I use a lovely vintage OM 28mm f2.8 which gives me 56mm on my EM1, built like a tank, sharp and small, I use my Vintage OM50mm f1.8 as a 100mm with adapter for reach and prime sharpness. I prefer the vintage primes over the modern ones.

You‘ve given me inspiration to get my 25, 17 and 45mm f1.8 primes out of the bag and on to my new camera. Generally use the zooms, because of the clutch, even though the 17mm has one. I found the others hunted for focus and gave up with them. I actually gave my 14-42mm a whirl the other day, and was presently surprised with the focus, used on my new OM1 Mk3. Seemed better than on my OM5 Mk3.

I don't have that lens, as most of my lenses are zoom in that range. I do have the 17mm Olympus but use it for scenery and landscape. Oh yes, I use it also for astrophotography. I just might get one if I go to doing a selfie or if I start to do blogging. Thank you Brian for the content and your impressions.

Less prone to flare, I assume is a selling point against the Lumix. It is a little shorter than the Lumix. Even when on sale in the USA it is $299 or $349 compared to Lumix 25mm $150 or less. I have the Lumix 25mm, and it's OK, and at times excellent. The Lumix 30mm macro is super for up close and up to the mid-range shots -- works on the street just fine, being sharp to the edge, and very inexpensive when on sale -- made in Japan. It is longer than the 25mm Olympus, but can be used without a hood -- little to no flare issues. If you like wide, then the 14mm Lumix, also made in Japan, is very much the buy for all MFT fans. In a slower lens, the Lumix 12-32mm is a great inexpensive lens. The Lumix 12-60mm is highly underrated and though the cheaper kit is slower, a very sharp lens -- just not a fast lens. Hey, we get sun here on the Coast of California, most days, so slower lenses are less the issue, with the primes always close at hand. Take care, Loren

Thanks, new to this format and first decent camera (E-M10) since my Zenit-E in the 70's! Just bought one, used 'as new' from MPB, not cheapest but good saving on the new price.

Nice review Brian, slightly more expensive which I got second hand but love my lumix 1.4 mk1

Just got one on order over the weekend. Aesthetically a perfect match to all the Olympus bodies. The Lumix one feels a bit wide and plasticky on the smaller bodies. My Lumix lens gave me some kind of slightly confused edges in the image at f/1.7 that made me not use the lens for an event I photographed recently. I used an old ZUiko 28mm f/2.8 instead. However, testing the lens on printed material subjects the Lumix did seem just about as sharp as any other lens I had when stopped down.

Thank you for another interesting video Brian, I've not got the 25mm lens as yet but it's on my Christmas list 🧑‍🎄

I find it is good to challenge yourself occaisionally and leave the zooms at home and go out with the 25mm. A challenge to use a fixed focal length and a change of perspective!

Images from the 25mm reminded me of my 45mm. That was the first thing I noticed after my 17mm 1.8 was stolen and I purchased the 25mm. Just a bit higher IQ over the 17mm.

I have one and its a great lens !!!

UPDATE: I now have the Olympus 25mm, which is great, but for one little issue --- cannot budge the beauty ring to get it off for a hood attachment. I might have to use the lens without the hood. I guess it has good flare resistance. - Loren

OK Brian, you have persuaded me. Just won a silver one on ebay for £150 inc postage. Described as mint little used with uv filter and hood. I have a silver body EM5iii so should match well.

It’s a great lens but a few years ago have been getting rid of anything that isn’t water resistant for Florida weather. I so wish they would make that 17mm 1.8 water resistant. I probably would have never bought a x100v

for me lumix 20mm and zuiko 45mm :)

F1.8...I assume you mean... A good lens.

This or the Panasonic 25mm 1.7 at half the price?

The lens is still a 25mm, it does not have the compression of a 50mm. The resulting image will be nothing more than a cropped image taken with a 25mm lens. Objects closer to the lens will be elongated and distance in the near background will be magnified. It is an excellent wide angle lens but not a "nifty fifty"

If I was to switch to this format for street and urban photography, would I be able to get quality images printed as big as A2 or A1 for gallery type shows. I dont have any experience in micro 4/3 but I need to switch from full frame to a system of far less weight and bulk. love your work and knowledge. great style