I'm just so glad to see someone who got the money but not turning into a snob, furthermore sharing some of it with others, just being natural, giving tips and advice to the other of us who can't afford to buy everything to see if it was worth it or not. It just makes me happy. I have seen so many other "nouveau riche" types turning into snobs who say "it has to be that ultra-mega expensive thing", whether it be Purdey shotguns for $110,000 or Raymond Weil wristwatches, or as in this case photography equipment. Keep the videos coming; I'll be watching...
OMG IM 1 YEAR LATE! but you know what, im not late to these knowledge and sharing. THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME TO MAKE THESE VIDEOS so noobs like me can fast track our learning process. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU. I wish I could give you something but your currency is already much bigger than mine and your gears can shoot a trex. Thank you, keep making these videos.
yeap, it's a great lens. There is trio of 15mm, 25mm and 42,5mm Leicas sharing very similar signature. BTW I own DJI Lens, which is a rebrended 15mm 1,7.
Hard to beat m4/3 in terms of size, and quality. Part of my switch to m4/3 was inspired by your videos talking about size and weight savings. Now the rebuilding continues! Thanks again for taking the time to prove that size doesn't/does matter!
not mentioned Lumix 25mm f1.7 often on sale for @150.00 and the Lumix 42.5mm f1.7 another very small compact lens. I use these two lenses for low available light instead of my excellent but much heavier Leica12mm-60mm f2.8-f4.0.
You are a awesome person. Loved the moment you've decided to give away the 42.5mm. It showed the real good person you are. At the same time your videos are giving me a lot of informations without the need to go elsewhere to learn much more informations about it. Thank you so much. Ah I am a new subscriber 🙏🙏🙏
Love the way you show we don't need big expensive cameras or lenses to tell a story or capture an award winning image. The best camera is always the one you have with you! I've taken some of my best images on a smartphone because I had it with me. Look forward to what's next! Thx for all you do 👍
I bought the Olympus M. Zuiko 45mm 1.8 and it quickly became my go-to lens. Light and small... yes. However, mine is pleasantly sharp and the bokeh is strong enough to create a nice separation. Great video, by the way. I love the A-B comparison of moderately priced lens versus kinda-pricey lens. When you see them back to back - it makes sense. Thanks for the work you put into the video.
I LOVE the way you leave things on the screen actually long enough for me to see/compare things. Other 'content provider's often leave me cursing while I have to hit the 'back' button all too often. Thank you.
Loved your positive attitude and presentation! My favorite travel combo is the Oly 9-18mm, Pana 12-32mm and the nimble 17/1.8 for low light. With an Olympus camera and their FL-LM3 flash, there's little one will miss for casual photography. There still remains the perfect light for video, which remains to be invented.
I still rather go M43 with bigger lens then go Sony crop sensor. Sony does not have a crop body with dual card slots. Also Olympus OMD E-M1 line have great grips. And Panasonic GH and G line also have nice grips.
I really like your video, excellent intro to micro 4/3, totally agree. Everything micro should by definition be small, hopefully also lightweight. Only critissism , you did not mention bloggers and tourists use the extendable selfie stick, usually with a cellphone or an action camera because being handheld it is longer away than the one you used in your video and you don't need to carry around a tripod which is heavier and cumbersome. You did not mention that lenses with large apertures are more expensive and heavy because they need more glass and are more difficult to make, the advantage of these lenses is that each stop more open means you need half the light, which when working with only daylight is a great advantage.
Micro four thirds Olympus 300mm Can't be beat best ibis, lightest 600mm equivalent If Olympus would have put dual IS in there new 100-400mm lens they would rule
Thanks Markus! This helps me to no end. I have been researching for weeks to figure out a small good quality M4/3 camera that I can pack in my moto touring gear. You are obviously a great hearted guy and your knowledge is very helpful.
Great comparison of the M43 lenses very useful thanks. Those f1.8 Olympus lenses are excellent value. I hope Panasonic comes out with another rangefinder style camera similar to the GX8 just a bit smaller. The GX9 didn't cut the mustard they cut too many corners.
Great vid! I'd throw my name in for the Nocticron but I sold mine for the same reason you're giving yours away. The 14mm is another good lens and next to the body caps, the smallest in the system. I really wish Panasonic would bring back the GM5, mine is showing it's age... and I agree the GX85 is too big to replace it.
I loved this. Like you, I'm not afraid of vlogging with a tripod. I'm using my G9, and it's just too damn big for an old guy like me to hold out in front of me. I use my Oben mini-tripod on my desk if I'm vlogging from my office, or I have a nice full-size monopod that I can carry around instead of a tripod. I mostly use a 25mm Pana 1.7 or my 42.5mm 1.7. I'm getting ready to pull the trigger on that Oly 17mm, though. I think it's a perfect lens for vlogging, Thanks for the great content.
Yes I use the 17mm for vlogging. Really great. You should difinetly buy. Actually, watch an example of it on of my videos. I show some unedited footage using it.
Once I started comparing the weight and size of my M50 and adapted lenses to m4/3, I stopped looking into new lenses for the M50. After a year, I just started making the switch and love it.
