyone else seems to hate but personally I love.

[@sparkygroover]

I suggest a Sigma 60mm F2.8 which I used to a Benefit concert over 2 days and got some great results with it.

[@squibble1]

I've been back and forth about what lens to get next. I have the Lumix 25mm f1.7 (in for repair 😭) which is amazing and well worth the price, but like you I have the old 50mm olympus with adapter. Since the Lumix has gone off to Panasonic for repair I've given it another throw of the dice. I'm absolutely loving it, and have no issue with a bit of manual focusing. Which has made me think about Voigtlander lenses, as manual focus isn't such an issue (in fact it's quite fun). And having f0.95 I bet you is amazing. If anything I'd have a nose at them as they'll be totally different to anything else you've got!

[@MicroFourNerds]

squibble1 I've been eyeing up the Voigtlander lenses - that depth of field is insane! I wish they were ever so slightly cheaper. But I guess you get what you pay for with lenses

[@squibble1]

Micro Four Nerds I just feel with any other lens you wouldn't get that much more out of it vs the ones you already have. The 25mm is great, and I love it for weddings due to the low light performance and sharpness, but other than that.......basically it ain't fun. The voigtlander nokton range though does excite me. Just have to start saving!

[@TwoBitDaVinci]

[CHRIS] I love seeing all the lenses you had, and why you have them. I think it's good you admit you have a problem, I did too. Been through tons of Canon, Nikon, Sony. Now I have been making do with the 12-60 cheap kit lens of the G85, and the 20mm f1.7. But I refuse to spend a lot on the m43 system. So got my eye on the Rokinon/Samsung 12mm f2.0. Please keep the videos coming, I love them.

[@andrew1925]

did u ever end up getting it? how do you like it if so?

[@yashwinning]

Why do you refuse to spend a lot on the M43 system?

[@forgewire]

The Dead Immortal because it’s FF fanboys syndrome

[@marcoshea4868]

Hi I've just recently got a pen f I have a 17 1-8 and a 45 1-8 the images it takes are amazing, I have the chance to buy a second hand 35-100 f2-8 first version for £500 and the 12-35 f2-8 for £350 so £850 for the pair would you get them rather than the oly 12-100 pro for £1100 basically for all round and travel ? Glad I found your channel very helpful keep up the good work 👍

[@pjcardone164]

For my Olympus OM 10, and Panasonic G7, I have the sigma art 19 mm 30mm and 60 mm. The finish on two of them is rather slick so I have to put a rubber band around the barrel to grab hold of it but I think they do an excellent job, fast focus clear results. I also have a rokinin 14 mm and a Meiki 6.5 fisheye. Are use an adapter for the Rokinon because I bought it for my canon SL one so now I can use it on those three cameras....focus peaking comes in handy. The 85 mm for canon with an adapter is also very nice with focus speaking on the Olympus or Panasonic. I also have several film lenses, one is a 50 mm 1.4 MD lens which is pretty cool And a Canon 50 mm film lens. I could not find the 12 to 35 that you mentioned, but I’m quite sure it would be out of my price range anyway. Enjoy your videos...ty

[@FrayAdjacentTX]

I ended up getting one of the 40-150mm Olympus lenses when they were relatively new for just a bit over $100US. It IS a surprisingly sharp lens. I don't use it much, though, but if I need to 'reach out there', it's great for such an inexpensive lens. For Olympus cameras (I use an OM-D EM-5, and just got an EM-5 mkII), the Panasonic lenses will work but the Olympus lenses are probably more 'appropriate'. The in body image stabilization in the OM-D line is awesome. My "baby" lens, the one I'd grab if the house were on fire, is the Olympus 12-40mm f/2.8. I had the Pana 12-35 f/2.8, but traded with a guy for the Oly lens since he had a Pana body and could benefit from the IS in the lens. Phenomenal lens. My camera wears that one 95% of the time, although since I'm getting into video with the EM-5 MkII, that may decrease quite a bit. I'll use a lighter, smaller lens, like the 14-42mm pancake.

[@AnastasTarpanov]

Have you compared your 12-35 with the Olympus 12-40 PRO, because I'm also saying the same for my Olympus lens, absolute workhorse!

