Olympus 8-25mm F4.0 PRO Lens Review

[@zvonimirtosic6171]

Chris Eyre-Walker is Indiana Jones of photography reviews; every single frame of his videos is like watching Raiders of the Lost Ark; incredible passion, drama, talent, cinematography, and innermost knowledge of the system.The production is awesome. Seriously, he just needs a bullwhip around the belt, and that's it!

[@alancrighton1338]

Already pre-ordered mine, can't wait. Welcome back Chris, looking forward to more outstanding content.

[@professionalpotato4764]

Possibly one of the best EDC lenses. I lost count of how many sunsets or landscape/urban sights I come across but all I have is a phone. Absolutely frustrating. Definitely keen on getting the 8-25 + maybe an EM1-2 as an EDC. These are the kind of innovations that I hope Olympus will keep creating. Things that are physically impossible on larger formats, truly unique to M43. The collapsing lens feature though is seen on other brands too. Nikon had it since long ago, although it is with kit lenses.

[@moisescugat3948]

I am shocked!!! Your content is AMAZING mate!!! Incredible

[@mfreider]

Nice review and your brought up very useful points but most important I am happy to see new video from you in last several months. I know travel restrictions and all other stuff but finally new video on your channel :) and it is delightful! Best wishes!

[@FrankKendralla]

Great overview - One of the best features is the ability to add a filter to the front - I have the 7-14 but rarely use a filter for the reasons you mentioned

[@wallystellmacher6794]

My OM 1 has a ND filter built inside. So I donˋt need circular ND filters most of the time. And ultra-wide lenses combined with Pol-filters arenˋt a good idea either. So why use filters?

[@FrankKendralla]

@@wallystellmacher6794 Great! - I have the Em-1x and EM1.ii - Does the built-in ND filter work in video mode?

[@thomasstirr3018]

Hi Chris, I always enjoy your 'real life' reviews. Folks can always read specifications but it is quite another thing to get some in-the-field feedback. I prefer reading reviews from you and other pros that I respect. As far as the 8-25 mm f/4 lens goes it will be interesting for many photographers because of its small size, lightweight, IPX1 weather sealing, focus clutch, and flexible focal length range. Some folks may hesitate with the price... but I've found M.Zuiko lenses are worth every penny. My main client work is safety videos, the bulk of which are shot indoors under low light conditions so the f/4 constant aperture is not very practical for what I do. I've found the trio of PRO f/2.8 zooms from M.Zuiko are superb and video can easily be shot handheld with all of them. I shoot with a pair of E-M1X bodies as I also have large hands. Since my kit already includes the PRO 7-14 f/2.8 and PRO 12-100 f/4, the new 8-25 f/4 isn't a good fit for me as there is an inefficient focal length overlap. As it is now, my 12-100 f/4 is not used all that much. My main reason to buy it was to match it up with the 100-400 f/5-6.3 IS (and possibly PRO 7-14 f/2.8) to create a 3 lens travel/nature kit. My least used M.Zuiko lens is the PRO 45 mm f/1.2... a fantastic performer when I need it in specific situations. I've used a range of camera formats in the past including full frame, APS-C and Nikon 1. Without question my Olympus kit is the best and most capable camera gear I've ever owned. Keep up the great work... your efforts are appreciated! Tom

[@matthewpatterson9184]

Great work, mate. As much as I'm not an Olympus user, it's great to see your thoughts on what they're doing.

[@TheDavidgweeden]

I love your review. This is exactly the sort of photography I do. I'm changing from Sony FF for this setup. You sold it for me

[@chriseyrewalker]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ytdufy]

7-14mm is my best choice for architecture along with the 8mm fisheye. 8-25 is the best for landscapes. I really need the 14-25 range and the F4 maximum is really no problem for landscapes. So 7-14mm in the cities and 8-25mm outdoors.

[@TheNarrowbandChannel]

Your videos deserve a lot more views.

