Olympus 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 Lens Review

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This video was sponsored by Skillshare. The first 1000 people to use the link will get a free trial of Skillshare Premium Membership: skl.sh/dgriffgallery02211
Join me for a look at the Olympus 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 ED EZ lens. I explain why I decided to try it out and review this M.Zuiko kit lens on a landscape photography shoot. I wanted to show you my first time using it and review both how it works for me in the field, and whether the quality of its images stacks up.
I'm close to home on a lockdown walkabout, but I've found some subjects which should test the limits of the lens' capabilities and give you a very good idea of how it might work for your micro four-thirds photography if you're on a budget. Is this ultra-light budget kit lens worth carrying if you need good walk-about or light-weight hiking pack gear for your landscape photography?
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@DGriffGallery 3 жыл бұрын

The first 1000 people to use the link will get a free trial of Skillshare Premium Membership: skl.sh/dgriffgallery02211

@uscscjohnson 2 ай бұрын

I know this is an old video but it is FAR younger than the lens. Both remain relevant. This lens is the perfect "adventurer's lens." The eZoom + Macro makes it ideal for use in an underwater housing; the weather-proofing, focal range (+ macro) and size make it ideal for backpacking.

@c.a.pearson5463 3 жыл бұрын

All of these comments about how great the lens is and not one about the greatest line in the entire video: "That is as smooth as a cashmere codpiece"? That was photo-vlogging gold!

@DGriffGallery 3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha thanks so much - not my own line, I'm afraid. Stolen and paraphrased from a 90s beer advert! 😊👍

@aerialfilm1 3 жыл бұрын

Keep this between us please, I wouldn’t want anyone to think I’m not a real photographer, but some of my proudest images were made with Olympus kit lenses.... and on auto 😊.

@DGriffGallery 3 жыл бұрын

It doesn't matter how automatic the camera was, or how cost-effective the lens was, you still had two pointer in the right direction having spotted the shot in the first place!! 😊👍

@haljohnston1558 3 жыл бұрын

David, really enjoyed this video on the 12-50 lens and the tips you provided on assessing the area and view point. Wonderful to have your influence

@DGriffGallery 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Hal. Hope you and yours are keeping safe and well. 😊👍

@markzphotoscom 3 жыл бұрын

Handy little lens. Some great shots again Davis. Thanks for the vlog

@DGriffGallery 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Mark, thanks so much for tuning in again, much appreciated and so glad you enjoyed it 😊👍

@tobyjugg6202 3 жыл бұрын

I really do enjoy your explanations of your thought process when composing an image - your uncomplicated nature has really helped me when I am out & about, so thank you for that DG. The Anglesey snowdrops are indeed a sight to behold. Excellent stuff given the constraints.

@DGriffGallery 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks as always for tuning in! Really appreciate it, and I'm so glad that my stuff helps a little 😊👍

@steveboys5369 3 жыл бұрын

Nice review, and a bargain. Good to see you’re out and about and making the most if your location. Enjoyed the video, thanks

@DGriffGallery 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Steve, thanks so much for watching, really appreciate it. 😊👍

@MrCarlpenny 3 жыл бұрын

Still loving your style and content Dave, massive well done for getting on board with Skillshare, beautiful images as always!

@DGriffGallery 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate, thanks a lot for tuning in. Hope you and yours are keeping safe and well. 😊👍

@simonhughes1641 3 жыл бұрын

Another excellent video Dave , looking forward to spending sometime with you in a workshop later this year in angelsea

@DGriffGallery 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Simon, thanks ever so much for watching. Very much looking forward to the time when we can all get back out and about again! 😊👍

@rucksack1956 3 жыл бұрын

Great video David keep them coming my friend 👍

@DGriffGallery 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Richard! 😊👍

@sue.Holmes1960 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve only just discovered you! I’ve found your videos, inspiring, relaxing and bringing back lovely memories as I used to live in Shropshire so was a regular visitor to the area you cover. I’m a M43s user myself, Panasonic G9, mainly wildlife, but wanting to try my hand at Landscape. I think once lockdown restrictions are eased I need to book on one of your Workshops. Meanwhile I have 150 videos to catch up on, perfect for this rainy day. The content, style and pace are perfect, so nice to be advert free too. Thank you.

@DGriffGallery 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Sue, thanks so much for tuning in and your very generous feedback. Hope to keep you entertained but I'd certainly caution against going back through my early stuff. Anything before about number 60 was shocking! 😁👍

@joshcarrick 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful images... Great review 👍🏼

@DGriffGallery 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Josh thanks ever so much for tuning in, really appreciate it. 😊👍

@RobOutenPhotography 3 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyable watch Mate. It's great to get a bit of kit that you know your young to enjoy using. 👍📸 That first property you visited looks as if it's been renovated to a modern standard..... very open plan to the extreme, 🤣🤣. Cheers for sharing Mate and take care, 👍📸

@garystone6583 3 жыл бұрын

Nice little lens David The images you took with it are very impressive. Lone snow drops stunning.

