How good is that 40-150 kit lens?

DerekUK · Post by **DerekUK** » 30 Mar 2020 18:09

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Two images taken earlier today from my window - it is a busy time for farmers.
Pen F, ISO 200, 1/400, f5.6 / f8 sharpness +2 and contrast +2 SOOC JPEG

Post by **Rob Trek** » 31 Mar 2020 13:40

It's an amazing lens considering the price. It sells for $99 or less all the time. Some of my favorite images are from this lens.

Pericles · Post by **Pericles** » 31 Mar 2020 18:09

Check some samples I have taken:

DerekUK · Post by **DerekUK** » 01 Apr 2020 07:43

Thanks for sharing these images. I particularly like the second one, where is it taken? I checked mine for the focal length and both were taken at 49mm - I have read that this lens is particularly sharp at around 70mm. As Rob says it is a bargain in the Olympus line up.
Regards
Derek

RobShootPhotos · Post by **RobShootPhotos** » 04 Apr 2020 13:28

Yes I agree, this is an amazing lens for the very inexpensive price.

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E-M10 Mark II & 40-150mm @ 75mm, f/5, 1/500 sec, 200 ISO

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@ 145mm, f/5.6, 1/160 sec, 1600 ISO
I used a tripod and live view remote control from my camera.

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@ 85mm f/5.6, 1/1600 sec, 400 ISO (lightly edited and cropped a bit)

I'm not too sure if these are my best photos BUT these are some that made me go "WOW, look at how sharp!"

I would say my only image quality issue I have with it is the purple fringing in hard contrast lighting. For taking care of the lens, is to check and wipe off any dust or moister on the inner barrow and to store the lens in your bag with the front element facing down. This will ensure any dust or moister won't fall into the back of the lens. Its not very sealed especially when the lens is tromboned out. With that all said and done its $99 and if you get dust or moister, its $99. Did I mention that its $99? (I think we all did.)

@robshootphotos on Instagram

Post by **Rob Trek** » 05 Apr 2020 21:34

Those are really good! Great detail and action.

Post by **Rob Trek** » 05 Apr 2020 22:30

Olympus E-M1 Mark III, Olympus 40-150mm
at 150mm, f/5.6, 1/250th, iso320, -0.7 ev
Pinhole III Art filter, SOOC jpg.

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OMDJuhan · Post by **OMDJuhan** » 06 Apr 2020 08:58

I also like my 40-150mm.
@150mm, 1/1600, F6.3, -0.7 EV, ISO 200.
Grop in Olympus Workspace.

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