Close look: The new Olympus 30mm macro lens

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After having a close look on the 25mm f/1.2 PRO and the 12-100mm PRO lens let’s check out the specs and reviews of the third new Olympus lens. The full intro page with images samples, MTF grpahs and more can be seen at GetOlympus (Click here).

Robin Wong tested the lens and writes:

The lens has high level of sharpness, good contrast, can produce a maximum of 2.5x magnification which is incredible, has improved and reliable Autofocus performance, yet is versatile to be used for general purpose non-macro shooting. The only downside, is the need to go too close to the subject to achieve high magnification, and this is surely not ideal for insect macro if you want to get full 2.5x magnification shots. Olympus 60mm F2.8 Macro is more ideal for that purpose.

Imaging Resource writes:

For starters, it’s amazingly lightweight and compact. With a simple polycarbonate barrel, the lens feels solid and well made, yet without the slightest chance of weighing you down. My biggest hang-up with this lens, right from the get-go is the focal length. It’s too short. Walking around with the lens, I spotted a few bumblebees and a tiny frog. In order to get really close-up photos,I had to physically get the lens very close to the subjects to fill the frame.

Few more image smaples can be seen at Dpreview and Pen3.de.

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Olympus preorders:
E-PL8 at BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon, GetOlympus. Amazon.de. ParkCameras.
25mm f/1.2 PRO at BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon, GetOlympus. Amazon.de.
12-100mm f/4.0 PRO at BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon, GetOlympus. Amazon.de.
30mm macro at BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon, GetOlympus. Amazon.de.
FL-900r flash at BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon.de. ParkCameras.

Panasonic preorders:
G85: BHphoto. Adorama. Amazon. ParkCameras. WexUK.
FZ2500: BHphoto. Adorama. Amazon. ParkCameras. WexUK.
Lx10: BHphoto. Adorama. Amazon. ParkCameras. WexUK.

Weekly 43rumors readers pictures roundup…


‎Сергей Гутник‎
Kalinin str, Ufa. Russia. Panasonic GH4, 35-100/2.8.

1) You can share your pics by using posting on our 43rumors Facebook page (Click here).
2) All 43rumors readers pictures can be seen here: facebook.com/43rumors/photos. Like the pictures you like and chat with the authors if you want to know how they took the shot!
3) The most liked pictures and some pics selected by myself will be posted weekly on 43rumors

This is the weekly selection:

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An interview with YI CEO Sean Da

DIYPhotography posted their full interview with YI CEO Mr. Sean Da. As you know YI just announced their first MFT camera at Phootkina which is going to ship out on Monday at Amazon US (Click here).

I find it very interesting to see what YI’s plans are for the MFT future. It’s good to have a third MFT camera maker on board!

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Sigma 30mm f/1.4 MFT lens tested at Dpreview: “consistent performance across the frame for much less price than the competition”

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Dpreview posted their full Sigma 30mm f/1.4 MFT lens test:

The Sigma ends up coming close or matching the Panasonic 25mm F1.4 ASPH in several parameters, even though it is slightly behind in center sharpness. For a lens that costs less than its competitor, it is a solid performance.

The Sigma can be ordered at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama, WexUK, Jessops and Calumet Germany.

a bit of everything…


EP04 Adventure Photography On Location – Between Continents

Chris (video above): “In this episode 04 of Adventure Photography On Location I’m heading to the clearest water on the planet as I snorkel between the American – Eurasian tectonic plates in 2ºC water in Silfra – Iceland.
Follow along as I show how I prepare my camera and underwater housing for this extreme environment and then take you along into a very different (cold) world. Find out about all the technical details on my blog.”

Top 30 Best Lenses For Micro Four Thirds Cameras 2016 (ePhotozine).
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8: the “Pro” Still Photographer … (Photo Daniel).
Nouvel Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II boîtier nu: quel est votre prix maximum ? (Opinionstage).
5 Reasons Micro Four Thirds is the Best Nighttime Mirrorless System (Shuttersinthenight).

Thom: “I’d like to share some impressions from Photokina which impressively show the low light capability of the OMD E-M1. All shots are taken with M.Zuiko 12-40 mm or M.Zuiko 75 mm offered from Olympus at Photokina for testing. Enjoy! http://creativ100.de/2016/photokina-koeln.html”

 

Panasonic GH4 now sells for $899 (imported model)

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The grey imported Panasonic GH4 sells for $899 only at eBay (Click here).

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Olympus preorders:
E-PL8 at BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon, GetOlympus. Amazon.de. ParkCameras.
25mm f/1.2 PRO at BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon, GetOlympus. Amazon.de.
12-100mm f/4.0 PRO at BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon, GetOlympus. Amazon.de.
30mm macro at BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon, GetOlympus. Amazon.de.
FL-900r flash at BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon.de. ParkCameras.

Panasonic preorders:
G85: BHphoto. Adorama. Amazon. ParkCameras. WexUK.
FZ2500: BHphoto. Adorama. Amazon. ParkCameras. WexUK.
Lx10: BHphoto. Adorama. Amazon. ParkCameras. WexUK.

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