@DGriffGallery 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Gary, I certainly felt that it proves the point that as a general-purpose every day lens it will do the job very nicely. Also without any worries about losing quality when I take it up into the hills. 😊👍

@BosePhotography 3 жыл бұрын

It can be so satisfying picking up a bargain like that, really impressive quality for such a price! I really like that window in a window image by the way David, that was a great spot! Sam

@DGriffGallery 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Sam, yes that shot did turn out okay in the end. I had a couple of other ones which I did on video just in case it didn't work out because you never know what you're going to end up with when you're putting the video together before you've seen the images! 😊👍

@michellewesson4409 3 жыл бұрын

Lovely photos. Looks like Spring is around the corner ❤️

@DGriffGallery 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, it certainly does those snowdrops were interspersed with a huge number of daffodils it's just a pity that they're not in bloom at the same time, as a rule! 😊👍

@LeePelling 3 жыл бұрын

That final image with the derelict building in the background was really nice , a stark contrast between the beauty of the little snowdrops and the decaying building really nice !

@DGriffGallery 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot, Lee, really appreciate you watching and taking the time to leave some feedback! 😊👍

@MaliDaviesPhotography 3 жыл бұрын

Firstly congratulations on Skillshare and as a channel that give information freely, it’s a perfect match. A fun lens, but it doesn’t look like a cheap lens, it reminds me of the 24-124 Nikon lens. That derelict house is a must to shoot! And with that lens you did a fine job! Fav shots 9:24 9:43 unbelievable snowdrop carpet! Wow 🤩 so chuffed as well, you worked in the cashmere cod piece 😂😂😂

@DGriffGallery 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot mate - amazing how many takes you need to get the advert tone "just right"!! 😊👍

@manuelsjr 3 жыл бұрын

Hi David! Nice to see you again in action. The second house it is very photogenic, isn’t it? I thought you will do with the flowers in foreground and the building out of focus. But your imagen the two windows is very original, well done, love it. I hope see you again at mountains soon. Thanks for you video.

@DGriffGallery 3 жыл бұрын

Many thanks, Manuel. I'm afraid we're still not allowed to travel, but as soon as we are I'll certainly be back in the hills! 😊👍

@markdixon9826 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave - great spot on the concentric windows shot 👍👍

@DGriffGallery 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Mark, thanks so much for watching, really glad you enjoyed it 😊👍

@alanthomas2235 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice vlog looking forward to the pub cast

@DGriffGallery 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Alan, many thanks for tuning in to both channels! 😊👍

@jeffogden6060 3 жыл бұрын

Spot on review Dave. Years ago I bought the very capable 12-50 to test out the m43 system and I was impressed enough to later upgrade to the 12-40 pro and 35-100 pro. I recently purchased one of your other recommendations, the 75-300. It’s slow, but I’ve been having great fun shooting birds in the back garden. Quite a bargain. Loved the vlog mate and those shots at the derelict cottage were excellent. Loved the window shot and the moody B&W. Hope all is well with you. I listen to the pub cast often and enjoy keeping tabs on my favourite group of vloggers. Cheers from sunny California where it never rains and the clear blue skies foreshadow another brutal wildfire season. ☹️

@DGriffGallery 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate, really glad you're OK. Still dreaming of that road trip! The 75-300 is also getting some bird action here too 😊👍

@jeffogden6060 3 жыл бұрын

@@DGriffGallery Can’t wait to travel as soon as it’s allowed. UK is at the top of the list. Bodie won’t change much, so it’s ready when you are!

@iaincphotography6051 3 жыл бұрын

It works very well indeed David. Now that big house behind you that would be a delight to me, sheer joy.

@DGriffGallery 3 жыл бұрын

Ah yes, bit of a fixer-upper! 😁👍

@Iandreid 2 жыл бұрын

Great images! Loved this lens when I first purchased for my EM1 Mk5 v1. I found it a bit slow so often using higher ISO than I wanted. Now DXO and Topaz have come to the party this is not an issue. Thanks for the vid (missed it earlier).

@DGriffGallery 2 жыл бұрын

Yes Ian, you make a good point about turning modern tech you our advantage. I have other slow lenses which in the past would have been less useful, but these days it's much easier! 😊👍

@TheMixNation Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the journey!

@DGriffGallery Жыл бұрын

You are very welcome! 😊👍

@waynecarlisle2132 3 жыл бұрын

another great vlog and the comment as smooth as a cashmere cod piece brilliant made me chuckle

@keithratcliffe5576 3 жыл бұрын

As worn by Cameo in the video to 'Word Up'. Class comment Dave

@DGriffGallery 3 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha Yes I recall that! 😊👍

@nickyfoulkes8476 3 жыл бұрын

Memories. I owned that as a kit lens on my OMD EM5 6-7 years ago. Not a bad lens for a kit. Also nice to see the beard is maturing well. Keep safe.

