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So far so good for the price. A little stiff mounting but not overly so. 37mm is a small screw in size for filters. Decoration ring slides off rather easily and not sure of its purpose actually. I am ordering a rubber folding screw on hood for the lens. The focal length is a useful one and the tiny size makes nice company for a small mirrorless model by Oly or Panasonic. Kind of toy like feel but optics do the job and that is what counts.
Posted by: Gerald Siegel
28/02/2018, 09:00 AM
Fantastic lens quality! Wish I'd had this sooner!
The kit lens that came with my Olympus OMD-E-M5 is a 12-50mm / f3.5-6.3 and I'm very satisfied with it. Except at the long end (50mm) the largest aperture is the f/6.3 - which in low-lighting just doesn't cut it.
Also, there is the problem that a zoom lens - at least one I can afford - is never going to be as sharp and contrasty as a good fixed length lens. And baby, does this 45mm from Olympus show it in spades!
As an added benefit, this is a tiny lens! At least compared to the kit lens. For anyone with a micro-four thirds mount and a smallish body, this lens is a great addition.
The only caveat is that being made by Olympus and intended for their bodies, it doesn't include image stabilization. So if you're a Pany user, be forewarned. Otherwise this lens is a real keeper - and it's relatively inexpensive (as lens go).
Posted by: Margaret Howard
31/01/2018, 05:03 PM
Can't say enough good things about this lens. Equivalent to a 90mm field of view with gorgeous shallow depth of field. Small and compact. I use this lens for event work and interviews as well as detail shots/b-roll. Very versatile for a prime. Creamy natural bokeh offers excellent separation of subject from background. An absolute must have for any professional kit. Performance and quality far exceeds the modest price. One of the best value m43 lenses available. I use this lens on every shoot multiple times. My favorite prime, hands down.