[@evanmcknight2566]

Thanks for the review. I guess I'm a little unsure about this lens. I was expecting something smaller and lighter more like the Olympus 9-18 f4-5.6 but with pro-build quality. I'm a little taken back that is it so similar in size and weight to the 7-14 f2.8 and heavier than the Panasonic 8-18 f2.8-4.0. I guess the extra zoom travel isn't for free. I was sure I was going to get this lens when it was announced, but now I'll have to give it some more thought. Still this and a 50-150 2.8 and I would be good to go for most things. That is very tempting.

[@etchd_]

Great work mate! Such a versatile little beast!

[@Joe_Yang564]

Hi Chris, you took the review video to another level. I've been a couch potato for quite a while, barely think about photography. After watching this review and the amazing Capturing Memories video, I had the urge to grab my camera and capture something. Thanks for the inspiration. Much love from China.

[@chriseyrewalker]

Thanks! Then I consider my mission accomplished. Enjoy the outdoors ✌🏼

[@user-tvcsolo]

Спасибо.

[@EnerGeezerSquirrel]

Another reviewer also noted that the lens shows barely any focus breathing. making it ideal for video especially coupled with the focus clutch.

[@chriseyrewalker]

I saw that. Good news for videographers 👍🏼

[@nordiclightphototours153]

Excellent Chris. On the "pack smaller size" feature - The Nikon 24-70mm Z lens has the same where you need to extend the lens first before shooting. I am a heavy user of the 7-24mm PRO lens which has some significant flaring issues. I really hope the 8-25mm PRO lens is less exposed to flare. Well... having said that - 8-25mm + 12-100mm PRO lenses...convers it basically all! I love Olympus. Cheers Hendrik Zwart

The similar collapsible design is used on M.Zuiko 9-18 but you have to push button AND zoom to unlock = quite annoying sometimes. The Zuiko 9-18 is quite good lens, very good optics, little slow, super light (150 g) and very small (5 cm collapsed). But definitely 8-25/4 is a great workhorse for "one lens for all" and the huge advantage is the weather sealing and metal body.

[@comment23YT]

With the 9-18 you only have to push (slide) the button to retract the lens. You can extend it with just a turn of the zoom ring.

[@chriseyrewalker]

I have honestly never tried the 9-18mm. As it’s not a pro lens and I really only use weather sealed bodies and lenses. So I wasn’t aware of this design feature.

[@paulshooter7812]

Fantastic review.. I'm looking at purchasing this lens and this review has convinced me that this is the right lens for me!! Very impressed!! 😁👍

[@ChrisKoehn]

That five-year-old article on filters is what introduced me to your work back when I bought my 7-14mm! Is the E-M1X your main camera? If so, is there a reason you use it more than the E-M1 Mark III?

[@chriseyrewalker]

Haha yes... still a popular article. But I’m glad I can leave the big filters at home and work with the new lens instead. Less is more 😉 As for the cameras. I like the EM1X because of the extra battery life, built in GPS and extra sealing. Don’t get me wrong, the Mark III is amazing and I own both. But the ergonomics that the slight larger grip of the X offer fit my hands a little better. And the fact that I don’t have to change batteries so often in extreme conditions is a big plus for me.

[@Smoothblue90]

Very enjoyable video. Thank you. I have been watching the rumors on this lens for a long time. I use the 9-18 and the 14-42 all the time. I just went to B&H and it it available for preorder. This lens and the 12-100 f/4 PRO would do everything I need and step up my game to much sharper photographs.

[@garybrown9719]

Iwas think of a 3 lens set up 8-25mm 45mm f1.8 or f1.2 and a 100-400mm This would cover all my needs I thought i would love the 12-100mm

[@ThomasParis]

The compactness you like so much isn't new. Olympus was already doing it with their 9-18 and quite a few other lenses do it too. I own the 9-18 and have had no problem whatsoever with that feature, so I'm sure the 8-25, a higher end lens, will work wonders. Overall, it does seem to be a wonderful addition to m43. I would mind the f4 when I'm shooting the northern lights but that's something I do only once every now and then, so... And 16-50mm-e is a great range... Thanks for the review!

