what about the Olympus 12-100 f4? 24-200 dual stabilized with really outstanding optics was the reason i went 4/3s. Get the 12-100 and the 100-400 and call it a day for out door shooting.
Thank you so much for featuring my photos for the Nocticron 42.5mm! That was a pleasant surprise. This video is fantastic. You’re making me want to buy more lenses…😅😅😅
yes please review the 15mm lumix leica !!! with the holidays in full swing it would be the PERFECT challenge for this lens! im looking forward to your review on this lens cause ive been eyeballing it for quiet some time now !
Great video! I actually *love* the Olympus 12-45 F4, but it depends on the body. For the smaller cameras, I prefer that over the 2.8. My F4 pretty much lives on my EM5 Mark III. :)
I went back and forth forever between the two and ended up with the same combo as you with the f4 and m5iii, to complete my trio I added a f4 40-150 and a f1.4 20mm
I love your shoot outs! New to OM System. Bought an OM1 MK II with a 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO lens Oct 3, 2024. Took 3 days to decide to to pack up my two D850's and lenses and arrange some trading with B&H. Awaiting another MK II with a 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II lens. You might say I am impressed with the MK II and OM System in general. Now if I could come up with $7500 I would be set for the rest of my life. Kept backing into things at 40mm and had to take drastic action. That is my story and I am sticking to it!
Huh! Better options than the OM 12-45 f4? What would they be, for the image quality, size, build and price? And what about the rest of the OM/Olympus f4 trilogy? The 8-25 and 40-150 are stellar.
Wonderfully comprehensive video Emily! Agreed almost completely down the line, I would move the Olympus 75mm to S tier for me. It's speed, size, and focal length are insane for low light street and concert.
From what I've read, it's a good lens, but I wouldn't rate it that highly because it has 2 or 3 stops of vignetting, if I remember correctly, and it isn't weather sealed.
Many of the lens ratings were spot on, and I felt the same about most of them. However, I have a few exceptions: the 75mm f/1.8 should be in S-tier, as well as the 10-25mm f/1.7. Love the video. ❤️
Excellent video, however I must disagree about the Lumix-Leica 42.5mm f1.2 Nocticron. As a portrait lens it is scalpel sharp, totally usable fully open and renders wonderfully. When I was using micro four-thirds, this was my favourite lens by a fair way. It should be in an S+ category for portraiture.
Nice summary. I have owned 2 of the S tier lenses and 5 of the A tier. A year ago I traded my Zuiko 12-40 F2.8 for the Zuiko 12-45 F4.0. Still no regrets. Smaller size, so it travels with me more often. The 12-45 F4 and the Leica 15mm F1.7 together weigh the same as the Zuiko 12-40 F2.8 alone. My alternate urban travel kit is the Leica 15mm F1.7 and Zuiko 25mm F1.8. The later is an awesome lens too and not on your review chart.
Was waiting for your take on the Lumix 14-140. It sits on my camera at least 90% of the time, coming off only rarely to put on the 25mm 1.4 (for low light) about 8% of the remainder. My other lenses (42.5mm portrait, 15mm Leica, 12-35 2.8) barely get used, I'd probably sell them without missing anything if only I wasn't afraid I would find a use for them the day after I sold them! The 14-140 is probably the single reason I haven't completely gone over to the convenience of shooting on iPhone during travels - nothing beats the convenience and ability to zoom through almost the entire required range while travelling.
I agree 100% If I could only have one lens it would be the 14-140. There are lots of more expensive and "better" for certain specialist shots, but for an all round that covers 90% of my needs, that's the one I'd go for. 😊
My favorite lens that you didn’t mention is the Panasonic Leica DG Summilux II 25/1,4! Weighing in at just 205 grams, this is the lightest large-aperture weather-sealed Micro Four Thirds lens. The image is razor sharp already at the largest aperture and gives fantastic fine bokeh in the background thanks to its size. The build quality is fantastic. Weatherproof construction that withstands both rain and snow. Quiet and fast motor for autofocus. Use it on my Panasonic G9 for both professional film and photo and it is my favorite lens!
Can't thank you enough for the turn on to the Olympus 9-18. Got terrific results on my Olympus EM10 MKII and breathed new life into my PL 9. Next stop Lumixville for more picture fun. Thanks!!!!!!
I have many of these lenses...entry level (14-42 EZ) to pro (f1.2 primes, 300mm f4 prime). You convinced me to get the Oly 9-18. I got it for just under $200 in mint condition from a Japanese eBay seller. It's redundant for me (I have the 8-25 f4 and 7-14 f2.8), but having a cheap wide angle is appealing. I let my daughter use it for her photography class next semester. 😊
I love all of your descriptions of these lens. Definitely a fun way to talk and describe things. I learned a lot. A wonderfully fun and informative video. Thank you.
Not the sharpest but a great light weight walk around lens. With the bonus of electronic zoom which can be operated automatically from your smart phone, plus the Macro / close focus function is also pretty handy.
Great channel - "I recently purchased a Sony a7CR with a 61-megapixel sensor. I thought this would be perfect for street photography due to its cropping capabilities. However, I quickly realized that its complex focusing options and smaller DOF often resulted in missed shots, focusing on the wrong subject at the wrong moment. Reflecting on my best photographs, I noticed a common theme: most of them were captured using simpler, third-party cameras. Disappointed with the a7CR's performance, I sold it after six months and returned to the Micro Four Thirds system with a Panasonic G9."
@@raizt1596 Yes, it's a compromise, but not a good one in my opinion. I'd rather have a 12-40 f/2.8 or a 12-100 f/4 than a 12-60 f/4. Sure, it's f/2.8 on the wide end, but you lose that aperture quickly as you zoom in and that's a pretty dim aperture for a wide angle MFT lens. It's like an f/5.6-f/8 lens on a full frame camera. And if you're using flash or working in manual mode for whatever reason, you're just going to leave it stopped down to f/4 anyway so that your exposure doesn't change when you zoom. I just don't see any advantage to losing half your zoom range as well as some image quality in order to have a slightly smaller package, so in my opinion, it's just a massively overpriced kit lens that's effectively dimmer than any full frame kit lens, yet far more expensive.
@@raizt1596 I have no experience with this lens especially its sharpness but I can say that having the 12-35 2.8 (A) + 35-100 2.8 (S) is S tier combo. You learn real quick to work around the 35 and when its better to use longer and when wider of those two but overall this combo is fast, stabilized, sharp and versatile. Im in automotive and I won't change this combo until I move to FF system. Which I will hopefully soon because I can take nice photos in low light but its real pain for video.