Its a great camera BUT to make it practical, you have to ADD a screen so you can see yourself, attachments for audio, flash, viewfinder etc and by the time all those attachments are screwed on, it's bigger and heavier than a full frame Sony. I wish they would update the Sony RX1Rii with a flip out screen
Love your videos man! #Subscribed. Love your comparisons of all the different gear. That is so helpful to me to help decide what to get for different purposes. Like some things for live streaming, versus all the different types of photography. Even camcorders can work great for streaming because most sports are streamed 1080p or 1080i
I have a Lumix GM5. I prefer the size of the GM5 over my Olympus EM1 Mark II, but I love the controls and 5 axis image stabilization of the Olympus. I can take night shots hand-held at ISO 200. I bought it used for $650 and couldn't be happier. I showed a friend with a newer full-frame Nikon DSLR some of the night shots zoomed-in and he couldn't get over the images and size and weight of the Olympus.
WoW! I was one step from sell my whole Panasonic M43 system and switch to Sony. Right now I`m thinking about buy gx850 and a few lenses to create my pocket backup setup :) Thank You Marcus and greetings form Poland.
The GX85 is bigger. However, it has heat sinks, IBIS and other features you don't get in those small cams. That APCS Sony has a bigger sensor, but it will overheat FAST when shooting video outside, but that GX85 neve will.
As a relatively-new Panasonic shooter, this is really cool. So far, I've gotten lots of use from the surpisingly weather resistant 12-60 Panasonic kit lens.
I'm a longtime m43 shooter with a full set of lenses, including the 2.8 zooms. I'll tell you that the 12-60 kit lens is a tremendous value and very, very useful.
I love how you push thrift and practicality. Its a relief as the litany of choice is overwhelming. I get anxious trying to put together my kit. Every part is so expensive and I don't want to make a mistake. Videos like yours help a lot.
I hope the 42.5 you gave away is giving someone a lot of joy. It is one of those I wish I had it type lenses and had I seen this video back in May I would have applied for it. Sometimes small is best, but when a lens has special character I don’t mind extra weight at all. This has to be the best overview of small MFT lens options on the internet. I always appreciate your focus on practicality Markus. Not enough reviewers spend enough time in the real world as you do.
That 75 is so gorgeous. All that glass!! I have the 45. It's miniscule. If I want a lens that length (75mm+) I get an adapter and put on my old OM system 85mm f/2 which is only about the same size as an old SLR standard lens!
Markus, lately there have been interesting development on M43 auto focus lenses, some Chinese companies are making them! There are two from Yongnuo, the 25mm 1.7 and 42.5mm 1.7 and they're like $130 new, while Xiaomi Yi has one 42.5mm 1.7 with a Macro switch and it's like $100! In terms of ultra-wide angle, Laowa makes 6mm Zero-D rectilinear lens for landscape, although it's expensive at $500, but it is TINY. Maybe you could updated version of this video with these lenses. A lot of us LOVE the GM1 & GM5 and we like small and cheap lenses! And there are only maybe 2-3 UA-camr that like smaller cameras, and you're the best of them!
It was sad that you completely over looked the Lumix 42.5 F1.7 with power OIS and a hood that performs extremely close to the F1.2 lens.At about 350 bucks it will do just as good as the Oly, count on it!
I tried that lens, I was hoping it would be something I could play with, but it's not as sharp and the pics just didn't look as good at with the 45mm M Zuiko 1.8
I like 4/3 lens as I find great deals without too much effort. My Zuiko 45mm cost me $207. My 17mm f2.8 pancake was $123. Simply better bang for the buck than APS-C and full frame glass. Thanks for another great review. May look for a Lumix 14-42mm next.
As someone who's learning as I go this is soooooo helpful, thank you for sharing this. I'm now going to binge watch you and hopefully learn most of what I need to know.
I have the Canon 70D with secondhand lenses. My favorite lens is my nifty 50 pancake lens. The weight drops to the point I enjoy shooting with the camera. Is the 70D the best of the best? No, but it is a fine camera to use and I have fun with it. Just because something is older doesn’t mean it’s obsolete.
Agree it is an excellent “fast” lens. However for street photography, you just cannot beat the tiny Lumix 12-32mm lens because of the built in lens stabilization coupled with the excellent IBIS on the GX85 make this combo a winner for walk around photography.
I bought a G100. From what I see here- if you have my camera and are using it for vlogging mainly then I suggest sticking with a kit lens....Only invest in a $400+ if you intend to do still photography- especially to make money. If you havent yet made a purchase then it may be advisible to buy a Sony VZ-1 or a Sony Camcorder!!!
You should try the Yongnuo 25mm f 1.7 and the Yongnuo 45mm f1.7 autofocus lenses for the m43 mount. Excellent autofocus. good optics. Cheap as chips at about $110 each!
The Olympus 17mm f1.2 and Panasonic 42.5mm f1.2 are better for wedding photography if you are putting flashes on the camera because its better balanced and you can hold the camera better. For me I like the Olympus 12-40mm f2.8. Some photographers will do the 35mm and 85mm dual camera's with straps but I hate straps.