[@tonyhansom3160]

Hi just found your channel, most impressed. I am about to switch over to the Olympus system your two most favourite lens 12 - 35 and the 35 - 100 what make are they? I know what body I am going for it’s the lenses I am not sure about. Thank you.

[@MicroFourNerds]

If you're going for Olympus body, I'd recommend staying with the olympus equivalent lenses. I think the olympus stock is a 12-40mm f2.8 📷

[@PabloRVasquez]

I use 3 lenses with my GH4. The Olympus 12-40mm f2.8 which is the one I mostly use but! It doesn't have ois on it which sucks but I'll deal with it since I love the manual focus ring in it. I also have the Olympus 17mm f1.8. And a Canon 50mm FD lens

[@tonkatoytruck]

The only gap I see you have is telephoto. I would love to get the Panasonic 100-400mm lens. I have read great things about it. The Olympus 40-100mm Pro is also a worthy consideration IMO.

[@thb5505]

Hello! Any chance you want to do an individual review of some of your fav lenses? I know there are tons of those videos. But it would be interesting to see how you use them for work/fun. Cheers!

[@alexwade9921]

I absolutely agree with your sentiments regarding the 12-35mm (and 35-100 which I also own) It's a corker. I bought one early on and the only real downside was that it spoiled my appreciation of some of my other lenses for me. The Oly 9-18 which I used to own suddenly looked a little soft where it had been superior to all the wide-tele kit zooms). After I had the 12-35 2.8 I also sold my wider angle primes (the 12mm and 17mm) because they were no better than the 12-35 and I don't find that an encumbrance to carry. I also sold the 9-18. I replaced it with a Panasonic 7-14 which although more expensive is really no sharper than the 9-18. I've just ordered a new Pana-Leica 8-18, which I hope will be a keeper. In addition, I have a Samyang 7.5mm f3.5 fisheye. Cheap and very very sharp, if of limited use. A Panasonic 25mm 1.4 - killer sharp, ace group portrait lens. The Panasonic Leica 42.5 1.2 - amazing sharp as well as fast. Good for low light concert pics etc. The Oly 75mm 1.8 - similar ultimate quality to the Leica 42.5 and smaller, but no IS is a compromise (I find that lens IS is usually better than body IS over 50mm). I also have the Panasonic 100-300 4-5.6. Not in the same league as the shorter zooms (particularly over 200mm) but small for what it does. the Finally the Panasonic 14-140 f3.5-5.6 which I keep on an old Panasonic G5. I'd take it places (like out on the piss) I wouldn't take my really expensive stuff. It's much better than it should be for it's versatility, and certainly better than the kit Oly zooms I started out with.

[@CrexTV]

If you love shot landscape then the panaleica 12mm 1.4 should be for you :) I don't like the 25mm focal length in general but the Mitakon speedmaster 25mm 0.95 is probably a very good lens for who want something different, it's not perfect and it's manual only but it has character.

[@MicroFourNerds]

CrexTV now THAT is an interesting choice and not too expensive. I love the little box it comes in. I'm totally watching one on eBay now...

[@yashwinning]

The mitakon 25mm f0.95 is definitely a dope little lens. Perfect for almost everything.

[@garybrown9719]

My daughter Barrowed my 50mm and 12-40mm 4 years ago after breaking my oly 12-60mm best lens ever I never us 25mm on 4/3 I like my pan 42.5 and I have an old omd lens 135mm its small with fantastic bright colors I want the 40-150mm can't afford it yet Think about selling all my sony and minolta A mount camera and lens to fund. My Olympus needs EM1 mark ll AND A 40-150M Net

[@evgenipoptoshev4112]

I still haven't had the opportunity to try it, but I'm almost certain that my next m4/3 lens will be the new Sigma 56/1.4 lens. IMO it will be the new portrait king for budget-oriented m4/3 shooters.

[@FrankReif]

Pany 20mm pancake f1.7. With the in-body stabilization of the pen-f, it'll be ridiculously good in low light and fit in your jacket pocket/ small bag at the same time. Perfect for catching socializing in dim light. Get the FL‑14 flash for some gentle fill if need be. The best camera is the one you can use; this, would be that.

