Very good review. I owe this 40-150 f4, because it’s lightweight and small. To me, because of my back problems, I can’t carry much heavy weight on my backpack, so for me portability and lightweight is very important. So, having a combo withOm-5, 12-40 f2.8, Leica 9mm f1.7 and this lens is just great! I used to have 12-100mm f4, but at long run it turn is heavy for me. For a Pro photographer this issue might sounds ridiculous but to me as amateur is important. The image quality of this lens is truly supremely good and I was surprised. Even on high-res shot handheld in blue hour the image quality of this lens was a pleasant surprise. The weight of this lens is the same of zuiko 12-40 f2.8. I’m glad for a purchase of this lens.
@alexanderpieri1971 The lens is indeed very good quality wise. And your setup doesn't sound strange to me. I totally get that there is a limit to what you feel confortly with when walking around. I'm actually starting to consider things like this to make a lightweight kit and a really heavy-duty kit. This lens would suit perfectly in the lightweight version. Thanks for watching and sharing the comment. Grt guido
have both - the f4 on my om5 when traveling light, the f2.8 - well surely eveyrone has this amazing lens - the one lens to rule them all in m43 i think
I own the 40-150 f f2.8. I often use it with the 1.4 x TC and recently bought a 2x TC. I use if for some bird, travel, closeup and landscape photography, but originally acquired it for indoor sports, such as hockey and roller derby. I love it. It is sharp wide open and renders out of focus areas very pleasantly. It works really well with the 1.4x TC with no appreciable degradation of the image. I do not yet have enough experience with the 2x TC to offer an opinion on the image quality. As a bird photography the 150mm f2.8 is my off tripod, quick reaction lens. I am usually using a full frame Canon with a 500 mm f4 on a tripod (with and without the Canon 1.4 and 2). I own the Panasonic 100-400 for MFT but have been disappointed with its sharpness and so am still relying on the Canon for reach. Eventually I want to replace the Canon setup with a Zuiko 300mm f.4 Pro or maybe the 150-600. I have a couple of big trips upcoming and I intend to use only a 12-100. f4 Pro and the 40-150 f2.8 with the two teleconverters as my only lenses.
@digidraxe8052 I think the 300 mm will be a nice addition for you. Even with teleconverters it is still one of the sharpest lenses that I ever used. The 150-600 is great but a bit big and bulky sonfor me that means making choices. I wouldn't take that lens as an addition like the 100-400 or even 150-400. Hope you gave some great trips! Where are you going? Grt guido
Thanks. Nice comparison. I tend to use the 12-45 f/4, the 40-150 f/4, the 14-150 and the 20mm f/1.4 with my OM-5. I program MF to the 1-2 switch to work with these lenses, since none of them have the MF clutch. These lenses and the OM-5 are all weather-sealed, and the lenses balance well with the OM-5. This "package" is my go anywhere / any-weather kit for hikes, travel, city walks, etc. I grab a lens and the OM-5 and head out.
You've got a great lightweight setup there! I'm working towards a kit like that for some hiking. I hope to visit some mountain areas next year. Would be great for the uphill hikes. Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts. Grt guido
Guido, you can go to page 1 of the AF menu an turn on AF+MF and then you do not need to assign MF to a separate button. You just need to be careful not to move the focus ring when you want to AF.
This is indeed the best option for me. I have always set my camera up like this. Just before this trip I updated the camera to the latest software, and t functions are not as I preferred them anymore. But thanks for your tip and sharing it in the comments I appreciate it. Grt guido
Thanks Guido. Solid review. Couple of additional considerations for potential buyers. The F4 version is not compatible with the MC-14 and MC-20 teleconverters. The F2.8 is. The F4 has the similar filtersize as the 12-40/F2.8 PRO and that could be a big advantage for a travel photographer.
They both have they're pros and cons its just depending on how someone wants to use it. With the om-1 mkii you hardly need an filters anyway. With live nd and live gnd the only thing to look for is a decent polarisor. I always but 1 filter that had the size of my biggest lens and then just a couple of cheap adapter rings. Saves a lot of money and space. Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts. Grt guido
The 40-150mm f2.8 is an almost must-have for MFT. It‘s build-quality, speed and sharpness are gorgeous. I use it a lot with the MC-14 adapter. It is a bit big and heavy though, that‘s why I actually do consider the f4 version.
Compared to the f4 it is bigger and heavier but compared to other systems it's quite small. But they both are excellent lenses you can't go wrong with either of them. Thanks for watchibg and sharing your thoughts. Grt guido
Hi Guido. I have the f4 version due to its size and weight, and find the image quality very good. For the type of photograph I do, the 12-40 f2.8 pro is the lens I use the most, and then the 40-150 f4 when I need extra reach. Really enjoy your channel, keep up the good work 👍
I recently bought the 40-150mm f4 but I still wait to use it. I was forced to return the lens because of "something" was inside the lens. Thanks for this great review!
3 Legged Thing has great quality and has dedicated L bracket for Om-1 mk. 1&2. I bought from them universal QR11 2.0 L bracket, which is twice less expensive than dedicated one, to use with E-M1X. Tried it also on Panasonic G95 and Olympus OM-5 and it works fine on both. Your landscape photos are simply great! Thank you!
Thanks for sharing your experience. The 3 legged thibg seems to be stopped it isn't made new. Maybe I can find one second hand. And thabks for watchibg and your compliments. I really appreciate your support! Grt guido
Yes have both of these Lenses and agree with you, my f2.8 version is one of the best BUT my f4 is almost as good, both have a dedicated spot in my kit and I love both of them for different reasons, the small one for the OM-5 and the bigger one for the OM-1, if I could only have one though it would be the f2.8 as combined with the tele converters it's so much more versatile, the f4 is so compact though, just buy both!!
It's so close between those two lenses and I never expected that. It all comes down to usability. Thanks for watching and sharing your experience. Grt guido
L bracket for om1 I or ii is Three legged thing model Ollie xd about £70. Very well made and so versatile and can be adjusted to suit your way of working. I used to have the 2.8 but recently swapped for the 4 which I find much lighter to carry and I don’t miss the manual focus as I use mf assist from the menu. Like your channel one of the best for landscape photography. Keep up the good work.
