I really like my 8-18, but I have been eyeing up the 9mm. Not as big as the 8-18, better low light, but not sure I can justify owning both. I do prefer primes.
@@bburnsey If you can compare those two lenses side by side in a camera shop or from friends it might help you decide. Lumix has events at shops all the time too. Kind of like test driving a car. Sometimes it’s just how it feels on the camera body that helps you decide too. But I also say, love the lens you have and use it!
The only ultra wide lens I have (which, by default, makes it a favorit?) is the 7 artisans 7.5 f2.8. I thought it would be a really niche use case, therefore the relatively inexpensive only manual focus lens. Turns out that I use it more often than I thought. As a university instructor at times I put it on my G80 (G85) to use diring hybrid lectures so students off campus can see me as I walk around and lecture.... I bought it before there was a 9mm from Lumix.... The 7 artisans lens is built like a tank and is the hemvist, by far, prime that I have.
Ha, that's great Michael! Hopefully you've been nice and not naughty. The part of northern BC where I was is very close to Alaska. Lots of pristine lakes to fish in too. Flying over the lake and glacier in a small plane was definitely the highlight.
Glad you enjoyed it. Yes, I thought that part with the sticks was super cool as well. It was a beautiful day and the light was just perfect. Sometimes the shadows are so harsh in the fall. I was happy for the soft light to make the colours come out so well. So fortunate I was there to experience it all.
Oh my what a photowalk, fantastic to see a beaver in action, I have a wide angle lens 12-60 which I am very fond of, but I didn’t know the tulip lens cap was specifically for wide angle, every days a school day. Thanks for an enjoyable video once again. PS did you use to be a tightrope walker…….😉
Haha, I am a bad tightrope walker! I have that 12-60 as well. That's a nice holiday lens too. I just wish it was f/2.8 all the way through the zoom range. Ah yes, Tulip vs Tube lens hoods. I actually have a video on that. It's old, and slightly cringy, but it explains a more about lens hoods. ua-cam.com/video/zXjwR7jqYYY/v-deo.htmlsi=axSVtLZH67jnR6q8
Who knew? There's something even more exciting than skateboarding! Hanging out with beavers.👍 Fabulous up close video and great job maintaining balance crossing logs while shooting. I'm building my collection of prime lenses with the Laowa 7.5mm, Lumix 14mm ad Lumix 42.5mm. Had the Olympus 9-18mm and used 9mm most of the time when traveling. I'll definitely take a look at the 9mm as a future addition to my kit. Must return to the Canadian rockies. Last time we were there, it snowed on July 4th 😅
Ha, and both get the heart racing! Glad to hear you had the full Canadian experience with snow on July 4th! We aim to please. (And here it is December 4th and I'm going skateboarding - outside.) Sounds like a great collection of glass. Laowa 7.5 is a fun lens, but I guess the advantage of the 9mm is the AF - if needed! Thanks for stopping by Jason. Cheers!
Thanks! Love the surprise captures Marlene! Have you ever grabbed frames from your videos? You'd create some beautiful photos from the video close ups of the beaver!
Thank you for the Super Deena! 💜 Yes I have done video frame grabs, but these are only 1920x1080px. I have some photos from this encounter too. Lucky for me I had several minutes with this guy.
What work ethic the beaver has, he / she was not going to let the materials go 😂. Hope you were safe from bears out in the wilds. Coming from the UK, we have no worries about such things. Great video again, Marlene. I have 7.5 Laowa, a very nice lens with a bit more width than the 9mm, but for me, just the job. Thanks again.
I know, very persistent beaver! Being so close up to all that stick handling was fantastic to see. There are bears in that area, but by then they should have been hibernating. (Hopefully.) But as a rule I have bear spray handy when hiking all times of the year. If any two-legged predators threaten me, I'll not hesitate to use it on them too. Yes, that Laowa 7.5 is rather popular, and I did have a good think about it, because of that extra width. I was so used to my 7-14 that the 9mm seemed quite tight when I first started using it. Needed to back up an extra step or two from my subject. But I'm used to it now.
Glad you are enjoying your 9mm lens! I use mine alot inside museums and art galleries. Really enjoyed seeing the beaver footage. Lucky you to capture these wonderful animals.
Yes, I took this lens inside the central library here on a photo walk a couple months ago, and it was great to have this fast lens. I'm kicking myself that I forgot to include one of those photos in this video! Next time! Yes, that beaver action was definitely a once-in-a-blue-moon situation, as I rarely go on that trail.
Yes, it was so fun to experience this. And it was a happy accident that I happened to be out shooting my little video about the 9mm when this busy beaver decided to steal the show!
What a great couple of wildlife close encounters, especially with the beaver. We have some otters in my regions of the gulf coast but you need the 100-400mm to have any chance of photographing them. My wide-angle lens of choice is the Lumix/Leica 8-18mm f2.8-f4. Very flexible and sharp and the variable aperture is not a problem since I tend to shoot mostly at F5.6.