[@stefanschulthess5397]

The 70-300 MkII from Olympus is affordable, lightweight and for the big focal lenght very sharp. One of the sharpest I know for MFT is the Pana 20 mm, although on a Olympus body autofocus is slow.

[@keibro13]

I've had a lot of fun with the Panasonic 100-300mm vII. Great for taking on walks and capturing birds (not literally). I also carry my Voigtlander 17.5 f0.95 on another body for nature and landscapes.

[@SlothHunter2]

Keith Broad if you lost the 100-300, would you replace it?

[@ordinosaurs]

Hi ! just discovered your channel, love the passion for photography you have. First, I'd say that with the P25/1.7, you can't really be wrong for the money it costs. It's very consistent across the frame, and it's at its sharpest already at f/2. It's a type of lens with a kind of retro feeling and it reminds me of the 40/1.7 of the Canonet New QL 17 from the 70s. We're not used anymore to that very even kind of sharpness, corner to corner. And it's silent and extremely fast focusing for video, which is a huge plus. On the minus side, the out-of-focus background can sometimes feel harsh. Second, although it's not a concern for you considering the range of lenses you have, I just wanted to add for people who are primarily shooting primes not to dismiss the Olympus 12-50 kit zoom from the E-M1 and E-M5. When you want to be lazy on holidays, or when you want to try something new without buying exotic gear first, consider this : while the lens is not the sharpest by any means, nor the fastest (by far), it starts at 12 mil, it ends at 50, it's got power zoom *and* manual zoom, it's got manual focus (by wire) and a blazingly fast AF, it's all internal so it doesn't trombone and the front lens doesn't rotate, it does a kind of macro, it's weather sealed, and you can get it for the price of a fancy meal, which is still kinda cheap. Top buy, just in case, because it crosses an awful lot of boxes by itself. Drawback, it's a long lens, and it looks ugly.

[@MicroFourNerds]

Ordinosaurs & retro computers thanks for the recommendations, really appreciated ! I'm definitely eyeing up the 25mm lumix 😆🎉

[@karls5795]

If you could barrow or rent a Zhongyi Mitakon Speedmaster 25mm F/0.95 for Micro four thirds to see how it fits with wedding photos and seriously short depth of field shoots. I understand that the lens is soft in the outer corners but in curtain shoots with the short depth of field that might be very interesting.

[@jahmallgordon5862]

I have the 40-150 zoom lens you speak of... it's a love and hate with that. Then I have the pana 25mm 1.7, absolutely love it. And finally my 17mm 2.8, love that lens also. I do have the kit lens but I'm not a raging fan.

[@heffelumpphotoco]

I love your photos! I've been saving up for a GH5 and some lenses and I can't wait to get out there with it. Your videos are great, keep it up! :)

[@MicroFourNerds]

agreyknight thank you! You won't regret the gh5 it's amazing! I can see it being my main camera for a long long time 😊📸

[@itsrifahanif]

25 1.4 pana leica

[@marsanly]

Hi! Thanks for the review! I'm wondering how the Panasonic 15mm f1.7 is comparing to the Olympus 17mm f1.8.

[@JosephStalin01]

50 mm equivalent suggestion: Lumix/Leica 25 f1.4 - I have one to use on my Pen F and it is wonderful - sharp, great contrast and great colour

[@franciscodania]

Zhongyi Mitakon Speedmaster 25mm F0.95Meike 35mm f/1.7 Meike MK-4/3-50-2.0 50mm f 2.0Fotasy M2514 25MM F1.4 Love this channel! and I love M4/3 this videos are very needed and very well done.

[@lauriestaff5543]

Just discovered your channel and loving your videos! Just a quick word on the Olympus 45mm 1.8 - the manual focus ring actually does work, you just need to change from auto to manual on the Pen f menu and hey presto!

[@raytbrown2]

She meant it doesn't have a "clutch" like the "pro lenses" do; whereby you can pull the clutch back and enter manual focus without having to change it in the camera settings or via a button. The 45mm 1.8 is a "premium" lens, not a "pro" one.

