The Lens with the Super Power | Olympus 12-40mm Kit Lens
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Published 2024-06-30
I’ll walk you through the steps of taking a stunning macro shot of a delicate yellow buttercup flower. To ensure we capture all the intricate details, I’ll be using the focus bracketing and focus stacking techniques. These methods significantly improve the chances of getting a sharp and well-focused macro image.
Whether you're a seasoned macro photographer or just getting started, this tutorial will provide you with practical tips and insights on maximizing the potential of the Olympus 12-40mm f/2.8 Pro lens for close-up photography.
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Camera: Olympus EM1 Mark II
Lens: Olympus 12-40mm f/2.8 Pro
Flower: Yellow Buttercup
Techniques:
Focus Bracketing
Focus Stacking
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All Comments (15)
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It's amazing. Was using it for stills and video for a pro shoot at the O2 Indigo on Friday. I doubled it up with the 17mm F1.8. The manual clutch is really useful. I haven't used it as a macro but am going to try it now so pausing the video......... I'm back, its bloody brilliant at macro, just shot a cactus flower, F2,8 ISO 200 shutter 1/800
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great video (again!) - many thanks
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This may be sold in some kits with the pro-level bodies, but suggesting it's a Kit Lens is wrong as, frankly, there's nothing to upgrade to beyond this. This is a pro-level lens with a constant F2.8 throughout. The kit lenses in the Zuiko range are the plastic 14-42mm and 40-150mm commonly sold with the EM10 and Pen ranges. These too are exceptional products for their size and cost.
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thanks for making this video .. i have been using this lens with my om-5 & procapture for birds in flight in my garden because it's a small space. with 2.8 i can shoot early & late & (i'm in scotland) when the sky is constant 18% grey😂, tho f3-4.5 gives a wee bit more dof. yes BIF with a wide angle! 18-24mm at 70-100cm from the perch is my sweet spot to get pin sharp images..so MACRO-BIF , this lens does it all, it's a keeper
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I use mine with the Raynox 250 clip on magnification lens and it gives almost similar results to my $1400 OM 90mm.
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Great video, I have been in and out of Olympus a couple times. I have the urge to to get back in, but don’t want to spend the price o the OM1. Well done
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Thank you. Great lens! Please would you allow your photos and camera settings to appear on the screen for a bit longer. 1 second is not enough time to read a detailed caption.
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I know you have this lens, the 40-150/4.0-5.6, 45/1.8 and 17/1.8...any other M43 lenses?
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The Olympus 12-40mm f2.8 is a pro lens. Its so affordable now on the used market I guess you can call it a kit lens. The first version of the Panasonic 12-35mm f2.8 is also affordable now. But I understand calling it a kit lens when you buy it with a camera at the same time.
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Have you considered making your videos at 24p? The reason I ask is that I watch on my TV with a Roku. I like to watch at fast speed and when I do your video drops down to 360p quality 😢. So I usually end up not watching. I notice that 24p video plays just fine at faster speeds. Thanks.
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I love my 12-40, its a real pro lense and not a kit lense at all olympus pro lenses are the best you can get for mft
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This lens is as close to perfect as you can get. Through all formats (full frame - m43 etc)
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Its a pro lens
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The 12-40 2.8 Pro is not a kit lens, in fact when I bought my original EM-10 I declined the two kit lenses and opted to get the 12-40 at an additional cost instead. Why do you choose to mislead people?