@DGriffGallery 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Nicky, thanks ever so much for watching. Yes, I think I've convinced myself that this lens will do very nicely for the couple of use cases I have in mind. For the beard, well that's already undergone its first major trim, and I think is as long as I'm ever going to let it get now! 😊👍

@evolvingphotons 3 жыл бұрын

Another nice video and good to see you trying some new glass, even if it wasn't Dame Edna specials...... You are starting to remind me of a cross between prog rock band member and photographer. Rock on with the 12-50mm!!! 🤟🏼

@DGriffGallery 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Justyn, I don't mind a bit of prog rock at all! 😊👍

@IanSmissenPhotography 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Dave, hope you're safe and well. Thanks for the review. I have been looking for a small, mild w/a to tele zoom lens for my second camera, which mostly gets used for video. I love the electronic zoom so you've convinced me! Keep up the great work. Cheers, Ian

@DGriffGallery 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Ian, hope you and yours are keeping safe and well. I don't think you'll be at all disappointed, in capable hands such as yours it will do a good job for you. 😊👍

@IanSmissenPhotography 3 жыл бұрын

@@DGriffGallery Thanks Dave :-)

@IanSmissenPhotography 3 жыл бұрын

@@DGriffGallery Just arrived, now need to get out and use it...

@davidblack2632 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video. The 12-50 is a good lens, especially for it's close focusing near macro ability. Still when I want the ability to go small, I will use my 12-45/f4.0 lens. Anyhow, I enjoyed the your review and it brings back memories of when I used this lens. My passed this lens down to my wife and she loves the lens.

@DGriffGallery 3 жыл бұрын

Many thanks for watching, David, so glad you found it enjoyable. 😊👍

@peterkennington1043 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave, I so enjoy your videos. Seems like a good price for a versatile lens small enough to keep on camera. For the same reason in the mountains I use the Panasonic G X Vario 12-35mm f/2.8, much more expensive than your Oly 12-50mm but smaller still and spectacularly sharp. I always take that little Laowa 7.5mm out now, I don't even know it's there. Love that first building with the textures and colours and even the sky was pretty decent.

@DGriffGallery 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Peter, thanks ever so much for watching. Really glad you enjoyed it. 😊👍

@jefffiles9209 3 жыл бұрын

There has a lot to be said for lightweight kit that gets the performs, and it did the trick admirable! Love that old building, and the window shot, well worth the trouble getting the setup right. Keep well & stay safe

@DGriffGallery 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Jeff, yes that one turned out rather well in the end 😊👍

@keithratcliffe5576 3 жыл бұрын

It is great when you find a location such as an old building that can offer so many different picture opportunities. Great video thanks.

@DGriffGallery 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Keith, yes I'm a bit spoilt for choice round here for that sort of thing. 😊👍

@keithratcliffe5576 3 жыл бұрын

@@DGriffGallery You swine - you made me do it! PS.It works really well on my OM10!

@DGriffGallery 3 жыл бұрын

@@keithratcliffe5576 Works great on my new EM5 mk3 too. 😊👍

@nevillewatkins4997 3 жыл бұрын

Cracking shots Dave. The one taken through the windows is an absolute corker.

@DGriffGallery 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Neville, thank you very much for tuning in, I really appreciate it. So glad you enjoyed it. 😊👍

@davehanmer5963 3 жыл бұрын

Many often blame the lens for the poor picture, thinking you need expensive optics to give sharp images. I read a quote once from a very experienced photographer who said 'My best lens is a tripod'. How very true. Budget lenses used within their limitations will give excellent results. Another excellent video Dave, thank you.

@alexandermenzies9954 3 жыл бұрын

I read that little aphorism some years ago and for the life of me I haven't even managed to screw the 3 sticks into the body yet. Has made a real mess of the lens mount.

@DGriffGallery 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Dave, thank you so much for watching. Yes I think I convinced myself that despite the low budget, this lens can do a perfectly good job as an everyday tool, and for the odd trip into the mountains when I really want to travel as light as possible. 😊👍

@DGriffGallery 3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha 😁👍

@bonynge5 3 ай бұрын

I thoroughly enjoyed your video. I’ve found that lens for £118. Snapped up

@tonyb2760 3 жыл бұрын

I have that same model lens that stays on my EM5 II. It's great for an everyday walker. I only use the Olympus system when I need a carry camera as my main system is Nikon with way too much invested to start over, but I do enjoy the Olympus and I can recommend that lens. Thanks for sharing

@DGriffGallery 3 жыл бұрын

I must admit, Tony, I am currently mulling over the possibility of picking up an EM5 as a day-to-day walk about camera. Despite the weight savings of my main Olympus it's still quite a bit heavier than I would like when I'm not out specifically looking to make photographs, but want to have something with me better than a phone, in case I happen across a shot or two. 😊👍