[@hoorayforpentax3801]

Have you fallen down the M42 rabbit hole yet? The Pentax Takumar primes are sweeeeeet. The only problem with the Super-Tak fifties is the yellow cast from the thoriated rear element in some of them, but that can be reversed with a UV lamp or compensated in post. Anyone with a digital camera who doesn't have an M42 adapter doesn't know what they're missing.

[@iancheyne]

1st - Loved the Pump House shot ... then: the Oly 17mm 1.7, the Lumix 42.5 1.8 (possibly my favorite lens ever, what value for money it is) and the Lumix 12-35 2.8.

[@slhibbs]

my fav is the 40-150 f2.8, your love this for weddings, if you shop about you can find it at a reasonable price. i found mine on gumtree for under £600

[@MuertoInc]

When I first bought into 4/3 I got the Olympus E-300 with two kit lenses, the Zuiko 14-45 f3.5-5.6 and the 40-150mm f3.5-5.6. Kit lenses were so sharp that I didn't feel the need to upgrade, ever. It really was outstanding glass for kit lenses. I'm sad to say that the m4/3 are not as good, but still good to use.They are lightweight and very useful. I find my m.Zuiko 40-150mm f4-5.6 is not really good on focusing in dim lighting, quite fast outdoors with bright sunlight, though. Optical quality is acceptable to good. For the money (cost me $80) and range can't really complaint about it. Since you shoot with a GH5. Stick with Panasonic lenses rather than Olympus, If you were shooting Olympus, I would recommend you stick with m.Zuiko glass rather than Lumix. Mounts are compatible, yes, but in camera software (chromatic aberration, distortion adjustments) only work with each brand's lenses. Good video, thanks!

[@friatankar]

My newest favorit lens is The oly 12-200 mm lens as my travel/walkaround lens.

[@MrBrendanLowe]

Was wondering why you didn't get the M.Zuiko Digital ED 7‑14mm F2.8 PRO Over the 9-18, and would you consider it

[@vhc7764]

I always look forward to your videos & thoroughly enjoy your presentations. I'm an avid Nikon "collector" (FE, D90, D500, D4) but I also own a M4/3 Oly Mk5 with a few lenses...and the Sony A6500 (lot of tech in this little body) and A7MkII (love this camera) a few Sony Primes & wonderful Rokinon/Samyang lenses. I've decided to thin my inventory--make room for more stuff...probably sell the M4/3 and Nikon D500/D4. If my house was afire and I had to grab one Camera/Lens... it would be the D4, D500, Sony, Oly and all the supporting lenses (smiles)! Aloha

[@熊遊]

I just got a sigma 30mm f1.4, super hyped about it! It's probably just as good as the PanaLeica 25mm f1.4 if not better, only larger, but much cheaper. You should also get a Lens Turbo for your OM lenses, though you will probably need to get a Canon EF to m4/3 one, then a OM to EF adapter ring. It will make your old lenses much more useful, especially for video. Cheers!

[@MicroFourNerds]

Bearish Looks thank you for this! I was trying to wrap my head around the speed booster setup for my older lenses, I shall price it up! 😊

[@熊遊]

Zhongyi Lens Turbo ii is much more affordable than the Metabones offer.

[@MicroFourNerds]

Bearish Looks MUCH cheaper - this is what was putting me off! I've never heard of this alternative before. Thank you very much! 😊

[@熊遊]

The reviews seem to suggest that they are not at all inferior.

[@Jorcap]

Bearish Looks do you have a Flickr account? Or another place that has examples from your sigma 30?

[@maartenboot3670]

I have the Samyang 24mm F1.4, I got it for a steal and I love it! Super sharp manual lens en very smooth focusing...

[@KaganTech]

Current collection: Rokinon 35 T1.5 Panny 14 F2.5 Adapted: Helios 44-2

[@KevinSaruwatari]

I'm surprised you don't have any pancake lenses. 14mm/f2.5, 17mm/f2.8, 12-32mm/f3.5-5.6. None are stellar but all are fine for walk about shooting. My 12-35 always sits in the drawer because the 12-32 is more than good enough. I bought a leaf cap (automatic) and hood on eBay for it so no faffing about with a lens cap. I would say the 12-32 on a Pen-F would be a nice combo. I use mine mainly as a 12mm/f3.5 and a 17mm/f4.1.

