Om-5 + M.Zuiko 12-100mm - Best travel photography combo?

[@fredflinstone3173]

This has to be one of the greatest outdoor lenses ever made. Versatility and IQ (at any aperture and focal length) is incredible for one lens.

[@EmilieT]

I agree!

[@PhillipMcCallum]

The 12-100mm is a great travel lens, thankyou for your time

[@iorisuzuki-555]

It's been my go to travel lens with one body ever since it came out. It's been on a G9, a EM1.2, and now the OM1. If I need a wider angle (for cityscapes and inside buildings), I carry a two lens set comprising of the 8-25 f/4 and 40-150 f/4, but I've found the 12mm on the wide end to be sufficient for 90% of my needs, so the 12-100 will always be my default lens for travel.

[@pierrenolin6210]

Merci Émilie, toujours très intéressante

[@EmilieT]

Merci Pierre.

[@petermcginty3636]

Thanks Emilie, I am loving my OM-5 as well, but I am a prime lens fan😊.

[@fototipsandinfo9437]

My Favorite lens! The only one I took on my Thailand Vacation!

[@tomasmikeska]

it is an amazing combo, I'm using the grip on my OM5 and also having Panasonic 9mm f1.7

[@MontrencoPerez]

Great video about the OM-5. Thanks. My favorite camera for travel is the Lumix DC-ZS80. I just bought the Olympus TG-6 to take both in a small bag.

[@jonbarnard7186]

My favorite m.four-thirds lens and my favorite travel lens ever. I've used it with EM1s, a Pen-F and now the OM1. It's the one lens I will never sell.

[@EmilieT]

I agree! here to stay :)

[@serebrenikovvadim]

Thank you for you videos Emilie. In my travel I use OM-5 + m.zuiko 14-150 (f1/4.0-5.6). This lens is cool too, it has more longest end than 12-100 and it also has a smaller weight and size. And its price is half as much. And sure, the 14-150 also has weather protection.

[@EmilieT]

Thanks for sharing! I will check it out!

[@digidraxe8052]

My favourite travel combo is the Olympus EM1 Mk II with the 12-100 f4 IS Pro. It is light enough to always have on hand, weather resistant so I need not worry about rain, and versatile enough that it meets 90 percent of my travel photography needs (landscapes and portraits).

[@EmilieT]

Very true about not having to worry about the weather!

[@rosemarynelson4265]

My go to for travel really depends on what I'm doing. When I did a long distance walk in Ireland I took my EM5iii with a macro and the 12-45 f4 Pro, but on a recent trip to the Galapagos I took the 12-100 and 100-400 on EM1iii. I think the 12-100 will be seeing lots more use, like you I like the reach. I also have the 12-200 (I had it before I got the 12-100 used). I don't really think I can justify both but the 12-200 is nice on a trip with a touch of extra reach if I only have one lens.

[@Sgt_Glory]

I'm going to be travelling soon and I intend to take this and the 20mm f.1.4 pro for shooting indoors in museums or cathedrals where a larger lens may stand out more. This will be my first time taking the 12-100 out for landscape and city shooting, excited to see how it fares!

[@gordon3988]

Enjoyed, but In fairness; this set up isn’t small, it’s just smaller compared to larger camera systems. Something like a Rx1007 is small for a 12-200, but it is a 1 inch sensor- my frequent companion on long hikes. Lovely photos!

[@hagentrondheim3675]

Very interesting to hear your thoughts and see your beautiful photos. My travel setup is the Em10m2+PA 12-60, OL75-300, PA20mm, OL45f1.7. I would add a better grip if I would use the 12-200

[@peterlamdin677]

So far I just have the OM-1 and also have a number of lenses: the 40-150 f2.8 and the 300 f4 for photographing birds (I've ordered the 150-400 f4.5, but have been waiting for a very long time), the 12-40 f2.8 that I got with the camera, and then recently I got the 8-25 f4 and the 40-150 f4. Recently I traveled to visit family in Alaska and did not have a lot of room for lenses. I brought along just the 8-25 f4, which I love for wide angle and landscape, and the 40-150 f4, for both landscape and some wildlife. I got some lovely landscapes and some bear photos. I found this to be a really nice, light, combination to bring traveling. I have been thinking about the OM-5 to use with these lenses. I've also thought about the 12-100, but the 40-150 is much lighter and gives more reach -- though I then need the second lens for wider angle landscapes.