@MikeChesworthPhotography 3 жыл бұрын

Looks like a cracking little lens for the price and really surprised by the macro, especially with it being a kit lens. Enjoyed the review. 👍

@DGriffGallery 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate! 😊👍

@JamieOverland 3 жыл бұрын

Looks a very capable little lens Dave, and in keeping with your frugal procurement methods 👍

@thevalleywalker 3 жыл бұрын

The frugal side of his lens buying is in start contrast to his very designer (sorry expensive) walking outfits, lol Mr Montane he should be called 😂

@JamieOverland 3 жыл бұрын

@@thevalleywalker which he’s probably wearing with braces now as he’s lost so much weight 😂

@DGriffGallery 3 жыл бұрын

Yes mate, I certainly like a bargain, of course, who doesn''t? But, that said, I'm happy to spend when it's necessary and the budget on this one was really just a happy coincidence. It was the size / weight combo vs quality and doing a job in the hills and as an everyday carry, that was my main motivation on this one 😊👍

@DGriffGallery 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, but it's good gear 😁👍

@FRST2012 3 жыл бұрын

It’s funny, when I first got into photography and a Nikon D3100 with the 18-55VR I really enjoyed the quest of photography. I added the 35mm 1.8 and a cheap Sigma 70-300 and captured some great photos. Then I got caught up in Gear and quite a way down the line (I won’t bore you with the number of camera changes 😂) I now have a Olympus E-M1 mk2 with 12-40 2.8 and 40-150 2.8 lenses which I have now owned for nearly 2 years. However the D3100 which I still have takes excellent photos. At the end of the day it’s not the equipment. The Olympus 12-50 will also produce great images, but it is the photographer that catches the moments.

@DGriffGallery 3 жыл бұрын

You make a very good point. When I first started with digital photography after a 30 year sabbatical, I found that having entry-level equipment certainly exposed my own shortcomings more easily. I wonder now what I would be able to achieve if I still have the equipment that I started with 10 years ago! 😊👍

@ToKanaliMou 3 жыл бұрын

Hello there. I own this lens for almost 6 years now and it's irreplaceable for me. I have the 12 40 f2.8 but for my type of work this tiny lens gives me more. I'm a car photographer and shoot more than 500 photos dayly. I can zoom one handed, I can run and gun to my heart's content. Images are sharp enough and only in certain circumstances I grab the pro lens. Macro function works great, and generally it's a treat to work with, if you have enough light. I would recommend this 100%

@DGriffGallery 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for watching, George, and taking the time to leave your thoughts. That's a heck of a lot of images a day! And a great recommendation for a much overlooked little lens! 😊👍

@ToKanaliMou 3 жыл бұрын

@@DGriffGallery thank you for your kind comment. Yeah.. the amount of work I gave dayly commands an easy to use system, and Olympus provides exactly that. It's a shame that this company have dropped so low in the eyes of the people. I can't say that other companies are less, but one has to know the right tool for the job and known the workarounds of it. I'm happy for my EM 5 MKII and my EM 1 original. I have the 1,4 lenses from Sigma for extra sharpness and quality but man.. the 12-50 is a beast for my main work.

@thevalleywalker 3 жыл бұрын

Couple of corking location with images to boot.. that derelict farmhouser was crying out for a real gritty mono with a moody sky nI felt. Once again I am missing out on shooting some snowdrops.. what a collection you found. Looks like a bargain of a lens DG.. nice one. atb Alan

@DGriffGallery 3 жыл бұрын

Yes mate, that sort of mono would be right up your street. not really my style though as I'm a bit rubbish at them! Cracking lens though and it'll be given a mountain workout at the first opportunity! 😊👍

@tonyb4326 3 жыл бұрын

I have owned this lens since the purchase of my EM 5 Mk I, I think most people dismiss it because it's classed has a kit lens and it's not the sexiest looking glass by any means. But like most of the Olympus lenses it punches well above it's weight and has you say a bargain at the price. Great video and nice images once again David.

@DGriffGallery 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Tony, thanks so much for watching. I must admit, I've never really understood "gear snobbery" - I've lost count of the number of terrible images I've seen taken on eye-wateringly expensive equipment by people with plenty of money and zero talent! 😊👍

@kathleenhickey7793 3 жыл бұрын

This was the second lens I purchased, probably 10 years or so ago. (I had an Olympus PEN 5 that came with a 17mm 1.8.) and I haven’t used it in a while as I got dazzled by the Pro lenses. I remember liking it a lot though. I was a beginner back then, so I’m thinking I should get it out again and see what I can do with it now. If you are looking for lighter and smaller, this lens works great with the EM5. The EM5ii is a lovely little camera, and there are some bargains around since the mark iii version came out. Enjoyed the video very much. I am always interested in your approach to composition.