[@GlamishMom]

I literally just bought the 7-14 a few days ago. 😅 I was thinking I may return it for this one, but I shoot so much low light or high shutter speeds it makes sense to keep the lenses I have. But dang I love that you could put filters on this! I keep reminding myself I have an omd em1x and I can just use the built in ND filters if needs. But dang I love some new toys! 😂

[@al404]

Nice video, are the picture of you showed around min 8:30 taken with this lens? Thanks

[@chriseyrewalker]

Thanks Alain. No, those photos are taken with the 17mm f/1.2 and 25mm f/1.2.

[@GlennVanderbeke]

Great review Chris!

[@garykuiken6191]

Informative as always. But am I missing something, I haven't been able to enjoy your adventures on Utube. Perhaps your to busy but I do miss them. Cheers and stay safe.

[@chriseyrewalker]

Thanks Gary. Yes, unfortunately the KZbin adventures came to a halt once the commercial video work took over... some day I’ll be back sharing my adventures here again. Promised.

[@tkarlmann]

Great video! Thanks. What is the small orange-rimmed do-dad you have on your camera? What does it do?

[@chriseyrewalker]

Thanks. Those are the quick release points for my camera straps by Peak Design.

[@jeremyhendersonphotography]

@@chriseyrewalker what is the strap you are using in this video?

[@chriseyrewalker]

@@jeremyhendersonphotography it’s a modified LuckyStraps from Australia. Have had it for years! I added the peak design clips to make it easier to remove.

[@martinvaldhans7370]

Děkuji za skvělou recenzi. Začal jsem právě vedle Canon systému používat systém Olympus pro svoje outdoorové kynologické aktivity. Objevuji výhody.

[@san-chil]

8-25 pro or 20mm f1.4 pro with 45 f1.8 should cover most travel use cases in a decent budget and maybe a 74mm f1.8

[@kbruff2010]

Thank you

[@mzbarsk]

I’m leaning towards buying this lens. Currently have the f2.8 trio and 12-100 f4. I think 8-25 lens would be a good choice for single-lens outings and the focal ranges are perfect for landscape.

[@chriseyrewalker]

Perfect thinking. I love the 8-25mm when I just want to go into the outdoors and take a single lens.

[@harryniedecken5321]

Why not just use the 2.8 version?

[@mzbarsk]

@@harryniedecken5321 2.8 lenses generally have a narrower focal range, are heavier, and bulkier.

[@_cameraboy]

I feel like this might replace my 7-14mm 2.8 and my 12-40mm 2.8. Just rock this with my 40-150mm 2.8, and 17mm 1.8 mini prime for hiking and MTB events.

[@pavelperina7629]

Great review. I'm just not sure if it can replace something like 17mm/f1.2 or whatever you mentioned. For me primes and zooms are very different. I don't know how to explain it. For hiking, 12-60/f3.5-5.6 Panasonic kit lens is usually all I need and I use it from f5.6 to f8 to have everything sharp. For walks around the city I used 20mm/f1.7 (which I replaced by Fuji X100V) and I use it in completely different way by taking photos of random details with depth of field, thinking more about a shot, where to stand and also low aperture allows to take photo of people in low light. But I believe this lens is awesome for landscape if you prefer wide angle and if you can sacrifice range above 50mm. I like that Olympus makes f4 lenses, I don't understand the reason why Panasonic made their PL f2.8-4 line which basically competes with APSC cameras in terms of depth of field, size, weight and price. f2.8 and f3.5 is not that much different and for indoor photos of people it's better to use prime lenses. Basically since I upgraded from G5 to G80 with IBIS, my once most used 12-35/f2.8 is collecting dust and only use is night time city.