[@Cotictimmy]

I got that Tamron 90mm for £100 mint (but with broken autofocus) for manual focus on my D700. I use it on Fuji with an adaptor now. Love it.

[@MicroFourNerds]

Cotictimmy now THAT is a bargain. It's such a sharp lens

[@mudgie069]

Nice selection of lenses and good examples, might do a video like this myself. My current lens selection is Samyang 7.5mm fisheye, Panasonic 12-60, Olympus 14-150, Olympus 17/1.8, Sigma 30/2.8, Panasonic 42.5/1.7, Sigma 60/2.8, Olympus 75/1.8 and Panasonic 100-300 Mk II. I've also got a very nice Olympus 50/1.4 from my film days and a Super Cosina 100-500mm which are great fun to use :). I'm thinking of selling a few lenses though like the Panasonic 12-60 and both Sigmas as they are to similar to my other lenses. We'll see though :) My favourite lens is definitely the 75/1.8 but don't use it as much as I should.

[@MicroFourNerds]

Howie Mudge Photography definitely make the video it was loads of fun to go through them all!

[@SlothHunter2]

If you lost the 100-300, would you replace it?

[@jardi01]

Wow!! Awesome video.. What picture profile do you shoot your landscapes in??

[@simply.suzanne]

Appreciate your reviews. Very helpful. I am looking into doing real estate photography. I have the gx8. Looking at either the 12-35mm 2.8 or the 8-18mm 2.8-4. Can you suggest the best choice? I also want a good overall lens. Would the 12-35 be wide enough for real estate? Thank you for your help.

[@MicroFourNerds]

Virtubella hi! I would suggest the wider lens for real estate. Usually those photos can be done on tripods so it won't matter if the lens is a little slower. I've used my Olympus 9-18 for venue/corporate shots and that focal length shows of the interior spaces really well! For a general lens the 12-35 is perfect 😊

[@simply.suzanne]

Micro Four Nerds Thank you! 👍

[@AnDiMsOfLy]

i love my 12-35mm i got the mark 2 version and never take it off my G7 lol

[@ryanchoovlog]

Hi. I am a street photographer. Currently using fujifilm x100f. Would wish to try olympus system. However, i still doubt the image quality and low light performance of micro four thirds. Please advise. Thx

[@MicroFourNerds]

+Ryan Choo low light is always a tricky one. With a fast prime you can get some very good results! I always recommend trying to rent or lend one before making the jump to see if it will work for you. Most people have been pleasantly surprised

[@popeyesailor9571]

I bought a 7 artisans 25mm 1.8 for 69 dollars and that lens is nice! It has a very close focal range of so I can do near macro shots. My other favorite is a Rokkor 58mm 1.4 I just ordered a Roxsen focal reducer which came highly recommended so my Rokkor 28mm shoots wide. I love using my 135mm Rokkor 2.8 at double (270) on my G1 and GX7

[@Skelly6752]

Hi Emily, Firstly let me say how much I love your vlogs. They re so easy to watch and very informative. My Camera gear is G9 & Gx80 matched with Pana 25mm f1.4 Summilux and Pana 45mm f2.8 Macro. Olympus Pen-f with grip and the 12-40mm & 40-150mm f2.8 Pro Lenses, and lastly the gorgeous Olympus 75mm f1.8. I am stills photographer but would like to learn about the video side. Having watched this vlog. I used to have a Sony a200 fitted with the Tamron 90mm Macro and loved the lens, I had contacted Tamron to see if I could use on m4/3 and they said no..... can you let me know what you have to do to adapt it and what I need. Keep up the good work. Andy

[@MicroFourNerds]

Andy Taylor hi! Yes there are two ways, a cheap way and an expensive way. You can buy a Sony a mount to m43 passive adapter on ebay or amazon. They're literally 10 quid. The downside is it effectively doubles the focal length of the lens and is full manual focus. It makes it a bit more unwieldy but you can get some awesome macro from it. The more expensive way is to buy a speedbooster/focal reducer, either a metabones adapter or a third party one like Candiox. This makes the focal length more true to the lens, but it will still be fully manual focus

[@adamneely452]

I love your channel, and I really appreciate your videos!! I have the G7 with kit 14-42 lens and the 25mm f1.7 (and the Olympia 9mm fish/body cap for fun)....but I’m looking for a good low light/ wide option with IOS...what are your favorite options? Also May I ask what you like about the 12-35mm that would make it better to have than the 14-42mm?? Thanks in advance!