@@keithholland4322 Flash use nowadays includes TTL functionality so exposure won't change when zooming and changing aperture. The flash will compensate. Exposure also won't change w/o flash in any auto mode (which even pros shoot in) or in manual mode w/ auto ISO (which pros also shoot in). as an event photographer, I can easily see how the 12-60 is useful when I'm indoors shooting w/ flash in TTL. I've actually been considering it over my 12-35 2.8. The longer reach just allows for quicker access for other shots while still being wide enough (and small enough) to get close.
@@raizt1596 I have both and Olympus is better, if you shoot them side by side, like I have done. I even sent back to Panasonic because it seem decentred, and came back same. I haven't sold the Leica 12-60, but I hardly use it. Being 'fast' isn't always good if the corners are mushy. In fact 'cheaper' Panasonic 14-140, mark 2, was even better at every focal length than Leica 12-60mm.
The Oly 12-40 f2.8 is my favorite lens with my G9II. I bought the lumix 100-300 half price new and I'm very happy with the results and is very small and light for the reach, also I have the lumix 14-140 that I like a lot. Great video Cheers!
I'm only here for the 3d Pop 😊 Have to agree with what you said about the Leica 200 T2.8, absolutely love that lens on my G9ii. Great video Emily, cheers!
You didn't mention my favourite MFT lens: The OM 8-25 F4. Such a fantastically useful (and absolutely unique) range, and sharp corner to corner all the way across the zoom and aperture range. And how could you have missed the greatest super zoom ever made for any system, the OM 12-100 F4?
I too have the 8-25 and it serves me well. Would have been nice to see it in this ranking, but I suspect it would be A or S anyway. I guess she didn't have anything to go on for these two.
I have both the 8-25 f4 PRO and the 12-100 f4 PRO and they are so versatile but with super high quality images, and naturally the OMS PRO lens build quality.
The two lenses I use the most arent featured here! First, the Olympus M. Zuiko 12mm F/2. Definitely the one I've used the most for the sake of videos, being both decently wide and decently fast, and it had autofocus! I am definitely interested in getting the Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 12mm F/1.4 ASPH or maybe the Olympus M. Zuiko 17mm F/1.2. Not sure if I wanna lose out on those 5mm, though. Second, the Panasonic Lumix G 14-140mm f/3.5-5.6. Really great range on this one, able to go quite wide zoom in quite far. I find it looks good no matter the f-stop, and it has O.I.S. and auto focus. Super versatile lens, I love it.
Thanks for the review. I do agree with others that my go to, do almost anything, lens is the 12-100 F4. In my case I couple it with the 17mm 1.2 Pro for low light.
BOOM! The first three S-tier lenses are the first three I bought and still own! The Olympus 12-40 is my absolute favourite lens in the world! The 9mm got sunk in a river recently, I baked it in the oven at 45c for 2 days and it dried out and looks great, but I don't quite trust it anymore, though!
I just purchased the Olympus 45mm F1.8 based on this video ranking.... so thanks. I bought the 9mm 1.7 a couple of weeks ago, loved your review btw, and I'm heading out for a 90 day adventure in Egypt again, starting on New Years Eve with my newly purchased Lumix G9 ii. Thanks so much for what you do here. 😍
Great video Emily, but you missed what is by far my most used lens - the Oly 12-100 f4 Pro. It's chunky and heavy but it's so versatile and the quality is brilliant, it stays on my OM-1 90% of the time.
The Panasonic 100-300mm f/4.-5.6 is a solid B tier lens. It's good to have along when you're going for a hike and can't justify the size and weight of a larger super telephoto lens but want to have something in case you encounter some interesting wildlife. Or, if you're on a tight budget and can't afford an Olympus 100-400 or 40-150 with a 2x teleconverter, it's a solid choice.
@@mouzata I have the original and it's not bad. I'm sure the optical formula is the same. The MkII version is just weather sealed and has better OIS. I thought my 100-300 was a pretty good lens until I got a 2x teleconverter for my 40-150!
@@keithholland4322 It also has an improved focusing motor compared to the Mk1 version. I'm sure the Oly 40-150 + MC20 will give better results, but it's much more expensive and bulkier set up. I tried replacing it with the old Olympus 50-200 SWD + EC-14, but the improvements in IQ couldn't outweigh the increased size and weight. On top of that, the legacy lens had a slower and less reliable AF (on both E-M5 MkIII and the OM-1 Mk1)which ultimately made me not use it as much.
I had a mark1 for 3 years, wonderful sports and nature lightweight longish zoom, the focus ring on mine was almost unusable tho. When mine stopped focusing I got the Oly 75-300ii which is very similar overall and gives equally good results
@@mouzata Yeah, my dad uses that lens with his E-M1 II and he finds that his images are a little bit soft at full zoom. And yes, the Four Thirds lenses are slower to focus than native MFT lenses, but until they make an MFT 300mm f/2.8, I'm sticking with my Four Thirds mount version! It still focuses quickly and accurately enough to be usable and the extra stop of light is totally worth missing a shot once in a while, if you ask me. I would miss a lot more shots if I was shooting with a 300 f/4 just because I can push the edges of darkness a little more with the f/2.8 aperture.
I would put the Sigma 60mm f/2.8 in A tier because it's not only a very sharp portrait lens that's on par with the Olympus 60mm macro in most respects, but also because the close focus distance is such that you can use it as a macro lens if you put some extension tubes on it, making it a very affordable alternative to the Olympus 60mm for those that can't justify the price of the Olympus.
Interesting! Love the OM Systems 12-100 F4.0 Pro and 40-150 F4 Pro. Very versatile and tiny for what you can do with them, IMO. Not an expert, but do enjoy them.
The 45 is a good lens if you can deal with all the purple fringing in high contrast areas, but the Lumix 42.5mm f/1.7 runs circles around it. No purple fringing that I've noticed yet and it focuses really close too. It's stabilized and I think it's a little sharper, although you probably won't notice that difference.
@keithholland4322 I'm using a Panasonic GX85 with IBS, so I don't care about the lens stabilization. I don't see any purple fringing, which I assume is being corrected in the camera firmware. What camera body are you using?
@@datapro007 I used it with several different bodies including the Panasonic G7, Olympus PEN E-PL7, Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II, and E-M1 Mark II. Just about anywhere there was a lot of contrast, I would get purple fringing which was extremely annoying to get rid of in post. Out of focus leafless tree branches in the background were the worst! Most lenses struggle with that, but there was a huge difference between the Olympus and Panasonic equivalent lenses in that respect. I don't care about OIS either since all of my current cameras have IBIS, but for some users, that might make a difference. For me, the main differences are chromatic aberration and minimum focus distance.