[@christopherhalbert5760]

I gave an EM5 mk lll which I pair with a 12-200mm which I really like. I am complete amateur. I also have 17mm 1.8 and the 60 mm macro. Those 3 lenses cover everything I do .

[@YoSpiff]

I had a Tamron 14-150 as my go-to lens for a long time. Then I bought an EM5 Mk3 which was bundled with the 12-45 Pro. I really liked the slightly wider short end, but found myself wanting a little more reach at times. After agonizing over the price, I bought a good used 12-100. If I want a compact setup for general travel usage, this is it.

[@BobbyN-P]

I always bring my 12-100 with me when I travel around, everytime I leave it at home I tend to regret it so it's basically glued to my camera now. The OM5 looks interesting, I didn't put a lot of attention to it when it was released to be honest because I was more interested in the OM1, but having done some introspection I've realized that OM5 probably does everything I need and a little more for the photography I tend to do, and in a small package. I often use the high resolution mode in my PenF, and the more advanced handheld version in OM5 is interesting to me. Thank you for another great video 😎👍

[@EmilieT]

Yes, the small package is definitely very attractive while still having some pro features like Live ND, high res mode, focus stacking. It is definitely a fun camera to have

[@davidblack2632]

I also have the OM-1 and the OM-5. They are a great combo. With the OM-5 I kit it with the 12-40/4.0 and the 40-150/4.0 and the 20/1.4 prime. I usually use the OM-1 for my serious camera and the OM-1 for my family outings. You video go me thinking that I should carry both cameras on my wildlife outings and have the 12-100/4.0 on the OM-5.

[@EmilieT]

Yes it really is a great combo and is pushing me to do more landscape now and tell a better story at the end :)

[@salgado_fotos]

Very good recommendations and beautiful images. I think the 1.8 M.Zuiko lenses fit that OM5 perfectly (you can literally carry the camera in your pocket). Although you have explained that you are a zoom user, an M.Zuiko 17mm turns the OM5 into that camera that goes unnoticed (in addition to being light, if the chosen color is black), with the M.Zuiko 12-45 it is another combination that is very comfortable for me (it is having a zoom with great zoom capacity throughout its focal range, but with a tiny size and lightness). a cordial greeting

[@EmilieT]

Thank you for your comment. I must admit I have been tempted to get the 17mm

[@salgado_fotos]

@@EmilieT I have to confess that I have two 17mm 1.8, one black and the other silver (I think the M.Zuiko optic has the most beautiful design, with the permission of the 12mm 1.8)

[@mariusm2402]

My favorite for traveling with my family is the 12-100 f4 with the OM-1 or EM1MIII just because my family hates waiting while I change lenses. If I'm hiking it's the EM5MII and the 12-40 f2.8. Because it's lighter.

[@xfontan66]

just thinking about update from my OM10 MKII, OM5 or OM1. just deciding... thanks for the video

[@EmilieT]

Best thing is to go to your local camera store and try them both so you can make a better decision. Both great cameras but for different purpose I think.

[@xfontan66]

@@EmilieT Thanks!

[@CC-wr7zo]

Bonjour Émilie, pour le voyage j'ai plutôt choisi le 12-200, plus petit, plus léger et de plus longue focale (bien pratique). Il est suffisamment piqué. Un vrai couteau suisse ! Plus éventuellement 2 mini focales fixes dans les poches (20 1.7 et 7.5 2.8)...

[@EmilieT]

Ah bon choix! Je dois essayer le 12-200.

[@buggersofoz]

Hahahaha....loved your opening comment... so true about my style too. In my compact camera days I would come back with a huge collection of reportage style photos, landscapes, landmarks etc. Just a few close-ups on flowers or birds that were new or exotic to me... now I mostly have my 75-300mm lens on my EM1.2 so it's completely opposite, 90% wildlife, 5% macro/closeups :D so at my last trip I at least took my EPM2 and 14mm so I could take a few portraits, even selfies and landscapes. I also have a 14-150mm lens which I thought I'd be using all the time, but rarely put it on... I have been pushing myself to develop a better eye for landscapes and cityscapes, including with 14mm and 30mm primes to hopefully become more versatile again. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and inspirations!

[@EmilieT]

It is so easy to get on a road and just forget about the bigger picture. Trying to be better at that!