Oh lawty have I have been going crazy trying to find the right camera, the right lens to use, and how to light my studio correclty with what I have for my UA-cam channel. Def trying to stay on budget & buying a new camera because my Olympus OM-D E-M10 iii was just too complicated to use when you're running the whole show on your own, also the view screen doesnt flip out correctly to see yourself while filming. After watching your videos this week, I have since purchased the Lumix G100 (thank you for your video about this camera so helpful!). Question? Should I use my exisiting lenses from my Olympus OM-D E-M10 iii the Kit lens: 14-42mm | M.Zuiko Dig 14-150mm or the kit lense that comes with the Lumix G100? Or search for a good deal on the 45mm f1.8 Olympus M Zuiko? Don't know if you'll see this question on such an older video 😂 but thought I would ask. You're videos have been so helpful!!!! Thank you for putting all this out there!
Just got the 45mm f1.8 Olympus M Zuiko to go with my GH5 off eBay for $137.00 perfect condition because you have 4 Markus LOL... been a couple days but I love using it... just a noob so i am a work in progress... thanks for doing what you do with your knowledge and experience.
Certainly got a lot of people attention.Markus.....your video is fascinating...People just starting out with cameras will fell in love..... Hail Ceasar.
❤i love your very educational videos Marcus and I really enjoy my micro4/3 Olympus OM-D E-M5 camera, I learned a lot from you specially about the lighting and audio processing and I'll continue following you Marcus and thank you so much for your work!❤❤❤
Mark you might like the Minolta 135mm f2.8 and if you get the Sony adapter you can put A-Mount lens on Sony E-Mount bodies. A lot of people love the Minolta 135mm f2.8 lens.
On the other hand… so I got the Pana 20mm used, it's OK. But it turns out I never use it. Why? Well… either I use Z Cam E2C or Panasonic GH5 on tripods, with field monitors… so the lenses are not the piece of gear taking most space in the case anyways. And when I'm out with my Oly E-PL9, the Pana 14-42 is enough for me (If I want to take real pictures, I use the MeiKe 35mm with that camera). But I guess if I had to pick one small prime, I'd go for the Pana 20mm. Yesterday I did a shoot out with my GH5 + Oly 12-100 f4 PRO IS vs Oly E-PL9 with MeiKe 35mm manual prime. It turned out that for some reasons I take better pictures with the latter combination. Part of this is that I use focus peaking with the manual lens and it makes it so much easier to design your sharp areas in the picture. This was astonishing for me, since my first camera was a SLR (here's a picture ello.co/nielso/post/ekjsuezuvelenrlxtfztoa), and for a long time I used DSLRs, not mirrorless, thinking I wouldn't even ever adjust to a electronic viewfinder…
I have an Olympus 14-42mm and I legitimately hate it. I would love to record myself, but that lens must have something wrong with it, it accentuates the pinks and they come out more extreme. I'm so wanting to get the Panasonic version instead.
The current Lumix cameras have built in software that really DO combine best with Panasonic Lumix and Leica lenses, coupled to the fact most Lumix lenses have lens stabilization to couple with Lumix camera IBIS.
i think m/43 got tricked in to the pixel war and, has lost it way. now tipped to lose this type of camera too... like the point and shoot... phone win again..
Panasonic 42.5mm f1.7 can focus closer than the Olympus 45mm f1.8... maybe worth a look if you like to do some semi-macro work. Both are great for portraiture.
Yahoo I never have had a micro 4/3 you got me thinking just like always then again how many cameras dose one person need? I an up to 4 complete systems now which consists of Nikon, Sony, Canon, Fuji
im a fans of your small camera reviews. my camera is em5 mkII im saving for my 1st prime lens, but after watching this video im more confuse now hahaha all of those lens looks really good. and im wonder how good the gx850 in the low light for photo? also is there any solution to trigger off camera flash because gx850 doesnt have hotshoe.
My go to lens is the 45mm too, just a fantastic little lens. Started using thr 25mm lumix of late but it doesn't make me go wow like thr Olympus 45mm does. Great video 👍
I completely agree about the size! I wish I had made this video. Great job at showing people all those lenses, one after the other. I have a Olympus PL-9 and would love a chance to win the 42.5. Again, you're so generous!
Awesome video, Marcus! Thank you for sharing your insights. You've helped me better capture family moments we can never get back. Based on this video and a couple of your others, I picked up a GM1 and three of the lenses you recommended here to better pursue my photography hobby. I'm a novice and originally bought a Nikon D5600, but frankly found myself leaving it home for special events and vacation trips because of the systems' size. Also, I picked up a Canon Vixia camcorder (based on your camcorder video) in time to catch my three girls open their Christmas presents. Right tool for the job! Thanks again for all you do for the photography community!
hi! quite late to respond... i know... but just to add something i still use em1 and em5 ii with 17mm and 45mm both 1.8 and i shoot for my university and they all love my images
The only thing about the really tiny lenses and cameras is stabilization. That g85 is a regular camera size, but by putting the small sensor in a normal body with a huge stabilizer, you can get really stable shots which is important for vlogging and also great for photos. You don't need huge 1400 dollar lenses, but the smallest ones have some big issues. That 20mm pancake is so tiny and cheap, but they just couldn't fit a good focusing system in it.
One of the f irat people that wasn't focused a blurry background. O always wonder why people take travel photos with a blurry background. Like do you even know where you were.