Thank you for your kind words! Intrynto do my best to keep the channel interesting so happy to see it's appreciated. I'll look into the ollie xd. Got more comments on that one. Grt guido
Yes nice job. I use this lens on the g9ii which has a dedicated on body mf switch. it’s so good for urban photography. It really accentuates the benefits of m43. There is nothing else with this image quality for the size and weight. I mean, one handed shooting at 300mm looking like a tourist with a kit lens 👌. I’ll take this, the leica 9mm and the 20mm 1.4 and be happy to do anything, anytime, anywhere on earth with one small bag. Seems like everyone would want this lens.
Thanks Guido. I always enjoy your videos. To answer your question, I own and love the 40-150 f2.8 Pro but have had to replace itslens hood twice in the past five years . I own the 12-40 f 2.8 Pro as well but have also had to replace its lens hood twice. My most used and favourite all purpose lens is the 12-100 f4 Pro and despite it practically living on my camera, I have only had to replace it lens hood once,. At least it was easily attributed to the cumulative of many knocks accumulated over several years. In comparison, I can't even figure out how the other four hood casualties were damaged as they seemed to spontaneously deconstruct in use or in my camera bag. Despite the growing costs of replacing lens hoods, I am definitely not ready to part with any of the three lenses.
Seems like you have a serious bad relation with lens hoods haha. But I agree those thibgs are quite expensive so it takes a lot of moneybox replace them. Guess I'm one of the lucky once. I did glue my 12-40 f2.8 lens cap. That fell apart a few years ago but since then it works perfectly again. Thansk for watchibg and sharing your thoughts. Grt guido
I have both. Bought the f2.8 first then a few years later, the f4. Now the f2.8 stays in its bag, and I use the f4, simply because it’s light, and I’m much older. Yes, the image quality is good, even though I miss the clutch on the f2.8, and have the AF+MF turned on for my OM5, and use a function button on my EM1mkiii.
Enjoyed the video a lot. I absolutely love my 40-150 f2.8. But like you said OM System offers the f4.0 for a good purpose and I must say: The fact that it has no turning front is one of those details that make the Zuiko lenses so special. Having lived in the US I am a Really Right Stuff fan. So I did order the L-bracket and the universal lens foot for quick realease attachment to my now oversized tripod. More importantly, the Quick Release Magpul “camera strap”. Offering a bazillion options to carry the camera with small to large lenses. The RRS L-bracket allows me to grab the camera from any carrying position in a heartbeat. It is expensive, so was the OM-1 with the 2 f2.8 lenses. I already owned the tripod from my full frame days and time in the USA, where it ain’t cheap, but considerably cheaper then in The Netherlands. Which now appears to apply to anything in our little country.
Was the rrs bracket also that expansive in the US? I was really surprised with the quality of the f4. I really believe that there is not much notice difference between the 2.8 and the f4 other then the usability. Thanks for watching and your comment! Grt guido
I own the 40-150mm f2.8 pro and it is my favorite lens by far. Its hight IQ and super close focus distance (great for proxi macro) makes it an awesome lens. I love the manual clutch feature as well. In fact, down the line, I may change some of my Panasonic lenses for the equivalent OM versions just for the manual clutch. As you mentioned, if I had to travel really light, the f4 version could be useful, but I do love my f2.8.
I can only agree with everything you're saying. I had 2 panasonic lenses in the past and decided to change them both for olympus equivalents. My experience was that the image stabilisation also became much better as olympusnuses ibis as priority and the Panasonic uses the lens as priority. It just works smoother with the same brand I guess. Thanks for watching and your comment I appreciate it. Grt guido
I'm considering buying it next to the 2.8 one day. Great for lightweight travels and it's quality is amazing. Thanks for watching and sharing your experience. Grt guido
I have both - originally I expected to use the f/4 (and 12-45 f/4) as a lightweight kit with E-M5 for travel, with the 2.8 for more “serious” work. However, since I rarely need to use aperture lower than f/4 for telephoto, and I rarely use the f/2.8 these days. But one major plus for the 2.8 is that you can use it with 1.4 and 2.0 Teleconverters.
I rarely use the converters but that's mainly because I always take a 100'400 with me. But what I've heard and seen they work great on the 2.8 version. Thanks for watchibg and sharing your comment. Grt guido
Interesting video this Guido as I have both versions of the 40-150 I actually thought do I need to keep both as I absolutely love the 2.8 version as I know I’ve taken some of my best photos with that lens But sometimes I just don’t need the weight when out on one of our walks I was pleasantly surprised then recently when using the F4 version with the sharpness of it in spectacular conditions hand held so now I don’t think I’m missing out by not having the 2.8 with me I think then my conclusion is both lenses are really good and have their place in my bag depending g on what I’m doing that day :)
I think that is the exact same conclusion as I had. The 2.8 is crazy good but there is absolutely no shame in bringing the f4. I would be really happy the add the f4 just to take it with me when I'm out with the family. Thanks for watchibg grt guido
Thanks for the review Guido and the very nice images. About the L bracket I have for years a second hand one from RRS for my EM 1.2 and they are second to none, as I'm concerned. I would definitely buy the RRS for a future om-1, even though I always say it's not worth the money. The 3 legged thing is a lesser alternative, because you don't have the extended grip, which you do have with the RRS. A better alternative to my opinion is the FOLDING GRIP FOR OLYMPUS OM SYSTEM OM-1 from the firm STC. Good luck.
Thanks for sharing your experience. The 3lt is not available anymore. I didn't know the last one you mentioned so I will look into that. The om-1 version from rrs is 300 euro. Bizar money for a peace of metal. I'll try to score one second hand. Thanks for watchibg grt guido
3 Legged Thing makes an L bracket specifically for OM-1 and I like it quite a lot. Pretty reasonable price. Also, I have the f4 because my requirements are small and lightweight, I’m very happy with it.
