Olympus M. Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm F4 IS Pro Lens, suitable for all MFT cameras (Olympus OM-D & PEN models, Panasonic G-series), black

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I'm also not convinced, having not used it, that the 12-50mm wouldn't serve me almost as well for video purposes, between the electronic zoom and the reduced size/weight arguably giving less need for the extra IS… though admittedly this does contradict the "one lens glued on it for the whole trip" thing.) Regarding the zoom ring, I found it to have a good amount of resistance. You won't accidentally move it, but it doesn't take excessive effort to rotate either. You can go from 12mm to 100mm in less than a one-quarter turn and the ring is marked at 12, 18, 25, 35, 50, 70 and 100mm focal lengths. The focal lengths are marked in white on silver, which can be somewhat difficult to see in certain lighting conditions due to reflections. Most of the 12-100’s use last year (90%) was on the Olympus E-M1 which I have owned since it was first introduced some four years ago, and 10% of its use was on the Panasonic GX80/85, a camera that I acquired last summer. I enjoy both cameras, but for me this 1.2 pound lens balances better on the E-M1, especially with the RSS L-plate/grip attached. The total weight of the camera, grip, and lens is 2.6 pounds. 2.6 pounds This body and lens combo is lighter than the lenses alone would be for a full frame Canon shooter (the two F4 lenses required to cover the equivalent focal range would total 3 pounds) or Sony shooter (the two lenses would total 2.8 pounds). Yes, I do realize that this is not an apples-to-apples comparison because the depth of field is shallower with the full frame gear. On the other hand, if you are mostly a landscape photographer who might shoot a scene with a full frame camera at, say, F16, you will only need F8 with a mFT camera to get the same depth of field, assuming the same equivalent focal length and the same focusing distance. Depending on the light available, this might be an advantage for the mFT system by allowing lower ISOs.

Olympus Mzuiko 12-100 F4 Pro - The do it all lens? Olympus Mzuiko 12-100 F4 Pro - The do it all lens?

Although both have a constant aperture, the 12-40mm’s is one stop faster – f/2.8 versus f/4 to be precise – making it more convenient to use in poor light conditions. This image was shot around the same time as my last post. I noticed that the receding light on the hills above Rydal Water was providing some great light and shadows, and so I zoomed in tight. There's not really a lot to say that hasn't been said many time over concerning the quality of this lens.Depending on the focal length of the prime you are planning to have on the other body, you might also evaluate the cheap 40-150R, it should give you a higher IQ. I was recently admiring what @Orbmiser gets from his copy, and had a bit of lens-envy. The 12-100mm is quite efficient when it comes to autofocus. It focuses swiftly, correctly, and silently on static subjects, regardless of the focal distance or where the subject is placed in the frame. It also focuses on moving subjects at ten frames per second or faster.

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Diffraction begins to appear at f/8 but the performance is still very good. It only becomes more invasive by f/11 and f/16, and the results become unusable by f/22. The 12-60 fits my e-m5ii, whereas the 12-100 feels lovely on the em1 it is a bit cumbersome on the em5. Well, if one pixel-peeps a bit, is hard not to see the limitation in the smaller resolution sensor: both details and color gradation look better on the nikon. But that being said, i must agree that the oly lens is really nice. I would like to see some 30+ MPx M43 sensors to see how the lenses hold up. I have this lens and for me it is the real advantage of m43. Very versatile, weather sealed, perfectly balanced with OM-D1 (MkII) body. You can get a little better output from shorter/fixed focal lenses but you will sacrifice a lot on size, weight and price. There is not a single lens for any system with combination of this optical performance and sealed metal built, not to talk size and superb IS.

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Nikon is weather resistant, that's why it's the only comparable lens so far. In Europe they are all roughly the same price, but looks like in the US Olympus is sold at MSRP, which is quite rare for a lens that has been on the market for four years.

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feel you could benefit from the 2.8 aperture because you often work in poor light (events, weddings) Murraya is a member of the citrus family and the resemblance can easily be seen in its sweet smelling flowers, delicate white flowers, and glossy dark green leaves. In our lab testing, the image stabilization of the 12-100mm displayed excellent performance at full telephoto, with an impressive increase in the keeper-rate with Sync I.S. using the E-M1 Mark II. I use all the Olympus Pro's and Primes (except the 25mm f/1.2) and have really been looking forward to trying this lens because when I'm hiking in the hills or travelling I don't like to carry a load of gear. I changed to Olympus because of the weatherproof construction and light weight make the whole system much more usable and all round less hassle. I have been more than happy with the change and I have always been amazed by the quality of Oly a Pany glass. Olympus has been developing its PRO series of lenses since late 2013, the year in which the original OM-D E-M1 was released. The first lens in the series was the M.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO which rapidly became a favourite amongst many advanced amateurs and professionals, ourselves included. It was later joined by five more lenses, the latest of which is the M.Zuiko 12-100mm f/4 PRO, whose announcement coincided with the release of the E-M1 II.So exactly how much do the lens corrections change things? 12mm comes down to about two thirds of a stop wide open and at f/5.6, while everything else is basically ignorable (100mm is about a half stop at f/4, less than a third of a stop above that). Here's the thing: by pulling in those corners so much at 12mm with the lens corrections, you're risking noise in the corners for anything under mid-tone values. Be aware of that, especially if you're shooting at higher ISO values. I found a number of images where my corners go noisy when shooting in low light. Chromatic aberrations, typically seen as purple or green fringes along contrasty edges, are only really noticeable by their almost complete absence from our test images.

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And I'm not sure about the faster focus motors on the 12-100 because the 14-140 II is top of the line 240fps. I don't think there's anything better in existence.I've walked round most of the Longdendale reservoirs many times but last Monday was the first time I'd walked round the Woodhead Reservoir. One side is an easy walk along the Longdendale trail (ex-railway line) but the other side requires a little more climbing up the hillside above the busy Woodhead pass (A628). The walk is around 6 miles and gives some great views across the busy road and towards the reservoir. To meet the minimum equipment requirements you must register a minimum of 3 products, up to a max of 10 products 1: And as was mentioned, the extra 20mm out to 60, makes it a good GP lens. While I have the 12-40, I often feel that I don't have enough reach with the 40mm end, so I find myself grabbing the P-Lumix 12-60 more than the 12-40.