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They sure did - 13 months from release date is pretty leisurely!

Hi. Thanks for checking out the video. The 40mm f2 is a nice lens for video. Video is generally more accommodating of a lens’ “limitations” so I think you’ll enjoy the lens for video. I’d test it out on the Z6 III and see how you actually like it in practice.

It’s better at f/2.8 than at f/2. Some of that is possibly the increased depth of field of 2.8 over f/2. Most folks are likely to shoot the lens at focus distances > 3 feet/1 meter when the focus and acuity issues will be significantly reduced. Thanks for checking out the video!

I also have the Zf and same lens, I keep it in mode 3 and it works well. The VR is lacking like half a stop compared to Nikon. Have you set yours to Sport VR? But I have the same conclusion on my Z50, the Tamron VC feels smoother in video.

Thanks for checking out the video and taking the time to comment. I dont have an Zf but haven’t noticed that specific issue on my Z8. But I agree that Nikon stabilized lenses tend to have better VR than the Tamron 150-500 based on anecdotal observation rather than a dedicated test.

Could be. Depends how you weight its strengths and weaknesses. Thanks for checking out the video.

I’m generally not overly concerned about soft corners as I shoot pics of my kids in the main. The center of the frame should be decent from the widest aperture. Close up, wide open, this lens isn’t all that good. You can determine whether that fits into your use case. Thanks for checking out the video.

@@jonneave I bought this lens for my Z50 II, getting the the center-crop only, and expected even at normal focus distances I would put it to f/2.8. Tests show that is right, f/2 at normal range can be used but is not optimal. I am still very happy with this lens. Close-focus performance is poor unless stopped down to at least 5.6, or better f/8 if there is enough light. As DX Z cameras have no IBIS, I have to limit exposure time and cannot get away with like 1/8 of a second. I still like this lens for what it is.

@That pretty much lines up with my experience. It’s generally a nice performer with nice rendering but close up you do need to stop down a decent amount. I appreciate you sharing your experience with the lens. Great to have more data points so people can choose based on what’s important to them.

Hi - thanks for the kind comment and for checking out the video. I’ve not used the lens to shoot the moon, but with a steady hand or a tripod, I think you’d get some usable images with the Tamron. Thanks again.

Many thanks for the kind words and for sharing your experience. Definitely a journey for me!

Thanks for checking out the video and for taking the time to comment. The 24-120 f/4 is a very nice lens. I’m glad you’re enjoying the 28mm! It’s not really my preferred focal length but I appreciate lots of people love it. Thanks again!

Hi. Thanks for checking out the video. I have had the Z50, ZFc and now the Z50 II. I’ll be selling the Z50 and ZFc. I got the ZFc as it had eye detect linked to smaller autofocus areas compared with the Z50 but the handling was much worse for my type of shooting than the Z50 so I had to add a grip. The Z50 II is better handling than the Z50 and has many of the autofocus features of the Z8 including many customizable buttons. I really really like it!

Thanks for the comment and for sharing your experience. Enjoy your 40mm!

Cameras with different sensor sizes are just different tools. I have Nikon full frame, Nikon APS-C and micro four thirds and i shoot each of them regularly for different purposes or just because I’m in the mood to do so. They each have their strengths and limitations but they’re all great. Shoot with what makes you happy and ignore the noise! Thanks for checking out the video!

600 actuations! It’s brand new! I really liked the camera when I shot with it as my main camera and it improved significantly with all the firmware updates. Enjoy your new camera!

@ Thanks it’s a great take anyway camera too. Much more convenient than a DSLR 😀

For sure! I took the plunge with mirrorless back in 2011 and hung up my Canon 7D. The E-PL1 was my first mirrorless which took lovely pics but was slow with poor ergonomics and unusable C-AF. The E-M1 was a massive step up and is very useable for most types of photography. And it’s much smaller than a 7D and esp a D500!

@@jonneave To top it off there’s an adapter with autofocus so I can use the Nikon lenses with it. Dunno how good it is but I’ll give it a go. Can’t get much more flexible than that! Thanks for the video

Many thanks Stephan!

Thanks for watching the video and for taking the time to comment. I’ve reperformed the test at a distance of around 80 yards and the 50-200 edges the Oly 40-150 by a small margin at 400% ie beyond most reasonable requirements. It has slightly higher contrast than the Oly but the Oly is a really great performer especially for the size and money! I occasionally look at my old pictures and stop to check the exif data on some of my preferred images and am often taken aback that a disproportionate number were taken with the cheap 40-150! For $130 on sale, it’s an incredible performer. Thanks again for taking the time to comment and enjoy your new lens!

@@jonneave Many thanks for taking the time to reply! I'm looking forward to getting one of these lenses! At the moment I've been trying out some old classic M42 mount lenses that were my Dad's, and some I also had from years ago. But they are heavy and I don't want to take them abroad with me. I make travel videos for my UA-cam channel, so it's important camera gear should be as light as possible, hence me wanting this Olympus lens! I've subscribed to your channel and look forward to watching more of your videos 👍🙂

Hey Stefan, many thanks for the kind comment and for taking the time to watch the video!