Big fun i am not as furtunate in money but one or two times a year i do the same thing... Everything i didn't touch for that time except my christmas decorations i will give away... Awesome feeling and its not dead stuff laying around...
As always great video. I own a gh4 with 2 lens one is a wide lens 14 mm and a portrait nocticron 42.5mm. Yes the the 42.5 is big but I don't mind lugging it around
I've been looking for something similar to my Canon G12 point-and-shoot camera, which has taken tens of thousands of pictures but is showing its age. However, most point-and-shoots don't have a screen that swivels or tilts, which is a must for me. After seeing this video, I will be taking a hard look at the GX850.
Panasonic has really lost the plot with the G9. I don't care how many features it has, there's just no excuse for a m4/3 camera being bigger & heavier than FF. Same with the GX9. No excuse for being bigger & heavier than APSC.
I totally agree. I think they did that so it can record 4K video for hours without overheating, but I don't do that. The G7 is the biggest I'll go, and it's still very light.
Bigger ones are easier to handle; better controls and these bigger cameras have a more familiar shape/weight closer to what a lot of people are accustomed to. If you have a lot of m4/3s glass and want something chunkier and more feature-rich to use in the studio without investing in other systems, you have an option. A larger camera is also nice if you are using larger lenses; many people find value in body/lens weight/size balance and some m4/3's lenses are pretty big. My girl's 5D with the pancake 40mm is really awkward, while my SD Quattro/SD9 work great with Sigma's typically huge lenses.
You're awesome! Thanks for doing these types of videos. Sometimes it's easy to get caught up in having the "best equipment" when the waaaaay cheaper lenses do almost the exact same job. Thanks Markus! Keep up the good work!
I just got thinking, why don't you show off/ use Olympus M4/3 cameras. You like the oly glasses, i would like to hear your opinion on the cameras. Thank you for awesome content. All the best.
Olympus cameras are too clunky, don't have the features that Lumix has, not really made for video and the menus are terrible. I paid $1,800 for an Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III because it was supposed to be so awesome. Yes the stabilization was somewhat better (but not stellar) but what amazed me was how terrible the video image quality was for that price, they are still using old way outdated sensors.
Most camera/tech UA-camrs repeat the same new product marketing guff because their depth of practical knowledge is lacking and they don't want to stray from the consensus. Your videos stand out because you use your years of experience where I'm sure you've seen countless trends and fads come and go to give us straight, simple and practical advice. You give credit where its due to some pieces of expensive kit yet you're happy to bust myths with regards to using much cheaper equipment while still achieving great results. As a fellow UA-camr who works on a tight equipment budget, I'm really glad I've come across your channel and keep up the great work. 👍🏾
Here's the winner of the Lumix 42.5mm f1.2 lens ua-cam.com/video/APYfgYuBpTc/v-deo.html
I'm just so glad to see someone who got the money but not turning into a snob, furthermore sharing some of it with others, just being natural, giving tips and advice to the other of us who can't afford to buy everything to see if it was worth it or not.
It just makes me happy.
I have seen so many other "nouveau riche" types turning into snobs who say "it has to be that ultra-mega expensive thing", whether it be Purdey shotguns for $110,000 or Raymond Weil wristwatches, or as in this case photography equipment.
Keep the videos coming; I'll be watching...
OMG IM 1 YEAR LATE! but you know what, im not late to these knowledge and sharing. THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME TO MAKE THESE VIDEOS so noobs like me can fast track our learning process. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU. I wish I could give you something but your currency is already much bigger than mine and your gears can shoot a trex.
Thank you, keep making these videos.
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Hard to beat that Leica 15mm f1.7 :)
Smallie but goodie 😊
It's the perfect lens for street photography on a smaller M43 camera. You can shoot unobtrusively and get great results.
yeap, it's a great lens. There is trio of 15mm, 25mm and 42,5mm Leicas sharing very similar signature. BTW I own DJI Lens, which is a rebrended 15mm 1,7.
...and monkey strength not required. :D
@@MarkusPix that’s what she said
I think you've just helped sell a lot of those 45mm f1.8 Olympus M Zuiko lenses! Very cool video, thanks again! :)
Hard to beat m4/3 in terms of size, and quality. Part of my switch to m4/3 was inspired by your videos talking about size and weight savings. Now the rebuilding continues! Thanks again for taking the time to prove that size doesn't/does matter!
not mentioned Lumix 25mm f1.7 often on sale for @150.00 and the Lumix 42.5mm f1.7 another very small compact lens. I use these two lenses for low available light instead of my excellent but much heavier Leica12mm-60mm f2.8-f4.0.
You are a awesome person. Loved the moment you've decided to give away the 42.5mm. It showed the real good person you are.
At the same time your videos are giving me a lot of informations without the need to go elsewhere to learn much more informations about it.
Thank you so much.
Ah I am a new subscriber 🙏🙏🙏
Ciao Markus, I completely agree with you. I love the m 4/3 system for its lightness and portability and especially the Zuiko 45mm f1.8!