Compared to the DJI 15mm 1.7 I got off aliexpress (99% the same as the Leica branded version) I find the 20mm´s images far more appealing. Whether it´s FOV, sharpness, contrast, rendering, 3d pop, vintage-look or some other magic. The 20mm is the winner for me, and will be glued to my GX9
If you anticipate using filters, it's a no-brainer. I chose the 8-25 despite the slower aperture and what I consider a longer than necessary zoom ratio to the high end. I'm not dissatisfied, the slight shortfall at the wide end hasn't been an impediment, and yes the greater zoom range does translate into more versatility.
Great fun video for us Micro Four Nerds. So many great lenses in the MFT system. A couple of other mentions I would give to the OM 20mmm f1.4Pro (A Tier) and the 12-100 f4 Pro (S Tier).
You got a follow with your love of the Panasonic 20/1.7. Old, slow autofocus, but when released at the start of m4/3 it was what the format promised - tiny lenses. Pair it with a GM5 and it's just sick. I am so happy I bought this with the GH1 I bought back in 2010 that came with the original 14-140 as its stock lens.
I have a super sharp olympus 12-45 f4 on my gx9, a super combination. For super results ! I love mft. And when I want the maximum.... I take my nikon z8 ! Mft & nikon z8....perfect.
For me. The best overall zoom for bodies like OM5, EM5 is 12-45. For daily trips/hikes and the most impertant thing to me - balance. In terms of image quality I really don't see better option. And that's just me. I also like 20mm 1.4...
Wow, that kit the Oly EM-5iii with the Oly 12-45mm f4 and the Oly 20mm e1.4 is my go to lightweight travel kit. It's pretty much perfect. Tiny. Weatherproof. Excellent all around.
Good one as always, a bit miffed on the placement of the 12-45 Oly. I have run that and its 40-150 f:4 pro twin as primaries for the last 1,5 years and the 12-45 for two years and after a bit of trial shooting in April, ran them for a job in October, replacing the Lumix f:2.8s. Combined with the ISO handling of the OM-1 its a winner in my book! and the IQ is way above the Lumix 12-60, which on the two examples I have handled found to be rather sub-par. 🙂
I've done actual MTF testing on my 12-45 and 12-40 pro lenses. Guess what, the 12-45 was slightly better everywhere. 12mm, 25mm, 40mm, f/4, f/5.6, f/8. f/11...12 tests in total and one winner in all 12. I call it my little gem.
Comment re stabilization: Olympus often doesn't stabilize lenses because their primary stabilization route is via the body where a lot of the lower-end Panny models aren't stabilized nearly as much, so often the "more stabilized" lens isn't necessarily better - especially considering that the stabilization on a Panny lens can actually end up detracting from the body stabilization on some of the earlier OM models. It all comes down to camera + lens combo.
You should get a full review of the Panasonic Leica 15mm, using it on something like the GM5 is amazing. I took that combo to Yellowstone and took some amazing shots. That lens has been all over the world with me and will be going to Japan with me later this year.
The Panasonic 42.5 prime focuses a lot closer than the Olympus 45 prime. Have the Oly, great lens, very occasionally wish i could focus closer (can we have it all please!)
First - another wonderful review, and I agree for the most part with all of your choices. However, I will say many good things about the OM System 12-45mm f4 PRO. I bought one to use with my small bodies like my PEN E-P7 and PEN-F because it is small enough to fit inside either the OM System 12-40 f2.8 PRO or the PanaLeica 12-60 f2.8-4 (I own both) so makes for a super small system and yet it gives equal image quality. Also, you might take a look at the Brightin Star 36mm f0.95 if you get a chance. I find my actually very decently sharp and not hard to focus, with very reassuring full metal build. Thanks!
There’s one thing about the 12-45/4 that’s worth thinking about: it’s one of the few lenses in any system (that I know of) that I would describe as diffraction limited: resolution does not improve with stopping down. And it’s the perfect size for an OM-5 or similar body. Blumming Brilliant in my book.
Yes, please review 15mm f1.7 LUMIX Leica and please find a way to get the DJI version which some say it has differences but maybe no or insignificant for the $ difference.
Loved this one, Em! Quick question: on the Olympus 17mm you say that you wish you took better care of it. Other than the drop that doesn't let you put filters on it (or like, dropping in general), is there something you would have liked to do? And tangential question: the drop does also not let you put a lens cap on it or that's good?
Great video. I love the way you rated these. However, almost no one mentions the Oly 40-150/f4 pro lens and that's the one I'm thinking of buying so I really wanted to hear your take on it. Maybe you can review it separately or do a follow-up video?
There is the Lumix-Leica Nocticron 42.5mm f/1.2 , and then there is also the highly portable Lumix 42.5mm f/1.7. Holiday street portraits, esp during daylight, but not too shabby in low light. I have this on my "side arm" GM5
Glad to see my rhino in the video 😍 I really love the Lumix 35-100mm as it perfectly does what I bought it for. I pair it with my Lumix 20mm and I'm basically set for whatever I have to photograph.
Felt a little like a game of battleships, only a few of mine coincide with yours. My favourite "holiday lense" for sheer versatility is the 14-140mm MK2.
Ages ago I had the Panasonic 100-400mm. It felt and looked beautiful. But its beauty was only skin deep. Beneath an almost perfect exterior lurked some of the most disappointing tech (glass and all the other bits that frequently missed focus bringing tears) I've ever suffered with. Glad you liked yours.
Great video! I'm always a bit embarrassed when someone asks me how many lenses I have, but I must admit my collection pales in comparison to yours. Thanks for making me feel better. Might do a bit of shopping now.
Thank you to review these lenses!!! Many of them I can't simply afford, even second hand. But I appreciate the honesty in this sponsored video!!! The Lumix 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 I think is a little better than a crime against photography 🙂
I'll give my take: among 20mm f1.7 II, 25mm f1.7, 45-150mm, 14-140mm mk I, 12-32mm and 12-60mm f3.5, I decided to keep the latest to be my go-to travel lens and pair it with my G100D! Much more versatile and sharp than the 12-32, not much bigger, wider and lighter than the 14-140... bingo for me! And stabilised as well, fantastic value for money 🎉
The 4mm lens is also sold under the brand Laowa - and I've made a few of my best shots ever with it - but fr9m my perspective it's better suited for video than photo - for both I recommend using a straight mini tripod, you start recording and use the legs of the tripod to control the movement of the camera, oh and yeah manually change the focal length of the IS
Great video, lots of popular lenses missing tho, Lumix 100-300 1&2, Olympus 75-300 1&2, Olympus 30mm and 90mm macro, Panasonic 25mm 1.7, I did enjoy seeing images captured with each lens featured
you could extrapolate what she said about 25 1.2. built like tank, MF clutch, heavy and expensive. FWIW they are all one trick ponies. the 45 is fantastic but tight, 17 is not so exciting (unless you shoot very low light) and the 90 is amazing, but for macro.