Hi Bruce, Yes, it was quite a day out on the trails. I happened upon a mink a few months ago, also quite close up. But I was actually quite nervous. You never know when these wild animals will turn on you. Luckily this beaver was very busy building it's house. So yes the 100-400mm is good to have if you want to keep a safe distance. I'd like to try that 8-18mm some day. I heard from someone that is was quite large and heavy for M43. But a nice range that I know I'd find useful. Great to hear from you again. Cheers!
I have an artisan 7 wide angle (came with a second hand camera purchase) but have rarely used it… you inspire me to try it again. Love your beaver footage especially. Thanks for sharing.
Great video footage of the deer and beaver. I had the 8-18mm Panasonic Leica that I used occasionally for pet photos and landscapes but I always had it set on 8mm. I sold it recently and may consider the 9mm if I was convinced I would use it more. This year I have used my G9 with the 12-60 and 100-400mm PL lenses 100% of the time with no regrets.
Funny you say that. With my 7-14mm I keep it on 7mm. And I almost bought the Laowa 7.5 .... but the MF only, deterred me. Skateboarding moves pretty fast, and I can't always pre-determine where my subject will end up! I'm happy with the 9mm for that reason, but I do miss those extra 2mm of focal length! Needed to slightly adapt my shooting method. I have that 12-60mm too and it's a great all around lens, but weirdly I seem to have the 9, 15 or 100-400mm permanently on the three cameras I use.
I think so too. I don't have the computer power to edit 4K video, so I'm quite happy sticking with 1080P. As long as you nail your exposure and use sharp lenses, it's enough resolution for me. If I was a pro videographer, it would be another thing, but for UA-cam, it works.
I enjoy close-up nature photography and love the Laowa 6mm f/2 Zero-D on my Olympus. The 121° angle of view is marvelous! With that and the Olympus 40-150mm f/2.8, I’m set for just about anything.
I usually have a long telephoto on my camera (OM-1) and don't often need a really wide angle. But this lens is so small and light I can keep it in the bottom of my bag and forget about it, until I do want it. I also carry the tiny Olympus 60mm macro lens in the bag for similar reasons, in case I suddenly want a macro shot. Both lenses together are no more bother to carry around than a spare battery or two plus the other odds and ends I usually carry. And both are fun to use and do what they do perfectly well for my needs.
Hi Phil, I have similar contents in my camera bag - except for the macro. But lately I’ve been thinking it might be time to try some macro work. A friend has that lens and I think I’ll borrow it. Cheers!
Awesome, that Beaver was amazing and looked really close. Could you do a tutorial on the S&Q mode, as my G9ii has it and I’m not fully sure on best settings 👍
Sure thing Sue. I was looking for a new idea for my next video and this one will fit the bill as the G100 and the G9ii both have S&Q mode. I can use the G100 for my demo. (Thank you for the gift of this idea!)
@@ImageMaven I too would like to no more about the S&Q for my G9ii. The 300 frames slow motion really sounds interesting. I do have a reading problem so your explanation's are invaluable to me. Really like your interesting and informative chanal.
I've been back and forth on this lens and the 8-18 but like the idea of the low light ability of the 9mm. Have you tried much low light with the 9? Versatility of the 8-18 is appealing, but the 1.7 app of the 9 is a hard decision.
Hi Greg, I did shoot with it indoors at our Central Library here a couple months back and this lens was perfect. The library has some interesting interior design, so it was nice to capture that with the wide angle view. And I completely forgot that I had those interior photos when I made this video but was reminded of it with your comment. I'll make a community post with them soon.
Great Video! "Camera Conspiracies" would be so jealous of your end video. I just got my Leica 9mm lens last month. I was amazed at the low light ability. It's nice to go below the standard 3.5 limit like my other lenses are stuck at. Cheers!
Haha. Yes, us Canadians love our busy beavers! Glad to hear you're loving the 9mm! Yes that extra speed really does come in handy. It's hard to go back to a slower lens, like my 100-400mm when I'm out birding.
Great to hear. I know a few folks who use that 7.5mm Laowa (and others) with great results. Yes, I forgot to mention that the Laowa was MF and the 9mm AF. Thanks for stopping by!
No I haven’t, Chris. But you’re not the first to ask. It’s a subject that I’m not likely to shoot as I work over-nights and also I would need a bodyguard/photo buddy along if I’m going to remote areas in the dark. I’ve always loved seeing what people do with their astro photos so I might have to take a guided workshop someday. Cheers!
Hi Marlene: I have a 9mm too. I use it principally outdoors for establishment shots. I love it. But what do you about for events. Like a Christmas party? Too wide? Jack PS nice hearing Sean highlighting your questions/comments on LUMIX Live today 👍
Hi Jack! I used to shoot a ton of corporate events and parties. If you're using flash indoors, (bounce flash is great) you can try the 12-60mm f2.8-4. Or the 12-35mm f2.8. The 15mm f1.7 without flash would be good too, but almost not wide enough. Depends how crowded the party is. That was such a good livestream! Some great questions and topics were covered. Sean seems revitalized after the Lumix retreat. And yes, it's nice to be noticed by our community on those livestreams too. 😃 Cheers!
Gorgeous. I have been told there are some beavers in my neighborhood (I live in western France, flat and rather open country). But you've to be lucky to see one. Foxes, deer, boars are not uncommon. None of them get as close as in your video. You definitely need the 100-400 mm. I have the 9mm on my purchase list. I will love it for sure.
