Review: Laowa 17mm F1.8 lens - MFT - M4/3 - Micro four thirds - Panasonic - Olympus

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This is a user review of the Laowa 17mm F1.8 C-Dreamer lens for Micro Four Thirds - MFT - M4/3 system which include Panasonic and Olympus cameras. Don't expect laboratory condition tests this was done in my living room during COVID-19 lock-down but I believe that the results are interesting.
It's available at a great price especially if you buy direct from China. The delivery from Laowa in China was incredibly fast.
Overall this is a quality item but does it perform well?
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Presentation filmed with the Panasonic G80/85. Sample video filmed with the Panasonic G9.
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[@rajshekharkhandeparkar352]

Incredibly sharp and beautiful lens

[@moonthink8288]

Very good and useful review! Thanks! However, I did find the abrupt volume changes in the background music a little distracting. I might suggest more of a fade rather than a cliff. Or perhaps less overall volume in the background music might help too.

[@momchilyordanov8190]

Well done review. Keep up the good work.

[@allthestuffwedo]

Thank you, much appreciated.

[@gaoldias]

I've been seriously considering this lens as a walk around street lens. You may have pushed me over the edge to make the purchase. Thanks for the great review.

[@allthestuffwedo]

It is a great lens and you can't go wrong for the price.

[@artistjoh]

I adore the Laowa 7.5mm, and this 6mm surely needs to find its way into my kit bag one day.

[@thelakefilms7384]

Best review on this lens I've seen. Subbed. I was going to pick this up today, but now I'm not sure. Lol.

[@thelakefilms7384]

The shot at 11:40 and your summary sold me. I'm getting this today.

[@allthestuffwedo]

Thanks. Sorry if I have put doubts in your mind.

[@allthestuffwedo]

If you have the lens I hope that you are enjoying it.

[@thelakefilms7384]

@@allthestuffwedo I did get one, and for 100 bucks. I'm loving it for the money!

[@izabe20]

@@thelakefilms7384 Are you happy with the Price Independent Target? Would you recommend it to a friend?

[@markgiles3]

Great review. Thanks.

[@prabhakarrao4922]

I used to have one 2 issues. 1. Mine didn’t focus to infinity and neither did the warranty replacement. Pretty bad lens flare and drop off in contrast even when shooting into an average bright scene. Although the vignetting is quite bad I personally do not mind that. Still I do have a place for this lens in my kit.

[@JacoxNovak]

Really useful, thanks!

[@katastoranimes5192]

in the BMPCC 4K is it equivalent to a 35mm?

[@jiffijoff9780]

Excellent review. For little more budget you'll alternatively get a Sigma 16/1.4, which is fast, sharp, leightweighted and offers autofocus.

[@MadMiXx]

got also the sigma 16mm/1.4 love it.. but would'nt say it's lightweighted (405g) or handy .. ;-)

[@ARmy2510]

But Sigma has non-linear manual focus so it's mostly for photographers.

[@allthestuffwedo]

Manual focus is fun and makes you think more about composition. I'm sure the Sigma is a nice lens but I just fancied taking a chance on this and I'm not disappointed

[@artistjoh]

As someone who owns the 16mm Sigma it is too heavy and too large. I prefer several other lenses over the Sigma - the 12-35 f2.8 zoom, the 14-42mm PZ, and the far more enjoyable Leica 12mm 1.4, and even though I don't have it, I suspect that the Leica 15mm f1.7 would also be a better lens to use. That Sigma is just too big and heavy.

[@tavycleaveful]

A great help - Thanks

[@allthestuffwedo]

My pleasure.

[@SuperheroToyShowdowns]

Great review. Where did you buy this in the UK?

[@allthestuffwedo]

Thanks, bought this direct from, Laowa, China.

[@SuperheroToyShowdowns]

@@allthestuffwedo ah okay thanks! Do you remember how much the import fees came up to? I want to order one too based on your review

[@petrub27]

No word about focus breathing But it was quite significant in some of the shots Oh well, the price is too good

[@allthestuffwedo]

Sorry, but I don't see any real issue with focus breathing, there are two shots that use a rack focus from near to far and the focus breathing is very acceptable if not practically non-existent, that's why it didn't get a mention.

[@CanuckQuest]

Great job. Can you hook me up with that lens hood? Where can I find it? Thanks,

[@allthestuffwedo]

www.sioti.co/products/sioti-camera-metal-lens-hood-with-cleaning-cloth-and-lens-cap?variant=24885433172068

[@CanuckQuest]

@@allthestuffwedo Thank you so much. It is perfect!

[@AppAxis]

Yeah, but does does it do taxes?

[@allthestuffwedo]

Yes, but only in Chinese.

[@AppAxis]

allthestuffwedo hahahahahaha, well thats no help. Thanks for having a sense of humor, and a great video!

[@hantuan107]

4:23 I honestly don't think f1.8 sharpness is "soft" at all, pretty damn good for my eyes

[@allthestuffwedo]

I agree it's not necessarily soft in general terms but certainly softer than when choosing a smaller aperture.

[@legend240891]

good lens. but I rather get the Oly 17mm 1.8 used.

[@allthestuffwedo]

You may be right but I a loving this lens.