Like many others, the photographic gear I use has changed several times over the years. I’ve gone from APS-C DSLR to full frame mirrorless but in 2024 I switched from my aging Sony A7RIII and lens line-up to the OM SYSTEM Micro 4/3 system.
The feature functions of the OM-1 MarkII combined with the astoundingly lightweight of the kit make OM SYSTEM the perfect fit for my gear bag.
OM SYSTEM OM-1 Mark II Camera Body
I changed to the OM SYSTEM line-up in early 2024. Learning a new system is always challenging but the OM-1 Mark II made the transition easy and enjoyable. This is a superbly underrated body with a ton of specialty features that, quite frankly, make photography fun again.
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OM SYSTEM 12-40mm f/2.8 Pro II
This little zoom lens is an absolute workhorse. It provides a full frame equivalent of 24-80mm in a small, lightweight package. Whether I’m on the trail or downtown, the 12-40mm f/2.8 Pro II is a fantastic lens that helps me get the job done.
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OM SYSTEM 40-150mm f/2.8 Pro Telephoto
The OM SYSTEM 40-150mm f2.8 Pro Telephoto is quickly becoming one of my favorite lenses to use. It boasts a full frame equivalent of 80-300mm in about half the weight of its counterparts on other systems. Couple this lens with the Olympus MC-20 2x Teleconverter and you have a 160-600mm f/5.6 full frame equivalent that is compact, super lightweight and a ultra sharp.
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Olympus 8-25mm f/4.0 Pro
The Olympus 8-25mm f/4.0 Pro is an outstanding wide angle lens perfect for landscape photography. Although somewhat heavier than the 12-40mm, the 8-25mm f/4.0 Pro remains compact while delivering a full frame equivalent of 16-50mm.
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Olympus 7-14mm f/2.8 Pro
The Olympus 7-14mm f/2.8 Pro is the lens for ultra-wide angle photography and astrophotography. I pair lens this with the OM-1 MarkII body using Starry Sky Auto Focus for pinpoint sharp stars. This lens has an aspherical front element meaning traditional filters can’t be fitted but this is not a problem when paired with the built-in computational ND and GND filters of the OM-1 MarkII.
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Olympus 60mm F2.8 Macro
When I want to get close in for some macro photography, I’m using the Olympus 60mm F2.8 Macro. This is an extremely small and sharp 1:1 macro lens. The 60mm f/2.8 is fast and lightweight allowing it to be easily used for handheld or mini-tripod macro images.
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