Reddit mentions of Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 Pro Lens, for Micro Four Thirds Cameras

I've only got one lens for mine, the [12-40mm f/2.8] (https://www.amazon.com/Olympus-M-ZUIKO-DIGITAL-12-40mm-Interchangeable/dp/B00EY3YGBS). It is such a useful range and very fast for a zoom. My next lens will probably be the wide zoom below this one... or maybe the tele above it.

/u/aerokevv - I agree with /u/maxbrand80 - the [$849 Oly 12-40 f/2.8] (https://www.amazon.com/Olympus-M-ZUIKO-DIGITAL-12-40mm-Interchangeable/dp/B00EY3YGBS//ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=battleforthew-20) ([£759 in the UK] (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Olympus-M-ZUIKO-DIGITAL-ED-12-40/dp/B00EY6AV50//ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=hybrcamerevo-21), [839,89€ on the Continent] (https://www.amazon.de/Olympus-M-Zuiko-Digital-12-40-Objektivbajonett/dp/B00EY6AV50//ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=hybrcamerev02-21)) is probably your best option.

At today's prices, it is nearly $150 less than the $997.99 Panasonic 12-35mm f.2.8, plus it gives you hard focus stops and 5mm more of reach.

The only thing it lacks is the Panasonic's dual image stabilization, but using the camera's in-body stabilization on its own with Oly lenses works just fine, as seen [here] (https://youtu.be/J4qr3TdkT0c).

And here is the image quality the 12-40 can produce in a live performance setting:

• [Panasonic GH5 video test (including IBIS, DR and lowlight test) by Jeremy Cai] (https://youtu.be/pryAad-VF3s) (2160p)
  
  Here it is shooting narrative:
  
  
• [Coming Home (a short film for Sight of Sound 2017) by Jeremy Cai] (https://youtu.be/Ed0KQbSjZZM) (2160p)
  
  Hope this is helpful and good luck finding the right lens for your needs!

Yeah, it's not the greatest. Still is a very nice lens though. Take a good look at this Olympus Lens. People say focus is much better on it.

Good question. The answer depends on how light you want to go.

While the GH4's adaptability is certainly a plus, one of the built-in benefits from the start is that lenses for mirrorless cameras like the GH4 can be much smaller and lighter.

For example, you could carry Olympus' 12-40mm f/2.8, 17mm f/1.8, & 45mm f/1.8 lenses and it would still weigh less than the 16-35mm f/2.8 (618g vs 635g). It's not an apples to apples comparison (the 12-40mm is equivalent to a 16-52mm on your C100's Super 35 sensor), but hopefully you get the idea– MFT lenses are small.

You can carry a bunch of MFT lenses in a bag and your shoulder won't be aching at the end of the day.

Or you can go super minimal with just a couple lenses and go relatively unnoticed compared to lugging a set of full-size lenses around.

As for shooting stills, most native lenses will give you AF, which will allow you to shoot from the hip or fire off a quick shot with a good chance that it will be in focus.

On the other hand, if you're cool with manual focusing, the GH4's focus peaking will help you nail focus faster when manually focusing your Canon glass.

I really love my Olympus 12-40mm f/2.8.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EY3YGBS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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I sold it, like a moron. I also had the Olympus 40-150 and sold that...like a moron. Since those 2 mistakes Ive not made any hasty selling decisions. My idea at the time, and still now, was to fund the metabones speedbooster and adapted Canon mount glass which is actually working out fine. But I wish I had kept those lenses.

Im in Chicago by Ohare and work in Evanston, so majority of my Lake shots are by Dempster or NU.

Have you considered a used Oly 12-40 2.8? I picked mine up for about $600 which isn't much more than the Pany you mentioned at new prices. Currently there are even better deals than when I bought mine, I'm seeing $500 ish being the norm.

Hey Guys,

I used to be fairly into photography as a hobby during and little after college and have accumulated some gear. They're quite old now but some are still pretty good. However, I haven't had the time and they've been collecting dust for many years. Now I'm thinking of getting back into it and need some gear advice. I will have a new subject to shoot on the way in a few months. ;)

I've a Nikon D200,
Nikon 17-35 2.8D, Nikon 50mm 1.4D,
Nikon 60mm f/2.8D Micro,
Nikon 10-200mm VR II

as my lenses.

I'm contemplating selling all my lenses/gear (Amazon trade in value of $1200 USD for everything) for a Olympus OMD M5 along with a couple good lenses (Panasonic 25mm to start and Olympus 12-40mm f/2.8 to follow) and . I know the new M4/3 setup will cost me a lot more than what I'll get in return for my trade in but, with a smaller/lighter kit, I think I will carry the camera more without being self conscious carrying around a huge camera to casual outings. Also, I don't think as a hobbyist I realize that I don't need the advantage the DSLR format provides. I wish to move in the direction of convenience and am willing to sacrifice a bit in quality need be.

To note, everything will be bought second hand/used from Amazon as I've amassed quite a bit of gift cards.

Another option is to buy a used Nikon D7100 body and keep the lens as I've a head start on things already but, I'm not so sure. Should I buy a D7100 and buy a small point and shoot?

I guess I would like some advice here as it is a big move/change for me and I don't want to have any regrets. Am I overlooking anything?

Thanks in advance!

EDIT: words.