I definitely got lucky with this beaver. Usually you just here them "plop" into the water when you get close and then you see the back of their heads swimming away. Yes the 100-400mm is great for close encounters, but in this case I had to keep moving backwards as he was getting a bit too close for comfort. Happy that I had two other cameras on the go so I could capture the action with the 9mm and the 15mm lenses too. Enjoy the lens if you get it!
I still don't have a super wide lens for my G9. The widest I have is the 12-60mm. I was thinking about getting the Olympus 8-25, but the 9mm seems to be interesting as well, especially for low light with f/1.7
I have the Pana Leica 12-60mm f/2.8-4 and the Lumix 7-14mm f/4, so the f1.7 speed of this 9mm lens was definitely the deciding factor. That, and the "nearly macro" close up focussing sealed the deal.
What does the extra width of 8-9mm add? Not criticising, genuinely curious. I have a couple of zooms that open to max 12mm myself - this vid has me wondering if I should add something wider down the road.
@@vermis8344 it really depends on what you want to do with it. There are a couple of comparison videos and websites for different focal lengths, UA-cam won't let me link to it though. But if you haven’t missed it yet, you might not need it.
Agreed! You might be fine with your 12mm width. I have the 7-14mm but it is only f4. I wanted wide and fast. I actually missed those 2mm at first when I started using the 9mm for closeup skateboarding shots. So I had to step back a little.
I bought the Laowa 7.5 mm, the Lumix 9mm hadn't been released at the time It's a great lens but I have to use sellotape to stop the lens hood from falling off or not use it at all Mf3 wide angle zooms are too expensive for what I need. I also have the 15mm 1.7 in my arsenal, another great lens
Ah the things we do to keep things ticking! I have an elastic band on the focus ring of my 12-35mm 😂 I dropped the lens and the rubber focus ring split as a result. Still works great but I can really only use it indoors now.
Ah, yes a really good lens. I have the original version. Funny though, since getting the 9mm and 15mm primes, I rarely use it anymore. I also have the 12-60mm and I don't use that much either, but I do like the extra reach on the 12-60mm. But sadly it's not as fast as the f/2.8 throughout the zoom range of the 12-35mm. I bet you can pick up the M1 version of the 12-35 for a good price.
My basic setup for traveling and cycling is: The G9-II with the 12-60/2.8-4 as main lens The 9mm for the wide angle and low light. The 12mm/1.4 as the main lens in low light and at night. Depending on the trip I add the Laowa 7.5, the 20/1.7 or the 100-300mm.
@@ImageMaven I switched from the GH6 to the G9-II because it's smaller and lighter, has PDAF, better stabilization and I don't have to run high ISO in daylight to get the DR-Boost. I haven't done cycling and trips with it (the weather in Germany isn't that great right now) but the testing looks like it is a big step up for what I want to do.
I keep thinking that I want this lens, primarily for street photography on my GX9. But I already have the 8-18 Leica that you mentioned that I love but it is quite big. And, I have 12-35 Leica which is also very nice. So, it is hard for me to justify. Oh, I also have the 14 mm 2.5 Panasonic, which is very small but not very fast. I often carry both my GX9 and G9 with me so I don’t have to change lenses to get the shot I want. Great video as always, please nice surprise at the end. That’s what is so great about hiking and photography, capturing the unexpected.😎
Hi Marty, I agree about the 8-18mm being too big for street photography. I have the 7-14 which is nice and small by comparison, but not super fast at f4. But for my fair weather skateboarding photos it's great. Maybe wait for a sale before jumping on the 9mm as I think you have a great range of glass already!
Thanks for your comments, Marlene. I do really like the 8-18 on my G9. I have probably taken more photos on that than anything. I've only seen the 9mm at $50 off, so not worth jumping on. I just found a new bag from Tenba that is perfect for me. I can carry my G9, my GX9, a lens on each, plus one or two others depending on where I'm going for the day. I can attach a little side pocket to carry my DJI Action 2. All in in a reasonable size bag to carry over my should. This is my idea of minimizing. HaHa. -Marty@@ImageMaven
That sounds great to me. (BTW I probably have 10 "perfect" camera bags sitting in a closet, but there's always room for one more, right?) Cheers and have fun with it!
Hi great vid - I am planning on visiting New Zealand next year and have been considering this lens but was thinking maybe a cheaper option with olympus second hand - but it jdoes not have the speed of this lens which I am not sure it will be a deal breaker given I will be shooting maily during the day ?
Agree! You may not need the speed. You might also consider a zoom like 12-60mm as that will mean less gear to carry around on your holiday. That's also a very good lens. And it's 2.8-4 so not the fastest but definitely fast enough for fair weather shooting.