[@PGXX8]

Chris, don't know whether you still read and answer comments on this 3 years old video. Well I try. Watched it after seeing your prior comparison video about the three 12-xxx Pro zooms where you mentioned that you are a 12-100 guy and have that lens attached permanently on one of your bodies and other lenses are dedicated for special occassions. Has this changed since you’ve added the 8-25 to your lineup? I too make 80% of my photos with the 12-100 that is glued to my OM-1. Other lenses like 42/1.8 60/2.8 macro, 75-300 etc. are on the camera just a short time for special needs and then the 12-100 is mounted again as my default configuration. I find it difficult to have two always-on lenses and decide which one I should put in my bag. And carrying both adds quite some weight especially for hiking compared to a 12-100 + ultralight Laowa 7.5 f2 that doubles for astro photography and northern lights. The downside of having only a prime as my ultrawide lens is that I have to change lenses more often and thus think twice whether the composition I have in mind really needs the switch to 7.5 mm or whether using the 12-100 with a tighter crop to 12 mm would be just good enough. 😏 I believe you carry more gear on a hike than I’m willing to carry so you probably bring with you both lenses on two bodies. Still which camera/lens is the one you normally carry outside your bag?

[@chriseyrewalker]

Hey, I think the quick answer, is to stick with your 7.5. Especially if you’re using this for Astro / northern lights, as the 8-25mm is only an F4. Nowadays I use the 8-25 and 12-100mm almost equally. Again, depending on the project / subject. Hope this helps.

[@edstingray3828]

Since you and I shot outdoors. My primary camera OMD EM5 M3. My back up M10 4. I have a 70- 300 mm 4-5.6. Adapter mmf 3. I just learned it 13 years old. It heavy. On the M5 3. I agree the auto focus at 300 is limited. I'm looking for something. I think. I am. My other lens 8-25 pro f4 love it 40-150 R f 4- 5.6 25mm f 1.8 I no longer have kit lens. THANKS in advance. VMOV1 C dreamer 9m f2.8

[@andymiles5156]

Great promo vid and review Chris. I can see where it will really appeal to some people. I’m left somewhat frustrated as I was hoping for an 8-16 f4 to complement the 12-100 f4.

[@torfinnjohnsrud793]

I'm confused, this is an 8-16 f4 and then some. Why are you frustrated?

[@andymiles5156]

I was hoping the lens would come in around 300g and so represent a saving of almost half the weight of the 7-14 f2.8. With the extra coverage it’s not much lighter than the 7-14 so it’s a lot of money to spend just to be able to use filters more easily.

[@alexaina81]

Le Panasonic 7-14/4 correspondrait à ta recherche excepté pour les filtres... Mais en bidouillant un peu ça doit être réalisable...

[@thedarkslide]

Now that OM has dropped the price of this lens by USD400, I did order it.

[@AnastasTarpanov]

Wow Chris, I've been missing your videos, the last one was a long time ago I think :) You look grown up and more mature! Now the question is 8-25 or 12-100 and this is a tough one :)

[@chriseyrewalker]

Thanks Anastas! It has been too long... I know... too many boring projects that don't deserve a place here on my channel. As for the choice... 8-25mm + 12-100mm for sure. But the one is more of an adventure landscape lens, the other a travel video lens. But both will be in my bag. Always.

[@AnastasTarpanov]

@@chriseyrewalker my kit at the moment is 12-40 PRO, 40-150 PRO and 17 and 25mm PRO lenses, but in some cases when I'm shooting with one body, especially for events I'm changing lenses constantly...

[@chriseyrewalker]

Thanks Anastas! Yes, that's a tough choice... I'd say 8-25mm for adventure photography and the 12-100mm for anything that requires the extra range + stabilisation. I'm fortunate to have both and will probably have one lens on one body and the other on the other body.