Hoi Guido Wat een leuke video met duidelijke uitleg over deze lens. Draait de frontlens van de 2,8 als je inzoomt ?, of blijft je filter op zijn plaats Net als bij de F/4 versie ? Neem je morgen nog A2 prints mee naar Utrecht?. Met vriendelijke groet
Bij de 2.8 draaid het front element ook niet daar gebeurd alles inwendig bij. Ik had geen A2 prints meer klaaf liggen helaas die ik mee kon nemen. Had wel een album bij met prints. Was je nog geweest? Grt guido
@Hoi Guido Bedankt voor je antwoord, Nee ik ben niet geweest. Mijn rug laat het niet toe om 1.5 uur te gaan staan . Maar ik had wel graag gekomen. Hoe was de lezing? Als ik het goed heb heb je de 150-400 te logeren. Wat zijn de oplopende F waarden van deze lens ?, dus wat komt er na 4,5 en zo door.?.
Those cows must’ve been paid actors. 😂 beautiful shots. I think those tiny details you mentioned would make me buy the 2.8. Having an AF/MF switch on my Sony GMs spoiled me. Though those are really sharp, great detail.
Jep, I think it's just more thought of lens when it comes down to usability. For me those details are worth the extra weight and size for sure. Thanks for watchibg my friend. Grt guido
I'm going to look into that one. For some reason it looks a bit bulky. But that's more in my head then a fact I guess. Thanks for watching and sharing your experience. Grt guido
So.... I want either the 2.8 or the f4. The only two lenses I ha e for my lumix g9ii are the 25 1.2 and the 12-40 2.8. I do landscapes and sports photography (baseball and swimming) with a little bit of portrait work mixed in. Based on that what would you recommend for my usage
I am assuming that swimming can be indoors and due to the movement you need fast shutter speeds. I would go for the 2.8 then without a doubt. You cab also add a telecobverter on that one in case you want a little more reach in the future. Rhe usability of that lens is also better. Hope this helps your choice! Thanks for watching and your comment. Grt guido
Try the Nisi L-Bracket NLP-S (G). I used RSS on 5D3 and 5D4, but I also refused to pay hundreds of EUR for a new one. Now I love my Nisi that perfectly fits my OM-1 Mark II and my EOS R5 for 39 EUR!
Hi Guido, I think you've done a good job reviewing the camera and comparing it with its F2.8 sibling. May I suggest adding the "in comparison to f4 Olympus" to the title to get more views? I had been looking for a comparison video and couldn't find one, and I am sure there are many more viewers like me. I just stumbled upon your video by chance and realized you were making a comparison between the 2 lenses. Cheers!
I don't have that lens. It looks very small and handy. I have been thinking about the 17mm !.2, I would really like to have that one. I just love my 40 to 150mm F2.8. The f4.0 would be nice on hikes.
The f4 is a very good alternative for the longer or uphill hikes if you want a very lightweight package. I've recently tried that 17mm nice lens but I don't like primes myself. Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts. Grt guido
Others have commented on the Ollie L bracket. I will note that the new version is smaller, lighter and cheaper than the original which I have. I'm afraid I disagree about the focus clutch which is a nuisance when it disengages accidentally and the lens won't focus. I use the function switch for manual focus whether the lens has a clutch or not. Love the images too.
I haven't had any problems with the clutch mechanism at all untill now. Heard that a lot about the function switch but asigned it to something else myself. Thabks for sharing your experience. Grt guido
Glad you found it interesting. I'm always a bit worried when I make a video of a lens or camera. There are also people watching like you that don't own any olynpus / om system gear. So that's why I don't make to much of those. I want to keep it interesting for everyone. Thanks for watching again. Grt guidk
The f2.8 is definitely on my wishlist, but I'm in a financially similar situation. 😅 You make a good case for the f4, though I wonder if it'd overlap with my Lumix 35-100 2.8. OM-1 L-brackets: this is something I'm actually considering at the moment. I was looking at 3 Legged Thing's Ollie, but some youtuber (can't remember who right now) turned my head with the idea of a Smallrig mini cage, with a small belt-clip QR plate screwed onto the side. (or even... on top!) Both a similar price in the UK, just under £100. Not what _I_ might call cheap, but feels like a bargain compared to that RRS price!
That rrs is just a massive rip off. I actually can't believe that anybody buys a peace of metal for that amount of money. Maybe it's gold underneath? Thanks for watching and sharing your experience! Grt guido
How would it be for photos in a sports hall covered with artificial light? I say this with the f4. It would be enough to raise the ISO a little. The camera I have is the OM1 mark 2. Thank you
I think it all depends on how high you want to raise the iso and how much light there is in the sports hall. The quality of the lens is great but it's those specific conditions that decide if its a good image or not. I would be comfortable to raise the iso up to 6400 with the om-1 mkII and the current noise reduction tools in lightroom and topaz. What do you use now for those indoor shots? Grt guido
I currently don’t own either but have been considering the f4 version simply as a travel lens. Only thing holding me back is I own the 12-100 f4 that I absolutely love. But am thinking 12-45 f4 (I own) and addition of 40-150 f4 and my panny 15 would be great for a small sling bag as walk around.
With the 12-100 f4, it feels a little too much to add the 40-150 f4. Maybe it's better to look for a 100-400 then, but that is a lot heavier. I think for the lightweight kit you have in mind, these lenses are perfect. Thanks for watching and sharing your experience. Grt guido
Hi, came across your comment and can add my experience if it helps you. I initially had the 12-100 and loved using it. I then thought about going he same route you describe - opting for the 12-45 f4 and the 40-150 f4 as a kit. They were both superb lenses and I particularly enjoyed using the 40-150 f4 which has been one of my favourite m43 lenses ever. But after a few months, I founf myself really missing the 12-100. It is the ideal all-in-one lens (as you will already know as an owner of it), and the additional image stabilisation with IS sync really adds to its appeal and allows for even slower shutter speeds. When I changed to the 12-45 and 40-150 kit, I also missed not having to change lenses. It was such a convenience to be able to head out with just a single lens and know that I could capture almost anything with it, and not have to stop to change lenses on the go. Long story short, I sold the 12-45 and 40-150, and purchased the 12-100 again, anc couldn't be happier. The 12-45 and 40-150 are both superb lenses and never disappointed in their performance. But I think you may miss the convenience and IS of the 12-100, which is such a special lens. Just my two cents, maybe it helps you to make a decision.
Thanks for input. Yes could not sell 12-100 it just gets to much use. I do own the 100-400. Yes 40-150 is a bit to close to 12-100. This is one i have been thinking on awhile.