I have a Laowa 7.5mm lens which is completely manual and duct taped to infinity. I use the duct tape so that I don't hit the focus ring by mistake while doing Astro Photography. I've seen a few reviews of the 9mm now, and I'm wondering if I should upgrade to your 9mm auto focus lens? And by any chance have you used it for Astro photography? Cheers
Hi Frank! I haven't used it for Astro Photography but I'm sure there are many others who have. I did photograph the Northern Lights a couple months ago with it, but I just stepped outside the house with decent results. I work the overnight shift so it's really hard for me to get out in the dark. And I don't often have anyone to go with. Even on my nights off, things never seem to work out. But I dream of it! I might actually have to book a workshop or something to try out astro work. I hope you find someone to answer your question! Thank you for stopping by. ~M
Wow..half expected a bear, mind you this fellow was pretty big! The 9mm looks like a great lens and with your 15mm you have wide end covered well even without your zoom. Btw: We traveled 2 years ago to northern BC for a few weeks; loved it; saw bear, moose, mountain goats and bison…all within 12 hours on one of the days! Fun video!
Glad it wasn't a bear. It would be a hungry bear. Winter's late arrival has them roaming around longer than usual. Ah, where were you in BC? I was in Atlin. Flew into Whitehorse and drove south. Beautiful country!
@@ImageMaven we drove up from Vancouver…best wildlife we saw was around Stone Mountain Park (Summit Lake), Muncho Lake/Liard Hot Springs areas…just beautiful!
Hi Peter. Nice to meet you. It was sure fun to see it up close and in action. Usually the beavers just jump in the water and swim away when people are around. 😊
Thanks for the reply and the video. I noticed the other day that you did a review on the OM-1 camera. I heard on another UA-cam channel that the new Panasonic G9v2 is better, but only because the OM-1 has old firmware, and that when OM-System makes the necessary update, the OM-1 will outperform the G9v2. What do you think about it?
I wouldn't really call that a review, but I have used the OM-1 a little for birding, nothing else. Still waiting for the chance to try the G9ii. Tell me, how do you measure performance?
If, due to my laziness, I go out into the forest once in a while, then no rush, only relaxation. By that I mean that I'm not that interested into fastest autofocus on the planet and the latest video logs. I'm only interested in the quality of the still photo. The best possible image quality, sharpness and color rendering. It is the sharpness and color presentation that seems to me to be better in sample photos with the Olympus OM-1. And since I saw people photographing forests with the cheaper OM-5, I really liked the colors and their generation with this model. This is how I answer. I hope I understood your question correctly. Peter.
Fisheye lenses typically have that exaggerated circular wide look to them. But now there are rectilinear lenses that correct for that distortion. I think it's something that goes in and out of style, depending on the subject. The skateboarders I know, love the fish-eye look, but it can get tiresome as every photo and video clip looks the same. Enjoy your 9mm! Cheers.
I'm going to opt for the Laowa 7.5 mm for it's macro-like capabilities. The G100 is such a useful little camera I can't believe I overlooked it for so long. Thanks to your videos I'm a proud owner of one.
All be it auto focus is not really important in a wide lens. I have the Laowa 7.5mm. Don’t think the Pana 9 was available at the time or probably would have bought it. All my other lenses are Panasonic. Can’t go wrong with either lens.
What is your favourite wide angle lens for your Lumix?
I really like my 8-18, but I have been eyeing up the 9mm. Not as big as the 8-18, better low light, but not sure I can justify owning both. I do prefer primes.
@@bburnsey If you can compare those two lenses side by side in a camera shop or from friends it might help you decide. Lumix has events at shops all the time too. Kind of like test driving a car. Sometimes it’s just how it feels on the camera body that helps you decide too. But I also say, love the lens you have and use it!
Correct, how it feels when the camera and lens are in your hand is a big part of the equation. Thanks@@ImageMaven
9mm Leica f1.7 is my favorite lens period right now.
The only ultra wide lens I have (which, by default, makes it a favorit?) is the 7 artisans 7.5 f2.8. I thought it would be a really niche use case, therefore the relatively inexpensive only manual focus lens. Turns out that I use it more often than I thought. As a university instructor at times I put it on my G80 (G85) to use diring hybrid lectures so students off campus can see me as I walk around and lecture....
I bought it before there was a 9mm from Lumix....
The 7 artisans lens is built like a tank and is the hemvist, by far, prime that I have.
The Leica 9mm looks excellent. I've written my letter to Santa 😉 Fantastic to see animals so close. BC looks so beautiful.
Ha, that's great Michael! Hopefully you've been nice and not naughty. The part of northern BC where I was is very close to Alaska. Lots of pristine lakes to fish in too. Flying over the lake and glacier in a small plane was definitely the highlight.
Love the video of the beaver manoeuvring his sticks - beautiful close up, nice colour and very natural.
Glad you enjoyed it. Yes, I thought that part with the sticks was super cool as well. It was a beautiful day and the light was just perfect. Sometimes the shadows are so harsh in the fall. I was happy for the soft light to make the colours come out so well. So fortunate I was there to experience it all.
the beaver footage was absolutly stunning thank
It was definitely a fun and unexpected encounter!
Oh my what a photowalk, fantastic to see a beaver in action, I have a wide angle lens 12-60 which I am very fond of, but I didn’t know the tulip lens cap was specifically for wide angle, every days a school day. Thanks for an enjoyable video once again. PS did you use to be a tightrope walker…….😉
Haha, I am a bad tightrope walker! I have that 12-60 as well. That's a nice holiday lens too. I just wish it was f/2.8 all the way through the zoom range. Ah yes, Tulip vs Tube lens hoods. I actually have a video on that. It's old, and slightly cringy, but it explains a more about lens hoods. ua-cam.com/video/zXjwR7jqYYY/v-deo.htmlsi=axSVtLZH67jnR6q8
I loved seeing the beaver at work!