[@AnastasTarpanov]

@@chriseyrewalker I was shooting a couple of events last week and I recalled why I use the f/2.8 zooms. When the light is not so good and when is happening something dynamic you just can't do it with f/4 zooms. I started even to think about the new f/1.7 zooms from Panasonic Leica. For everything else, these lenses are absolutely amazing.

[@kcrain81]

hey Chris, thanks for the video. Curious, are you using the 8-25 more than the 12-100 now? I have the 12-100, which currently is the widest lens I have. I do enjoy the reach of the 12-100, but feel like the 8-25 would make a great teammate. Appreciate your thoughts! Thanks.

[@chriseyrewalker]

You can’t go wrong with owning both. I use both equally I’d say.

[@grahamparry3045]

Do you notice any vignette when using a polarising filter at 8mm ?

[@chriseyrewalker]

I didn’t use filters on the lens. I did read that anything below 4mm doesn’t cause vignetting. Above that you do get slight vignetting at 8mm.

[@CMC5961]

Wonderful review on the 8-25. I already have 7-14 F2.8 and 12-100 F4.0, both are great lenses. However, I would like travel light, so the 8-25 F4.0 would be a perfect choice which covers a single 7-14 or 12-100 cannot do for a focal length from 8-25mm. I planned to keep only three lenses: 8-25 F4.0, 45 F1.2 and 40-150 F2.8 for my E-M1 Mark III, sell the rest of lenses which were not well used for awhile. Thanks, Edward

[@emilythompson2332]

Hi, there! I am in the market for a new lens and I've narrowed down my choices to the 8-25mm PRO and the 7-14mm PRO. I'm mainly going to be using the lens for landscapes and just everyday shooting type. I would also like to give astrophotography a go at some point. I realize the 7-14mm would be the best for astro, but how would the 8-25mm do? I'm not a serious astrophotographer by any means. I'm just wondering if the 8-25mm would be capable of generating decent astro shots.

[@alex-reay]

Hi Chris. Thank you for your thoughts on this lens. I shoot real estate/interiors with the 7-14mm but it’s prone to flare from spotlights. Do you think this lens is less prone to flare?

[@chriseyrewalker]

My pleasure Alex. Yes, definitely less flaring on the new lens.

[@alex-reay]

Wow that was quick. I’ll be ordering one as soon as I get home. I’ve been waiting for this lens ever since it appeared on the road map. Ultra wide to standard (lifestyle/magazine type shots) in one package. Perfect for interiors 😁 thanks Chris.

[@thomasploner9424]

That's one nice piece of glass!! 🙂 Effectively a "16-50" frame so to say in one small durable lens. We have that 7-14 and love it, but this one would fit our "needs" better. Totally get your passion, but I wouldn't be strong enough to leave that 17mm at home 😁

[@evenaicantfigurethisout]

Your channel popped up in my feed because I've been researching to decide between the oly 8-25 and the pl 10-25 f/1.7. less wide but I won't need to switch lenses as night falls. In any case that picture of the tree you said was 1/20th high-res hand-held. If it works the same way as my G9, you'll need to take multiple shots correct? So was the total of all shots 1/20th or was each of the composite shots 1/20th? And how many composite shots does it take?

[@johnhazelroth899]

I currently have the Olympus OMD E-M5 Mark III which is waterproof. I currently own the 14-150mm f4.0 Zuiko lens which is my go to lens. I am considering getting the 8-25mm f4.0 pro. Thought this would give me a little more field of view, waterproof to accompany my camera, modest macro capabilities, however no upgrade in speed. In your opinion, do you think the extras I would get from this lens is worth it or it would be too much of a duplication of what I currently own? Thanks for your input and great video on this lens!

[@chriseyrewalker]

Hey John. I’d say it’s worth it. Especially for the difference at the wide end. Between 14mm and 8mm is a huge difference in field of view. And the 8-25mm is a good all rounder outdoor / landscape lens that can be on the camera for a LOT of what you shoot in those environments. So you won’t be swapping to the 14-150mm that often. So: yes. Worth it if you asked me.

