The quality and versatility of this lens is surprisingly good. It works well for head and shoulder angles for interviews, and the fast aperture and m43 depth of field means it can shoot at lower ISO but still give full focus on the subject's face. The 17mm Pro is even better, but several times more expensive and large. My only gripe about this lens is that footage can look almost too sharp and 'video like'. Apart from that, it's a useful lens for video.
I've debated getting this lens before but have never pulled the trigger! I might keep an eye out for it on the used market though! Keep up the good work, I really enjoy your stuff! :)
Hi, great video very helpful...sorry for my English. I have both the olympus 17mm f1.8 lens and the gx80 camera. The videos are very beautiful, how did you set the gx80? Thank you
Hi, I have a question. I recently bought this lens and I use it with the lumix gh4. I use it only for video, but when recording it makes noise when focusing. Is it normal?
I recently acquired the zuiko 17mm lens and it produces a rattling noise when filming video with continuous autofocus which is very audible on the recorded video.
Love your vid ❤ I have only 1 lens for my GX80 - the one that you've mentioned in the very first minute; Oly 12-40 2.8 Pro. Love it. My question, since I use it fully Manual, does it capable of AF? Thny
Thanks for this wonderful review, I really enjoyed it, Your video is clear and concise, and has inspiring sample footage - well done. I already have the gx85 and the Zuiko 17mm f1.8 will be my first prime lens...
Another awesome video Joe! Is there any noticeable AF noise from this lens when shooting video? I'm thinking of picking one up to use with my GX85 but am worried the AF noise will be picked up by the on camera mic. Cheers mate!
Thank you! Hmm... I haven't tested the AF on the GX80, since the GX80's AF isn't that usable for me. I would need to check again. I will let you know when I get my hands on it again soon.
Thanks for the review. I've been thinking about this very lens, and a 17mm f1.4 manual focus lens (TT Artisan). Perhaps you have one or two tips for me? My immediate use for the lens would be to present online lectures. What is your experience? Do you think 17mm delivers a good angle of view for giving presentations in front of my pc, with the camera in front or behind my computer screen, which means a distance between 80cm and 110 cm? I did some testing with a zoom lens, and it seemed a bit on the narrow side, and I thought 15mm would be better on M43. However, I also like my background out of focus, so I wouldn't like to go too wide. And do you think autofocus is very important if you use a lens for such purposes, or can you better set the focus manually, to avoid hunting?
Honestly it's hard to give a recommendation there since I don't know your setup. For presenting content with a screen by your side I would go for a longer focal length since that way it's flatter and easier to see. I would probably use a 25mm. But if you don't have the space for this maybe a 17mm could also work. A longer lens also helps with more out of focus backgrounds. Something like the Pergear 25mm 1.8 would give you more bokeh than a 17mm 1.4. I would use manual focus. It may be a hassle to set it at first, but if you don't move excessively I find a non-changing background more pleasing. I always use manual focus in my videos and find it often times irritating when I see focus shifts in other videos (doesn't matter if it's Panadonic or Canon AF). I hope I could help.
@@TheBudgetFilmmaker Yes, it does, thanks a lot! I had that same idea about manual focus, but wasn't sure if I would move too much forward or backward while I'm talking. As for my setup: I'll mainly be sitting in front of my desktop pc screen, I expect. Too close for a 25mm. Instead of a webcam, I'll use my Lumix G80. I also have a green screen, so I could make edits with text or images in the background.
@@zilveruitje Glad this helps. Manual focus works as long as you know when you move out of focus. It takes a bit of trial and error, but when it works, it works. Is your setup like Tony Northrup when he discusses news? He stands besides a TV with slides on. Maybe you do the same with your monitor? Greenscreen is something I would avoid at all cost. You need to light it properly and it looks horrendous if not done perfectly. But it could work for you if you know how to use it. And maybe I am too overly critical about that. ;)
Got the lens for 190€ off ebay. I want to focus manually for videography, but the pulled-back focus ring (aka mechanical) isn't smooth enough for me. Although the focus-by-wire construction (ring pulled to front) is smooth enough ... Do you have any suggestions on how to make it smoother? LG aus dem Breisgau :)
Honestly, I can work fine with the focus ring pulled back. Is it the feeling of the focus pull that feels weird or do you feel the stepping? You can always use the ring without the hard stops but I find it hard to use in this mode. You could try to use a follow focus, but that could be a challenge sonce its such a tiny lens. LG aus dem Mühlviertel :)
No, not really. I use my Olympus 12-40 2.8 quite often on different Panasonic bodys and the IQ is great, same as with Olympus bodys. I haven't tested Panasonic lenses on an Olympus body, so that I need to test out.