Me too! It was a very interesting experience.
Who knew? There's something even more exciting than skateboarding! Hanging out with beavers.👍 Fabulous up close video and great job maintaining balance crossing logs while shooting. I'm building my collection of prime lenses with the Laowa 7.5mm, Lumix 14mm ad Lumix 42.5mm. Had the Olympus 9-18mm and used 9mm most of the time when traveling. I'll definitely take a look at the 9mm as a future addition to my kit. Must return to the Canadian rockies. Last time we were there, it snowed on July 4th 😅
Ha, and both get the heart racing! Glad to hear you had the full Canadian experience with snow on July 4th! We aim to please. (And here it is December 4th and I'm going skateboarding - outside.) Sounds like a great collection of glass. Laowa 7.5 is a fun lens, but I guess the advantage of the 9mm is the AF - if needed! Thanks for stopping by Jason. Cheers!
Thanks! Love the surprise captures Marlene! Have you ever grabbed frames from your videos? You'd create some beautiful photos from the video close ups of the beaver!
Thank you for the Super Deena! 💜 Yes I have done video frame grabs, but these are only 1920x1080px. I have some photos from this encounter too. Lucky for me I had several minutes with this guy.
What work ethic the beaver has, he / she was not going to let the materials go 😂.
Hope you were safe from bears out in the wilds.
Coming from the UK, we have no worries about such things.
Great video again, Marlene.
I have 7.5 Laowa, a very nice lens with a bit more width than the 9mm, but for me, just the job.
Thanks again.
I know, very persistent beaver! Being so close up to all that stick handling was fantastic to see. There are bears in that area, but by then they should have been hibernating. (Hopefully.) But as a rule I have bear spray handy when hiking all times of the year. If any two-legged predators threaten me, I'll not hesitate to use it on them too.
Yes, that Laowa 7.5 is rather popular, and I did have a good think about it, because of that extra width. I was so used to my 7-14 that the 9mm seemed quite tight when I first started using it. Needed to back up an extra step or two from my subject. But I'm used to it now.
Marlene, you are brave ! Just to have only spray ready for whatever, wherever the size of bears.
Hibernation or not herbivores for me only 😂.
Glad you are enjoying your 9mm lens! I use mine alot inside museums and art galleries. Really enjoyed seeing the beaver footage. Lucky you to capture these wonderful animals.
Yes, I took this lens inside the central library here on a photo walk a couple months ago, and it was great to have this fast lens. I'm kicking myself that I forgot to include one of those photos in this video! Next time! Yes, that beaver action was definitely a once-in-a-blue-moon situation, as I rarely go on that trail.
Awesome!! Thanks for sharing the wonderful animals!!!
So glad you enjoyed the video!
Wow Marlene, loved this video, three cameras on the go, paid off, loved to footage, nature going about its business, lovely to watch.
Yes, it was so fun to experience this. And it was a happy accident that I happened to be out shooting my little video about the 9mm when this busy beaver decided to steal the show!
Very informative video Marlene...as usual, and what a great little surprise ending, a very nice little wildlife video. Thanks again
Glad you enjoyed it! And thanks so much for the Super!
Great end surprise! What brilliant footage!
It really surprised me too!
That is some tame wild life! Since you asked, my wild-angle lens is the Lumix Leica 8-18.
Love seeing your channel grow Marlene. 👍
Thanks so much!
What a great couple of wildlife close encounters, especially with the beaver. We have some otters in my regions of the gulf coast but you need the 100-400mm to have any chance of photographing them. My wide-angle lens of choice is the Lumix/Leica 8-18mm f2.8-f4. Very flexible and sharp and the variable aperture is not a problem since I tend to shoot mostly at F5.6.
Hi Bruce, Yes, it was quite a day out on the trails. I happened upon a mink a few months ago, also quite close up. But I was actually quite nervous. You never know when these wild animals will turn on you. Luckily this beaver was very busy building it's house. So yes the 100-400mm is good to have if you want to keep a safe distance.
I'd like to try that 8-18mm some day. I heard from someone that is was quite large and heavy for M43. But a nice range that I know I'd find useful. Great to hear from you again. Cheers!
Thanks!
Thank you so much Lloyd! ☺️
I have an artisan 7 wide angle (came with a second hand camera purchase) but have rarely used it… you inspire me to try it again. Love your beaver footage especially. Thanks for sharing.
Go for it! Take a photo walk with it and let your creativity flow.
Great video footage of the deer and beaver. I had the 8-18mm Panasonic Leica that I used occasionally for pet photos and landscapes but I always had it set on 8mm. I sold it recently and may consider the 9mm if I was convinced I would use it more. This year I have used my G9 with the 12-60 and 100-400mm PL lenses 100% of the time with no regrets.
