Panasonic Leica 8-18mm f2.8-4 Long Term Review by Gary W

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Gary writes:

Today I am sharing my long term review of my favorite Micro Four Thirds wide angle lens, the Panasonic Leica 8-18mm f2.8-4. I bought this lens 1 year ago and has been using this lens extensively during my recent trip to New Zealand for landscape photography, environmental portrait, and for travel photography. This lens was quite fantastic, and in this video I shared what I think are the strengths and weaknesses of this lens, also some other lens that you should also consider if you are looking for an ultra wide angle lens for your Micro Four Thirds system.

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a bit of everything…

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Wireless Remote Control Panasonic Lumix camera with a Mac

Today deals at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon FR, Amazon IT, FotoErhardt DE, FotoKoch DE.
Why I bought a Micro Four Thirds Lumix G7 in 2023 (Ben Wootton).
How numbers can mislead: a closer look at dynamic range, Part 2 (Dpreview).
The Art of Seeing Patterns: Tips for Mastering Pattern Photography (42West).
Secure Portable Drives: Protect Your Data on the Go (Explora).

Plenty of news on the facebook OMD group, Panasonic FF and the GH5 group.

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Exclusive deal: -30% off on all Luminar products for a limited time

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OM 40-150mm F/4 PRO Lens Review by ePhotozine: Highly Recommended!

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ePhotozine tested the 40-150mm lens and concluded:

One of the really good things about the MFT system is that we do get lighter, more compact cameras and lenses and this is a real boon for those who travel and to be honest, all of us who do walk and explore places. The potential of compact cameras/lenses can be lost somewhat if either of those is still bulky, and some mirrorless lenses do fall into that trap. Not OM System though, and lenses such as this new 40-150mm f/4 are as compact and lightweight as the cameras that go with them. So for travel, wildlife, architecture, portraiture, fashion and many other subjects, the new lens is pitched perfectly. The cost is on the higher side until such time as offers come along, but the lens can justify that and in isolation looking at the price it is still within boundaries that could be described as affordable. Affordable is a fluid concept of course, but it is measured here in hundreds rather than the thousands that some optics demand.

Overall, the OM System M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/4 PRO lens can be ‘Highly Recommended’.

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