[ BBBBug ] Olympus 45mm /f1.8
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fengwei
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Just step back a bit and use it as a 20mm lens :bsmilie:
Well, its not 'normal'
Its a longer FL, so it will be harder, but what it can produce is real nice.
Force yourself to just use this lens for a week, you'll get used to it.
I had fun using it for candid shots of people just yesterday.
Its about $410 - $450 (depending on shops). Those shops in funan should have a few sets left
Its about $410 - $450 (depending on shops). Those shops in funan should have a few sets left
Thanks. Please advise, 45mm or 25mm?? Use to have a 90mm lens for my SLR years ago. Like the head to shoulder shot.
bgoh88 said:
If u like the 90 mm fov, then the answer is easy. Go for the 45 mm. For that price, the compactness, lightness, sharpness, bokeh, n how it looks on the PENs, it's a no brainier. I consider it a must have. The 25 mm is also very good, but it's a larger lens, I personally think it does not look as nice in the PENS, and the fov is more for group shots than head n shoulder shots.
Thanks for all your advices. Well, I will be heading to Funan after CNY to look a 45mm.
To add on, I have the 45mm and am really enjoying shooting with it. However, I recently acquired the 25mm and personally find it a lot more enjoyable to shoot with (makes you want to just keep shooting and shooting even if there's nothing to shoot). I also find head to shoulder shots a lot easier as I don't need to stray too far from my subject, who are usually people I know, so I tend to be nearby them. Not to mention the colour rendition and the bokeh on the 25mm are really pleasing to the eye.
Of course, I also do lots of streets and that's where the 45mm comes in handy for the head to shoulder shots of total strangers since you can stay a distance away and still pull off the shot.
Of course, I also do lots of streets and that's where the 45mm comes in handy for the head to shoulder shots of total strangers since you can stay a distance away and still pull off the shot.
azul123
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I find this 45mm lens just too close to really get good expression out from subject, am currently using K mount 77mm F1.7 for this purpose instead, 77mm range is more suited for me when shooting head shoulder portraits as it is at a more comfortable distance. Awaiting a new m43 autofocus fast lens for portraits.. hoping this year.
I m sure the TS is getting confused now. The TS is asking betw 25 n 45 mm. For head n shoulder shots, 45 mm on m4/3 is actually perfect. U are standing abt 2-3 m away from the subject. If u shoot with 25, u gotta go close n some girls get worried bec they it will b too close. 45 mm gives u a comfortable shooting distance for events. Of course for model shoots, u can go more if u got the space.
Thanks. I've make up my mind, I will get a 45mm, just like my old 90mm on my SLR years ago. Most subject (men or ladies) feel more comfort when you stand further away while taking photo.
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