Funny you say that. With my 7-14mm I keep it on 7mm. And I almost bought the Laowa 7.5 .... but the MF only, deterred me. Skateboarding moves pretty fast, and I can't always pre-determine where my subject will end up! I'm happy with the 9mm for that reason, but I do miss those extra 2mm of focal length! Needed to slightly adapt my shooting method. I have that 12-60mm too and it's a great all around lens, but weirdly I seem to have the 9, 15 or 100-400mm permanently on the three cameras I use.
The 1080p from lumix is so crisp ! Amazing !
I think so too. I don't have the computer power to edit 4K video, so I'm quite happy sticking with 1080P. As long as you nail your exposure and use sharp lenses, it's enough resolution for me. If I was a pro videographer, it would be another thing, but for UA-cam, it works.
I love this lens. Every time I go out, it goes on my camera or my pocket.
That's great to hear. I love it too - but you know that already! ;)
Thanks for sharing. I have to agree that this is a really nice lens.
Thanks for watching Matti!
I enjoy close-up nature photography and love the Laowa 6mm f/2 Zero-D on my Olympus. The 121° angle of view is marvelous! With that and the Olympus 40-150mm f/2.8, I’m set for just about anything.
Nice combo. I also use mostly super-wide and super-tele myself. Would be fun to test out that 6mm on some skateboarding one day.
If you ever do get the 6mm Laowa f/2 Zero-D, know that the lens hood DOES come off for filters. It just fits very tightly.
I usually have a long telephoto on my camera (OM-1) and don't often need a really wide angle. But this lens is so small and light I can keep it in the bottom of my bag and forget about it, until I do want it. I also carry the tiny Olympus 60mm macro lens in the bag for similar reasons, in case I suddenly want a macro shot. Both lenses together are no more bother to carry around than a spare battery or two plus the other odds and ends I usually carry. And both are fun to use and do what they do perfectly well for my needs.
Hi Phil, I have similar contents in my camera bag - except for the macro. But lately I’ve been thinking it might be time to try some macro work. A friend has that lens and I think I’ll borrow it. Cheers!
Awesome, that Beaver was amazing and looked really close. Could you do a tutorial on the S&Q mode, as my G9ii has it and I’m not fully sure on best settings 👍
Sure thing Sue. I was looking for a new idea for my next video and this one will fit the bill as the G100 and the G9ii both have S&Q mode. I can use the G100 for my demo. (Thank you for the gift of this idea!)
And yes, that beaver was a little close for comfort! It seemed busy enough, but you never know when a wild animal will turn on you.
@@ImageMaven I too would like to no more about the S&Q for my G9ii. The 300 frames slow motion really sounds interesting. I do have a reading problem so your explanation's are invaluable to me. Really like your interesting and informative chanal.
Thank you! I've put S&Q on my list of topics to cover for the G9ii.
Thanks for the video. Love the beaver ❤️
(I swear I saw that shirt you are wearing at Duluth Trading Post)
Yes, that beaver was a fun surprise. Thanks for watching Judy! (The shirt is a Helly Hansen.)
I've been back and forth on this lens and the 8-18 but like the idea of the low light ability of the 9mm. Have you tried much low light with the 9? Versatility of the 8-18 is appealing, but the 1.7 app of the 9 is a hard decision.
Hi Greg, I did shoot with it indoors at our Central Library here a couple months back and this lens was perfect. The library has some interesting interior design, so it was nice to capture that with the wide angle view. And I completely forgot that I had those interior photos when I made this video but was reminded of it with your comment. I'll make a community post with them soon.
Excellent, think it's time you bought the G9Mk2!! 🇬🇧
Working on it Gary!
Great Video! "Camera Conspiracies" would be so jealous of your end video. I just got my Leica 9mm lens last month. I was amazed at the low light ability. It's nice to go below the standard 3.5 limit like my other lenses are stuck at. Cheers!
Haha. Yes, us Canadians love our busy beavers! Glad to hear you're loving the 9mm! Yes that extra speed really does come in handy. It's hard to go back to a slower lens, like my 100-400mm when I'm out birding.
I've got the Laowa 7.5mm
F2 and it's so much fun to use! All manual but does have electric contacts for exif info.
Great to hear. I know a few folks who use that 7.5mm Laowa (and others) with great results. Yes, I forgot to mention that the Laowa was MF and the 9mm AF. Thanks for stopping by!
Great review Marlene, have you tried this lens for astro photography?
No I haven’t, Chris. But you’re not the first to ask. It’s a subject that I’m not likely to shoot as I work over-nights and also I would need a bodyguard/photo buddy along if I’m going to remote areas in the dark. I’ve always loved seeing what people do with their astro photos so I might have to take a guided workshop someday. Cheers!
Hi Marlene: I have a 9mm too. I use it principally outdoors for establishment shots. I love it. But what do you about for events. Like a Christmas party? Too wide? Jack
PS nice hearing Sean highlighting your questions/comments on LUMIX Live today 👍
Typo… what do you think about it for…
Hi Jack! I used to shoot a ton of corporate events and parties. If you're using flash indoors, (bounce flash is great) you can try the 12-60mm f2.8-4. Or the 12-35mm f2.8. The 15mm f1.7 without flash would be good too, but almost not wide enough. Depends how crowded the party is.