@@godsinbox The 17mm f/1.2 is the sharpest lens I own...and I test all my lenses with MTF mapper software. Yes, I use it at night. Landscape Astrophotography. It's wonderful.
Thanks for the review. A very comprehensive list. I own quite a number of these lenses and very much agree with your assessment of the lenses I actually own.
This was awesome Emily, I own half of the lenses in your chart and I agree 100% with your comments, thank you for putting this together.. now I really want the 150-400 pro! haha..
I have the 15mm and 25mm Leica which are my favorite lenses. Also the 45mm f2.8 macro Leica which I use for portraits: sharp and not too much contrast. I have used the 7-14mm Panasonic extensively for real estate pictures. Quite compact and light. DxO PureRaw4 improves the qualities of this lens. My less favorite is the 14-140mm mk1 but I took great pictures with it.
Hi Emily , have a look at the Brightin Star 35 f0.95! Won't break the bank and build & performance ... impressive! If you like sharp lenses, check out the Sigma f1.4 series. (18-30-56). Ps I undstand it's your list and you can do what you want... I'd suggest the 40-150 f2.8 Pro just gets its own category to wave to all the others. Just a suggestion.
Did I miss the Olympus 12-100 Pro? Maybe you didn't include it and that is why my welding photo with it was placed in the intro. Was curious how you would have placed that, but I know you can't include everything and it's already a big list.
@@FierceSleepingDog Yes, a bit front heavy on my EM5, but that is exactly what I use it for. When traveling for work, I often have time to explore a bit, but need to keep my kit minimal.
My only quibble is with the Oly f1.2s. I'd move them to S tier, but I get your point. They are more chunky than the f1.4 and f1.8 primes. I have all three f1.2 lenses (17, 25, 45)....they all rock! I use them a lot for indoor volleyball... probably not their intended purpose, but I love the results. Thank you MPB. Buyong them used in excellent condition saved me a ton of money.
Cool hearing your thoughts! I'm curious if your choices would change based on the system you are shooting with...Oly body, Pana lanes and the other way round.
The 12-100mm is basically THE lens and THE reason why a lot of people actually make the switch to M43..... the one lens that's also above S-tier given ALL of it's benefits that no other lens on the market has, not m43, not APSC nor FF has to offer than can compete with as a one and done lens. And you left it out... WTF.
Hi im trying to figure out which version of this Lumix 35-100mm f2.8 lens you recommend to test out from the super-zooms part. There are a few others and i also see a #2 as well...Can you tell me which one it is? TY
I've carried out sharpness testing with my,12-60 2.8-f4 and my 14-140 mk2 and there's nothing in it, possibly the 12-60 has a slight advantage at the extreme edges but if I had to get rid of one of them it would be the PL 12-60.
Brutal!! So many lenses in a single video, how do you do that?? My respects and as usual great review my fav but just because I have it and use it with pleasure is the LUMIX 12-35/2.8 a really pro lens in a small package and second the leicasonic 25/1.4 as is small and excellent in all respects but what I love above all but that is just me is manual lenses, the combo Topcor 58/1.4 + .72 Metabones blows me away for portrait work it makes a perfect 85 equivalent
Hit me with your hot takes! Anything I've missed?
what about the Olympus 12-100 f4? 24-200 dual stabilized with really outstanding optics was the reason i went 4/3s. Get the 12-100 and the 100-400 and call it a day for out door shooting.
Lumix 14-140?
TTArtisan 25mm,
Olympus 75-300mm.
OM 8-25/4 Pro?
it's a crime that you don't own ALL MFT-Lenses in existence!
Love the List❤
Thank you so much for featuring my photos for the Nocticron 42.5mm! That was a pleasant surprise. This video is fantastic. You’re making me want to buy more lenses…😅😅😅
What about Lumix Leica50-200 f2.8-4?
yes please review the 15mm lumix leica !!! with the holidays in full swing it would be the PERFECT challenge for this lens! im looking forward to your review on this lens cause ive been eyeballing it for quiet some time now !
OM-5 matched with the 12-45 F4 pro is Bloomin' Brilliant for sure.
Great video! I actually *love* the Olympus 12-45 F4, but it depends on the body. For the smaller cameras, I prefer that over the 2.8. My F4 pretty much lives on my EM5 Mark III. :)
I went back and forth forever between the two and ended up with the same combo as you with the f4 and m5iii, to complete my trio I added a f4 40-150 and a f1.4 20mm
@@vkkimI have the same trio!
@10:07 Thank you so much for featuring my shot Emily!!! 🤗
I love your shoot outs! New to OM System. Bought an OM1 MK II with a 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO lens Oct 3, 2024. Took 3 days to decide to to pack up my two D850's and lenses and arrange some trading with B&H. Awaiting another MK II with a 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II lens. You might say I am impressed with the MK II and OM System in general. Now if I could come up with $7500 I would be set for the rest of my life. Kept backing into things at 40mm and had to take drastic action. That is my story and I am sticking to it!
Huh! Better options than the OM 12-45 f4? What would they be, for the image quality, size, build and price? And what about the rest of the OM/Olympus f4 trilogy? The 8-25 and 40-150 are stellar.
Wonderfully comprehensive video Emily! Agreed almost completely down the line, I would move the Olympus 75mm to S tier for me. It's speed, size, and focal length are insane for low light street and concert.
The Olympus Zuiko Digital 25mm F/1.8 should be on your top tier list,ive found it absolutely fantastic for street photography .
Absolutely agree. It’s my most used lens. I’ve also had the LUMIX 25mm option and felt like it was cheaper feeling than the Olympus one.
It shares a place with the Oly 45/1.8 in my bag - both are small and sharp.
From what I've read, it's a good lens, but I wouldn't rate it that highly because it has 2 or 3 stops of vignetting, if I remember correctly, and it isn't weather sealed.
Gotcha! Solid lens…
This one or Pana 40mm 1.7, which one is more versatile for you?
Many of the lens ratings were spot on, and I felt the same about most of them. However, I have a few exceptions: the 75mm f/1.8 should be in S-tier, as well as the 10-25mm f/1.7.
Love the video. ❤️
I agree re 75mm.
Excellent video, however I must disagree about the Lumix-Leica 42.5mm f1.2 Nocticron. As a portrait lens it is scalpel sharp, totally usable fully open and renders wonderfully. When I was using micro four-thirds, this was my favourite lens by a fair way. It should be in an S+ category for portraiture.
