Olympus 40-150mm F2.8
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- Опубликовано: 21 июл 2024
- Olympus 40-150mm F2.8 is a sharp and well built tele zoom.
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0:00 intro
0:29 I have too many lenses
0:52 second pro lens
1:33 teleconverter
2:00 zoom range
2:18 sample photos
3:12 build quality
4:47 size and balance
5:40 optical construction
6:09 close up capabilities
6:26 stabilizer
7:10 sample photos
8:04 sharpness
9:13 autofocus
9:47 conclusion
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Thanks for the reminder of why I haven’t considered this lens up to now-no IS. It seems like a glaring omission on an 80-300mm equivalent lens that retails for $1500.
I have this lens since November 15 last year, when I bought it together with the OM-D E-M1 MII, the 12-40mm F2.8 Pro and the 1.4x teleconverter. And quite recently I have added to the OM-D E-M1 MIII to my gear. I have used this lens on the E-M1 MII and MIII for concert shoots (also one wedding (which I usually never shoot) and a some landscapes with a model) and I just love this lens. Just like you said, quick AF, really sharp and it feels just so solid and smooth to operate. Really just a great lens. And to me it doesn't really matter that it was designed in 2014, it does a great job and that's what counts. :)
Thanks for sharing.
@Ryland Ira yup, I have been using instaflixxer for since december myself :D
The lens hood was designed to break easily to absorb the impact in case of accidental knocks or falls. That way, the lens (glass) and the camera will be protected, while sacrificing the hood. This technique will only work, if the plastic of the hood is fragile enough. If it is too rigid, the impact will be transferred to the lens and camera = which will result in more damage.
I will be shooting with this lens tomorrow! Can't wait.
When I look at the parts, it really looks like a fragile design and not for professional use. There must be a better way to design a shock absorbing hood. So that it absorbs, but does not brake. Besides, I have not used my lens as a hammer😀
Same with a lensmount. It might fail from knee height drops and was kind of safety feature for me. Still using as a tool. Flipping and throwing, aiming and shooting! :)
If that is the case I wish they had priced the replacement as a consumable. But me thinks it is part bad design as the 12-100 hood looks better and a number of reviewers have commented the the new 100-400 has a better designed hood as well. I remember the 12-40 mount used to break on early versions as well.
It's a fun design which feels like a scene from the A-Team or Ash in the Evil Dead, but the mechanism to allow this slick manoeuvre is fragile as a result
however, it is very delicate and I have to watch out for it, 3 hoods later. And i have never damaged Anything ever.
I use this lens a lot on my G9, often with the teleconverter. I didn’t use it much in the beginning because I felt it was too big and heavy. But the I used it for event fotography and must say, it‘s an absolute beauty.
This beauty is mounted a lot on my G9. I use a battery grip and with that the balance is perfect for me. Mf clutch and constant aperture is awesome. G9 IBIS is good enough for me with the Oly. With the TC 1.4 it's a cool combo for local wildlife. The PL 35-100 and the 50-200 are the contenders. Dual IS , smaller are size are in favour of Pana. I went for the Oly because I wanted more than 100mm and constant f 2.8.
Thanks for sharing.
Matti this lens is a M43 gem (not that I've ever had one) and you have taken some of your finest images with it. Can't believe you would then hide it away in a box 😲
I could not believe it either😀
I LOVE THIS LENS! Still use it everyday when I'm shooting MFT :)
Thank you for another great video. The interesting thing about your photos from this lens are how good the blues and greens come out, such as the early photo of the ocean wave. My wife likes to take these kinds of pictures and it isn't so easy to really get a nice look.
Thank you.
Awesome photos and review of this lens. I'm considering getting this lens and the Lumix G85. Thank you!
Thank you.
