My favourite MFT lens, before someone else gets this, I thought I'd do a little mini review / opinions video on why I love it. I did forget to mention there's no stabilisation! If you're curious... I hope you enjoyed this video! LIKE and subscribe if you want to see more. What is your favourite MFT lens? Let me know in the comments 👇👇👇
The lens hood for this, like all original manufacturer lens hoods, is built to accommodate the widest angle of view. Of course the 55mm hood is deeper because it doesn't have to get out of the way of a wider field of view. Look at telephoto lenses hoods. They are extremely deep for the same reason.
Nice review. I like seeing opinions based on actual use instead of just stats from the spec sheet. I've just bought the 12-40 based on one of Robin Wong's reviews and his sample images. Your review confirms it. This is a very versatile lens, capable of great images.
Robin Wong is supposed to ONLY GOOD things about Olympus - he is advertisement channel of Oly! Besides that I am back and forth between 12-60, 12-40 or 12-45 for my GH6. And price is a key factor. Although I would love the 2.8, the smaller size, weight is a benefit on the F4. But mostly I will probably next week by the F4 because of its way better contrast against light, and it is way sharper. Probably also faster focussing...but that is tbc.
Im just glad coz someone in my place sell 12-40 2.8 for 180 usd. He is quitting photography and maybe planning to use the money for something else. I immediately grabbed the offer.
Great review. Sometimes you come across a piece of kit that just ticks all the right boxes......no nonsense .......just works. This is my experience also. Yes it’s a bit big, but that robustness is its biggest strength, it is so functional and a pleasure to use. I am constantly amazed at the proportion of photos taken with this lens.....the exif data doesn’t lie. It is sharp, with beautiful colour, edge to edge and all with 2.8 at all focal lengths. The only reason to change lens is for specialist low light work, macro or telephoto work where the Pro f1.2 trio, the 60mm macro and 40-150mm f2.8 pro lenses shine. On an Olympus E-M1 mark ii or iii the phase detect autofocus is a dream and exploits the lens to the full. Best camera & lens combo I have ever had.
I've be gassing about this lens for a while now, shots look so good. Cant wait to get my hands on one...yeah I'm a little late to the party...i know lol. Great review mate 👌🏽
Many thanks for the quick assessment, it has been made precise, short and to the point. I think this lens is amazing for shooting weddings both still and movie shots, due to its fixed bright F2.8 aperture and zoom coverage from 24-80 mm, covering wide angle, standard and portraits in one go.
I paired the 12-40mm f2.8 with the Oly EM1 mk2 a few years ago. I still use it as my "go to" lens with my OM-1. I would describe it as, awesome, brilliant, versatile, perfect. I think you get my thoughts.
I have paired the 12-40mm f2.8 with the Oly EM-5 Mk2 since 2016. Great lens. The only thing is it is a little on the heavy side with this type of camera. Looking at a 25mm f1.8 to do street. Apart from that, it is indeed a superb lens :)
This kind of review I have seen many times and it always gets me puzzled. "It is a brilliant lens and I just sold it." Even sad to see it go. If it is so brilliant, why on earth would you sell it?
Hey Jack, im considering buying this lens. Im quite new in the videopgraphic business. How can i avoid those jittering which are caused by no stabilisation. Im shooting handheld and this shaking made me bit worrying chosing this lens. Do you have tips? Thanks!
@@erdiniogangster44 if you have IBIS on the lens should be fine. This lens is perfect for the gh5. That's what I used for all the photos / videos in this review
@@JackWoodhams i solved the problem by manually setting the focus length inside the ibis settings. Thanks! I also bought the meike 12mm from your video!
Price is almost the same but since the Olympus is older its cheaper in the used market vs the Panasonic 12-35mm. If your body has IS like the GX85 then should not be a pronlem older Panasonic cameras don't have IS on the body so might be a pronlem.
My favourite MFT lens, before someone else gets this, I thought I'd do a little mini review / opinions video on why I love it.
I did forget to mention there's no stabilisation! If you're curious...
I hope you enjoyed this video! LIKE and subscribe if you want to see more.
What is your favourite MFT lens? Let me know in the comments 👇👇👇
Is handheld shooting still good on it? I want to buy this lense but going to do a lot of handheld shootings.
@@jakob3934 not a problem. Just don't shoot at like 1/25 shutter lol
The lens hood for this, like all original manufacturer lens hoods, is built to accommodate the widest angle of view. Of course the 55mm hood is deeper because it doesn't have to get out of the way of a wider field of view. Look at telephoto lenses hoods. They are extremely deep for the same reason.
Eh?
@@JackWoodhams the lens hood has to be that short, otherwise you’d see it in the frame due to the wide angle.
Nice review. I like seeing opinions based on actual use instead of just stats from the spec sheet. I've just bought the 12-40 based on one of Robin Wong's reviews and his sample images. Your review confirms it. This is a very versatile lens, capable of great images.
Robin Wong is supposed to ONLY GOOD things about Olympus - he is advertisement channel of Oly!
Besides that I am back and forth between 12-60, 12-40 or 12-45 for my GH6. And price is a key factor.
Although I would love the 2.8, the smaller size, weight is a benefit on the F4. But mostly I will probably next week by the F4 because of its way better contrast against light, and it is way sharper. Probably also faster focussing...but that is tbc.