Agree!
Love portraits with this lens
Nice summary. I have owned 2 of the S tier lenses and 5 of the A tier. A year ago I traded my Zuiko 12-40 F2.8 for the Zuiko 12-45 F4.0. Still no regrets. Smaller size, so it travels with me more often. The 12-45 F4 and the Leica 15mm F1.7 together weigh the same as the Zuiko 12-40 F2.8 alone. My alternate urban travel kit is the Leica 15mm F1.7 and Zuiko 25mm F1.8. The later is an awesome lens too and not on your review chart.
Was waiting for your take on the Lumix 14-140. It sits on my camera at least 90% of the time, coming off only rarely to put on the 25mm 1.4 (for low light) about 8% of the remainder. My other lenses (42.5mm portrait, 15mm Leica, 12-35 2.8) barely get used, I'd probably sell them without missing anything if only I wasn't afraid I would find a use for them the day after I sold them!
The 14-140 is probably the single reason I haven't completely gone over to the convenience of shooting on iPhone during travels - nothing beats the convenience and ability to zoom through almost the entire required range while travelling.
I agree 100% If I could only have one lens it would be the 14-140. There are lots of more expensive and "better" for certain specialist shots, but for an all round that covers 90% of my needs, that's the one I'd go for. 😊
My favorite lens that you didn’t mention is the Panasonic Leica DG Summilux II 25/1,4! Weighing in at just 205 grams, this is the lightest large-aperture weather-sealed Micro Four Thirds lens. The image is razor sharp already at the largest aperture and gives fantastic fine bokeh in the background thanks to its size. The build quality is fantastic. Weatherproof construction that withstands both rain and snow. Quiet and fast motor for autofocus. Use it on my Panasonic G9 for both professional film and photo and it is my favorite lens!
Can't thank you enough for the turn on to the Olympus 9-18. Got terrific results on my Olympus EM10 MKII and breathed new life into my PL 9. Next stop Lumixville for more picture fun. Thanks!!!!!!
I have many of these lenses...entry level (14-42 EZ) to pro (f1.2 primes, 300mm f4 prime).
You convinced me to get the Oly 9-18. I got it for just under $200 in mint condition from a Japanese eBay seller. It's redundant for me (I have the 8-25 f4 and 7-14 f2.8), but having a cheap wide angle is appealing. I let my daughter use it for her photography class next semester. 😊
I love all of your descriptions of these lens. Definitely a fun way to talk and describe things. I learned a lot. A wonderfully fun and informative video. Thank you.
E-M5 Mk II was in kit with 12-50 f/3.5-6.3 - weather sealed and macro capable lens. still using it since 2019
Not the sharpest but a great light weight walk around lens. With the bonus of electronic zoom which can be operated automatically from your smart phone, plus the Macro / close focus function is also pretty handy.
Love it for trekking
Did I miss the 14-140 in the zoom category?
you're not the only one.
Great channel - "I recently purchased a Sony a7CR with a 61-megapixel sensor. I thought this would be perfect for street photography due to its cropping capabilities. However, I quickly realized that its complex focusing options and smaller DOF often resulted in missed shots, focusing on the wrong subject at the wrong moment.
Reflecting on my best photographs, I noticed a common theme: most of them were captured using simpler, third-party cameras. Disappointed with the a7CR's performance, I sold it after six months and returned to the Micro Four Thirds system with a Panasonic G9."
I would put the Olympus 12-100mm f/4 Pro in S tier and the Pana/Leica 12-60 in A tier because of the extra zoom range and sharpness.
The 12-60mm is smaller and faster if I remember correctly. I think that was her reasoning, which I agree with.
@@raizt1596 Yes, it's a compromise, but not a good one in my opinion. I'd rather have a 12-40 f/2.8 or a 12-100 f/4 than a 12-60 f/4. Sure, it's f/2.8 on the wide end, but you lose that aperture quickly as you zoom in and that's a pretty dim aperture for a wide angle MFT lens. It's like an f/5.6-f/8 lens on a full frame camera. And if you're using flash or working in manual mode for whatever reason, you're just going to leave it stopped down to f/4 anyway so that your exposure doesn't change when you zoom. I just don't see any advantage to losing half your zoom range as well as some image quality in order to have a slightly smaller package, so in my opinion, it's just a massively overpriced kit lens that's effectively dimmer than any full frame kit lens, yet far more expensive.
@@raizt1596 I have no experience with this lens especially its sharpness but I can say that having the 12-35 2.8 (A) + 35-100 2.8 (S) is S tier combo. You learn real quick to work around the 35 and when its better to use longer and when wider of those two but overall this combo is fast, stabilized, sharp and versatile. Im in automotive and I won't change this combo until I move to FF system. Which I will hopefully soon because I can take nice photos in low light but its real pain for video.
@@keithholland4322 Flash use nowadays includes TTL functionality so exposure won't change when zooming and changing aperture. The flash will compensate. Exposure also won't change w/o flash in any auto mode (which even pros shoot in) or in manual mode w/ auto ISO (which pros also shoot in).
as an event photographer, I can easily see how the 12-60 is useful when I'm indoors shooting w/ flash in TTL. I've actually been considering it over my 12-35 2.8. The longer reach just allows for quicker access for other shots while still being wide enough (and small enough) to get close.
@@raizt1596 I have both and Olympus is better, if you shoot them side by side, like I have done. I even sent back to Panasonic because it seem decentred, and came back same. I haven't sold the Leica 12-60, but I hardly use it. Being 'fast' isn't always good if the corners are mushy. In fact 'cheaper' Panasonic 14-140, mark 2, was even better at every focal length than Leica 12-60mm.
Hi, love your presentation style❤ Please tell me why you haven’t listed a single Sigma MFT lens? 16mm, 30mm, 56mm, all F1.4’s ?
The Oly 12-40 f2.8 is my favorite lens with my G9II. I bought the lumix 100-300 half price new and I'm very happy with the results and is very small and light for the reach, also I have the lumix 14-140 that I like a lot. Great video Cheers!
I'm only here for the 3d Pop 😊
Have to agree with what you said about the Leica 200 T2.8, absolutely love that lens on my G9ii.
Great video Emily, cheers!
You didn't mention my favourite MFT lens: The OM 8-25 F4. Such a fantastically useful (and absolutely unique) range, and sharp corner to corner all the way across the zoom and aperture range. And how could you have missed the greatest super zoom ever made for any system, the OM 12-100 F4?
Yeah, those two are legendary…
I too have the 8-25 and it serves me well. Would have been nice to see it in this ranking, but I suspect it would be A or S anyway. I guess she didn't have anything to go on for these two.