That was such a good livestream! Some great questions and topics were covered. Sean seems revitalized after the Lumix retreat. And yes, it's nice to be noticed by our community on those livestreams too. 😃 Cheers!
Gorgeous. I have been told there are some beavers in my neighborhood (I live in western France, flat and rather open country). But you've to be lucky to see one. Foxes, deer, boars are not uncommon. None of them get as close as in your video. You definitely need the 100-400 mm.
I have the 9mm on my purchase list. I will love it for sure.
I definitely got lucky with this beaver. Usually you just here them "plop" into the water when you get close and then you see the back of their heads swimming away. Yes the 100-400mm is great for close encounters, but in this case I had to keep moving backwards as he was getting a bit too close for comfort. Happy that I had two other cameras on the go so I could capture the action with the 9mm and the 15mm lenses too. Enjoy the lens if you get it!
I still don't have a super wide lens for my G9. The widest I have is the 12-60mm. I was thinking about getting the Olympus 8-25, but the 9mm seems to be interesting as well, especially for low light with f/1.7
I have the Pana Leica 12-60mm f/2.8-4 and the Lumix 7-14mm f/4, so the f1.7 speed of this 9mm lens was definitely the deciding factor. That, and the "nearly macro" close up focussing sealed the deal.
What does the extra width of 8-9mm add? Not criticising, genuinely curious. I have a couple of zooms that open to max 12mm myself - this vid has me wondering if I should add something wider down the road.
@@vermis8344 it really depends on what you want to do with it. There are a couple of comparison videos and websites for different focal lengths, UA-cam won't let me link to it though. But if you haven’t missed it yet, you might not need it.
Agreed! You might be fine with your 12mm width. I have the 7-14mm but it is only f4. I wanted wide and fast. I actually missed those 2mm at first when I started using the 9mm for closeup skateboarding shots. So I had to step back a little.
What a nice surprise!
Yes, it was a fantastic experience. Cheers.
I bought the Laowa 7.5 mm, the Lumix 9mm hadn't been released at the time
It's a great lens but I have to use sellotape to stop the lens hood from falling off or not use it at all
Mf3 wide angle zooms are too expensive for what I need. I also have the 15mm 1.7 in my arsenal, another great lens
Ah the things we do to keep things ticking! I have an elastic band on the focus ring of my 12-35mm 😂 I dropped the lens and the rubber focus ring split as a result. Still works great but I can really only use it indoors now.
I've been lusting over the Pana-Leica 12-35mm but I think I've spent a bit too much on lenses in the past year lmao
Ah, yes a really good lens. I have the original version. Funny though, since getting the 9mm and 15mm primes, I rarely use it anymore. I also have the 12-60mm and I don't use that much either, but I do like the extra reach on the 12-60mm. But sadly it's not as fast as the f/2.8 throughout the zoom range of the 12-35mm. I bet you can pick up the M1 version of the 12-35 for a good price.
My basic setup for traveling and cycling is:
The G9-II with the 12-60/2.8-4 as main lens
The 9mm for the wide angle and low light.
The 12mm/1.4 as the main lens in low light and at night.
Depending on the trip I add the Laowa 7.5, the 20/1.7 or the 100-300mm.
Nice kit! How are you liking the G9ii so far?
@@ImageMaven I switched from the GH6 to the G9-II because it's smaller and lighter, has PDAF, better stabilization and I don't have to run high ISO in daylight to get the DR-Boost. I haven't done cycling and trips with it (the weather in Germany isn't that great right now) but the testing looks like it is a big step up for what I want to do.
I bet you can't wait! I did a bike trip in the Dordogne, France about 10 years ago with my new GH3 and 12-35mm. Was the perfect camera for it. Enjoy!
I keep thinking that I want this lens, primarily for street photography on my GX9. But I already have the 8-18 Leica that you mentioned that I love but it is quite big. And, I have 12-35 Leica which is also very nice. So, it is hard for me to justify. Oh, I also have the 14 mm 2.5 Panasonic, which is very small but not very fast. I often carry both my GX9 and G9 with me so I don’t have to change lenses to get the shot I want. Great video as always, please nice surprise at the end. That’s what is so great about hiking and photography, capturing the unexpected.😎
Hi Marty, I agree about the 8-18mm being too big for street photography. I have the 7-14 which is nice and small by comparison, but not super fast at f4. But for my fair weather skateboarding photos it's great. Maybe wait for a sale before jumping on the 9mm as I think you have a great range of glass already!
Thanks for your comments, Marlene. I do really like the 8-18 on my G9. I have probably taken more photos on that than anything. I've only seen the 9mm at $50 off, so not worth jumping on. I just found a new bag from Tenba that is perfect for me. I can carry my G9, my GX9, a lens on each, plus one or two others depending on where I'm going for the day. I can attach a little side pocket to carry my DJI Action 2. All in in a reasonable size bag to carry over my should. This is my idea of minimizing. HaHa. -Marty@@ImageMaven
That sounds great to me. (BTW I probably have 10 "perfect" camera bags sitting in a closet, but there's always room for one more, right?) Cheers and have fun with it!
At least for me, that 1,7 gives me extra speed for street photos.