@DGriffGallery 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Kathleen, you are perfectly right to be dazzled by the pro lenses because they are extremely good quality. Something Olympus was always renowned for. This little exercise was very much about having a small compact and lightweight lens but which would still produce acceptable quality images. I think I've proved to myself that it certainly does that, so I'll feel less reticent about carrying it when I want to travel light. Serious work, though, will always be done with a pro lens! 😊👍

@nigelbramley4188 3 жыл бұрын

Les Dawson would have been proud of that one David....'smooth as a velvet cod piece'..brilliant

@rentedtux1883 3 жыл бұрын

Cashmere

@GreenMorningDragonProductions 3 жыл бұрын

13:48 You, crouching down to photograph bulb flowers was exactly how I spent the first half of today. I was out myself at 4:30 this morning, taking pictures of the plum blossoms and daffodils in the mountains above Taura (田浦梅林) overlooking Tokyo Bay. I got so engrossed for so long crouching down to snap the daffs, when I went to stand up straight again, I couldn't. I had to waddle over to a fence post and pull myself up straight. After that I lay on my stomach and propped myself up on my elbows, to take pics. I actually had two cameras, because the cedar pollen is a real nuisance here in late winter and early spring, and I didn't want to change lenses. Luckily, my Pentax Q system cameras weigh next to nothing. I only originally brought stills cameras to supplement my video doc work, but getting out and shooting the landscape is very addictive and intoxicating. And your vids are definitely having an impact. I do think I have a better eye for a shot now than I did even six months ago. This channel is a regular go-to, for me, for ideas and inspiration.

@DGriffGallery 3 жыл бұрын

Blimey, that sounds a bit extreme. Hope you don't end up getting stranded on the ground any time you're out doing photography! Anyway, absolutely delighted that if I've inspired you in even the smallest of ways. To be honest, that is the ultimate compliment in respect to what my channel aims to achieve. 😊👍

@burtjake4137 3 жыл бұрын

Loved the review of the lens £120 you can't go wrong great images keep safe and well Burt

@DGriffGallery 3 жыл бұрын

I couldn't believe how well the images turned out. I honestly didn't expect anything like such amazing quality for this bargain price. 😊👍

@BrianHorsey 3 жыл бұрын

The lens looks like a good buy, David, some interesting shots. Thanks for taking us with you.

@DGriffGallery 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate, I reckon this lens is going to spend a lot more time on my camera body than I had originally anticipated! 😊👍

@BrianHorsey 3 жыл бұрын

@@DGriffGallery I didn’t know of the second location but found it on Google Earth and will have to do a bit of research.

@BrianHorsey 3 жыл бұрын

I see it’s available on a FRI lease from the Estate!

@nlanca1 3 жыл бұрын

Very enjoyable review of this veteran lens. One point that might be of interest to your viewers: it is very useable on the smaller Olympus bodies whereas some of the more expensive - and much larger - zooms can seem unbalanced.

@DGriffGallery 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that, Nick that's a really good point and I understand that quite a few of my viewers are using smaller bodies. 😊👍

@micro343 3 жыл бұрын

Looks like I will blame the dog on my next lens purchase lol great video David.

@DGriffGallery 3 жыл бұрын

Well, David, that sounds like a pretty good excuse to have up your sleeve!! 😁👍

@neilcousineau4956 Жыл бұрын

Great video. I sold my Zuiko 12-50 F3.6 - 3.6 lens a few years ago and I still kick myself in the A** for doing that. I just picked up an "A" condition Zuiko 40-150mm F4.0 Pro lens to make up for that mistake.

@DGriffGallery Жыл бұрын

Yes it's not a bad little lens. I ended up selling mine too. But only because I found I wasn't really making much use of it. I use a set of primes at lower focal lengths and a 40-150 f/2.8 Pro for longer reach these days 😊👍

@leonfourie5717 3 жыл бұрын

Now that was really a supprise. Never thought that someone will still, have a look at that " old" lens. But quite supprise with the images. Yes i think for someone on a serieous budget but stil want some weather proving and veratility,that lens is a real bargain. And to top off also some close focusing ability. With some art filters maybe some of that old buildings tectures will be quite a image. Nice video.

@DGriffGallery 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Leon, thank you so much for watching and taking the time to leave your thoughts. This lens certainly fits the bill for a light weight everyday carry, while still providing the high enough quality that I would always require of any lens. Not sure about art filters though, as I don't use that sort of thing myself. Although I could certainly see it working well with some imaginative postprocessing on raw files 😊👍

@mickeli7155 2 жыл бұрын

Very pleasent review. I might be late in to party, but i have to say, that this lens is far better then ive come expect after reading a few reviews. Its just fine, sure it not might have stellar contrast, and not tack sharp, but whom expected that? What i has, is versatility a plenty. IQ is more then ok.