That's looks like a great option but apparently it's not for sale in the netherlands. Might be wort checking out eBay. Thabks for watching and your tip! Grt guido
That looks like a great l bracket! But apparently difficult to buy in the netherlands. There are a few on Ebay so I'll look in to that. Thanks for the tip and for watching grt guido
Ik heb de 2.8 versie wel eens gehuurd. Produceert erg mooie foto's. Net als de 4.0 versie die ik gekocht heb. Ik zie geen verschil eerlijk gezegd. Wel merk ik dat met de 4.0 de kleuren -naar mijn smaak- wat overgesatureerd worden. Daar is natuurlijk wat aan in te stellen.
Eens. Ik kon qua image quality ook weinog verschil ontdekken. Het gaat dan meer om het gevoel en het gebruiks gemak denk ik. Bedankt voor het kijken en je reactie! Grt guido
Hi Guido ... ik denk dat je conclusie helemaal juist is. Voor het professionele werk wat jij doet, is de f2.8 natuurlijk de perfecte lens. Voor enthousiaste hobbyisten zoals ik die met een sling op pad gaan en 2 honden voldoet de kleinere, lichte f4. Overigens heb ik de 12-100 f4 (stoere lens) gisteren ontvangen en daar ga ik denk ik heel veel plezier van hebben met het maken van foto's van de honden en hun pups. Overigens ik las in de comments waar iemand de instelling AF MF opperde ... ben ik ook aan het uitproberen met focus peaking 😅 Leuk dat je ook dit soort reviews doet. Hartelijke groet
Ik gebruik zslf eigenlijk altijd af-mf en ik kwam er vandeweek achter dat die uitgeachakeld was. Heb net voor de frankrijk trip noeuwe software op de mkii gezet dat zal weleens de oorzaak geweest kunnen zijn. Die 12-100 f4 ga he veel plezier aan beleven! Bedankt voor het kijken weer. Grt guido
In some events, sport stadiums, etc., the 2.8 lens looks very "pro", and maybe "suspicius" at the entrance. The f/4 version gives the same image quality but looks very much less intimidating.
Haha, definitely true. especially when it's not in the active mode yet. But even when it's active and slides out, it is small. Thanks for watching and your comment. Grt guido
Hi Guido. I want to purchase a lens for my om1mkii that could reach 600 mm efective focal lenght, and maximum optical quality but I also need to be very lightweight, so this lens looks very nice although it is not compatible with teleconverters. I wonder if this 40-150 could work effectively to AF when used with the 2x digital teleconverter active. I suppose that is not a very good alternative for bird AI AF but I will appreciate if someone with this gear could give it a try and tell me about the results. Thanks a lot!
It's a shame because I returned the lens last week so I can't try it. But my experience with the digital zoom is very bad. It's just a crop in body and usually looses a lot of quality. Grt guido
The sliding mechanism apparently sometimes falls apart. The little balls inside of it then fly out. Nothing dangerous but apparently very frustrating 😅 haha that's how much detail there is in the lens. You can even read the tags 😅 thanks for watching grt guido
@@GuidoVanDeWater It happened to me once. The lens hood just fell apart. I got in contact with then Olympus, and they replaced it for free. I was very impressed. That was a few years back though. So I do not if OM systems would replace it for free since it was before their time. ;)
I think certain angles of the sun you can't go without but I use them more as protection then anything else. Specially when it's wet outside. Saves a lot of lens cleaning. Thanks for watching and your comment. Grt guido
Get an L Bracket. once you use it you'll ask yourself why I didn't get this sooner. You don't have to pay 300 euros for a right stuff bracket. there are other brackets out there for lees equally as good as right stuff
I once thought that I would never use an L bracket, but I'm definitely turning when it comes to that. And no, I'm not going to spend so much money on the rrs. I'm just gonna search for a good cheap alternative. Thanks for watching and your comment. grt guido
QUESTION : Do you own the 40-150 f2.8 or f4? What's your experience with them.
Very good review. I owe this 40-150 f4, because it’s lightweight and small. To me, because of my back problems, I can’t carry much heavy weight on my backpack, so for me portability and lightweight is very important. So, having a combo withOm-5, 12-40 f2.8, Leica 9mm f1.7 and this lens is just great! I used to have 12-100mm f4, but at long run it turn is heavy for me. For a Pro photographer this issue might sounds ridiculous but to me as amateur is important. The image quality of this lens is truly supremely good and I was surprised. Even on high-res shot handheld in blue hour the image quality of this lens was a pleasant surprise. The weight of this lens is the same of zuiko 12-40 f2.8. I’m glad for a purchase of this lens.
@alexanderpieri1971 The lens is indeed very good quality wise. And your setup doesn't sound strange to me. I totally get that there is a limit to what you feel confortly with when walking around. I'm actually starting to consider things like this to make a lightweight kit and a really heavy-duty kit. This lens would suit perfectly in the lightweight version. Thanks for watching and sharing the comment. Grt guido
have both - the f4 on my om5 when traveling light, the f2.8 - well surely eveyrone has this amazing lens - the one lens to rule them all in m43 i think
I own the 40-150 f f2.8. I often use it with the 1.4 x TC and recently bought a 2x TC. I use if for some bird, travel, closeup and landscape photography, but originally acquired it for indoor sports, such as hockey and roller derby. I love it. It is sharp wide open and renders out of focus areas very pleasantly. It works really well with the 1.4x TC with no appreciable degradation of the image. I do not yet have enough experience with the 2x TC to offer an opinion on the image quality. As a bird photography the 150mm f2.8 is my off tripod, quick reaction lens. I am usually using a full frame Canon with a 500 mm f4 on a tripod (with and without the Canon 1.4 and 2). I own the Panasonic 100-400 for MFT but have been disappointed with its sharpness and so am still relying on the Canon for reach. Eventually I want to replace the Canon setup with a Zuiko 300mm f.4 Pro or maybe the 150-600. I have a couple of big trips upcoming and I intend to use only a 12-100. f4 Pro and the 40-150 f2.8 with the two teleconverters as my only lenses.