Great comparisons. 20mm Panny is my go to lens for street and travel. Hard to beat for size, price, and sharpness
Love the way you show we don't need big expensive cameras or lenses to tell a story or capture an award winning image. The best camera is always the one you have with you! I've taken some of my best images on a smartphone because I had it with me. Look forward to what's next! Thx for all you do 👍
I bought the Olympus M. Zuiko 45mm 1.8 and it quickly became my go-to lens. Light and small... yes. However, mine is pleasantly sharp and the bokeh is strong enough to create a nice separation. Great video, by the way. I love the A-B comparison of moderately priced lens versus kinda-pricey lens. When you see them back to back - it makes sense. Thanks for the work you put into the video.
yes the 45 is my most favorite M43 lens. I have three of them
I LOVE the way you leave things on the screen actually long enough for me to see/compare things. Other 'content provider's often leave me cursing while I have to hit the 'back' button all too often. Thank you.
Loved your positive attitude and presentation! My favorite travel combo is the Oly 9-18mm, Pana 12-32mm and the nimble 17/1.8 for low light. With an Olympus camera and their FL-LM3 flash, there's little one will miss for casual photography. There still remains the perfect light for video, which remains to be invented.
I still rather go M43 with bigger lens then go Sony crop sensor. Sony does not have a crop body with dual card slots.
Also Olympus OMD E-M1 line have great grips. And Panasonic GH and G line also have nice grips.
I really like your video, excellent intro to micro 4/3, totally agree. Everything micro should by definition be small, hopefully also lightweight. Only critissism , you did not mention bloggers and tourists use the extendable selfie stick, usually with a cellphone or an action camera because being handheld it is longer away than the one you used in your video and you don't need to carry around a tripod which is heavier and cumbersome. You did not mention that lenses with large apertures are more expensive and heavy because they need more glass and are more difficult to make, the advantage of these lenses is that each stop more open means you need half the light, which when working with only daylight is a great advantage.
Micro four thirds Olympus 300mm
Can't be beat best ibis, lightest 600mm equivalent
If Olympus would have put dual IS in there new 100-400mm lens they would rule
Great video. I use the 20mm Panny, 45mm Oly, and the 12-32mm kit lens on a GX85, primarily.
Thanks Markus! This helps me to no end. I have been researching for weeks to figure out a small good quality M4/3 camera that I can pack in my moto touring gear. You are obviously a great hearted guy and your knowledge is very helpful.
Great comparison of the M43 lenses very useful thanks. Those f1.8 Olympus lenses are excellent value. I hope Panasonic comes out with another rangefinder style camera similar to the GX8 just a bit smaller. The GX9 didn't cut the mustard they cut too many corners.
You are the best!! I’d love to have your mind and talent. I’m learning so much!! THANK YOU!!!
Great vid! I'd throw my name in for the Nocticron but I sold mine for the same reason you're giving yours away. The 14mm is another good lens and next to the body caps, the smallest in the system. I really wish Panasonic would bring back the GM5, mine is showing it's age... and I agree the GX85 is too big to replace it.
I loved this. Like you, I'm not afraid of vlogging with a tripod. I'm using my G9, and it's just too damn big for an old guy like me to hold out in front of me. I use my Oben mini-tripod on my desk if I'm vlogging from my office, or I have a nice full-size monopod that I can carry around instead of a tripod.
I mostly use a 25mm Pana 1.7 or my 42.5mm 1.7. I'm getting ready to pull the trigger on that Oly 17mm, though. I think it's a perfect lens for vlogging, Thanks for the great content.
Yes I use the 17mm for vlogging. Really great. You should difinetly buy. Actually, watch an example of it on of my videos. I show some unedited footage using it.
Once I started comparing the weight and size of my M50 and adapted lenses to m4/3, I stopped looking into new lenses for the M50. After a year, I just started making the switch and love it.
have you considered or tested the sigma fp ? with some small voigtlander lenses ? It's on my list to have a small but high quality setup to travel.
sigma fp + 21f4 voigtlander + 40 f1.4 voigtlander, seems like a perfect combo for a compact setup
Its a great camera BUT to make it practical, you have to ADD a screen so you can see yourself, attachments for audio, flash, viewfinder etc and by the time all those attachments are screwed on, it's bigger and heavier than a full frame Sony. I wish they would update the Sony RX1Rii with a flip out screen
Love your videos man! #Subscribed. Love your comparisons of all the different gear. That is so helpful to me to help decide what to get for different purposes. Like some things for live streaming, versus all the different types of photography. Even camcorders can work great for streaming because most sports are streamed 1080p or 1080i
I have a Lumix GM5. I prefer the size of the GM5 over my Olympus EM1 Mark II, but I love the controls and 5 axis image stabilization of the Olympus. I can take night shots hand-held at ISO 200. I bought it used for $650 and couldn't be happier. I showed a friend with a newer full-frame Nikon DSLR some of the night shots zoomed-in and he couldn't get over the images and size and weight of the Olympus.
Great video, Markus! I'm on the Sony APS-C line, but the images from these M4/3 cameras and lenses are awesome!
Markus, Thanks for the recommendation on the Olympus 45mm f/1.8 lens. I love the look of this lens. I bought one and was blown away.
And it's so tiny! It autofocusses super fast
WoW! I was one step from sell my whole Panasonic M43 system and switch to Sony.