Those 2 lenses would be the only reason I would buy into m43. Wish they release mk ii of those lens with modern lens design.
I have both these lenses and find them superb. I rarely have any other lens in my bag. The 12-100 focuses so close too.
I have both the 8-25 f4 PRO and the 12-100 f4 PRO and they are so versatile but with super high quality images, and naturally the OMS PRO lens build quality.
The two lenses I use the most arent featured here!
First, the Olympus M. Zuiko 12mm F/2. Definitely the one I've used the most for the sake of videos, being both decently wide and decently fast, and it had autofocus! I am definitely interested in getting the Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 12mm F/1.4 ASPH or maybe the Olympus M. Zuiko 17mm F/1.2. Not sure if I wanna lose out on those 5mm, though.
Second, the Panasonic Lumix G 14-140mm f/3.5-5.6. Really great range on this one, able to go quite wide zoom in quite far. I find it looks good no matter the f-stop, and it has O.I.S. and auto focus. Super versatile lens, I love it.
Thanks!
Thanks for the review. I do agree with others that my go to, do almost anything, lens is the 12-100 F4. In my case I couple it with the 17mm 1.2 Pro for low light.
BOOM! The first three S-tier lenses are the first three I bought and still own! The Olympus 12-40 is my absolute favourite lens in the world!
The 9mm got sunk in a river recently, I baked it in the oven at 45c for 2 days and it dried out and looks great, but I don't quite trust it anymore, though!
I just purchased the Olympus 45mm F1.8 based on this video ranking.... so thanks. I bought the 9mm 1.7 a couple of weeks ago, loved your review btw, and I'm heading out for a 90 day adventure in Egypt again, starting on New Years Eve with my newly purchased Lumix G9 ii.
Thanks so much for what you do here. 😍
Great video Emily, but you missed what is by far my most used lens - the Oly 12-100 f4 Pro. It's chunky and heavy but it's so versatile and the quality is brilliant, it stays on my OM-1 90% of the time.
It's really not that chunky or heavy, people exaggerate it's size a lot.
The Panasonic 100-300mm f/4.-5.6 is a solid B tier lens. It's good to have along when you're going for a hike and can't justify the size and weight of a larger super telephoto lens but want to have something in case you encounter some interesting wildlife. Or, if you're on a tight budget and can't afford an Olympus 100-400 or 40-150 with a 2x teleconverter, it's a solid choice.
The MkII Version can be surprisingly good, especially when stopped down a bit and focus is nailed.
@@mouzata I have the original and it's not bad. I'm sure the optical formula is the same. The MkII version is just weather sealed and has better OIS. I thought my 100-300 was a pretty good lens until I got a 2x teleconverter for my 40-150!
@@keithholland4322 It also has an improved focusing motor compared to the Mk1 version. I'm sure the Oly 40-150 + MC20 will give better results, but it's much more expensive and bulkier set up.
I tried replacing it with the old Olympus 50-200 SWD + EC-14, but the improvements in IQ couldn't outweigh the increased size and weight. On top of that, the legacy lens had a slower and less reliable AF (on both E-M5 MkIII and the OM-1 Mk1)which ultimately made me not use it as much.
I had a mark1 for 3 years, wonderful sports and nature lightweight longish zoom, the focus ring on mine was almost unusable tho. When mine stopped focusing I got the Oly 75-300ii which is very similar overall and gives equally good results
@@mouzata Yeah, my dad uses that lens with his E-M1 II and he finds that his images are a little bit soft at full zoom. And yes, the Four Thirds lenses are slower to focus than native MFT lenses, but until they make an MFT 300mm f/2.8, I'm sticking with my Four Thirds mount version! It still focuses quickly and accurately enough to be usable and the extra stop of light is totally worth missing a shot once in a while, if you ask me. I would miss a lot more shots if I was shooting with a 300 f/4 just because I can push the edges of darkness a little more with the f/2.8 aperture.
I would put the Sigma 60mm f/2.8 in A tier because it's not only a very sharp portrait lens that's on par with the Olympus 60mm macro in most respects, but also because the close focus distance is such that you can use it as a macro lens if you put some extension tubes on it, making it a very affordable alternative to the Olympus 60mm for those that can't justify the price of the Olympus.
Interesting! Love the OM Systems 12-100 F4.0 Pro and 40-150 F4 Pro. Very versatile and tiny for what you can do with them, IMO. Not an expert, but do enjoy them.
Lumix 20mm f1.7 - my favorite walking around lens. I agree with your assessment of the Olympus 45mm f1.8 - a true gem of a lens for little money.
The 45 is a good lens if you can deal with all the purple fringing in high contrast areas, but the Lumix 42.5mm f/1.7 runs circles around it. No purple fringing that I've noticed yet and it focuses really close too. It's stabilized and I think it's a little sharper, although you probably won't notice that difference.
@keithholland4322 I'm using a Panasonic GX85 with IBS, so I don't care about the lens stabilization. I don't see any purple fringing, which I assume is being corrected in the camera firmware. What camera body are you using?
@@datapro007 I used it with several different bodies including the Panasonic G7, Olympus PEN E-PL7, Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II, and E-M1 Mark II. Just about anywhere there was a lot of contrast, I would get purple fringing which was extremely annoying to get rid of in post. Out of focus leafless tree branches in the background were the worst! Most lenses struggle with that, but there was a huge difference between the Olympus and Panasonic equivalent lenses in that respect.
I don't care about OIS either since all of my current cameras have IBIS, but for some users, that might make a difference. For me, the main differences are chromatic aberration and minimum focus distance.
Compared to the DJI 15mm 1.7 I got off aliexpress (99% the same as the Leica branded version) I find the 20mm´s images far more appealing. Whether it´s FOV, sharpness, contrast, rendering, 3d pop, vintage-look or some other magic. The 20mm is the winner for me, and will be glued to my GX9
What do you think about the zuiko 8-25mm f4 pro lens? I believe that it could be more versatile than the 7-14mm, but I do not know what to choose.
If you anticipate using filters, it's a no-brainer. I chose the 8-25 despite the slower aperture and what I consider a longer than necessary zoom ratio to the high end. I'm not dissatisfied, the slight shortfall at the wide end hasn't been an impediment, and yes the greater zoom range does translate into more versatility.
You'll have to test it. It's pretty amazing!
Great fun video for us Micro Four Nerds. So many great lenses in the MFT system. A couple of other mentions I would give to the OM 20mmm f1.4Pro (A Tier) and the 12-100 f4 Pro (S Tier).
You got a follow with your love of the Panasonic 20/1.7. Old, slow autofocus, but when released at the start of m4/3 it was what the format promised - tiny lenses. Pair it with a GM5 and it's just sick. I am so happy I bought this with the GH1 I bought back in 2010 that came with the original 14-140 as its stock lens.