@ibennion 3 жыл бұрын

I came to the same conclusion re "budget kit". I currently use a panasonic G1 and 14-45 kit lens for landscapes most of the time and the quality/ease of use is perfectly adequate for my needs

@DGriffGallery 3 жыл бұрын

Good point Ian. I do have pro requirements from time to time of course. But tailoring gear to requirement is so much more than throwing as much money around as possible 😊👍

@peterblackthorne1262 3 жыл бұрын

Really great video David. I have been doing pretty much what you are now doing except I use the 14-150. It really does make a huge difference in both size and weight over the 12-100. I think that you will really enjoy the smaller lens. Actually my dream system would be an em-1 mkiii shrunk down to the size and weight of an em-5 with the smaller lens. That would definitely make my old bones and arthritic knees happy🤗

@DGriffGallery 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Peter, I'm toying with the idea of an EM5 As an every day carry body, which I would then also use for video. Haven't made my mind up yet, but this sort of lightweight lens would definitely live on that body if I do get one. 😊👍

@peterblackthorne1262 3 жыл бұрын

D Griff Gallery I think that you would like that combination. I actually bought an em-10 mkii a couple of years ago with that in mind. I bought it with the 14-42 pancake lens with the auto lens cap and it turned out to be much better than I I thought it would be. It's very small and compact and can easily fit into a jacket pocket with that lens attached.. It's a nice fit with the 14-150mm lens as well. I believe the em-5 is very similar in both weight and size. I actually considered selling all my pro gear and going to an em-5 as my primary camera along with the 14-150mm, 9-18mm and the 75-300mm all of which I already have. It would make for a very small and light weight system and to be honest when I look at the pictures I take on my computer I see little if any difference in the quality. If I start pixel peeping I can maybe see a little difference but I think that has more to do with the difference in sensor size between the two cameras. Decisions, decisions......I guess that's part of the fun🤗Anyway enjoy your new lens.

@SteveSacramento 2 жыл бұрын

I use a Lumix G9 with the 12-60 kit lens mostly but have been looking at getting a 12-100 or 12-200 as my daily use lens for both landscape and street photography. I can't really justify the expense right now though because I also have the 14-42, 45-150 and 100-300 lenses so I have the range covered but only if I switch lenses LOL.

@DGriffGallery 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Steve, I would definitely recommend the 12-100 having used it as my primary lens almost exclusively for about 3 years until recently. But I would be cautious about the 12-200 as such a wide focal range definitely creates compromises in terms of image quality. I have seen some reviews which have been less than glowing. When you consider that it has a full frame equivalent of a 24 to 400 you get the idea of what they're trying to achieve in such a compact package that there are inevitable issues which the physics of optics simply cannot overcome. So my recommendation would be to trade in your 14-42, 45-150, and 12-60 to put towards a used 12-100 which would probably mean youd probably end up spending a couple of hundred quid on it. And I can vouch for the fact that it is far better quality than any of those three lenses. Then by keeping the 100-300 you also have longer focal lengths covered too. But on micro 4/3, specifically for landscapes, you will find that they 12-100 is probably permanently mounted on your camera and covers just about everything. As I said, when I had mine it barely left the camera once in a blue moon for about a three-year period. The only reason I traded it in was because I wanted to be able to use shallow a depth of field more effectively at wider apertures for a specific set of image requirements. Otherwise, I would still be using it on a daily basis. 😊👍

@alangauld6079 3 жыл бұрын

I used the 12-50 for a couple of years when I first moved to Olympus but recently I bought the 12-45 f4 Pro and sold the 12-50. The pro is only slightly heavier and a little shorter and lacks the eZoom (BTW Did you know it works over wifi from your phone?) The close focus is the same on both so I couldn't justify keeping both. But it worked really well on lighter weight cameras such as my little Lumix GX80, you really could notice the weight difference from the 12-45 there.

@DGriffGallery 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Alan, yes I hear that the 12-45 is an extremely good lens and a wise choice. I think if I was rebuilding my Olympus kit I would probably have that on my radar, but in this instance I didn't want to replace my 12 to 100 as that does the job so wasn't really looking to splash out on pro glass for a general-purpose walking about lens. 😊👍

@stephenmason5682 3 жыл бұрын

I own the 12-50 lens and find it great! I have been playing with the 2X feature and have it programmed into my botton 3! This gives me 24-100, but I've yet to put the images into a screen or print.Tests at Valley Airport using my 70-50 look ok, which on 2X equates to a 600mm in old money??

@DGriffGallery 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Stephen, I'll be honest, I really never given any thought to using the digital tele-conv feature, As it is simply producing an in-camera jpeg at in effect half resolution to generate the image. Since I shoot raw I will often process an image with quite a tight crop so in fact I am emulating what the camera does, but I'm doing it manually. Thereby giving myself full control over the processing and not relying on an algorithm designed by a technician in a Japanese laboratory. That is why I never shoot JPEG anyway, whether under a digital tele-converter process or not. I have seen some images produced with this method and in all honesty they are perfectly acceptable, especially if you generally only shoot JPEG to start with, but I do think that with the type of processing that I like to do it really wouldn't suit my style of interpretation. 😊👍

@r-k.fotografie2071 2 жыл бұрын

the 12 - 45 is in all focal lengths a great World Sharpner - try it you will love it

@DGriffGallery 2 жыл бұрын

I have the MZ 12-40mm f/2.8 Pro, so that's my "go to lens" these days 😊👍

@r-k.fotografie2071 Жыл бұрын

@@DGriffGallery exactly, if you only look at your pictures in 100% view.... you are poor victims of marketing.....