Right now I`m thinking about buy gx850 and a few lenses to create my pocket backup setup :)
Thank You Marcus and greetings form Poland.
Whole reason I bought an Olympus was because it was small and the non pro lenses are good and reasonabley priced
The GX85 is bigger. However, it has heat sinks, IBIS and other features you don't get in those small cams. That APCS Sony has a bigger sensor, but it will overheat FAST when shooting video outside, but that GX85 neve will.
Very true.
As a relatively-new Panasonic shooter, this is really cool. So far, I've gotten lots of use from the surpisingly weather resistant 12-60 Panasonic kit lens.
I'm a longtime m43 shooter with a full set of lenses, including the 2.8 zooms. I'll tell you that the 12-60 kit lens is a tremendous value and very, very useful.
The Panasonic 20mm pancake is a great lens
I like that you focus on practicality. Great video.
I love how you push thrift and practicality. Its a relief as the litany of choice is overwhelming. I get anxious trying to put together my kit. Every part is so expensive and I don't want to make a mistake. Videos like yours help a lot.
Thanks. I like to keep things simple
When I am tempted to buy a lens, I always come to your channel for reality checks. Thank you.
I hope the 42.5 you gave away is giving someone a lot of joy. It is one of those I wish I had it type lenses and had I seen this video back in May I would have applied for it. Sometimes small is best, but when a lens has special character I don’t mind extra weight at all. This has to be the best overview of small MFT lens options on the internet. I always appreciate your focus on practicality Markus. Not enough reviewers spend enough time in the real world as you do.
That 75 is so gorgeous. All that glass!! I have the 45. It's miniscule. If I want a lens that length (75mm+) I get an adapter and put on my old OM system 85mm f/2 which is only about the same size as an old SLR standard lens!
Markus, lately there have been interesting development on M43 auto focus lenses, some Chinese companies are making them! There are two from Yongnuo, the 25mm 1.7 and 42.5mm 1.7 and they're like $130 new, while Xiaomi Yi has one 42.5mm 1.7 with a Macro switch and it's like $100! In terms of ultra-wide angle, Laowa makes 6mm Zero-D rectilinear lens for landscape, although it's expensive at $500, but it is TINY. Maybe you could updated version of this video with these lenses. A lot of us LOVE the GM1 & GM5 and we like small and cheap lenses! And there are only maybe 2-3 UA-camr that like smaller cameras, and you're the best of them!
It was sad that you completely over looked the Lumix 42.5 F1.7 with power OIS and a hood that performs extremely close to the F1.2 lens.At about 350 bucks it will do just as good as the Oly, count on it!
I tried that lens, I was hoping it would be something I could play with, but it's not as sharp and the pics just didn't look as good at with the 45mm M Zuiko 1.8
@@MarkusPix I looked for a comparison test and found this: ua-cam.com/video/soPYgzMQaVs/v-deo.html
I like 4/3 lens as I find great deals without too much effort. My Zuiko 45mm cost me $207. My 17mm f2.8 pancake was $123. Simply better bang for the buck than APS-C and full frame glass. Thanks for another great review. May look for a Lumix 14-42mm next.
As someone who's learning as I go this is soooooo helpful, thank you for sharing this. I'm now going to binge watch you and hopefully learn most of what I need to know.
I have the Canon 70D with secondhand lenses. My favorite lens is my nifty 50 pancake lens. The weight drops to the point I enjoy shooting with the camera. Is the 70D the best of the best? No, but it is a fine camera to use and I have fun with it. Just because something is older doesn’t mean it’s obsolete.
I just bought the Lumix 25mm f 1.7 lens. Absolutely love it!
Agree it is an excellent “fast” lens. However for street photography, you just cannot beat the tiny Lumix 12-32mm lens because of the built in lens stabilization coupled with the excellent IBIS on the GX85 make this combo a winner for walk around photography.
I bought a G100. From what I see here- if you have my camera and are using it for vlogging mainly then I suggest sticking with a kit lens....Only invest in a $400+ if you intend to do still photography- especially to make money. If you havent yet made a purchase then it may be advisible to buy a Sony VZ-1 or a Sony Camcorder!!!
You should try the Yongnuo 25mm f 1.7 and the Yongnuo 45mm f1.7 autofocus lenses for the m43 mount. Excellent autofocus.
good optics. Cheap as chips at about $110 each!
The Olympus 17mm f1.2 and Panasonic 42.5mm f1.2 are better for wedding photography if you are putting flashes on the camera because its better balanced and you can hold the camera better. For me I like the Olympus 12-40mm f2.8. Some photographers will do the 35mm and 85mm dual camera's with straps but I hate straps.
Oh lawty have I have been going crazy trying to find the right camera, the right lens to use, and how to light my studio correclty with what I have for my UA-cam channel. Def trying to stay on budget & buying a new camera because my Olympus OM-D E-M10 iii was just too complicated to use when you're running the whole show on your own, also the view screen doesnt flip out correctly to see yourself while filming. After watching your videos this week, I have since purchased the Lumix G100 (thank you for your video about this camera so helpful!). Question? Should I use my exisiting lenses from my Olympus OM-D E-M10 iii the Kit lens: 14-42mm | M.Zuiko Dig 14-150mm or the kit lense that comes with the Lumix G100? Or search for a good deal on the 45mm f1.8 Olympus M Zuiko? Don't know if you'll see this question on such an older video 😂 but thought I would ask. You're videos have been so helpful!!!! Thank you for putting all this out there!
