Micro Four Nerds: Lenses that make Micro Four Thirds make sense
Micro Four Nerds made a list of lenses that are making the MFT system very unique. Do you agree with her list?
Micro Four Nerds made a list of lenses that are making the MFT system very unique. Do you agree with her list?
DigitalCameraWorld published the full OM-1II review and concluded:
It’s hard to fault the OM System OM-1 Mark II. Yes, it’s similar to its predecessor, but the differences are huge ones – including one that’s so significant, I wish every camera had it. In my opinion, this is the ultimate outdoor camera: it’s astonishingly weather-proofed, its compactness is unparalleled, it negates the need for both ND filters and grads, it matches full frame sensors for ISO noise and actually beats them for dynamic range, the improved autofocus is super-reliable even for birding, and the 2x crop factor is a secret weapon for wildlife.
This is what write James Artaius wrote about the OM-1II. It’s clearly he fell really enjoyed shooting with this camera!
OM-1II at Amazon US&CA&EU, BHphoto, Adorama, Om Digital, FotoErhardt, Calumet, WexUK. OM Germany, OM UK, OM, Italy, OM France.
James writes:
I’m the first to admit this obsession is illogical, BUT MY HEART SAYS OTHERWISE! 😁
I just wanted to sit down and share with you all my growing four thirds lens and camera collection, and talk about what it means to me. On paper it really doesn’t make sense, and I wouldn’t point many people this direction for starters… but man, the lenses and cameras really are beautiful and fun to use.
Personal note: I would like OM Digital to remake the f/2.0 zooms in MFT version!
Robin writes:
I don’t do a lot of night street shooting, mainly because it rains a lot in the evenings, and usually by the end of long shoot days, or even making videos on YouTube, I just get so exhausted. I shall try to make an effort to do more night shooting, here is a POV style street shooting with the tiny but mighty Lumix GM1!
Bill Claff posted his Dynamic range measurements. And the OM-1II slightly outperforms the OM-1 at lower ISO.
150-600mm at Amazon US&CA&EU, BHphoto, Adorama, Om Digital, FotoErhardt, Calumet, WexUK. OM Germany, OM UK, OM, Italy, OM France.
On PetaPixel they write:
There is no denying that the 150-600mm is versatile and make no mistake, it’s still fairly easy to carry around all day. But when the higher price tag of $2,700 is added to the OM System version of the lens, I can’t help but feel that I want more light or less bulk for my money. Still, if you need a lens that has humongous telephoto reach the OM System 150-600mm is worth a look.
Frankly, there aren’t many practical choices to consider which is why this lens will find its way into many users’ bags. The Pro series OM System 150-400mm f/4.5 gives more light and with its built-in teleconverter also competes for range, but the professional pricing is prohibitive to almost everyone.
There may not be any alternatives but with the compromises of using a full-frame formula aside, the 150-600mm is still functional and the images are beautiful.