I used this for several months on EM1 II. They were a great fit. I mostly agree with the Pros and Cons, mentioned in the video. But in my experience, the lack of lens IS was not such a problem, maybe because the EM1 II has a very good IBIS system. What I would put in the list of downsides is ugly bokeh. Not every time, but if the background is not far enough or is more complex, it can be busy and distracting. Other than that - my lens hood was in mint condition, because the lens does not flare a lot and I removed it from day one. I also removed the tripod foot, which made it a bit smaller. In terms of sharpness, though - it really shines. Just a good optical design, apparently. It was resolving a lot of detail and when looking at the pictures, I often couldn't believe that's coming from a 20MP camera.
Nice discussion and review. There is nothing small or light about this lens (within the mft system) but it has become my favorite over time- it would be the last lens in the bag I give up. I've been using it on a GX85 for the last year or so and it's great on a tripod but a bit unstable hand-held. The quality of the lens and the images it can produce is quite excellent.
Thanks for sharing. It's the lack of OIS that makes this a bit unstable, but like you said, the optics is very good.
Always ok to see your videos. I'm using Sony myself, but have some M4/3 lenses for my BMPCC 4K. I have decided to buy an Olympus house just to use the lenses for photo as well. Greetings from Norway!
Thanks!
Excellente video Mr. Sulanto 👍
Thank you!
Beautiful photos!
Thanks!
Beautiful beautiful photos
Thanks!
Although the 40-150 has more reach and a solid build, I chose the Panasonic 35-100 f/2.8. It's very versatile, small and zooms internally. It's bit cheaper too. 📸
The Lumix 35-100mm F2.8 is a great choice. It has Dual IS, it's sharp and it's very compact.
I love my 40-150 pro a lot. But I have to admit that my lens hood is also broken and I bought a replacement from JJC which is also a bit smaller.
I bought JJC hood too, because my second hand Oly 40-150 pro hasn't the original hood. But, I've recently bought a flexible hood (Neewer lens rubber hood 72mm), a very cheap and more practical option
I have been thru 3 hoods, terrible design, great effing lens tho
I've heard several complaints about the lens hood on the 40-150mm pro lens. I bought this lens a few years ago and while out shooting I tripped and fell, the lens hood saved the glass. I always use the hood just in case of accidents. This lens is expensive and must be protected.
Thanks.
great video - thank you
Thanks!
Thank you for the pleasant music! So many videos today are accompanied by awful, distracting noise they think is music! Considering buying this lens and wondering if since it is a 2014 lens they will come out with a mark ii.
Thanks. It is really difficult to say what is going to happen now that Olympus cameras and lenses don't exist any more and what the new company will do. This is an excellent lens and the only real shortcoming is the lack of stabilizer.
@@mattisulanto Yes. I understand. I am dealing with whether this is a "want" or need, since I have other cameras and lenses that will cover this range. What I find attractive about this lens is the superb image quality, but I know in the tele range a bouncing image in the viewfinder will be distracting since it doesn't have stabilization.
Cool Video thanks 👍
Thanks!
Nice lens I really like mine, but does not get used all that much these days
I have seem forum comments that the Canon hood "JJC pn = LH-78II" fits OK, some file a little bit off to make it a bit smoother. Going t get one for mine.
I hate to say it but Oly hoods for 12-40 & 40-150 pro lenses all seem to self destruct and they have not updated them.
Very nice photos
Thank you so much 🙂
I wish you did more Olympus stuff Matti!
Why not, but my main interest is in Lumix gear, of course. It's also not always easy to borrow gear for a review and I can't buy every camera and lens I review😀
sulantoblog Well, you do a great job!!! So please beg, borrow, rent (or buy) the gear and do more. You know we Olympus users are fanatics and you will always have a core audience for that stuff. What do your analytics say?
@@garryneil753 I'll do my best😀
You found that lens in a drawer? Matti, that sounds like a bad case of GAS!
It isn't a lens for me (my GAS is not too bad yet!) but I have always admired it because it is a constant f2.8! Perhaps for wedding photography it would be ideal? I am not sure if there is another lens to match it, very nice.
