tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19035680.post5916584131110133921..comments2024-03-28T16:00:02.364+08:00Comments on ROBIN WONG : About That Olympus Feathered BokehUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19035680.post-52936640876615762972018-01-13T13:19:22.430+08:002018-01-13T13:19:22.430+08:00Interesting analysis. I am not seeing the featheri...Interesting analysis. I am not seeing the feathering as indicated in the Olympus diagram. In the lego man shot I like the F1.4 the best. Also I think the top middle of the shot is better for analysis. There you can see its smoth in the f1.2 shot leading to the smaller ball on blue in f1.8 and more nervous looking. The transition from smooth to nervous there to me is best at f1.4, and works with your subject.<br />Thank you for this.<br />Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03585067880496720865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19035680.post-52348811564171282632018-01-11T23:25:44.603+08:002018-01-11T23:25:44.603+08:00Thank you Robin!Thank you Robin!Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12960360925480076586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19035680.post-30068678889518610452018-01-11T13:17:34.159+08:002018-01-11T13:17:34.159+08:00Here is the issue, if the subject is indeed that f...Here is the issue, if the subject is indeed that far away, then the blur background won't be blur enough to be useful/meaningful. Ahhh the shortcomings of Micro 4/3 system. Robin Wonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02572566037297158455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19035680.post-18425828676073167902018-01-11T13:16:34.538+08:002018-01-11T13:16:34.538+08:00I have just asked Olympus Malaysia (was curious as...I have just asked Olympus Malaysia (was curious as well) and yes, they claim that the 25mm F1.2 also has the feathered bokeh. Robin Wonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02572566037297158455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19035680.post-91273067101513766502018-01-11T12:44:51.407+08:002018-01-11T12:44:51.407+08:00Hi Robin, does the 25mm 1.2 have the "feather...Hi Robin, does the 25mm 1.2 have the "feathered bokeh" just like the 17mm 1.2 and 45mm 1.2 as well? Thank you! Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12960360925480076586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19035680.post-91481541370376660172018-01-11T07:22:25.173+08:002018-01-11T07:22:25.173+08:00All your examples show a fairly close subject with...All your examples show a fairly close subject with a pretty far away background. I don't think that different lenses show that much of a difference in this scenario. I guess a more interesting composition would be a head-and shoulder portrait with a rather close busy background (e.g. a barkeeper). Another interesting composition would be a picture in which you see the focus gradually blur into the background.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14274177435427367840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19035680.post-33820151390689753802018-01-09T00:26:11.498+08:002018-01-09T00:26:11.498+08:00To me, the F1.8 lenses Olympus produced are alread...To me, the F1.8 lenses Olympus produced are already so good, and I am happily shooting the 45mm F1.8 and 25mm F1.8 in most of my street shots. For hobbyists, you are right, the F1.8 bokeh is already so good, and most importantly, these lenses are so sharp and totally usable wide open. Robin Wonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02572566037297158455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19035680.post-28691562161508551002018-01-09T00:23:28.419+08:002018-01-09T00:23:28.419+08:00I understand fully.
Thanks for you reply.I understand fully.<br />Thanks for you reply.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06494660492318076929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19035680.post-36447773038328974362018-01-09T00:21:54.551+08:002018-01-09T00:21:54.551+08:00As an enthusiast, I'd like to say that these P...As an enthusiast, I'd like to say that these Pro lenses are rightly named. I went from the EZ pancake 14-42mm f3.5 that came with with the EM10.3 to the 25mm f1.8 to quadruple my speed. The big improvement in depth of field and bokeh were icing on the cake. On that lens, I can definitely tell when I've forgotten to put the lens wide open due to the smaller bokeh balls. But like you said, do I ever really need better bokeh than f1.8 can give me? Not really, not as an enthusiast/hobbyist. If this was my profession and I had paying gigs to pay for lenses, then I probably would go for the very best I could afford in that profession. But until people start paying big bucks for my pond shots and cat pictures, the f1.8 was the only choice versus a f1.2 Pro lens.Michael Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11561183827405301185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19035680.post-47895714378114605872018-01-08T23:05:56.097+08:002018-01-08T23:05:56.097+08:00I am avoiding any sort of comparisons in my review...I am avoiding any sort of comparisons in my review, and only will comment very quickly. Too much undeserved drama. <br />You may read my notes on my thoughts in the original review. Robin Wonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02572566037297158455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19035680.post-84915682322561935312018-01-08T23:04:48.604+08:002018-01-08T23:04:48.604+08:00For full body portraits, I suggest using the 75mm ...For full body portraits, I suggest using the 75mm F1.8, or 40-150mm F2.8 lens, zoomed in to 100mm or further. Robin Wonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02572566037297158455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19035680.post-55839257054035836892018-01-08T21:40:37.727+08:002018-01-08T21:40:37.727+08:00Not bad at all.Not bad at all.Willie a.k.a Reptozhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17803517684213311992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19035680.post-77790184794011428562018-01-08T21:26:42.800+08:002018-01-08T21:26:42.800+08:00Hi Robin,
Thanks a lot for sharing your thoughts ...Hi Robin, <br />Thanks a lot for sharing your thoughts and wonderful pictures with us. <br />It is great and enjoyable article.<br />I have one question though. Have you tried to compare the 45 f.18 and this 45 f1.2 lenses at f1.8 or at any other apertures?<br />If yes, then what do you think? What is your it, we ordinary people with ordinary job and salary are missing without this wonderful f1.2 lens series.<br />Thanks in advance.<br /><br />Regards,<br />BahmanAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06494660492318076929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19035680.post-68875471874621806702018-01-08T21:10:11.706+08:002018-01-08T21:10:11.706+08:00Wonderful article and very explanationary graphic....Wonderful article and very explanationary graphic. The maro bokeh is kind of a speiality. In for example fashion portraits of the whole body you would see the difference between f1.2 and 1.8 easily. Keep in mind that it is actually just the difference between f 2.4 and f3.5 in fullframe terms.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07779401333012119666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19035680.post-14265711275409252332018-01-08T20:39:59.802+08:002018-01-08T20:39:59.802+08:00Both are great lenses. While I did not use the 12-...Both are great lenses. While I did not use the 12-35mm panasonic long enough, during my short encounter with it I was very impressed. Robin Wonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02572566037297158455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19035680.post-86877026558510409622018-01-08T20:29:41.246+08:002018-01-08T20:29:41.246+08:00From what I've read those two are very similar...From what I've read those two are very similar (12-35 and 12-40). Same here, but love 60 as it doubles as a potrait lens (the focus is not so good though). Sharp at 2,8 and the bokeh is nice. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15291242990342676029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19035680.post-22462373938504425182018-01-08T19:41:27.881+08:002018-01-08T19:41:27.881+08:00I have not paid much attention to the Panasonic...I have not paid much attention to the Panasonic's 12-35mm, but I am getting good bokeh from Olympus 12-40mm. When I use the Olympus 60mm, I seldom shoot wide open, usually stop down to F5.6 or narrower for my macro shots. Robin Wonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02572566037297158455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19035680.post-79882177508971071182018-01-08T18:15:55.768+08:002018-01-08T18:15:55.768+08:00Most of the time I am using Panasonic 12-35/2.8 an...Most of the time I am using Panasonic 12-35/2.8 and the bokeh, even though it could be a little bit softer, is nice. Love bokeh on my M. Zuiko 60mm.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15291242990342676029noreply@blogger.com