Hi great vid - I am planning on visiting New Zealand next year and have been considering this lens but was thinking maybe a cheaper option with olympus second hand - but it jdoes not have the speed of this lens which I am not sure it will be a deal breaker given I will be shooting maily during the day ?
Agree! You may not need the speed. You might also consider a zoom like 12-60mm as that will mean less gear to carry around on your holiday. That's also a very good lens. And it's 2.8-4 so not the fastest but definitely fast enough for fair weather shooting.
I have a Laowa 7.5mm lens which is completely manual and duct taped to infinity. I use the duct tape so that I don't hit the focus ring by mistake while doing Astro Photography.
I've seen a few reviews of the 9mm now, and I'm wondering if I should upgrade to your 9mm auto focus lens?
And by any chance have you used it for Astro photography?
Cheers
Hi Frank! I haven't used it for Astro Photography but I'm sure there are many others who have. I did photograph the Northern Lights a couple months ago with it, but I just stepped outside the house with decent results. I work the overnight shift so it's really hard for me to get out in the dark. And I don't often have anyone to go with. Even on my nights off, things never seem to work out. But I dream of it! I might actually have to book a workshop or something to try out astro work. I hope you find someone to answer your question! Thank you for stopping by. ~M
W❤W! That’s Perfectly Awesome! 🤗❤️✨
Thank you! Cheers!
Nice one 👍
Thanks for the visit
I have it and i like it!
Wow..half expected a bear, mind you this fellow was pretty big! The 9mm looks like a great lens and with your 15mm you have wide end covered well even without your zoom. Btw: We traveled 2 years ago to northern BC for a few weeks; loved it; saw bear, moose, mountain goats and bison…all within 12 hours on one of the days! Fun video!
Glad it wasn't a bear. It would be a hungry bear. Winter's late arrival has them roaming around longer than usual. Ah, where were you in BC? I was in Atlin. Flew into Whitehorse and drove south. Beautiful country!
@@ImageMaven we drove up from Vancouver…best wildlife we saw was around Stone Mountain Park (Summit Lake), Muncho Lake/Liard Hot Springs areas…just beautiful!
Greetings from Peter. That ,,Bobor riečny - River beaver,, is very cute and fun. :))
Hi Peter. Nice to meet you. It was sure fun to see it up close and in action. Usually the beavers just jump in the water and swim away when people are around. 😊
Thanks for the reply and the video.
I noticed the other day that you did a review on the OM-1 camera. I heard on another UA-cam channel that the new Panasonic G9v2 is better, but only because the OM-1 has old firmware, and that when OM-System makes the necessary update, the OM-1 will outperform the G9v2. What do you think about it?
I wouldn't really call that a review, but I have used the OM-1 a little for birding, nothing else. Still waiting for the chance to try the G9ii. Tell me, how do you measure performance?
If, due to my laziness, I go out into the forest once in a while, then no rush, only relaxation. By that I mean that I'm not that interested into fastest autofocus on the planet and the latest video logs. I'm only interested in the quality of the still photo. The best possible image quality, sharpness and color rendering. It is the sharpness and color presentation that seems to me to be better in sample photos with the Olympus OM-1. And since I saw people photographing forests with the cheaper OM-5, I really liked the colors and their generation with this model.
This is how I answer. I hope I understood your question correctly. Peter.
Super wide no. I wish for a 6 mm. So far it's impossible to abandon my Olympus 7-14mm f2.8.
I get that! I have the Lumix 7-14. I love it too!
It was amazing that the beaver did not go under water, when ever I have seen them up close they Always dive if I get close 😮
I know! That's usually how it goes, but this beaver was very intent on getting their home built.
I just treated myself to the 7artisans 7.5 fishy. Kinda fun. 😊
Ah, that's awesome! Enjoy the fun with it. I actually really like that lens too.
just got one too, replacing the Laowa 7.5 that I sold. Not much fisheye on a MFT. Is it because 15mm is barely fisheye territory?
Fisheye lenses typically have that exaggerated circular wide look to them. But now there are rectilinear lenses that correct for that distortion. I think it's something that goes in and out of style, depending on the subject. The skateboarders I know, love the fish-eye look, but it can get tiresome as every photo and video clip looks the same. Enjoy your 9mm! Cheers.
It's a shame it doesn't have a 58mm filter thread.
TS-E 17+adaptor to L.
I'm going to opt for the Laowa 7.5 mm for it's macro-like capabilities. The G100 is such a useful little camera I can't believe I overlooked it for so long. Thanks to your videos I'm a proud owner of one.
That lens is a very good choice too. Yes, I love my G100. So handy and inconspicuous. I think I need to do a few more videos about it.
All be it auto focus is not really important in a wide lens. I have the Laowa 7.5mm. Don’t think the Pana 9 was available at the time or probably would have bought it. All my other lenses are Panasonic. Can’t go wrong with either lens.
Yes, I hear you. I forgot to mention that the 9mm has AF and the Laowa doesn't. Thanks for stopping by Art!
Me: buys a 300mm lens and teleconverter to photograph deer
Marlene: photographs deer with a 9mm
I'm doing something wrong here. 😅
Haha. Thank you for my morning smile. And I’m sure you will put that long lens to good use.