[@prose4ever]

My collection of lenses are a variety of Pentax lenses with various adapters for different shooting news I may have. For my standard Micro 4/3 lenses; - Samyang 7.5mm f/3.5 Fisheye (arriving in postal soon!) - Samyang 12mm (24mm Full Frame) f/2 - SLR Magic Pinhole - Olympus 14-42mm (28-84mm Full Frame) f/3.5 Kit Lens My Vintage Pentax/Recoh lenses; - Sigma 28mm f/2.8 with 1:4 macro - Ricoh 50mm f/2 - Pentax-M SMC 50mm f/2 - Pentax Takumar 55mm f/1.8 - Pentax FA 28-80mm f/3.5 - Vivitar 70-210mm f/4.5 - Pentax FA 100-300mm f/4.7 I have 4 different adapters (one should also be arriving in the mail, and is a tilt adapter), one standard, one PK/DA adapter (digital lenses with no aperture ring), Pixco/Roxen Focal Reducer, and another standard adapter with a designated tripod mount.

[@Linux_Lucy]

get the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN contempoarry Lens . brill

[@mredben]

all pictures are from you? Very nice shots there are.

[@MicroFourNerds]

E. M. B. Yes, thank you! 🎉📸

[@tomislavmiletic_]

Zeiss / Touit stuff? 32mm f/1,8? Or 12mm f/2,8? Or Samyang / Bower equivalent 12mm f/2?

[@ttttiiimmy10bit]

jenna 35mm f2.4 is a beauty, it paints the picture sometimes

[@iamnemo1943]

Im a complete newb when it comes to photography and video. I'm travelling to south east asia december and im in the market for a good starter travel kit. Possibly g7 or g85 with kit lenses and maybe 1 or two extra lenses to start with. I mainly want to take landscape, street and some portraits and decent video of the trip. Which lenses would you reccomend? Also if i purchase the g7 i would have some spare change for extra lenses but i would have to sacrifice in body stabilization. Love your videos!

[@MicroFourNerds]

IAM NEMO hi!! I reckon a nice compact 17mm or 25mm prime for street photography - both are very sharp and relatively cheap. And maybe a standard stock lens, or an extra wide angled lens for landscapes. That would likely be either the 9-18mm Olympus or the Panasonic equivalent. Both are slightly pricy but brilliant. Hope you enjoy your trip and get some amazing photos!!

[@iamnemo1943]

Micro Four Nerds thanks! I was also thinking the 25mm prime and the stock lens. I'm also considering the 12mm rokinon f2.0 for landscapes. What do you think?

[@MicroFourNerds]

Great choice! I might look into that one myself

[@simofreelance]

thanks for this great video. Do you have some landscape with 9-18mm to show plaise ?

[@MicroFourNerds]

Mohamed LMISSAOUI hi, yes, I have tons! If you just check on my Channel for the video named "micro four thirds for travel" (its currently my most viewed video so should be top of the list) most of the photos in that video are shot with the 9-18 and they're all labelled which lens I used 😊 thanks for watching 🎉📸

[@simofreelance]

i just watched it, very good work. thanks for sharing.

[@A1Bokeh]

i have a g7 and gx85 ...How do you feel the olympus lens go with these cameras? I noticed my sigma 16 and 30 tend to focus shift when taking photography but my pan 42.5 i feel is way crispy

[@GK-lf1ll]

Hey, I started liking your channel. I like your presentation, simple and effective. You and I have 45-150mm lens in common. I would probably like to try that ~300mm and 17mm lensed you showed. I also have an m42 to mft adapter with which I am trying many old lenses. May I know why yo didn't buy 25mm f1.8 lens ?

[@MicroFourNerds]

G K hi! Glad you're liking the channel! 😆 I didn't buy the 25mm as I had a 50mm with my Sony gear that I almost never used. However I didn't do half as much video as I do now so the 25mm prime is looking a lot more interesting to me now!