[@cjk1943]

i love zoom lenses my 12 to 150 lens om1 or mark 111 love the video

[@EmilieT]

I agree. A really great lens to have :)

[@lululafilledesiles2306]

Bonjour Émilie, moi j'ai opté pour le 12-200mm, et le 60mm macro. Bientôt un 100-400mm pour les baleines et le volcan du Piton de la Fournaise 😊

[@EmilieT]

Ah bonne combinaison!

[@ammadoux]

i would have get it if it has the same battery of the OM-1, wonder why they choose this small ones for such capable camera. thanks for the video, love the images. right now i am watching Guido Van De Water to improve my eye for landscapes.

[@EmilieT]

Thank you for the recommendation. I will check out his channel :)

[@jonerikrolf2029]

Please consider trying the 14-150mm lens with your small OM-5 for general all purpose walk around photography when traveling with your other gear. (I have it as well as the 12-100mm lens we all love, but the 12-100mm is much larger and heavier than the 14-150mm.) The 14-150mm is optically very good, weather sealed and is close focusing even zoomed to 150mm (300mm equivalent excellent for butterflies etc.). I too am a wildlife photographer relying when traveling mostly on the 150-400 f/4, the 40-150 f/2.8, the 12-100 f/4 adapted with a Nisi 77mm close-up lens for macro focus stacking. I also bring the tiny Lowa 7.5mm f/2 for super-wide environmental closeups and architectural interiors. BTY, I do a lot of video with the all these lenses and have excellent magnetic variable ND filters for quick on/off to knock down the exposures for the slow video frame rates/shutter speeds.

[@EmilieT]

I will try out the 14-150mm. Are you posting most of your video on your youtube channel? I will go and check them out!

[@buggersofoz]

I thought I will carry my 14-150mm all the time on my EM1 (now mk II), but ended up using 75-300mm the most. 14-150mm is handy on my EPM2, fits well in a small bad in my bike basket for varied snapshots on the way to and from work. Better AF would help. But EPM2 is not too shabby, even managed to shoot some parrots in flight. Agree that it's sharp and light! Less than 500g total on my EPM2.

[@systemanaturae105]

Here are my travel lenses and cameras at the moment Emilie: 90mm macro, 40-150mm f2.8, 150-400mm 1.25TC and either my old but excellent Lumix 12-35mm or 15mm together with OM-1 and EM-1 m3 cameras and x1.4 and x2.0 TCs 👌😊

[@EmilieT]

Great travel combos!

[@davidevanharris]

Great video! More landscapes please-these are great. Teach us while you learn:) What do you think about the Oly 14-150 ii, for someone using the OM5 as their only camera, compared with the 12-100? A lot of people say it’s optically almost just as good, and it’s lighter with more reach. Do you have both? Thanks!

[@EmilieT]

I actually don't use the 14-150 so I will have to borrow it to be able to talk more about it. Sorry :(

[@Rykrer]

Sam Davis Photographer did a nice balanced review of the OM-5 and Olympus 14-150 ii recently, entitled: "Who needs a Superzoom Lens? Everyone! TIPS on using OM 14-150mm zoom Lens" He also used it for mixed landscapes, macro portraits and travel. He thinks the combo it works well mostly, except for low light.

[@qphase49]

Nice lens, so heavy. I use two OM-5's and leave a 12-40 f2.8 and 40-150 f4 on them most of the time. I also carry a 60mm f2.8 macro in the bag for macro shots. This grouping works well for Me most of the time.

[@CHfondue]

This is my travel setup (additionally the 20mm f/1.4 lens for low light)

[@boboneill1828]

It's clear you love your OM-5. Could you tell me how the viewfinder compares to the EM5 mkIII? Is it brighter, similar to the OM-1?

[@EmilieT]

I unfortunately don't have the EM5 mkIII so I can't really comment on this.

[@boboneill1828]

@@EmilieT I suspect the answer is no, since it only has about half the resolution of the OM-1. The performance of my OM-1 viewfinder really stands out compared to my EM-5.III

[@EmilieT]

@@boboneill1828 yes the om1 has a new viewfinder so it should be top of the line.

[@MichaelGerrard]

I have a GX9, it is such a great little camera. A bit like the OM5 in that it can do a lot and it is still small. For travelling I think my favourite is the combo of Oly 17mm f1.8 and Lumix 35-100 f4-5.6. The annoyance is changing lenses. I got the Lumix 14-140 but despite it being a beautiful lens, I prefer the smaller lenses. With m43 we are spoilt for choice!