There are lenses that are technically better, but they tend to be larger and heavier, or are manual focus. This little Oly might be humble at first glance, but in real world usage is a real hero, an understated hero, but still a hero that punches far above its weight.
I have made a short video and noticed that the lens makes a very annoying clicking noise at C-AF, which is also recorded. The problem is known if you look for it. The lens is therefore unsuitable for video if you want to use the camera's internal sound.
I just received this lens from a refurb store and it has the same clicking issue. Sounds like a geiger counter when taking videos with continuous AF. The clicking can even be heard when turning the manual focus or just using single AF, it's as if some part of the focus motor is loose. It seems to happen after a while of using the lens for others so beware everyone.
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Thank you! I've been wondering about this lens for a while, and it was pretty great to see a lot of sample footage, etc.
Thanks! Absolutely a very interesting lens. I just wish they would make a 25mm in the same fashion.
Nice review, Joe. Thank you! 🙂
Paul 😎
A very helpful video indeed, many thanks…
Thank you, appreciate you for this very nice review 👌💜
I might buy this lens for streaming now
I am glad you liked it!
Really nice review. Thank you! 🙂
Paul 😎
The quality and versatility of this lens is surprisingly good. It works well for head and shoulder angles for interviews, and the fast aperture and m43 depth of field means it can shoot at lower ISO but still give full focus on the subject's face. The 17mm Pro is even better, but several times more expensive and large.
My only gripe about this lens is that footage can look almost too sharp and 'video like'. Apart from that, it's a useful lens for video.
I think the sharpness is with the camera sensor not the lens.
I've debated getting this lens before but have never pulled the trigger! I might keep an eye out for it on the used market though! Keep up the good work, I really enjoy your stuff! :)
Thank you, glad you enjoy my videos!
You can get it faily cheap used if you are lucky. I saw them for 250€ in my area.
Hi, great video very helpful...sorry for my English.
I have both the olympus 17mm f1.8 lens and the gx80 camera.
The videos are very beautiful, how did you set the gx80?
Thank you
Thanks!
I shoot wide open at f1.8, in Natural picture profile and grade the footage afterwards with Filmconvert in Premiere Pro.
Hi, I have a question. I recently bought this lens and I use it with the lumix gh4. I use it only for video, but when recording it makes noise when focusing. Is it normal?
I recently acquired the zuiko 17mm lens and it produces a rattling noise when filming video with continuous autofocus which is very audible on the recorded video.
What camera do you use? I pair 17mm 1.7 lens with EM10 iii and it rattles when filming, but when I pair it with EM1 ii, the rattle noise is GONE
@@dennysusanto8397 I used an EM-1.
@@caigner EM1 uses contrast detect AF. EM1 mark ii uses phase detection AF, so its much faster and I never heard rattling noise from zuiko 17mm lens
Love your vid ❤
I have only 1 lens for my GX80 - the one that you've mentioned in the very first minute; Oly 12-40 2.8 Pro. Love it.
My question, since I use it fully Manual, does it capable of AF? Thny
It is possible but only for photos. For video it's too slow and unresponsive to be usable. Manual is the way to go here.
@@TheBudgetFilmmaker
Yes, thanks 👍
Thanks for this wonderful review, I really enjoyed it, Your video is clear and concise, and has inspiring sample footage - well done.
I already have the gx85 and the Zuiko 17mm f1.8 will be my first prime lens...
Another awesome video Joe! Is there any noticeable AF noise from this lens when shooting video? I'm thinking of picking one up to use with my GX85 but am worried the AF noise will be picked up by the on camera mic. Cheers mate!
Thank you!
Hmm... I haven't tested the AF on the GX80, since the GX80's AF isn't that usable for me. I would need to check again. I will let you know when I get my hands on it again soon.
Thank you very much mate. That would be appreciated!
