For mykorfour system, this lens is equivalent to 20mm focal length? I have Olympus lens 12-40 mm corresponding to 24..Do not see the point with 20 mm focal length, other than larger light opening?
A wide lens to think wide :) The smaller the focal length, the greater the fear of distortion; based on your images I assume this lens is rectlinear and it woks well. I like the images you posted and I also appreciate the view at 1:56 (in video mode); in this image I would have seen an "undarknessing" of the lower part with a flash. In your experience, is flash shooting possible in street photography or is it too demanding to hope for satisfaction? Thank you for this discovery of a very affordable lens for those who want to discover the wide-angle mode.
It is not complitely rectlinear, but the distortions are not that bad. Flash can be used in street photography. It is a slightly different approach. It is hard to be invisible when the flash goes on. In some contrasty situation a flash could be helpful. I have not really used flash in my street photography. If I was, I would use it when there is a lot of sunlight and deep shadows.
My widest is 14mm (FF equivalent) but in general I seldom shoot wider than 20'ish mm (FF) Handy inside churches, cathedrals, temples and tight indoor spaces (museums for example)
I have a 7Artisans 12mm f2.8 which I use for street photography , architecture and some landscape .Its a good lens especially at the price of £149 sterling !! Its sharper than I expected and although its fully manual only , I have not found this to be a problem. At first the weight issue was a bit of an issue but I've got used to it now ! For the money its certainly a bargain !!
Peter My ultra wide angle lens is a 8mm 3.5 Samyang A lens you set the Aperture through the camera wide open its fisheye stopped down its ultra wide angle lens I have used it to photograph buildings and churches when you have no option but to get close to the subject.
The widest I've ever used is 21mm on my film cameras. However, I just find it too difficult to use and never pursued it since with digital. Framing and composition becomes a real challenge, especially when the main subject matter needs to be positioned carefully as it can easily get lost amongst the background.
The price is good, it's nice to have such a lens for general use : street, architecture, landscape. The weakness of this lens is flare. If you are shooting frecvently against the sun (sunrises, sunsets), this lens is not the best choice. My favourite wide lens is a Samyang 7.5mm F/3.5 fisheye. It's sharp and decent against sun. Now I bought Nisi 9mm F/2.8 and I am curious how it will perform, maybe this will become my favourite wide lens.
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The widest lens I have is the Olympus 12mm f2.0. I mainly use it for indoors and landscapes.
I have a 7artisans 7.5mm f2.8.. got me best ever street shots with it in Morocco..😍
For mykorfour system, this lens is equivalent to 20mm focal length? I have Olympus lens 12-40 mm corresponding to 24..Do not see the point with 20 mm focal length, other than larger light opening?
Hi Peter, I've been doing some B&W street photography this morning, with an analog Olympus Pen half frame!
Cool! It is a marvelous camera. I have one too. Have not used it that much. I should use it a lot more.
A wide lens to think wide :) The smaller the focal length, the greater the fear of distortion; based on your images I assume this lens is rectlinear and it woks well.
I like the images you posted and I also appreciate the view at 1:56 (in video mode); in this image I would have seen an "undarknessing" of the lower part with a flash.
In your experience, is flash shooting possible in street photography or is it too demanding to hope for satisfaction?
Thank you for this discovery of a very affordable lens for those who want to discover the wide-angle mode.
It is not complitely rectlinear, but the distortions are not that bad. Flash can be used in street photography. It is a slightly different approach. It is hard to be invisible when the flash goes on. In some contrasty situation a flash could be helpful. I have not really used flash in my street photography. If I was, I would use it when there is a lot of sunlight and deep shadows.
Widest....the wide end of my Olympus 12-45 f/4 (14-90mm FF equiv). But I rarely use wider than 35mm (FF equiv).
My widest is 14mm (FF equivalent) but in general I seldom shoot wider than 20'ish mm (FF) Handy inside churches, cathedrals, temples and tight indoor spaces (museums for example)
I have a 7Artisans 12mm f2.8 which I use for street photography , architecture and some landscape .Its a good lens especially at the price of £149 sterling !! Its sharper than I expected and although its fully manual only , I have not found this to be a problem. At first the weight issue was a bit of an issue but I've got used to it now ! For the money its certainly a bargain !!
Peter
My ultra wide angle lens is a 8mm 3.5 Samyang A lens you set the Aperture through the camera wide open its fisheye stopped down its ultra wide angle lens I have used it to photograph buildings and churches when you have no option but to get close to the subject.
I also have this lens. It can produce amazing street photography pictures from low angle (ground level).
True, that would be a good use for it.
The widest I've ever used is 21mm on my film cameras. However, I just find it too difficult to use and never pursued it since with digital. Framing and composition becomes a real challenge, especially when the main subject matter needs to be positioned carefully as it can easily get lost amongst the background.
I agree that wide-angle is challenging in many situations.
Great video Thanks Peter. Love from South Africa 🇿🇦
Thank you.
How does the IBIS work during video shooting with this lens?
Quite well.
The price is good, it's nice to have such a lens for general use : street, architecture, landscape.
The weakness of this lens is flare. If you are shooting frecvently against the sun (sunrises, sunsets), this lens is not the best choice.
My favourite wide lens is a Samyang 7.5mm F/3.5 fisheye. It's sharp and decent against sun. Now I bought Nisi 9mm F/2.8 and I am curious how it will perform, maybe this will become my favourite wide lens.
I have the Nisi 9mm F2.8 lens. Here is my video about it: ruclips.net/video/qoW-Puh5MTM/видео.html
Yes, I know your video about Nisi 9mm. I watched it when you launched it.
Ill use my 6mm Laowa for my om1 lol. Thats a fun lens
I agree, it is a fun lens.