Thanks for your thoughts Cory. I’ve never quite figured out the perfect everyday carry camera for me. I should have that as a New Year’s resolution perhaps….! Thanks for checking out the video!

What can I say, I like a bargain! Thanks for taking the time to watch the video.

Hey Turbo, that’s very kind of you! I try to approach the review from a perspective of what I would want to know. That will slant my review based on my priorities somewhat but I try to balance out the review with what others may value. Thanks for watching and commenting!

That seems a fair philosophy! Thanks for checking out the video and for taking the time to comment.

Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment Mike. It’s not the way I take images but we all have different needs and approaches!

Totally understand where you’re coming from Markus! Enjoyment of your lens is the ultimate arbiter. Thanks for checking out the video and taking the time to comment.

Hi. Fast and wide are used interchangeably. The term fast glass means a lens with a very wide maximum aperture. Thanks for checking out the video!

Thanks very much! Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for commenting!

Most people love it! Close up wide open portraits are not its strength but otherwise it’s a solid lens for the money. Enjoy!

@@jonneave I highly appreciate you taking the time to reply to my Comment, thank you for the answer! Have a nice day.

@@Denden-mx9gl you too! Thanks for checking out the video!

Many thanks for the kind comment and for taking the time to comment on the video!

Many congrats on the new camera! I’m a little jealous! Have fun with it and thanks for taking the time to watch the video and commenting.

Phone images are surprisingly good. But an interchangeable lens camera has great flexibility that my iPhone (albeit 14 pro max) can’t match. Action photos at a distance, my preferred type of photography, are not where an iphone shines. Thanks for checking out the video and for taking time to comment.

Thanks for checking out the video and taking the time to comment.

I’m glad you’re enjoying it! It’s not my favorite lens for the reasons outlined in the video but o certainly understand why some folks really like it especially given its price. Keep having fun with it!

Hi Wayne. Thanks for checking out the video and taking the time to comment. I haven’t noticed the Ulanzi lanyards or my peak design anchors wearing out though I’m not overly rough with them. My biggest issue has been making sure the plate that attaches to the camera is and stays secure. I think I’ve figured it out but I’m much more diligent at checking after I noticed the one attached to my Nikon Z8 had nearly worked itself loose. That would have made me very sad…! Thanks again.

It’s great we get a bunch of options to choose from. It’s not something that works for my main use cases but i know lots of people of very happy with the 40mm. Thanks for taking the time to comment.

An interesting option! I had the old 24-70 f2.8 mark I which was bulky and not overly sharp. I still have the 70-200 f4 L lens from circa 2003. Not a bad lens but not as sharp as modern lens designs. Great to have options though!

Hi. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and for the kind comment. And thanks for checking out the video!

Many thanks for the kind words Basil! Enjoy your A6600! Lots of great options out there to suit our specific needs!

Thanks for the very kind comment about the content! And yeah I immediately turn into a stiff when a camera is pointed in my direction! Thanks again.

Thanks for watching the video and for commenting!

It’s pretty pedestrian for a prime lens for low light at f2.8, but it’s fairly inexpensive and faster than kit zooms. As for night sky, that depends whether you mean Astro photography or low light land scape photography. I think it has a number of imperfections that likely preclude it for Astro purposes though I haven’t actually tried it for that usage. Thanks for watching the video and taking the time to comment.

Good point though it’s not something I usually do. I’ll typically put a divider between them or wrap one of the components. I’m a little OCD when it comes to my camera gear. Thanks for checking out the video.

Thanks Bill. I think the 50-200 is a little better than the cheaper options but I still am surprised at the quality when I see I photo I took on the 40-150 4-5.6.

That’s pretty low profile! If I didn’t need a view finder (blame my 55yo eyes…!) it would be a fun solution! Enjoy your shooting and for taking the time to comment.

Thanks for watching! That’s a tricky choice as they’re distinctly different focal lengths. Did you settle on a lens yet?

Thanks for commenting James. I don’t have any experience with the Pgytech system but I’ve yet to see any real degradation of the anchors and lanyards from Peak Design or Ulanzi yet. I have had a few Ulanzi F38 QR plates work very loose which almost resulted in my Z8 and 24-120 hitting the floor. I’ve found the later versions of the plates have better anti loosening properties than the earlier ones. Thanks again for sharing.

Hey Ash, thanks for checking out the video and for taking the time to comment. I mention what I called manual focus override which is what you’re describing. It works well on a bunch (all?) Z bodies. I use the shutter button to focus but it does the same as your BBF. I guess it’d be nice to not have to press the focus button to manual focus, but it’s not a big deal. Thanks again for the thoughtful post.

That’s very kind! Thanks for checking out the video and for taking the time to comment.

Thanks Herbert! The camera was the Z8 with the 24-120. It’s a very news lens. Thanks again for taking the time to watch the video and commenting.

@ Amazing quality!!

@ thanks! Blame the camera rather than me!

Hey Petey. Thanks for taking the time to watch the video and for commenting. Bet you could pick up an Af-D 35mm f2 fairly cheaply….!