Just got the 45mm f1.8 Olympus M Zuiko to go with my GH5 off eBay for $137.00 perfect condition because you have 4 Markus LOL... been a couple days but I love using it... just a noob so i am a work in progress... thanks for doing what you do with your knowledge and experience.
Certainly got a lot of people attention.Markus.....your video is fascinating...People just starting out with cameras will fell in love.....
Hail Ceasar.
Great video, thanks man!
Maybe consider giving that Leica 42.5 f1.2 to Kasey Stern (Camera Conspiracies)? ;)
❤i love your very educational videos Marcus and I really enjoy my micro4/3 Olympus OM-D E-M5 camera, I learned a lot from you specially about the lighting and audio processing and I'll continue following you Marcus and thank you so much for your work!❤❤❤
Mark you might like the Minolta 135mm f2.8 and if you get the Sony adapter you can put A-Mount lens on Sony E-Mount bodies. A lot of people love the Minolta 135mm f2.8 lens.
On the other hand… so I got the Pana 20mm used, it's OK. But it turns out I never use it. Why? Well… either I use Z Cam E2C or Panasonic GH5 on tripods, with field monitors… so the lenses are not the piece of gear taking most space in the case anyways. And when I'm out with my Oly E-PL9, the Pana 14-42 is enough for me (If I want to take real pictures, I use the MeiKe 35mm with that camera). But I guess if I had to pick one small prime, I'd go for the Pana 20mm.
Yesterday I did a shoot out with my GH5 + Oly 12-100 f4 PRO IS vs Oly E-PL9 with MeiKe 35mm manual prime. It turned out that for some reasons I take better pictures with the latter combination. Part of this is that I use focus peaking with the manual lens and it makes it so much easier to design your sharp areas in the picture. This was astonishing for me, since my first camera was a SLR (here's a picture ello.co/nielso/post/ekjsuezuvelenrlxtfztoa), and for a long time I used DSLRs, not mirrorless, thinking I wouldn't even ever adjust to a electronic viewfinder…
I have an Olympus 14-42mm and I legitimately hate it. I would love to record myself, but that lens must have something wrong with it, it accentuates the pinks and they come out more extreme. I'm so wanting to get the Panasonic version instead.
The current Lumix cameras have built in software that really DO combine best with Panasonic Lumix and Leica lenses, coupled to the fact most Lumix lenses have lens stabilization to couple with Lumix camera IBIS.
i think m/43 got tricked in to the pixel war and, has lost it way. now tipped to lose this type of camera too... like the point and shoot... phone win again..
Love your energy, liberating!! 💖
YOU should be a Neville / Manifestation / LoA coach, UA-camr 👍
Panasonic 42.5mm f1.7 can focus closer than the Olympus 45mm f1.8... maybe worth a look if you like to do some semi-macro work.
Both are great for portraiture.
Can you make a video about: "The mistakes that new filmmakers or UA-cam vloggers should avoid"?
Thank you, Markus☺
Yahoo I never have had a micro 4/3 you got me thinking just like always then again how many cameras dose one person need? I an up to 4 complete systems now which consists of Nikon, Sony, Canon, Fuji
im a fans of your small camera reviews.
my camera is em5 mkII
im saving for my 1st prime lens, but after watching this video im more confuse now hahaha all of those lens looks really good.
and im wonder how good the gx850 in the low light for photo? also is there any solution to trigger off camera flash because gx850 doesnt have hotshoe.
My go to lens is the 45mm too, just a fantastic little lens. Started using thr 25mm lumix of late but it doesn't make me go wow like thr Olympus 45mm does. Great video 👍
I completely agree about the size! I wish I had made this video. Great job at showing people all those lenses, one after the other. I have a Olympus PL-9 and would love a chance to win the 42.5. Again, you're so generous!
Awesome video, Marcus! Thank you for sharing your insights. You've helped me better capture family moments we can never get back. Based on this video and a couple of your others, I picked up a GM1 and three of the lenses you recommended here to better pursue my photography hobby. I'm a novice and originally bought a Nikon D5600, but frankly found myself leaving it home for special events and vacation trips because of the systems' size. Also, I picked up a Canon Vixia camcorder (based on your camcorder video) in time to catch my three girls open their Christmas presents. Right tool for the job! Thanks again for all you do for the photography community!
That's it: another awesome video for lens comparison! Love you guys. See ya, blue skies, take care 🤙🏻🍀📸
This is very helpful! I just bought the 45mm 1.8
hi! quite late to respond... i know... but just to add something i still use em1 and em5 ii with 17mm and 45mm both 1.8 and i shoot for my university and they all love my images
Those were really useful, practical comparisons. It will help me and a lot of others choose between some of these lenses.