[@benjaminstanbury3010]

I'm looking at buying a lumix g7 and wondering which lens I should get. I'm going travelling to South America and am on a budget. Should I purchase an additional lens, and if so which one, or am I better off staying with the kit lens?

[@medokn99]

imo the 14-140 f3.5-5.6 is a good all arounder considering the kit lens is variable aperture and a one lens solution might suite you better for travelling.

[@gearreallydoesntmatter]

Interesting video!

[@thb5505]

Thanks for the video, Im just getting into m43 and choosing the next "best" lens is so hard...so its very helpful to see your thoughts. I got the Olympus 45mm to start with and Im loving it! What Id like to get next (at some point...) is the same 17mm you mention (I wish I could only have primes) AND the Olympus 12-40...it seems that you prefer your Panasonic 12-35 over that one? any reason for this? Cheers!

[@MicroFourNerds]

Tomas Hernandez two reasons: the built in image stabilisation that will work with my Panasonic bodies, and I happened upon an insane bargain! I found the 12-35mm ex display on an old gh3 for £399!! I sold the gh3 body only for £350-ish, so I sort of got the 12-35mm for £50! haha. I'd choose it again though, it really is very sharp, but the same can be said for the Olympus equivalent.

[@medokn99]

where the hell do you find such deals lol

[@orangeschool86]

for all round lens (for portrait, landscape, video), you suggested the zoom lens 12-35mm. could you help to suggest if it need to be prime lens? 17mm, 20mm or 25mm?

[@MicroFourNerds]

arsany arsad 17mm for sure if you want something slightly wider. 25mm if you want something a bit longer :)

[@orangeschool86]

Thank you so much for the prompt response. Cheers!

[@Luisorax]

what do you think about the 12-35 compared to the 12-60? Is sharp enough?

[@thomasuriarte3182]

What did you use to adapt the sony lens to micro 4/3? I have looked everywhere and cannot find one. Please help! Thank you.

[@MicroFourNerds]

It was a dumb adapter but it was from the Sony alpha A mount, not the E mount system they use now, which I believe is much harder/impossible(?) to adapt

[@lifeandThings]

Thanks for your lense recommendations and also the sample pics and videos AND the links to the lenses. I want to get the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema 4k and I think the PANASONIC LUMIX G X VARIO II PROFESSIONAL LENS, 12-35MM will be a good all around lense to start with. :)

[@jonbarnard7186]

You're very good at finding bargains. By the way, I used to own those two OM lenses once upon a time, which I used on an OM1 and OM4. If you happen upon a cheap 100mm F2.8 , that was a great lens too, very sharp and great micro contrast. (Unless of course it's already up on that shelf.)

[@MicroFourNerds]

I've since bought the 100mm 2.8 this summer! It is absolutely wonderful isn't it

[@charakkuma0208]

Great video! Never thought the olympus 9-18 was that good... I recently jumped in the m4/3 system with the gx7mark2 and the lenses I have are regular zoom lenses (12-32 f3.5-5.6 and 35-100 f4-5.6) and the 25mm f1.7 lumix prime. As long as there's enough lighting the 2 zoom lenses do actually pretty good! For the 25mm prime, it's a great budget lens. But when it comes to image quality, I guess the 20mm f1.7 is better even though everybody says the AF on that lens is bulls**t. I personally am thinking of selling my 12-32 and getting the 15mm prime lens for simple portraits and wide angle shots. I am not any professional just an amateur but thinking of getting the 12-60 leica one day.

[@matthewweimer5861]

This was simple and informative. Thanks for sharing!

[@christopherholliday6907]

Olympus 75mm for portrait work, you'll never use another lens for head shots again.

[@AnastasTarpanov]

Agree!

[@marc6652]

Personally I only have a 25 f:1,4 and a 75 f:1,8 on my GX8. My next purchase won't be the Panasonic 12-35, but the 12-40 Olympus, witch is better in all areas.

[@FranciscoShibata]

75 f:1,8 ????What?

[@xfani]

Have you tried Oly 12-40 f2.8 pro lens? Any opinions on it?