[@WOLFTICKVIDEOS]

I might have to get me one.

[@chriseyrewalker]

You wouldn't regret it! It really is a fantastic lens!

[@imamsantoso8020]

Nice review.... 👍 What camera did you use before Olympus.... ?

[@chriseyrewalker]

I had a Canon 1D Mark IV. Long long time ago 😅

[@imamsantoso8020]

Why did you change camera brands.... ? What are the advantages of Olympus.... ?

[@chriseyrewalker]

I was shooting surfing back then. Had 24kg of equipment to travel the world with… it wasn’t feasible. So I switched and had 11kg of equivalent, smaller Olympus gear at the same quality. Also, Olympus makes their own dedicated underwater housings for their cameras.

[@imamsantoso8020]

Ok. Thank's for the answers. Success for you.... 👍

[@iankirkwood4460]

Just took this lens on the Three Capes Track in Tasmania and it was wonderful to have the 8-25 mm zoom range. I would have otherwise taken the 12-40 pro and found 12 mm not wide enough. 7-14 pro is not as versatile when you carry only one lens.

[@123keswick]

Hi, thanks for a great stylish video. If the lens vignettes at f4 re: Peter Forsgard review. If you add a screw on filter what f stop do you have to go to, to remove the vignetting?

[@chriseyrewalker]

I haven't seen his review. But from my experience, vignetting wasn't really noticeable or problematic. I don't find myself shooting plain areas/brick walls so much in nature that vignetting is an issue. And if it were, I'd remove it in post-production. It seems like he achieved a non-vignette at f/5.6.... Personally, I didn't test it.

[@costinio3983]

Hey Chris, watched those cool outdoor shootings and I wondered how do you carry the camera on such adventures?

[@chriseyrewalker]

On most adventures I travel with my Atlas Athlete backpack. On smaller projects I use the Mountainsmith Lumbar pack with a camera padding inserted. That I would carry on the front attached to my shoulder straps of my main backpack (with tent, sleeping bag etc in it)

[@costinio3983]

@@chriseyrewalker thanks, how about during a shooting? Like at 0:58 mark for example, is the camera fit to a sling strap or you use some kind of harness for additional stability?

[@chriseyrewalker]

Just a strap in this situations.

[@costinio3983]

@@chriseyrewalker thank you

[@Nypher91]

Ich teste jetzt dein Deutsch wieder ein wenig :-) Danke für dein Review ist echt ein gutes Video und deine Arbeit als Videograph sowie auch als Fotograf faszinieren mich. Ich habe jetzt auch schon jahrelang Olympus, habe mir aber vor kurzem die Canon R6 gekauft, weil ich sehr traurig war über den Verkauf von der Image Branche von Olympus an JIP. Was denkst du darüber?

[@pizzasaurolophus]

How do you think the handling would be with an em5 mkiii? for walking around would you prefer having the EM1's grip?

[@chriseyrewalker]

Should be fine. The light weight of the lens make it fairly well balanced on all bodies.

[@terrywbreedlove]

Would prefer this over my 12-40 F2.8 but I am tired of spending money 😝

[@steinmannmary2981]

Does it work with the olympus epl8 kamera?

[@chriseyrewalker]

yes. it's a micro 4/3 lens. So it will fit onto the EPL8

[@WhoIsSerafin]

It looks nice and small for outdoor photography but I have no use for a F4 lens. If it would have been a 1.8 or 2.0 now that would have been a good all around lens

[@chriseyrewalker]

Honestly, for outdoor photography F4 is plenty enough. And that’s what this lens is aimed at... anything larger would have made it heavier, bigger and more expensive.

