+1 here. Been using both Oly and Pana lenses since 2009 and it seems the Pana has better built quality and more durable and they don't get broken in my own experience. However, Oly better quality lenses like the pro lines have much better built quality.

The suggested Oly 12-40 or Pana 12-35 is a good starting choice if you are not into any particular category of shoots. They will be be good as a walk-around or general purpose lens. If you want better coverage you can consider those 14-140 or similar units.


Looks good to me.

Just received the package a while back, haven't opened up the baby yet.

Laowa 7,5/2.0

funny name.
laowa = bluff me

share your review of the wide angles lens when you have the time bro.

Bluff me ha ha ya i agree the name laowa is a funny name and in chinese it almost sounds like "Old Frog"!

Can't wait to take it out for a spin. I will certainly post some pics here..

nice!!!

wow...f/2.0 some more...

still hesitate coz manual, please convince me with review and sample

Their brand name is 'old frog'

Where did you got your XZ1 Repaired?

how i miss split screen using film SLR.
manual focusing was so much easier.

too bad modern DSLR do not use split screen focusing anymore.

I sent directly to Olympus HQ. Contact via email.

Can you list the e-mail address here? Thank you in advance

Is it this ? service.oml@olympus-ap.com


This post has been edited by 5p3ak: Jul 25 2017, 07:36 PM

yes that's it

The modern DSLR zoom-in manual focusing coupled with peak focusing is another level so so much better than the split screen focusing since one can nail the exact spot to be in perfect focus! but I am like you too, nostalgic at times ha ha

hi guys need some advice, which one to choose?
Pana DC GF9k or Oly E-M10 II? about the same price

it depends on what u after...

gf9 feature rich
e-m10 ii with ibis and vf

I guess depends on whether you're iphone guy or not, GF9 many new features to play with, not complicated. EM10m2 more conventional with view finder, but advantage = image stabilizer ( once you get used to it, cant live without it )

i will chose the E-M10 II.
a viewfinder is always good to have although i do not like EVF.
IBIS also always good when using third party lenses that do not have stabilization e.g. Laowa 7.5mm F2.0

GF9K has more features but most of the time you wont be using it , trust me.

YL Camera PJ33 - price was 3k, traded in my 17mm for 800 so got it for 2.2k instead

oh hey i think i recognize u - followed ur ig account some weeks back

Good price, I got it 3K also last time ( now Olympus already raised price twice I think ).

Huh tqtq, did I follow back ?

not sure, my ig is adlc.lens
probably getting the 40-150mm next.


btw, anyone here using any third party battery for em-5 mark ii? mind sharing any good ones?
i'll be needing a few coz i'll be doing a 4d3n trip to mount rinjani in september.. kinda expensive to get a few of those ori batteries