@r-k.fotografie2071 Жыл бұрын

exactly, if you only look at your pictures in 100% view.... you are poor victims of marketing.....

@weisserth 2 жыл бұрын

When I bought the original E-M5 when it came out, it shipped with the 12-50mm as a kit lens. Unfortunately, that lens is not being manufactured anymore. If you can, buy one. Why? The optical quality is good. It's not great, it's good. It's small and light. It's weather sealed. It has a very useful and decent macro mode. It has electronic zoom as an option. Useful for video. The autofocus is silent and fast. Programmable function button, not even every pro lens has that feature. It covers 12mm. Very useful in a small standard zoom.

@andrewgill6863 2 жыл бұрын

Hi david I have just jumped in and bought the Olympus omd e1mkii can you recommend a good macro lens for this system

@DGriffGallery 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Andrew, yes that's an easy one. Have a look at this: www.mpb.com/en-uk/used-equipment/used-photo-and-video/used-lenses/used-olympus-lenses/olympus-m-zuiko-ed-60mm-f-2-8-macro/ no need to spend big on a new one. All my lenses are from here. The 60mm 2.8 is very well reviewed. Just do a search on KZfaq ... 😊👍

@steveworthington930 2 жыл бұрын

Hello David, sorry to mither, is the 12 to 50mm weather sealed? A recent trip to Scotland proved the need for a weather sealed lens, was rushing to grap shot,s between storm,s, some half decent seascape shot,s but could have been so much better.

@DGriffGallery 2 жыл бұрын

No problem at all Steve. Yes the 12-50 is weather sealed. The thing to bear in mind though with all whether sealed equipment is that it won't be a problem if it gets splashed with a few raindrops, but I wouldn't allow it to get completely drenched at any stage because even the best weathersealing can fail. That's why I carry a brolly every time I'm out. The benefits in rainy weather are obvious, and allows me to keep shooting and in many cases shooting in bad weather creates better images, but also it helps with bright sunny conditions to mask potential lens flare. On a recent workshop I was able to lend my brolly to a photographer who otherwise would've got very little from the day as it was hammering down the entire time. But by putting the camera on the tripod in the rain lining up the shot and setting up the exposure and composition, and then after wiping the lens using the brolly to stop it getting wet again immediately they were able to get some really good shots. So my recommendation for poor weather is always to carry a small brolly. That way, when paired up with the weathersealing of your equipment you can be confident. I use a 6 Moons Design lightweight hiking brolly. It's not very cheap, but it is almost weightless and yet very strong so it just leaves in my camera bag and has come in hugely useful many many times 😊👍

@karlrichards 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful video, I hate that people think you need expensive equipment to go out and enjoy yourself.

@DGriffGallery 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot, Karl, appreciate you taking the time to get in touch. I'll certainly be making the most of this cheap and light little lens to enjoy myself 😊👍

@lukaas73 3 жыл бұрын

Snowdrops and wind. They move so, my question is: which shutter speed did you use to be on the safe side? Thank you

@DGriffGallery 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Luca: you'll fine the EXIF data on the image here ... www.flickr.com/photos/dgriffgallery/50959733116/ 😊👍

@rokacsapda 3 жыл бұрын

Can I ask you how do you have amaizing audio inside. I made a video today and I am just about edit it but there is a lots of background noise. I use the same set up what I usually use outside and from there I have no issue. Any idea or recomendations? What can I do to get Better audio inside! Thank you in advance.

@DGriffGallery 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Norbert, difficult to say exactly what the problem might be without hearing the unprocessed audio. Also, it does depend what type of microphone you use. An omnidirectional microphone is often more problematic in doors because it picks up ambient sound from all over the place, especially echo within a small room with out a lot of soft furnishings. So I always use a shot gun mic indoors. And it has to be positioned as close to you as possible, ideally without being in shot. Oh, you do see some vloggers who have their microphone in the shot as well when they are shooting indoors. One thing I can suggest, and it's something I did myself when I started doing this, is go onto KZfaq and search for how to record audio indoors or that sort of thing. Also, it's worth looking at how to process audio as there is quite a lot you can do when you are bringing your video together to improve the quality. Anyway, hope this helps at least in part. 😊👍

@rokacsapda 3 жыл бұрын

@@DGriffGallery Thank You David! I use a Rode videomicro same what I use for vlogging outside.