[@andersistbesser]

@@chriseyrewalker larger and more expensive to me is better than getting a lense that is too dark for many things

[@chriseyrewalker]

Well, as I said, for outdoor landscape work, this lens is plenty enough at F/4. For anything interior, yes I’d say 7-14mm for the extra stop of light and wider perspective it offers.

[@nomikism]

@@chriseyrewalker what about night time urban photography / architectural photography? would you still recommend the 8-25 ?

[@chriseyrewalker]

I’d recommend the 7-14mm. For the extra stop of light.

[@paja13]

ordered :)

[@franzweber7494]

He is a true professionell. He pays his clients to accept the amount of quality that he comes up with.

[@franzweber7494]

What i wanted to say: his clients pay him to come up with the quality that they expect. Sorry, English is not my mothertongue.

[@chriseyrewalker]

Thanks. Isn’t that how it should always be?

[@chcomes]

Yes... but that is why I use the 10-25, it kills most primes. But of course it is not down to 8mm.

[@pauliui78]

What about sun/light flares. 7-14 was quiet bad on that.

[@chriseyrewalker]

Much much better on this lens. Still present, especially on the 8mm end, but nowhere near as 'problematic' as on the 7-14mm. It never got in the way or bothered me in any situation (not something I can say for the 7-14mm).

[@laragwaysailoilo2898]

Which Olympus Camera is that?

[@chriseyrewalker]

EM1X

[@joanantonim.p.2400]

FANTASTIC... 🙌🙌😲😲 "SALUDOS... 👋🙋😃 "

[@yassassinfo]

411g. a bit heavier than I expected

[@MiaogisTeas]

Interesting! There are probably quite a few people who will love this lens - but it's not for me. A) I love my 7-14mm and 25mm pro lenses. They're my babies. Irreplaceable. B) It's a dog-d*ck lens. They have too many external moving parts for my liking. I've got two Olympus lenses (14-42mm, 40-150mm) which extend like that, and neither are usable at their full range - the camera freezes, the lenses need to be removed, and the camera restarted. Neither of them are pro lenses, so hopefully that would make a difference here, but I don't trust it. C) f4. 😭 I'd like to see a refresh of the 75mm f1.8 - faster focus, fn button, manual/auto focus ring, weather sealing.

[@Duckstalker1340]

I hope that this lens won't approach the price of the Leica 10-25mm f/1.7 lens

[@bestvideos4ever1]

good review but a small Lens with just F 4.0, i stay with my 12-100mm F 4.0 if it would be a F 2.8 i would consider buy it, but as 4.0 i am not.

[@chriseyrewalker]

Sounds like the 7-14 is the one for you then...

[@andersistbesser]

I wish this was a 1.8 o at least a 2.8 . 4.0 is not for me

[@chriseyrewalker]

I’d look at the prime lenses for larger aperture you’re after. I LOVE my 17 and 25mm f/1.2 PRO lenses. Different purposes though. For sure.

[@FotosyMas.]

I’m very disappointed in the price. OMD making the same mistakes of selling M43 lenses at full frame prices. The Nikon Z 14-30mm f4 covers similar focal range at about the same price. Pair it with a Z5 or Z6 and you have a full frame setup that’s possibly smaller, cheaper and lighter while providing full frame IQ.

[@udaybhaskar448]

Thanks for this comment....I wonder some experienced photographer cover this intriguing subject for many like me to know better.....Olympus system vs Nikon Z system....

[@88Perrier]

Poor 7-14 lens

[@chriseyrewalker]

Definitely not that. More versatile and lighter though.

[@flipflinstone6494]

A "PRO" lens with F4? With NO 0 coating, with NO stabilisation, for 1000 euro EXCL 89 euro for a sunhood? I dont think so!! If this is the strategy from the new owners my Olympus days are over. BTW The news of this new lens i got from Olympus. In the header " you want to see the new camera and the new lens? click here" But whatever you do, no new camera to be found.

[@ljacobs357]

If you're going to post to every review of this lens at least be creative rather than just cut and paste.