The IQ and versatility of the M.Zuiko 12-100 IS PRO has been very much underrated. This lens is hard to beat.
I have a super sharp olympus 12-45 f4 on my gx9, a super combination.
For super results !
I love mft.
And when I want the maximum.... I take my nikon z8 !
Mft & nikon z8....perfect.
For me. The best overall zoom for bodies like OM5, EM5 is 12-45. For daily trips/hikes and the most impertant thing to me - balance. In terms of image quality I really don't see better option. And that's just me. I also like 20mm 1.4...
Wow, that kit the Oly EM-5iii with the Oly 12-45mm f4 and the Oly 20mm e1.4 is my go to lightweight travel kit. It's pretty much perfect. Tiny. Weatherproof. Excellent all around.
Good one as always, a bit miffed on the placement of the 12-45 Oly. I have run that and its 40-150 f:4 pro twin as primaries for the last 1,5 years and the 12-45 for two years and after a bit of trial shooting in April, ran them for a job in October, replacing the Lumix f:2.8s. Combined with the ISO handling of the OM-1 its a winner in my book! and the IQ is way above the Lumix 12-60, which on the two examples I have handled found to be rather sub-par. 🙂
I use those two all the time! was also mildly irritated haha
I've done actual MTF testing on my 12-45 and 12-40 pro lenses. Guess what, the 12-45 was slightly better everywhere. 12mm, 25mm, 40mm, f/4, f/5.6, f/8. f/11...12 tests in total and one winner in all 12. I call it my little gem.
Comment re stabilization: Olympus often doesn't stabilize lenses because their primary stabilization route is via the body where a lot of the lower-end Panny models aren't stabilized nearly as much, so often the "more stabilized" lens isn't necessarily better - especially considering that the stabilization on a Panny lens can actually end up detracting from the body stabilization on some of the earlier OM models. It all comes down to camera + lens combo.
For years I only used the Oly 14-150. Light and versatile does most. The 12-100 f4 could be next but I chose a Pana 12-60 f2.8 due to price.
You should get a full review of the Panasonic Leica 15mm, using it on something like the GM5 is amazing. I took that combo to Yellowstone and took some amazing shots. That lens has been all over the world with me and will be going to Japan with me later this year.
The Panasonic 42.5 prime focuses a lot closer than the Olympus 45 prime. Have the Oly, great lens, very occasionally wish i could focus closer (can we have it all please!)
First - another wonderful review, and I agree for the most part with all of your choices. However, I will say many good things about the OM System 12-45mm f4 PRO. I bought one to use with my small bodies like my PEN E-P7 and PEN-F because it is small enough to fit inside either the OM System 12-40 f2.8 PRO or the PanaLeica 12-60 f2.8-4 (I own both) so makes for a super small system and yet it gives equal image quality. Also, you might take a look at the Brightin Star 36mm f0.95 if you get a chance. I find my actually very decently sharp and not hard to focus, with very reassuring full metal build. Thanks!
There’s one thing about the 12-45/4 that’s worth thinking about: it’s one of the few lenses in any system (that I know of) that I would describe as diffraction limited: resolution does not improve with stopping down. And it’s the perfect size for an OM-5 or similar body. Blumming Brilliant in my book.
The Leica 15mm has been my favorite the second I got it. S tier is well deserved and I’d love to see your review of it
What lens would you recommend for my Lumix g80/85 for animal photography and the northern lights
Great list! Of all the lenses I have tried and used the PL15 1.7 has been glued on to my camera body.
Also thanks for the image feature!
Yes, please review 15mm f1.7 LUMIX Leica and please find a way to get the DJI version which some say it has differences but maybe no or insignificant for the $ difference.
You once recommended the Olympus 12-50 F3.5-6.3 for landscape photography. Where would you rank this lense?
I have it. It's decent, but not as good as the pro lenses...12-40mm or 12-45mm.
What about the Sigma lens (16, 19, 30, 56, and 60)?
I love this list. It' helps me map out what lens to consider next. Thanx!
Loved this one, Em!
Quick question: on the Olympus 17mm you say that you wish you took better care of it. Other than the drop that doesn't let you put filters on it (or like, dropping in general), is there something you would have liked to do?
And tangential question: the drop does also not let you put a lens cap on it or that's good?
May I know what is the best lens for a group shot of 4 person ? Or maybe 6 person in a group picture?
"It's my list, i can do what I want." 😂
I love your brutal reviews. They're so entertaining and super informative!
Great video. I love the way you rated these. However, almost no one mentions the Oly 40-150/f4 pro lens and that's the one I'm thinking of buying so I really wanted to hear your take on it. Maybe you can review it separately or do a follow-up video?
It's a great travel zoom. I have it's f2.8 big brother, but sometimes the smaller f4 is the way to go if you need to travel light.
Great info! I was hoping you’d share your thoughts on the M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS, though-I noticed it wasn’t mentioned.
she sorta did, saying (rightly) that it was better than the panasonic versions.
@@godsinbox Oh, I missed it. Thanks!
There is the Lumix-Leica Nocticron 42.5mm f/1.2 , and then there is also the highly portable Lumix 42.5mm f/1.7. Holiday street portraits, esp during daylight, but not too shabby in low light. I have this on my "side arm" GM5
Glad to see my rhino in the video 😍 I really love the Lumix 35-100mm as it perfectly does what I bought it for. I pair it with my Lumix 20mm and I'm basically set for whatever I have to photograph.
I would absolutely LOVE to see you do a full on review of the Leica-Lumix 15mm f1.7! it's such an awesome lens, I love that lil guy!
Felt a little like a game of battleships, only a few of mine coincide with yours. My favourite "holiday lense" for sheer versatility is the 14-140mm MK2.
Lumix 10 - 25 is my jam. I haven't switched my lens in years. Take care of it, it will take care of you. Haha but I agree, it is a little pricy.
It is so impressive. I love love loved it for weddings!
Yes! I was looking for a comment about the Pana-Leica 10-25 and 25-50 f1.7 pair. Pretty much all I use!
I enjoyed watching it and learnt a lot. Thanks for this video
I've got the 15mm with aperture ring , bought on a whim in Chester, love it.
Did i miss the mention of the om 90mm macro? Not just the best m43 full stop but best macro lens on any system
Ages ago I had the Panasonic 100-400mm. It felt and looked beautiful. But its beauty was only skin deep. Beneath an almost perfect exterior lurked some of the most disappointing tech (glass and all the other bits that frequently missed focus bringing tears) I've ever suffered with. Glad you liked yours.