[@dzBOXgaming]

is there any micro four third lens rather than olympus or panasonic???

[@HibikiKano]

Silly question but am looking at a micro 4/3 camera. And not sure which to get A Panasonic or an Olympus. Can't find any good description on the differences. Could you make a video on those?

[@MicroFourNerds]

Axel Alexson that's a good idea!! Thank you 😁 there will be pros and cons for both brands. As a general rule, if you are interested in video as well as photos, the Panasonic are really good at both. I personally find the menus on Panasonic easier too. But it is all down to personal preference I suppose!

[@HibikiKano]

I plan on doing mostly photos, maybe an occasional video. I guess my main question would be how the dynamic range and the in body stabilizations work on both. Actually have a ton of questions about them because I do plan to strap on a ton if high quality vintage lenses I happen to have from my grandfathers and fathers collection :D

[@MicroFourNerds]

Axel Alexson both brands offer stabilisation now too with certain models. Just to make it harder to choose haha.

[@HibikiKano]

Aaa P: that makes it harder really. Saw one image comparison so far, and I think I prefer the Olympus in that comparison. But Eh :D not sure yet. Will wait for your video as well once it's out.

[@arwo1143]

How do you control aperture on the Tamron Sony lens? Does it have a dedicated ring for that?

[@Emily_Lowrey]

Asmaron the passive convertor ring had aperture control 😊

[@friatankar]

I'm just selling my pana 35-100 F2.8 lens, since I just bought the oly 40-150 F2.8 lens. I have an Olympus Camera, omd em1 mark 2. It is a Great lens, The only thing I missed on that lens was the manual clutch, that I've been so customed to use. (the reason of change) I also have the same 2 manual om lenses as you have, since the film-days. Om 1, OM 4 and OM 10. You're such a sweet gal Emily, if you ever come to Gothenburg Sweden, you're welcome to sleepover instead of paying high cost on a Hotel. Best regards, a Swedish guy, Niklas.

[@julienlevavasseur6442]

Hi there, did you try the Panasonic Leica 25mm f1.4 yet ? I’m really interested un buying a 25mm and i m searching the best . Thanks and good day

[@MicroFourNerds]

I did, I have reviewed it on here recently. It is literally my favourite lens I love it 😊

[@julienlevavasseur6442]

Thanks for your reply ;-)

[@lanceimageryfitnessandboud1541]

i was thinking about getting the 35-100mm f2.8 is it still worth getting if i already have the 12-60 f2.8 for weddings on the em1 mark 2

[@MicroFourNerds]

I think the long end of the 35-100 is well worth having - I use mine all the time. I suppose if you’re using your existing lens and wish you had a bit more zoom, I think it would be well worth having. Although it is a bit pricy, keep an eye out for bargains 😊

[@lanceimageryfitnessandboud1541]

@@MicroFourNerds you are amazing. Great work. Thanks for the reply

[@anthonyjamesmussared9980]

lumix 20mm f1.8 👍🏼👍🏼 it lives on my OM-D

[@jamoncunnington8644]

I love your review, and style, so beautiful. thank you

[@PhiggysDOTcom]

Olympus 9mm f8 fisheye is a fun lens to use😊and it’s cheap! I have recently added the Zuiko 25mm f1.8 and its really impressive but a little more expensive than the Panasonic 25mm the other I would look at getting the Olympus 75mm f 1.8 it’s absolutely incredible. Thanks for the video I do have 3zooms but prefer to use the primes.

[@LyndonPatrickSmith]

Beautiful photos! Cool channel.

[@robertur7]

Hi what kind of adapter you use for old lenses (analog) . I have a Olympus pen f and Olympus OM 10 with 50mm lens;)

[@MicroFourNerds]

Hi! I use just a passive adapter that I found on eBay for about £10. It's an OM to M43 adapter. As far as I can see (and believe me I have loooookkked!) there is no focal reducer adapter for the OM system, so the passive adapters are our only option for now

[@Krisjenn7]

Awesome videos, been very helpful to me! I'm planning to buy a Panasonic GH4 so all your info was exactly what i was looking for! Subbed! Keep up the good work!!

[@BartNelis]

Adore your photos ... good informative video .. thanks !