This lens will rattle alot when paired with poor AF camera, but when paired with EM1 mark ii (phase detect AF), the rattle noise is gone.
Thanks for the review. I've been thinking about this very lens, and a 17mm f1.4 manual focus lens (TT Artisan). Perhaps you have one or two tips for me? My immediate use for the lens would be to present online lectures.
What is your experience? Do you think 17mm delivers a good angle of view for giving presentations in front of my pc, with the camera in front or behind my computer screen, which means a distance between 80cm and 110 cm? I did some testing with a zoom lens, and it seemed a bit on the narrow side, and I thought 15mm would be better on M43. However, I also like my background out of focus, so I wouldn't like to go too wide.
And do you think autofocus is very important if you use a lens for such purposes, or can you better set the focus manually, to avoid hunting?
Honestly it's hard to give a recommendation there since I don't know your setup. For presenting content with a screen by your side I would go for a longer focal length since that way it's flatter and easier to see. I would probably use a 25mm. But if you don't have the space for this maybe a 17mm could also work.
A longer lens also helps with more out of focus backgrounds. Something like the Pergear 25mm 1.8 would give you more bokeh than a 17mm 1.4.
I would use manual focus. It may be a hassle to set it at first, but if you don't move excessively I find a non-changing background more pleasing. I always use manual focus in my videos and find it often times irritating when I see focus shifts in other videos (doesn't matter if it's Panadonic or Canon AF).
I hope I could help.
@@TheBudgetFilmmaker Yes, it does, thanks a lot! I had that same idea about manual focus, but wasn't sure if I would move too much forward or backward while I'm talking.
As for my setup: I'll mainly be sitting in front of my desktop pc screen, I expect. Too close for a 25mm. Instead of a webcam, I'll use my Lumix G80. I also have a green screen, so I could make edits with text or images in the background.
@@zilveruitje Glad this helps.
Manual focus works as long as you know when you move out of focus. It takes a bit of trial and error, but when it works, it works.
Is your setup like Tony Northrup when he discusses news? He stands besides a TV with slides on. Maybe you do the same with your monitor?
Greenscreen is something I would avoid at all cost. You need to light it properly and it looks horrendous if not done perfectly. But it could work for you if you know how to use it. And maybe I am too overly critical about that. ;)
Thank you for this review. Would you recommend the Oly 17mm over a sigma 16mm?
Haven't used the Sigma, but the small size and the great linear focus ring makes the Olympus far more attractive.
@@TheBudgetFilmmaker Thank you for the prompt reply, much appreciated. Yes you're right, its alot easier to be discreet with the Oly.
Got the lens for 190€ off ebay. I want to focus manually for videography, but the pulled-back focus ring (aka mechanical) isn't smooth enough for me. Although the focus-by-wire construction (ring pulled to front) is smooth enough ... Do you have any suggestions on how to make it smoother? LG aus dem Breisgau :)
Honestly, I can work fine with the focus ring pulled back. Is it the feeling of the focus pull that feels weird or do you feel the stepping?
You can always use the ring without the hard stops but I find it hard to use in this mode.
You could try to use a follow focus, but that could be a challenge sonce its such a tiny lens.
LG aus dem Mühlviertel :)
Dear Joe, do you notice any differences in performance when you use Olympus Lenses on a Lumix body or vice versa?
No, not really. I use my Olympus 12-40 2.8 quite often on different Panasonic bodys and the IQ is great, same as with Olympus bodys. I haven't tested Panasonic lenses on an Olympus body, so that I need to test out.
I use the pansonic 25mm f1.4 on my Oly em1 mark ii and iii and no performance issues at all.
There are lenses that are technically better, but they tend to be larger and heavier, or are manual focus. This little Oly might be humble at first glance, but in real world usage is a real hero, an understated hero, but still a hero that punches far above its weight.
I have made a short video and noticed that the lens makes a very annoying clicking noise at C-AF, which is also recorded.
The problem is known if you look for it. The lens is therefore unsuitable for video if you want to use the camera's internal sound.
I just received this lens from a refurb store and it has the same clicking issue. Sounds like a geiger counter when taking videos with continuous AF. The clicking can even be heard when turning the manual focus or just using single AF, it's as if some part of the focus motor is loose.
It seems to happen after a while of using the lens for others so beware everyone.