New to m43. So what’s the story? Can you use Olympus, and LUMIX lenses on either system?
Lumix and Olympus lenses are interchangeable regardless if the camera is Olympus or Lumix. That is just one of the advantages of M4/3
@ thank you! Now…. LUMIX or Olympus…. 🤔
Great video! I'm always a bit embarrassed when someone asks me how many lenses I have, but I must admit my collection pales in comparison to yours. Thanks for making me feel better. Might do a bit of shopping now.
I have way too many lenses as well and I'm not a pro.
GAS
I am happy that my first two M43 lenses made the top of the list: 12-40 2.8 and 35-100 2.8. I am so happy with both of these lenses.
Thank you to review these lenses!!! Many of them I can't simply afford, even second hand. But I appreciate the honesty in this sponsored video!!! The Lumix 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 I think is a little better than a crime against photography 🙂
What do you think of the Lumix 14-140m lens? Have you used it?
LUMIX 20mm 1.7 or LUMIX Leica 15mm 1.7? Looking for general purpose to replace my beloved x100s
Awesome video Emily! You’re doing really well, congrats!
I'll give my take: among 20mm f1.7 II, 25mm f1.7, 45-150mm, 14-140mm mk I, 12-32mm and 12-60mm f3.5, I decided to keep the latest to be my go-to travel lens and pair it with my G100D! Much more versatile and sharp than the 12-32, not much bigger, wider and lighter than the 14-140... bingo for me! And stabilised as well, fantastic value for money 🎉
they are all cheap lenses. until you try the PRO line, you cant compare them.
What about 90 mm f3.5 macro is one of the best macro len
I picked up the 9-18mm second hand for $200 AUD. I've had so much fun shooting with this lens, especially in the city and it is tiny and lightweight.
20mm f1.4 pro?
I love my Olympus 8-25mm F4 lens. It rarely comes off my om d em 1.
The 4mm lens is also sold under the brand Laowa - and I've made a few of my best shots ever with it - but fr9m my perspective it's better suited for video than photo - for both I recommend using a straight mini tripod, you start recording and use the legs of the tripod to control the movement of the camera, oh and yeah manually change the focal length of the IS
Great video, lots of popular lenses missing tho, Lumix 100-300 1&2, Olympus 75-300 1&2, Olympus 30mm and 90mm macro, Panasonic 25mm 1.7, I did enjoy seeing images captured with each lens featured
I love the 30mm macro. It's always on my E-P5 for daily walks. That lens punches well above its weight. Small, inexpensive, excellent results.
hey! my favourite one is the Olympus 17mm f/1.8 always sharp and awesome! ❤
How about?
Olympus 17mm f 1.2 Pro
Olympus 45mm f 1.2 Pro
OM System 90mm f 3.5 Macro IS Pro
Would love to hear your thoughts.
you could extrapolate what she said about 25 1.2. built like tank, MF clutch, heavy and expensive. FWIW they are all one trick ponies. the 45 is fantastic but tight, 17 is not so exciting (unless you shoot very low light) and the 90 is amazing, but for macro.
@@godsinbox The 17mm f/1.2 is the sharpest lens I own...and I test all my lenses with MTF mapper software. Yes, I use it at night. Landscape Astrophotography. It's wonderful.
What about the Olympus 40-150mm f/4 PRO?
Thanks for the review. A very comprehensive list. I own quite a number of these lenses and very much agree with your assessment of the lenses I actually own.
This was awesome Emily, I own half of the lenses in your chart and I agree 100% with your comments, thank you for putting this together.. now I really want the 150-400 pro! haha..
I have the 15mm and 25mm Leica which are my favorite lenses. Also the 45mm f2.8 macro Leica which I use for portraits: sharp and not too much contrast. I have used the 7-14mm Panasonic extensively for real estate pictures. Quite compact and light. DxO PureRaw4 improves the qualities of this lens. My less favorite is the 14-140mm mk1 but I took great pictures with it.
Hi Emily , have a look at the Brightin Star 35 f0.95! Won't break the bank and build & performance ... impressive!
If you like sharp lenses, check out the Sigma f1.4 series. (18-30-56).
Ps I undstand it's your list and you can do what you want... I'd suggest the 40-150 f2.8 Pro just gets its own category to wave to all the others. Just a suggestion.
What is your take on the Lumix 25mm f/1.7
I have the same question...🤔
Did I miss the Olympus 12-100 Pro? Maybe you didn't include it and that is why my welding photo with it was placed in the intro. Was curious how you would have placed that, but I know you can't include everything and it's already a big list.
I was wondering the same thing.
there were plenty missed. there is always next year
Excellent lens. Its only drawback is that it is a little on the heavy side. But if you needed to carry just one lens, this would be it.
@@FierceSleepingDog Yes, a bit front heavy on my EM5, but that is exactly what I use it for. When traveling for work, I often have time to explore a bit, but need to keep my kit minimal.
My only quibble is with the Oly f1.2s. I'd move them to S tier, but I get your point. They are more chunky than the f1.4 and f1.8 primes.
I have all three f1.2 lenses (17, 25, 45)....they all rock! I use them a lot for indoor volleyball... probably not their intended purpose, but I love the results.
Thank you MPB. Buyong them used in excellent condition saved me a ton of money.
Cool hearing your thoughts! I'm curious if your choices would change based on the system you are shooting with...Oly body, Pana lanes and the other way round.
The 12-100mm is basically THE lens and THE reason why a lot of people actually make the switch to M43..... the one lens that's also above S-tier given ALL of it's benefits that no other lens on the market has, not m43, not APSC nor FF has to offer than can compete with as a one and done lens.
And you left it out... WTF.
It's one of the newer lenses and maybe not readily available on the used market, which the video somehow is centered on.
Hi im trying to figure out which version of this Lumix 35-100mm f2.8 lens you recommend to test out from the super-zooms part. There are a few others and i also see a #2 as well...Can you tell me which one it is? TY
I have the original 2.8 personally. Just seems the best value to me as the updates are minimal
@@MicroFourNerds ty
I've carried out sharpness testing with my,12-60 2.8-f4 and my 14-140 mk2 and there's nothing in it, possibly the 12-60 has a slight advantage at the extreme edges but if I had to get rid of one of them it would be the PL 12-60.
Brutal!! So many lenses in a single video, how do you do that?? My respects and as usual great review my fav but just because I have it and use it with pleasure is the LUMIX 12-35/2.8 a really pro lens in a small package and second the leicasonic 25/1.4 as is small and excellent in all respects but what I love above all but that is just me is manual lenses, the combo Topcor 58/1.4 + .72 Metabones blows me away for portrait work it makes a perfect 85 equivalent