Totally agree, I hate huge cameras and lenses
The only thing about the really tiny lenses and cameras is stabilization. That g85 is a regular camera size, but by putting the small sensor in a normal body with a huge stabilizer, you can get really stable shots which is important for vlogging and also great for photos. You don't need huge 1400 dollar lenses, but the smallest ones have some big issues. That 20mm pancake is so tiny and cheap, but they just couldn't fit a good focusing system in it.
Exactly!
Try Olympus OM1 or any OM-D. It’s M4/3 w/stabilization!!!
One of the f irat people that wasn't focused a blurry background. O always wonder why people take travel photos with a blurry background. Like do you even know where you were.
Nowaday, you can see the lack of stabilisation, kinda good for photography and static video, but really not sufficient for vlogging
Is it worth getting the 14-42 zoom if you have the kit lens 12-32?
Not really, unless you like playing with motors
@@MarkusPix thanks :)
thanks
Big fun i am not as furtunate in money but one or two times a year i do the same thing... Everything i didn't touch for that time except my christmas decorations i will give away... Awesome feeling and its not dead stuff laying around...
Thanks Markus! You make among the most inspiring videos of my many, many subscriptions on UA-cam!!
Greetings from Sweden from me and my GM1!!!
Wow, thanks!
As always great video.
I own a gh4 with 2 lens one is a wide lens 14 mm and a portrait nocticron 42.5mm.
Yes the the 42.5 is big but I don't mind lugging it around
Thanks for what you do! Please keep the small camera and lens content coming!!!
Here is a guy who likes Zuiko 45mm f/1.8s in plural!
I've been looking for something similar to my Canon G12 point-and-shoot camera, which has taken tens of thousands of pictures but is showing its age. However, most point-and-shoots don't have a screen that swivels or tilts, which is a must for me. After seeing this video, I will be taking a hard look at the GX850.
lol it always makes me laugh how easily you give free stuff.great channel!
gx850/880 ist eine absolut geile Kamera. Komplett unterschätzt, das Teil.
Mega gemacht, mit den unterschiedlichen Linsen, geiler Vergleich. danke dir
Thanks for a great and intresting video. Be safe and skilful. Pinge
Kasey at Camera Conspiracies wants one to put on the GH5s you gave him for his studio setup !
I'm talking about the 42.5 1.2
He can buy One,with all the money he makes on UA-cam...🤷
This video was so helpful!!! thank you!! :)
Panasonic has really lost the plot with the G9. I don't care how many features it has, there's just no excuse for a m4/3 camera being bigger & heavier than FF. Same with the GX9. No excuse for being bigger & heavier than APSC.
I totally agree. I think they did that so it can record 4K video for hours without overheating, but I don't do that. The G7 is the biggest I'll go, and it's still very light.
Just bought a Panasonic GM1 so thanks for this explanation on these lenses.
Very informative much to think about. Thank you.
“I have big heavy things.” -MarkusPix
This is a beautiful lens. I own one. And it is not cheap. My assistant and I call it the sexy lens. Congrats to the winner. You will love it.
Dang, I'm 4 years late for the giveaway.
Good video. Very useful comparisons.
I might have to biy that little zoom lens it looks reallt good
Bigger ones are easier to handle; better controls and these bigger cameras have a more familiar shape/weight closer to what a lot of people are accustomed to. If you have a lot of m4/3s glass and want something chunkier and more feature-rich to use in the studio without investing in other systems, you have an option.
A larger camera is also nice if you are using larger lenses; many people find value in body/lens weight/size balance and some m4/3's lenses are pretty big. My girl's 5D with the pancake 40mm is really awkward, while my SD Quattro/SD9 work great with Sigma's typically huge lenses.
You're awesome! Thanks for doing these types of videos. Sometimes it's easy to get caught up in having the "best equipment" when the waaaaay cheaper lenses do almost the exact same job. Thanks Markus! Keep up the good work!
Thanks for watching!
This video is wonderful! Now i know what M43 lenses to own!
So..i 'll get the back up one.. for 70 euros:)
Valuable information , thank you.
Markus does that olympus 17mm 1.7 have loud autofocus noise when doing video with it? trying to decide on oly 17mm panasonic 15mm or sigma 16mm
Olympus doesn't make a 17mm f1.7 but 1.8 and 1.2 are silent
I just got thinking, why don't you show off/ use Olympus M4/3 cameras. You like the oly glasses, i would like to hear your opinion on the cameras. Thank you for awesome content. All the best.
Olympus cameras are too clunky, don't have the features that Lumix has, not really made for video and the menus are terrible. I paid $1,800 for an Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III because it was supposed to be so awesome. Yes the stabilization was somewhat better (but not stellar) but what amazed me was how terrible the video image quality was for that price, they are still using old way outdated sensors.
Most camera/tech UA-camrs repeat the same new product marketing guff because their depth of practical knowledge is lacking and they don't want to stray from the consensus.
Your videos stand out because you use your years of experience where I'm sure you've seen countless trends and fads come and go to give us straight, simple and practical advice.
You give credit where its due to some pieces of expensive kit yet you're happy to bust myths with regards to using much cheaper equipment while still achieving great results.
As a fellow UA-camr who works on a tight equipment budget, I'm really glad I've come across your channel and keep up the great work. 👍🏾
Thanks. Yeah since I dont need the money I dont monetize and follow trends. I just do what I want