@digidraxe8052 I think the 300 mm will be a nice addition for you. Even with teleconverters it is still one of the sharpest lenses that I ever used. The 150-600 is great but a bit big and bulky sonfor me that means making choices. I wouldn't take that lens as an addition like the 100-400 or even 150-400. Hope you gave some great trips! Where are you going? Grt guido
Thanks. Nice comparison. I tend to use the 12-45 f/4, the 40-150 f/4, the 14-150 and the 20mm f/1.4 with my OM-5. I program MF to the 1-2 switch to work with these lenses, since none of them have the MF clutch. These lenses and the OM-5 are all weather-sealed, and the lenses balance well with the OM-5. This "package" is my go anywhere / any-weather kit for hikes, travel, city walks, etc. I grab a lens and the OM-5 and head out.
You've got a great lightweight setup there! I'm working towards a kit like that for some hiking. I hope to visit some mountain areas next year. Would be great for the uphill hikes. Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts. Grt guido
Just a question, why would you need the 14-150mm and the 40-150, especially if your aim is keeping weight down?
Guido, you can go to page 1 of the AF menu an turn on AF+MF and then you do not need to assign MF to a separate button. You just need to be careful not to move the focus ring when you want to AF.
This is indeed the best option for me. I have always set my camera up like this. Just before this trip I updated the camera to the latest software, and t functions are not as I preferred them anymore. But thanks for your tip and sharing it in the comments I appreciate it. Grt guido
Thanks Guido. Solid review. Couple of additional considerations for potential buyers. The F4 version is not compatible with the MC-14 and MC-20 teleconverters. The F2.8 is. The F4 has the similar filtersize as the 12-40/F2.8 PRO and that could be a big advantage for a travel photographer.
They both have they're pros and cons its just depending on how someone wants to use it. With the om-1 mkii you hardly need an filters anyway. With live nd and live gnd the only thing to look for is a decent polarisor. I always but 1 filter that had the size of my biggest lens and then just a couple of cheap adapter rings. Saves a lot of money and space. Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts. Grt guido
The 40-150mm f2.8 is an almost must-have for MFT. It‘s build-quality, speed and sharpness are gorgeous. I use it a lot with the MC-14 adapter.
It is a bit big and heavy though, that‘s why I actually do consider the f4 version.
Compared to the f4 it is bigger and heavier but compared to other systems it's quite small. But they both are excellent lenses you can't go wrong with either of them. Thanks for watchibg and sharing your thoughts. Grt guido
Hi Guido. I have the f4 version due to its size and weight, and find the image quality very good. For the type of photograph I do, the 12-40 f2.8 pro is the lens I use the most, and then the 40-150 f4 when I need extra reach. Really enjoy your channel, keep up the good work 👍
Thanks for the kind words and sharing your experience! I truly appreciate it. Grt guido
I recently bought the 40-150mm f4 but I still wait to use it. I was forced to return the lens because of "something" was inside the lens. Thanks for this great review!
Ow that's a shame. Hopefully you can start to take images again pretty soon. Thanks for watching grt guido
3 Legged Thing has great quality and has dedicated L bracket for Om-1 mk. 1&2. I bought from them universal QR11 2.0 L bracket, which is twice less expensive than dedicated one, to use with E-M1X. Tried it also on Panasonic G95 and Olympus OM-5 and it works fine on both. Your landscape photos are simply great! Thank you!
Thanks for sharing your experience. The 3 legged thibg seems to be stopped it isn't made new. Maybe I can find one second hand. And thabks for watchibg and your compliments. I really appreciate your support! Grt guido
Yes have both of these Lenses and agree with you, my f2.8 version is one of the best BUT my f4 is almost as good, both have a dedicated spot in my kit and I love both of them for different reasons, the small one for the OM-5 and the bigger one for the OM-1, if I could only have one though it would be the f2.8 as combined with the tele converters it's so much more versatile, the f4 is so compact though, just buy both!!
It's so close between those two lenses and I never expected that. It all comes down to usability. Thanks for watching and sharing your experience. Grt guido
L bracket for om1 I or ii is Three legged thing model Ollie xd about £70. Very well made and so versatile and can be adjusted to suit your way of working. I used to have the 2.8 but recently swapped for the 4 which I find much lighter to carry and I don’t miss the manual focus as I use mf assist from the menu. Like your channel one of the best for landscape photography. Keep up the good work.
Thank you for your kind words! Intrynto do my best to keep the channel interesting so happy to see it's appreciated. I'll look into the ollie xd. Got more comments on that one. Grt guido
Yes nice job. I use this lens on the g9ii which has a dedicated on body mf switch. it’s so good for urban photography. It really accentuates the benefits of m43. There is nothing else with this image quality for the size and weight. I mean, one handed shooting at 300mm looking like a tourist with a kit lens 👌. I’ll take this, the leica 9mm and the 20mm 1.4 and be happy to do anything, anytime, anywhere on earth with one small bag. Seems like everyone would want this lens.
Thanks for watching and sharing your experience! It's kind of like and undercover lens haha. Beast in sheep clothes. Grt guido
Thanks Guido. I always enjoy your videos. To answer your question, I own and love the 40-150 f2.8 Pro but have had to replace itslens hood twice in the past five years . I own the 12-40 f 2.8 Pro as well but have also had to replace its lens hood twice. My most used and favourite all purpose lens is the 12-100 f4 Pro and despite it practically living on my camera, I have only had to replace it lens hood once,. At least it was easily attributed to the cumulative of many knocks accumulated over several years. In comparison, I can't even figure out how the other four hood casualties were damaged as they seemed to spontaneously deconstruct in use or in my camera bag. Despite the growing costs of replacing lens hoods, I am definitely not ready to part with any of the three lenses.
Seems like you have a serious bad relation with lens hoods haha. But I agree those thibgs are quite expensive so it takes a lot of moneybox replace them. Guess I'm one of the lucky once. I did glue my 12-40 f2.8 lens cap. That fell apart a few years ago but since then it works perfectly again. Thansk for watchibg and sharing your thoughts. Grt guido
I have both. Bought the f2.8 first then a few years later, the f4. Now the f2.8 stays in its bag, and I use the f4, simply because it’s light, and I’m much older. Yes, the image quality is good, even though I miss the clutch on the f2.8, and have the AF+MF turned on for my OM5, and use a function button on my EM1mkiii.