[@EmilieT]

We are spoiled for choices that is true :)

[@xmeda]

I bought this 12-100/4 lens for my EM-5III. Great lens. Now I'm sad that there is nothing similar for my Pentax. DA18-135/3.5-5.6WR is my most used lens on K mount, but optically that Olympus is completely different level. And any DA*16-135/4 probably will never happen. Range is excellent. It is wide enough for most photos. It does some telephoto too. And image quality is exceptional! Not only resolution, but also pleasant bokeh. The only issue is, that I bough M4/3 system as a small travell companion. It started with cheap 2nd hand EPL-6 and 14-42. And damn now I am carrying again camera with large heavy lens :D Combination with Oly 75-300 and this 12-100/4 is very good too.

[@timevans5385]

Hi Emilie I am new to the OM system - I have a question - can you disable the SAF on the shutter button when BBF is set on the AEL/AFL button?

[@EmilieT]

Welcome to OM SYSTEM. Yes you can as you only want to use BBF. Gavin has a great video on it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oarLfHhnnMd4nJI

[@timevans5385]

Thanks -simple when you know how! @@EmilieT

[@arniet1]

Nice video and some good shots. I was recommended this camera and lens as a set up for lightweight, compact travel use where i wanted just one camera and one lens to cover close-up woodland to telephoto work. I also want to capture some nightscapes so was advised to look at the Olympus m.zuiko 17mm f/1.8

[@EmilieT]

Yes, the 17mm f/1.8 is another great choice for nigh photography.

[@systemanaturae105]

Interestingly my wife nearly always takes her 12-200mm lens Which she nearly always uses with her PEN F. However, she also has an EM5 mark ii and I am looking at getting her an OM 5 since there is no PEN F mark ii. What do you think ?? I will stick with my OM-1 and EM-1 m3s although May get another OM-1 later for my potential trip to Costa Rica. And Hey what about the intended 50-250mm pro lens !! I will comment when it is released 🧐😏😊

[@EmilieT]

Yes get her the om5 but warning you might want one for you after trying hers ahah :) From now on I am going to travel with 1 om5 and one OM1. Makes my life easier.

[@bamsemh1]

Add the 20mm f1.4 and you have the perfect travel setup 😊

[@dadux74]

You convinced me! Kiss kiss

[@HotGates]

Do you prefer the 12-40 2.8 II or the 121-100?

[@EmilieT]

I actually don't own a 12-40 as I am not a landscape photographer so for me the 12-100 is a better fit as it enables me to get more intimate landscapes which I prefer. But I have a lot of friends who love their 12-40 2.8. An amazing lens for sure.

[@kin-kwongdanielchan3731]

I agree with you very much that OM M.Zuiko 12-100mm is a versatile zoom lens for travel photography.

[@yan870126]

Why OM5 not OM1?

[@EmilieT]

Smaller but the OM-1 is anther great choice for travel.

[@ereklikhan]

pas trop lourd sur OM-5 ?.. je trouve cet objectif lourd et encombrant, meme si la qualite de l image est exceptionnelle.

[@EmilieT]

Pour moi ca va mais c'est vrai qu'il est plus encombrant que d'autre objectif.

[@elendilnix]

is it not to heavy?

[@EmilieT]

No. Been carrying around in a small banana bag. Will review it in the coming weeks so you can see.

[@debsunderman6567]

My go to lens is the 40-150 f.2 The OM1 is my go to camera, have 2 of them with different lens also usually the 100-400 mm. But the 12-40mm for astro. 😊

[@EmilieT]

I love the 40-150. Amazing lens!

[@debsunderman6567]

What doesn't the om 5 have that the OM1 has so it is smaller?

[@michelvanherck6913]

Le même en français SVP🙏

[@EmilieT]

Et voila la verison en français: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYrFlZJudtWLgtEsi=TDBPiT24W3jMQrpt

[@thedarkslide]

OM5 = take an E-M1III, squeeze it into a cheaper body, use a slightly worse shutter with worse specs, keep the menus the same, slap the OM branding on it, et voilà, you got the OM5. Oh yes, and price it like a brand new to market product rather than the identical, better product which has been on the market for years.

[@RamblingTog]

This combination is completely unbalanced

[@EmilieT]

Not sure why. Great combo in my experience.