Not really GAS. I have reorganized my life and moved a lot during the last three years. I've gotten rid of much stuff, but some old things still seem to pop up sometime.
Love this lens for my next purchase. The lack of lens IBIS doesn't matter if we're shooting Panasonic anyway. Have you sold the G9 for the S5...aka, you intend to move into the full frame world? Thank you for your videos!
No, I have not sold anything. I'm using my G9 every day. The lack of optical IS matters, because IBIS is not very effective with long telephoto lenses.
@@mattisulanto Thank you for your reply!
Some lovely shots in the samples! I would like a faster telephoto lens so I guess it's between this and the 200mm F2.8
Thanks! I really think a tele zoom is better than a prime, because you can't usually change your angle easily with a tele. I think for a Lumix user a Dual IS compatible lens is better too. But, the 200mm F2.8 would be awesome, no doubt.
Does a faster Telephoto even exist?
@@agrafernando *faster than my 100-400
@@JoeMaranophotography the PL 100-400 is great with good light. So if you want that constant aperture at 2.8 your choice is between a zoom and a prime. That PL 200mm costs a pretty penny though
Could you share your ideas if you can only choose one for G9: Oly 40-150 or Leica 50-200mm and why?
Thank you
Leica, because Dual IS and more reach.
Matti!
Can you use the Olympus teleconverters (with an Olympus lens) on a Lumix camera?
Yes you can, but only with Olympus lenses.
@@mattisulanto Thanks!
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Is this lens a good choice for shooting video on sticks ?
Can you attach a uv filter and a rubber hood to the lense?
Filter yes and I suppose a rubber hood too, if you can find the size.
Compact and informative review as always 👍 I have the 12-40 which also has the manual focus clutch. I prefer manual focusing without that, which is also possible. Probably on the 40-150, too. While I totally agree about Dual iS, I can say that body-only IS still works surprisingly good. I have made several sharp shots with 300 mm on a sailboat!
Thanks for sharing your experiences.
I‘m not a fan of the Olympus Pro lenses. They are excellent in quality but far too big. I use mft because of the small size and weight factor. Otherwise I would stick to full frame. The Lumix Leica lineup for example is much smaller in size and still offers excellent quality. That‘s the way to go. Another no go of Olympus lenses is the fact that they often come with no lens hood. You have to buy them separately. That‘s also different with Lumix lenses.
Great review Matti, all I need to do now is get out and use it more, thanks
Thanks!
Nice. I just bought an olympus 40-150 on ebay but not the pro version. Excited for it to arrive.
That is another lens, but it should be a good value for money.
The f4-5.6 version. Small, very lightweight, incredibly inexpensive. I have one and find it to be just great optically and so easy to throw in a bag. Main disadvantage is no weather sealing. One of these days I will pick up the big brother.
I also have a g9, what about the panasonic 35 - 100 2.8? Which one should I buy?
I have a review of the Lumix 35-100mm F2.8 as well. If 100mm is enough, the Lumix is a better choice. It's as sharp, but much more compact and better IS.
@@mattisulanto thanks!
Panasonic cam cannot use dfd on Olympus lenses. How can the autofocus can be that good with this lens ?
On my Olympus lens (60mm f2.8), the autofocus hunt more than any Panasonic lenses.
That is a good question?😀 There is no hunting with this lens.
Even for a pro-quality lens, it looks big for an MFT lens.
It is kind of big.
@@mattisulanto is there another m43 lens that will give you f2.8 at 150mm? Maybe the size is a trade off for f2.8?
@@MichaelGerrard There is the Leica 200mm F2.8, but right now I can't think of any other lens. Sure the size comes from the F2.8, at least mostly. Fast aperture = big lens😀
If you're not using it, send it to me 🤣
I already sent to someone, who gave me some money in return😀
@@mattisulanto 💔