Thanks for watchibg and sharing your experience. I really appreciate it. Grt guido
Enjoyed the video a lot. I absolutely love my 40-150 f2.8. But like you said OM System offers the f4.0 for a good purpose and I must say: The fact that it has no turning front is one of those details that make the Zuiko lenses so special.
Having lived in the US I am a Really Right Stuff fan. So I did order the L-bracket and the universal lens foot for quick realease attachment to my now oversized tripod. More importantly, the Quick Release Magpul “camera strap”. Offering a bazillion options to carry the camera with small to large lenses. The RRS L-bracket allows me to grab the camera from any carrying position in a heartbeat. It is expensive, so was the OM-1 with the 2 f2.8 lenses. I already owned the tripod from my full frame days and time in the USA, where it ain’t cheap, but considerably cheaper then in The Netherlands. Which now appears to apply to anything in our little country.
Was the rrs bracket also that expansive in the US? I was really surprised with the quality of the f4. I really believe that there is not much notice difference between the 2.8 and the f4 other then the usability. Thanks for watching and your comment! Grt guido
I own the 40-150mm f2.8 pro and it is my favorite lens by far. Its hight IQ and super close focus distance (great for proxi macro) makes it an awesome lens. I love the manual clutch feature as well. In fact, down the line, I may change some of my Panasonic lenses for the equivalent OM versions just for the manual clutch. As you mentioned, if I had to travel really light, the f4 version could be useful, but I do love my f2.8.
I can only agree with everything you're saying. I had 2 panasonic lenses in the past and decided to change them both for olympus equivalents. My experience was that the image stabilisation also became much better as olympusnuses ibis as priority and the Panasonic uses the lens as priority. It just works smoother with the same brand I guess. Thanks for watching and your comment I appreciate it. Grt guido
I own this lens and it is super sharp! I've even taken macro shots with it and it does an excellent job. If you don't own it, you should!
I'm considering buying it next to the 2.8 one day. Great for lightweight travels and it's quality is amazing. Thanks for watching and sharing your experience. Grt guido
That great cow shot and amazing comparison! Thank you
Thanks for watching and the comment! Grt guido
I have both - originally I expected to use the f/4 (and 12-45 f/4) as a lightweight kit with E-M5 for travel, with the 2.8 for more “serious” work. However, since I rarely need to use aperture lower than f/4 for telephoto, and I rarely use the f/2.8 these days. But one major plus for the 2.8 is that you can use it with 1.4 and 2.0 Teleconverters.
I rarely use the converters but that's mainly because I always take a 100'400 with me. But what I've heard and seen they work great on the 2.8 version. Thanks for watchibg and sharing your comment. Grt guido
Interesting video this Guido as I have both versions of the 40-150 I actually thought do I need to keep both as I absolutely love the 2.8 version as I know I’ve taken some of my best photos with that lens But sometimes I just don’t need the weight when out on one of our walks I was pleasantly surprised then recently when using the F4 version with the sharpness of it in spectacular conditions hand held so now I don’t think I’m missing out by not having the 2.8 with me I think then my conclusion is both lenses are really good and have their place in my bag depending g on what I’m doing that day :)
I think that is the exact same conclusion as I had. The 2.8 is crazy good but there is absolutely no shame in bringing the f4. I would be really happy the add the f4 just to take it with me when I'm out with the family. Thanks for watchibg grt guido
Hi Guido, thanks for sharing your thoughts about this lens definitely worth considering for weight alone 😊
You can't go wrong with this one. Thanks for watching and the comment. Grt guido
Loved that bovine shot as well! Nice! Great detail as you noted.
Thanks for watching and your comment! I appreciate the support. Grt guido
Thanks for the review Guido and the very nice images. About the L bracket I have for years a second hand one from RRS for my EM 1.2 and they are second to none, as I'm concerned. I would definitely buy the RRS for a future om-1, even though I always say it's not worth the money. The 3 legged thing is a lesser alternative, because you don't have the extended grip, which you do have with the RRS. A better alternative to my opinion is the FOLDING GRIP FOR OLYMPUS OM SYSTEM OM-1 from the firm STC. Good luck.
Thanks for sharing your experience. The 3lt is not available anymore. I didn't know the last one you mentioned so I will look into that. The om-1 version from rrs is 300 euro. Bizar money for a peace of metal. I'll try to score one second hand. Thanks for watchibg grt guido
Great video, and some very nice shots particularly of the cows
Thank your very much! Appreciate it that you took the time to share a comment. Grt guido
3 Legged Thing makes an L bracket specifically for OM-1 and I like it quite a lot. Pretty reasonable price. Also, I have the f4 because my requirements are small and lightweight, I’m very happy with it.
You have a great lens with the f4 that's for sure. I'll look into that L bracket. Thanks for waychibg and sharing your experience. Grt guido
Hoi Guido
Wat een leuke video met duidelijke uitleg over deze lens. Draait de frontlens van de 2,8 als je inzoomt ?, of blijft je filter op zijn plaats Net als bij de F/4 versie ? Neem je morgen nog A2 prints mee naar Utrecht?.
Met vriendelijke groet
Bij de 2.8 draaid het front element ook niet daar gebeurd alles inwendig bij. Ik had geen A2 prints meer klaaf liggen helaas die ik mee kon nemen. Had wel een album bij met prints. Was je nog geweest? Grt guido
@Hoi Guido
Bedankt voor je antwoord, Nee ik ben niet geweest. Mijn rug laat het niet toe om 1.5 uur te gaan staan . Maar ik had wel graag gekomen. Hoe was de lezing? Als ik het goed heb heb je de 150-400 te logeren. Wat zijn de oplopende F waarden van deze lens ?, dus wat komt er na 4,5 en zo door.?.
Those cows must’ve been paid actors. 😂 beautiful shots. I think those tiny details you mentioned would make me buy the 2.8. Having an AF/MF switch on my Sony GMs spoiled me. Though those are really sharp, great detail.