@brianlaunchbury4491 3 жыл бұрын

Next on the list, for adding lightness, an EM 5.3? I love mine, but don't carry it on the Peak Design clip. Stay safe and well.

@DGriffGallery 3 жыл бұрын

I must admit, Brian, that possibility hasn't escaped me and I'm currently giving it some serious thought, as it happens. 😊👍

@stevehallam0850 2 жыл бұрын

This lens came with my EM-5. I have got lots of cracking images with it.

@RamblingTog 3 жыл бұрын

Am surprised Olympus never did a pro version of this lens. I own both the 12-40 and 12-100

@DGriffGallery 3 жыл бұрын

I guess they have a couple in that approximate zoom range so there wouldn't have been much mileage in upgrading this one, and it would've detracted sales from more budget conscious buyers and those like me seeking lighter equipment, of course. 😊👍

@ianspendlove4776 3 жыл бұрын

Nice episode, that lens looks excellent but I doubt I can convince the wife to get it as she has a the 14 - 150mm. We take her camera out of we are out for just a walk. Is it weather sealed?

@DGriffGallery 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Ian, good question. I meant to include that in the video and only realised when doing the edit that I'd forgotten to mention it! Yes, it's sealed, so that really makes it even better value than I suggested! 😊👍

@steveworthington930 3 жыл бұрын

This len,s is my next purchase Dave, have the 40 to 150mm with OMD, just about cover,s all focal length,s. Can,t afford pro glass,(yet), use a tripod for landscape, so "slow" aperture not an issue. Had request,s for portrait,s, so your fellow pro,s recc the 45mm F1.8, reasonble price for pro glass. Will of course be usefull for landscape, effective 90 mm.

@DGriffGallery 3 жыл бұрын

Yes the 45mm f/1.8 is a great choice 😊👍

@cdduffy 3 жыл бұрын

That is a decent lens David

@DGriffGallery 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I was very pleased with how good it was despite being so cheap. Just goes to show the law of diminishing returns when you get up the top end of lens prices! 😊👍

@cdduffy 3 жыл бұрын

@@DGriffGallery very true, have a great weekend Mr G 👍

@MuertoInc 3 жыл бұрын

Not sure you mentioned that the lens is also weather-sealed. Which makes it a really good lens for landscape or walk around the beach kinda lens. Cheers! Personally, I prefer the 12-200 f3.5-6.3 as an all-around lens. But yes, it's pricey.

@DGriffGallery 3 жыл бұрын

As it happens, I completely forgot to mention that. Although I had meant to. I didn't realise it until I was editing the video and it was kind of too late to go back and add in the weathersealing. But it's a really good point. I can completely understand why you would prefer the excellent 12-200mm, although I guess for me it would be a bit heavy for an everyday carry. Also, of course having already got the 12-100mm I can't justify the expense either! 😊👍

@MuertoInc 3 жыл бұрын

@@DGriffGallery I agree 100% with you on the purchase of the 12-200 since the 12-100 is excellent. I understand the reason behind your new purchase. 12-200 is more of a traveling lens, to be honest. Enjoy your Sunday, my friend! Good shooting!

@davewarren7693 3 жыл бұрын

I am so jealous. We have the snow, but no drops.

@DGriffGallery 3 жыл бұрын

I would take the snow over the drops any day! But even when the mainland was having blizzards, here on the island there was almost no snow at all and it didn't last for more than a couple of hours! 😊👍

@MyRetroJourney 3 жыл бұрын

A very versatile lens. However, since the 12-40mm and 12-100mm PRO lenses have been around, the 12-50mm has been somewhat forgotten.

@DGriffGallery 3 жыл бұрын

Yes that's a fair point. In my case on this one, I didn't really want to spend on more pro glass as this fits my criteria perfectly at a budget price as a happy coincidence 😊👍

@desgardner7169 3 жыл бұрын

As cheap as chips I don't know about that, they are quite expensive where I live!.......Yes there are some absolute bargain lenses about if you look hard enough, the best of it is when these lenses were first made they were probably advertised as the best lens on the market and yes they were but the fact is they are still very good I don't have one of these lenses because I use a different system to you but I have just purchased a used lens which was in mint condition I don't think it has ever been used its a very old lens but a classic in its day, it cost me £59 and it works perfect on my camera! it will only be used about a dozen times a year so why pay more! Snowdrops everywhere they sure are a nice to photograph and that old building I wish that was in my back garden! Instead of McDons (next door).....no we wont go down that road.......Thank you for a interesting 20 minutes or so I enjoyed that......

@DGriffGallery 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Des, thanks so much for tuning in as always. You make a very good point about balancing the money you spend on photographic equipment against the extent to which it's going to be used. I often find myself working with people who have a bag full of extremely expensive glass, who either don't make much use of it, or the use which they do make of it isn't to very good effect! I often find myself thinking they could spend their children's inheritance much more wisely! 😊👍