Im just glad coz someone in my place sell 12-40 2.8 for 180 usd.
He is quitting photography and maybe planning to use the money for something else.
I immediately grabbed the offer.
Great review. Sometimes you come across a piece of kit that just ticks all the right boxes......no nonsense .......just works. This is my experience also. Yes it’s a bit big, but that robustness is its biggest strength, it is so functional and a pleasure to use. I am constantly amazed at the proportion of photos taken with this lens.....the exif data doesn’t lie. It is sharp, with beautiful colour, edge to edge and all with 2.8 at all focal lengths. The only reason to change lens is for specialist low light work, macro or telephoto work where the Pro f1.2 trio, the 60mm macro and 40-150mm f2.8 pro lenses shine. On an Olympus E-M1 mark ii or iii the phase detect autofocus is a dream and exploits the lens to the full. Best camera & lens combo I have ever had.
Just brought this lens…all I have to say…I’m in love. The quality is superb and the manual clutch is my favourite feature
It really is brilliant, enjoy! 🤗
I've be gassing about this lens for a while now, shots look so good. Cant wait to get my hands on one...yeah I'm a little late to the party...i know lol. Great review mate 👌🏽
Many thanks for the quick assessment, it has been made precise, short and to the point. I think this lens is amazing for shooting weddings both still and movie shots, due to its fixed bright F2.8 aperture and zoom coverage from 24-80 mm, covering wide angle, standard and portraits in one go.
I paired the 12-40mm f2.8 with the Oly EM1 mk2 a few years ago. I still use it as my "go to" lens with my OM-1. I would describe it as, awesome, brilliant, versatile, perfect. I think you get my thoughts.
Stunning lens. Of my 10 lenses, this is my favourite EDC with the G9. My favourite prime is 25mm f1.4.
I have paired the 12-40mm f2.8 with the Oly EM-5 Mk2 since 2016. Great lens. The only thing is it is a little on the heavy side with this type of camera. Looking at a 25mm f1.8 to do street. Apart from that, it is indeed a superb lens :)
Great video! Really good info to help me out with my next lense I'm going to purchase soon.
Well done review! All the info to the point. 🙌
It’s the first lens I got when I got the em1 mark 1 in 2013 and still use it.
I got this lens with my Em1 Mkii a few years ago. It's truly a great lens.
This kind of review I have seen many times and it always gets me puzzled. "It is a brilliant lens and I just sold it." Even sad to see it go. If it is so brilliant, why on earth would you sell it?
Different camera set up
Good review. I'm thinking of getting this lens.
It's very good 🤘
Respectfully, use it on the E-M1, E-M5, or E-M10 (mk ii onwards for each) and it will be fine.
Who said it wasn't fine. I was saying this is a great lens
focus !@@JackWoodhams
Love the pacman lamp at the back
Loving that b roll
Thanks Marc! Nothing on you though 😋
yup its pretty great. I have it chiling on my gx85. I take it everywhere
Good stuff! whats the diameter of this lens? I am placing a "Tilta Mini Matte Box" on this, thx!
If only it wasn't so chunky. I like the prime lenses due to their size. The 12, 25 and 45 f/1.8.
I'm never again adapting lenses. Had a really bad experience with it. Native lenses are always the best
Just interested to know why you left mft system, or atleast sold everything.. have u gone FF?
I had a full frame canon alongside the GH5. But sold both for the Sony A7iii 🙂
Hey Jack,
im considering buying this lens. Im quite new in the videopgraphic business. How can i avoid those jittering which are caused by no stabilisation.
Im shooting handheld and this shaking made me bit worrying chosing this lens.
Do you have tips?
Thanks!
Does your camera have IBIS?
@@JackWoodhams i have the gh5. So i think yes. I tried to shoot with a manual lens but it seems very shaky
@@erdiniogangster44 if you have IBIS on the lens should be fine. This lens is perfect for the gh5. That's what I used for all the photos / videos in this review
@@JackWoodhams i solved the problem by manually setting the focus length inside the ibis settings. Thanks! I also bought the meike 12mm from your video!
This lens can be used fine with a Canon EOS Rebel SL3
What did this sell for brother? Just want to see what price I should be expecting buying a use? Thank you.
Think I sold it for roughly £400
Definitely A great lense
I miss it 😭
Can speedbooster fail? I have one im concerned
Yes like anything electrical they can fail.
I've owned about 6 electronic speedboosters over the years and only one has failed after 2 months use.
@@AltCine this isnt the case for everyone though
Based on your experience, that's a 16% failure rate@@AltCine. Quite high. I doubt that its that high in general though.
9:30 I HATE HATE HATE focus by wire!!!!! aaarrgghhhh
12-35mm by panasonic is better for those on a panasonic cameras as it has stabilisation buil into the lens and this one deosnt.
Isn't it like double the price
@@JackWoodhams No, new theyre the same and used similar
Price is almost the same but since the Olympus is older its cheaper in the used market vs the Panasonic 12-35mm. If your body has IS like the GX85 then should not be a pronlem older Panasonic cameras don't have IS on the body so might be a pronlem.
Would it be good for my fujifilm xt4?
The XT4 is fuji mount, so not really. Get this: amzn.to/3nXPzOn
looking at the footage im now scared to buy this lens....dont know whether its the lens or You!!!
Lol what
I wish Panasonic would copy the design.