Jep, I think it's just more thought of lens when it comes down to usability. For me those details are worth the extra weight and size for sure. Thanks for watchibg my friend. Grt guido
got the smallrig cage on my om1mk2 - had it on my em1mk3 before - completely unobtrusive i leave on all the time, doesnt block the side ports
I'm going to look into that one. For some reason it looks a bit bulky. But that's more in my head then a fact I guess. Thanks for watching and sharing your experience. Grt guido
So.... I want either the 2.8 or the f4. The only two lenses I ha e for my lumix g9ii are the 25 1.2 and the 12-40 2.8.
I do landscapes and sports photography (baseball and swimming) with a little bit of portrait work mixed in.
Based on that what would you recommend for my usage
I am assuming that swimming can be indoors and due to the movement you need fast shutter speeds. I would go for the 2.8 then without a doubt. You cab also add a telecobverter on that one in case you want a little more reach in the future. Rhe usability of that lens is also better. Hope this helps your choice! Thanks for watching and your comment. Grt guido
Try the Nisi L-Bracket NLP-S (G). I used RSS on 5D3 and 5D4, but I also refused to pay hundreds of EUR for a new one. Now I love my Nisi that perfectly fits my OM-1 Mark II and my EOS R5 for 39 EUR!
Thanks for the tip. Got more comments about the nisi I will look in to that. Grt guido
Hi Guido, I think you've done a good job reviewing the camera and comparing it with its F2.8 sibling. May I suggest adding the "in comparison to f4 Olympus" to the title to get more views? I had been looking for a comparison video and couldn't find one, and I am sure there are many more viewers like me. I just stumbled upon your video by chance and realized you were making a comparison between the 2 lenses. Cheers!
I just changed the video name you might have had a good idea there. Happy you still found what you were looking for. Grt guido
@@GuidoVanDeWater I am touched:)
I don't have that lens. It looks very small and handy. I have been thinking about the 17mm !.2, I would really like to have that one. I just love my 40 to 150mm F2.8. The f4.0 would be nice on hikes.
The f4 is a very good alternative for the longer or uphill hikes if you want a very lightweight package. I've recently tried that 17mm nice lens but I don't like primes myself. Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts. Grt guido
Others have commented on the Ollie L bracket. I will note that the new version is smaller, lighter and cheaper than the original which I have. I'm afraid I disagree about the focus clutch which is a nuisance when it disengages accidentally and the lens won't focus. I use the function switch for manual focus whether the lens has a clutch or not. Love the images too.
I haven't had any problems with the clutch mechanism at all untill now. Heard that a lot about the function switch but asigned it to something else myself. Thabks for sharing your experience. Grt guido
Got this lens second hand like new for half price … nice weight to It.
Excellent cow image. 👍
I hope / know you will take lots of great images with that lens. Thanks for watching and sharing your experience! Grt guido
Hello Guido
Was interessting what you think about the 40-150 f4. Have a nice time and see you in your next video :-).
Grt Ernesto
Glad you found it interesting. I'm always a bit worried when I make a video of a lens or camera. There are also people watching like you that don't own any olynpus / om system gear. So that's why I don't make to much of those. I want to keep it interesting for everyone. Thanks for watching again. Grt guidk
Great comparison.
Thanks for watching and the comment. Grt guido
Buy the f4. Use the difference to travel. Those photos will be more interesting
The best lens is the one that you can take with you. So indeed for travel this is a great option. Grt guido
The f2.8 is definitely on my wishlist, but I'm in a financially similar situation. 😅 You make a good case for the f4, though I wonder if it'd overlap with my Lumix 35-100 2.8.
OM-1 L-brackets: this is something I'm actually considering at the moment. I was looking at 3 Legged Thing's Ollie, but some youtuber (can't remember who right now) turned my head with the idea of a Smallrig mini cage, with a small belt-clip QR plate screwed onto the side. (or even... on top!) Both a similar price in the UK, just under £100. Not what _I_ might call cheap, but feels like a bargain compared to that RRS price!
That rrs is just a massive rip off. I actually can't believe that anybody buys a peace of metal for that amount of money. Maybe it's gold underneath? Thanks for watching and sharing your experience! Grt guido
How would it be for photos in a sports hall covered with artificial light? I say this with the f4. It would be enough to raise the ISO a little. The camera I have is the OM1 mark 2. Thank you
I think it all depends on how high you want to raise the iso and how much light there is in the sports hall. The quality of the lens is great but it's those specific conditions that decide if its a good image or not. I would be comfortable to raise the iso up to 6400 with the om-1 mkII and the current noise reduction tools in lightroom and topaz. What do you use now for those indoor shots? Grt guido
El 12-40 f2.8 con tele Converter x2 de la om 1 Mark ii
If I'm not mistaking you can't attach a teleconverter to the 12-40 f2.8 you can do it with the 40-150 f2.8 maybe that's what you mean?
I currently don’t own either but have been considering the f4 version simply as a travel lens. Only thing holding me back is I own the 12-100 f4 that I absolutely love. But am thinking 12-45 f4 (I own) and addition of 40-150 f4 and my panny 15 would be great for a small sling bag as walk around.
With the 12-100 f4, it feels a little too much to add the 40-150 f4. Maybe it's better to look for a 100-400 then, but that is a lot heavier. I think for the lightweight kit you have in mind, these lenses are perfect. Thanks for watching and sharing your experience. Grt guido
Hi, came across your comment and can add my experience if it helps you. I initially had the 12-100 and loved using it. I then thought about going he same route you describe - opting for the 12-45 f4 and the 40-150 f4 as a kit. They were both superb lenses and I particularly enjoyed using the 40-150 f4 which has been one of my favourite m43 lenses ever.
But after a few months, I founf myself really missing the 12-100. It is the ideal all-in-one lens (as you will already know as an owner of it), and the additional image stabilisation with IS sync really adds to its appeal and allows for even slower shutter speeds. When I changed to the 12-45 and 40-150 kit, I also missed not having to change lenses. It was such a convenience to be able to head out with just a single lens and know that I could capture almost anything with it, and not have to stop to change lenses on the go.
Long story short, I sold the 12-45 and 40-150, and purchased the 12-100 again, anc couldn't be happier. The 12-45 and 40-150 are both superb lenses and never disappointed in their performance. But I think you may miss the convenience and IS of the 12-100, which is such a special lens.
Just my two cents, maybe it helps you to make a decision.
