I've been using the OG Pen E-P1 and this 17mm f/2.8 combo since 2009. My go to daytime point and shoot camera even with the IBIS gone. Great little pancake lense.
@alangamble32365 ай бұрын
Hi Grant, this 17mm 2.8 was the first MFT lens i purchased to attach to my Lumix GF1 over eight years ago. I still have the GF1 but the lens is now coupled with my EPL7 as an every day carry. Still a very good lens but I prefer my Lumix 20mm 1.7 which is coupled with my EM5 mkii ( recently acquired bargain camera buy).
@sdegio705 ай бұрын
Nice pictures and colors. would you like to share how to achieve those colors? Thanks!
@redhead1978jp4 ай бұрын
If you want to get the full compact camera experience, the 17mm f2.8 is also compatible with the auto-open lens cap from Olympus or JJC. Makes you feel like you're back in the 90's with a compact film camera and all their gimmicks.
@Austinite3335 ай бұрын
I am not a lens snob but have experienced a few lenses with really bad corners. The 17 2.8 is not one of them. I think the lens gets a bad rap and is a fine, affordable way to keep things small.
@Gregulah5 ай бұрын
I moved on from the 17mm 1.8 when I picked up the 20mm f1.4 pro. Looks to be slightly bigger that the 2.8 version but at about $70 more for the 1.8 vs 2.8 I reckon its probably the better option. The metal build of the 1.8 was always something I thought would pair well with the Pen F (though the cost of the Pen F kept me from buying one).
@jackoneil39335 ай бұрын
I have that one Grant, and it is a gem! You're right about the focal length, a good people and street lens with a bit of purple fringing on Panasonic bodies. Another oldie and goodie that's also an overlooked gem is the M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm f/3.5 Macro. The full 4/3 version and not the Micro four thirds version (however the m43 might be good as well but I think it has more elements and funky corners). the original is one of the cleanest most accurate 4/3 lenses I've used. Super light, inexpensive if you have the 4/3 to M4/3 adapter. It's a good macro lens that makes for some good people, animal technical and scenic images as well.
@chrisbrown64325 ай бұрын
Micro four nerds says the Olympus 17mm f1.8 lens is one of her favourite lenses for street photography because of focal length, build quality, image quality, price, size and the manual focus clutch. I think your lens is similar.
@deanrobertnoble1385 ай бұрын
I have that lens. It originally was bundled with the Pen EP-1 back in the day. My original copy is found to be a little underwhelming but picked it up again, recently with the EP-1 body for around $120 US. This copy is better but not as sharp as the Lumix 20mm. Perfect match for the Pen cameras though!
@nitrocranium5 ай бұрын
Sometimes I think you read my mind. Love your content buddy, keep on rollin'!
@stevieb71215 ай бұрын
Interesting you mention the Olympus 17mm F1.8. I know it's more expensive but the build quality is another big step up and the sharpness is amazing. It's not quite as small as the F2.8 though. Great video.
@brianperry3 ай бұрын
l love the 17mm. Just added one to use on my E-PL8..It fits in with the small unobtrusive size of Pen Cameras. It is slow to focus by todays standard, but to be fair l don't find that much of an encumberence ..I've just ordered another 'Oldie' the 45 mm f1.8. ..
@РоманКор-з9г2 ай бұрын
I've got Panas 20 /1.7 - very good, but too slow, Panaleica 15/.7 - all OK, but expensive and quite big. I'd love to get compact and fast lens.
@bobmorse58965 ай бұрын
When I saw the title on this edition, I assumed you were talking about me. 🙄
@grantrobertdavies5 ай бұрын
LoL … My Dad would say the same thing!!!
@edwardlin294121 күн бұрын
Thanks for the video. Have a pen e-pl3 on the way with 15mm body cap lens. Like to use that as my street edc but think a small fast prime would be better. I have the 15mm 1.7 but feel that's a bit large and would fit better on my g85. Considering 17mm 2.8 but many commenters here have great suggestions, such as 14mm, 20mm pancakes, or even oly 17-1.8. Any suggestion on a lens pairing with e-pl3?
@grantrobertdavies21 күн бұрын
yeah - maybe the 20mm 1.7 :)
@edwardlin294121 күн бұрын
@@grantrobertdavies thank you!
@richardbresden84745 ай бұрын
Compared to the Panny-Leica 15, I find the 17 soft.
@matthiasbruns85705 ай бұрын
I have the 14 mm 2.5 on my Pen F. Also a great match.
@lee541982Ай бұрын
Since I already have Lumix 20mm F1.7 and Olly 25mm F1.8, I really need some solid reasons to convince myself to obtain this lens. Still on the fence. 😁
@grantrobertdaviesАй бұрын
I’d probably now put the money towards a different lens :)
@BF4pawntard3 ай бұрын
I got this lens free back when I bought an epl5 camera . It got bad reviews but I thought it was a great little lens and around f6 my copy was super sharp
@bobbyhicks10785 ай бұрын
I have the LUMIX 14mm f2.5, but really like the focal length of 17mm. Do you think it’s worth the trade?
@grantrobertdavies5 ай бұрын
Nar - probably not
@bobbyhicks10784 ай бұрын
Since I made this comment, I picked up the Oly 14-42mm EZ pancake lens. I am amazed…I took several shot wide open with it and the 14mm f2.5. I honestly can’t tell the difference.
@waynebeaumont32745 ай бұрын
If you like pancake lenses, the Panasonic 14mm f2.5 is even smaller!
@grantrobertdavies5 ай бұрын
I might get that for my GX9 - The collection is growing :)
@acrummey855 ай бұрын
15mm f8 BCL Olympus…. You wanted small…
@edwardlin294121 күн бұрын
do you own and use 15mm f8? if so how do you like it?
@GrimYak5 ай бұрын
230? thats expensive. I got one a few years back for 60 USd
@grantrobertdavies5 ай бұрын
au dollars
@GrimYak5 ай бұрын
@@grantrobertdavies yeah, i see they are selling at that price now, I don't know why when a few years ago these were under 100 AU Dollars