Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 7-14 mm F2.8 PRO Lens, Wide Angle Zoom, Suitable for All MFT Cameras (Olympus OM-D & PEN Models, Panasonic G Series), Black

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The Olympus 7-14mm has a constant focal ratio of f2.8, making it a stop faster than the Lumix G 7-14mm across the entire focal range. This allows you to shoot at half the sensitivity or double the shutter speed under the same lighting conditions. It also allows you to achieve slightly shallower depth of field effects, although at ultra wide focal lengths, this will always be a minimal effect unless you’re shooting at very close range. Speaking of which, the closest focusing distance on the Olympus 7-14mm f2.8 is 20cm for a maximum magnification of 0.12x versus 25cm on the Lumix G 7-14mm, which in turn can deliver 0.08x magnification; so the Olympus lets you focus a little closer and reproduce subjects a little larger. I can only give it 4*s not because the quality isn't there but because it kind of defeats the m43 philosophy of lightweight and portable Apochromatic lenses have special lens elements (aspheric, extra-low dispersion etc) to minimise the problem, hence they usually cost more. Manufacturer description: The M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 7-14mm f2.8 PRO is the ideal lens for wide-angle shooting needs in any condition. This premium lens includes weather sealing in 11 locations, enabling use in rain and snow, or even on the beach, where other lenses may not be able to withstand ocean spray or dust penetration. At 534 grams, or just under 19 ounces, the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 7-14mm f2.8 PRO is about 45 percent lighter than similar competitor products, eliminating heavy equipment that may slow the user down.

MPB puts photo and video kit into more hands, more sustainably. Every month, visual storytellers sell more than 20,000 cameras and lenses to MPB. Choose used and get affordable access to kit that doesn’t cost the earth. The " small DOF " at 14mm is huge It is more about the total light gathering . The 14-24 and 14-30mm allow one to stop the lens down should one wish to do so. The 14-30mm mirrorless still allows for better DOF control and total light gathering whilst being smaller and lighter . With the bonus of taking filters natively Sell the kit you’re not using to MPB. Trade in for the kit you need to create. Buy used, spend less and get more. Buy. Sell. Trade. Create. I took a few comparison shots downtown using the OM-D E-M5 mark II. Please note that I didn’t have time to perform an in-depth test so I concentrated on finding the most relevant differences in terms of distortion, sharpness and flare. On the smaller m4/3 bodies—e.g. the E-M10 or GM models—this lens creates a slightly front-heavy combination that's a little out of balance. On the bigger m4/3 bodies—e.g. the E-M1 Mark II or GH5—the 7-14mm f/2.8 is a perfect match and provides a very nice body/lens balance.Designed for professional use, the Olympus 7-14mm ƒ/2.8 M.Zuiko Pro is built accordingly, with an all-metal construction that's splash-proof, dust-proof and freeze-proof. The front element is weather-sealed, as is the lens mount with a rubbery gasket to form a tight seal against the camera. In total there are 11 different weather seals throughout the lens.

I realise this is not a complete comparison but it does give you a good idea of the differences between these two wide angle lenses. The Olympus M.ZUIKO Digital ED 7-14mm f/2.8 PRO lens attached to an Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mk II body, zoomed to 7mm The lens is constructed predominantly of metal, and the overall build quality is very good. The large permanent lens hood is made of plastic, and feels a bit cheaper than the rest of the lens, but the overall impression is one of quality. The zoom and focus rings move smoothly, with nice damping, though the zoom ring sort of ‘snaps’ into the 7mm setting. It’s a minor thing to note, but it did take away slightly from the otherwise excellent haptics. When zoomed in at 14mm, it becomes even better and you can really see how versatile this lens is. It is a characteristic that Olympus has implemented on all its Pro lenses. They all have very close focusing capabilities that remain constant throughout the entire zoom range. It is one of my favourite characteristics for sure. E-M5 II, 1/400, f/ 5.6, ISO 200 – 14mm E-M5 II, 1/400, f/ 5.6, ISO 200 – 14mm – CropThe lens has an L-Fn button, but does not have IS. Surprisingly, the aperture diaphragm is only 7 blades. Chromatic aberrations are extremely well controlled throughout most of the zoom range for this kind of lens. Fringing barely exceeds half a pixel width, which should make these chromatic aberrations difficult to spot. It was by taking architectural shots that I could really evaluate the performance of the M.Zuiko 7-14mm. E-M5 II, 1/10, f/ 5.6, ISO 200 – 7mm The Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 7-14mm f/2.8 PRO showed itself to be a highly capable lens, both on the test bench and in real world situations. It is a pro-level lens and its performance should please the most discerning users.

Coma and spherical aberration is reasonably well corrected. In star fields, there's a bit less distortion than I'm used to with lenses this wide, even with the field curvature taken into account. Distortion is well corrected in camera, but without corrections applied, Imatest detected 1.73% barrel distortion at 7mm which reduces to 0.61% at 14mm. The distortion pattern is uniform across the frame throughout the zoom range, which should make applying corrections in image editing software afterwards fairly straightforward. Zooming to 10mm results in a slight reduction in sharpness at maximum aperture, although performance is still excellent across the frame at maximum aperture. Stopping down to f/4 results in outstanding sharpness in the centre of the frame and excellent clarity towards the edges.

Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 7-14mm f/2.8 PRO Specifications

The autofocus is fast and silent when shooting video as far as the lens is concern. However in AF-C, the E-M5 mark II may hesitate a little more, just as it does with the 12-40mm. The Olympus 7-14mm is certainly not designed for traditional macro photography, but with a close-focusing distance just shy of 8 inches, it's very good for dramatic close-up shots. When compared to other micro 4/3 lenses, the 7-14mm f/2.8 PRO is a hefty beast. It’s significantly larger than any other ultra-wide for the system, and has a substantial and bulbous front element. However, you’ll find it’s similar in size to many other ultra-wide lenses for other mirrorless systems, such as the Fuji 10-24mm f/4 and the Sony FE 16-35mm f/4. The lens is made for the serious shooter, and is really intended for use on the cameras with more substantial grips, such as the Panasonic GH4, Olympus OM-D E-M1 and so on. The 7-14mm f/2.8 is a large lens for Micro 4/3, but isn’t overly large compared to many wide-angle zooms.

Bokeh is a word used for the out-of-focus areas of a photograph, and is usually described in qualitative terms, such as smooth / creamy / harsh etc. In the Olympus M.ZUIKO Digital ED 7-14mm f/2.8 PRO, Olympus employed an iris diaphragm with 7 rounded aperture blades for a pleasing bokeh. Olympus is building a nice series of professional lenses and the M.Zuiko 7-14mm f/2.8 is proof once again of their top optical quality. You get excellent sharpness, very well controlled distortion and some close focusing capabilities that make it a surprisingly good lens for close-ups and details. I don’t think we can really ask for more than that.

Olympus 7-14mm f/2.8 PRO – At a glance

Chromatic aberrations, typically seen as purple or green fringes along contrasty edges, are not too much of a problem with this lens, as shown in the example below.