Thanks for input. Yes could not sell 12-100 it just gets to much use. I do own the 100-400. Yes 40-150 is a bit to close to 12-100. This is one i have been thinking on awhile.
@originaljamtracks great to see that you share your experience I appreciate it. Grt guido
Leofoto LPO-OM-1 - very good L-bracket for OM-1 for about 46$.
That's looks like a great option but apparently it's not for sale in the netherlands. Might be wort checking out eBay. Thabks for watching and your tip! Grt guido
I use the Leofoto LPO-OM1 L-Bracket. Very good quality for ~52,-€.
Regards from Germany, Michael
That looks like a great l bracket! But apparently difficult to buy in the netherlands. There are a few on Ebay so I'll look in to that. Thanks for the tip and for watching grt guido
@@GuidoVanDeWater Have a look at the great river with A... (when I write the name here, my answer disappears)
I bought a 3 Legged Thing LEXIE Arca-Swiss Universal Multi-function L-bracket for £70 including delivery. It does the job.
Thanks for sharing your experience. Grt guido
Ik heb de 2.8 versie wel eens gehuurd. Produceert erg mooie foto's. Net als de 4.0 versie die ik gekocht heb. Ik zie geen verschil eerlijk gezegd. Wel merk ik dat met de 4.0 de kleuren -naar mijn smaak- wat overgesatureerd worden. Daar is natuurlijk wat aan in te stellen.
Eens. Ik kon qua image quality ook weinog verschil ontdekken. Het gaat dan meer om het gevoel en het gebruiks gemak denk ik. Bedankt voor het kijken en je reactie! Grt guido
Hahaha mijn reactie moest hieronder staan... de tv liep alweer door naar een ander oud filmpie van je en dat staat geconnect met mijn telefoon 😅
Haha ja ik had al zo'n vermoeds hoor. Maar bedankt voor het kijken weer 🙂 grt guido
Hi Guido ... ik denk dat je conclusie helemaal juist is. Voor het professionele werk wat jij doet, is de f2.8 natuurlijk de perfecte lens. Voor enthousiaste hobbyisten zoals ik die met een sling op pad gaan en 2 honden voldoet de kleinere, lichte f4. Overigens heb ik de 12-100 f4 (stoere lens) gisteren ontvangen en daar ga ik denk ik heel veel plezier van hebben met het maken van foto's van de honden en hun pups. Overigens ik las in de comments waar iemand de instelling AF MF opperde ... ben ik ook aan het uitproberen met focus peaking 😅 Leuk dat je ook dit soort reviews doet. Hartelijke groet
Ik gebruik zslf eigenlijk altijd af-mf en ik kwam er vandeweek achter dat die uitgeachakeld was. Heb net voor de frankrijk trip noeuwe software op de mkii gezet dat zal weleens de oorzaak geweest kunnen zijn. Die 12-100 f4 ga he veel plezier aan beleven! Bedankt voor het kijken weer. Grt guido
How large a print did you make from the Two Cows image?
I haven't printed it yet but I'm sure I can make a big print of it. Grt guido
@@GuidoVanDeWater Thank you for your prompt reply. Ben
In some events, sport stadiums, etc., the 2.8 lens looks very "pro", and maybe "suspicius" at the entrance.
The f/4 version gives the same image quality but looks very much less intimidating.
Haha, definitely true. especially when it's not in the active mode yet. But even when it's active and slides out, it is small. Thanks for watching and your comment. Grt guido
@@GuidoVanDeWater I also have the 2.8 version, and use one or the other depending on the circunstances (family trip, portrait sessions, etc.)
Hi Guido. I want to purchase a lens for my om1mkii that could reach 600 mm efective focal lenght, and maximum optical quality but I also need to be very lightweight, so this lens looks very nice although it is not compatible with teleconverters. I wonder if this 40-150 could work effectively to AF when used with the 2x digital teleconverter active. I suppose that is not a very good alternative for bird AI AF but I will appreciate if someone with this gear could give it a try and tell me about the results. Thanks a lot!
It's a shame because I returned the lens last week so I can't try it. But my experience with the digital zoom is very bad. It's just a crop in body and usually looses a lot of quality. Grt guido
Thanks a lot Guido, good to know.
Get 75-300. Very light n process BIF raw phtos with DxOPure Raw. Or 100-400mm not light but amazing upto 325mm.
Never used the 75-300 myself but the 100-400 is indeed great! Thanks for sharing your experience. Grt guido
@@aryagai3461Thanks a lot for your advice
i Say (not proofed) it is the same lens like the f 3.5-5.6 Version (with better housing) At least the image Quality.
I have no idea if that is the case but the image quality was really good. It really surprised me for such a good lens. Grt guido
@ i compared both!
They explode? Not sure what you are referring to but it sounds dangerous 😏. Cow #9520 is cute
The sliding mechanism apparently sometimes falls apart. The little balls inside of it then fly out. Nothing dangerous but apparently very frustrating 😅 haha that's how much detail there is in the lens. You can even read the tags 😅 thanks for watching grt guido
@@GuidoVanDeWater It happened to me once. The lens hood just fell apart. I got in contact with then Olympus, and they replaced it for free. I was very impressed. That was a few years back though. So I do not if OM systems would replace it for free since it was before their time. ;)
Is dit iets, rond de €140
3 Legged Thing OLLIE-B 90mm Arca L Bracket
Daar heb ik meer comments over. Ga ik eens opzoeken. Thanks robbert! Grt guido
Just pitch the lens hoods!😂 Haven’t used one in a decade. Modern optics you shouldn’t need one anyways.
I think certain angles of the sun you can't go without but I use them more as protection then anything else. Specially when it's wet outside. Saves a lot of lens cleaning. Thanks for watching and your comment. Grt guido
There is an AF joystick!
Yeah but you can't switch from auto to manual focus with that.
@@GuidoVanDeWater but to the cows 🐮 😁😉
Get an L Bracket. once you use it you'll ask yourself why I didn't get this sooner. You don't have to pay 300 euros for a right stuff bracket. there are other brackets out there for lees equally as good as right stuff
I once thought that I would never use an L bracket, but I'm definitely turning when it comes to that. And no, I'm not going to spend so much money on the rrs. I'm just gonna search for a good cheap alternative. Thanks for watching and your comment. grt guido