Review on Olympus M Zuiko Digital F4 0 5 6 Cameras by Domonique Rieder

I took an emotional leap and bought a Lumic G 7-14 right after I got my GF1. I tried my hand at wide-angle photography and found the images very appealing, so I went for it. For a long time I only had 7-14s and a Pancake 20mm and I have to say it changed my shooting. Confined to this area, without extensive zooming, I sought broader perspectives and ways to use depth of field to emphasize a subject that would otherwise have been lost in its surroundings. Soon my portraits, especially group portraits, began to float in context that is so often lacking in portrait photography. But most importantly, both lenses produced great images, rich and deep colors that are crisp and worth the time really studying them rather than staring at them. Standards are both 20 and 7-14, so I waited until Olympus 9-18 appeared. At first I dismissed the news about the lens as it covers an area I already knew well, but then I read the reviews and started thinking about it. I decided to take the plunge, ordered the lens almost the same day it was released and was surprised when it arrived very quickly. It's surprisingly small, not bulky, but worth remembering because it takes BIG pictures. Thrilling shots that span the stage and deliver them to the viewer in one big swoop. In the end I could hardly see any difference between the images of 7-14, except for the added area below, which should not be disregarded. But I soon found that I no longer wear a 7-14. It was bigger, more specialized. A 9-18 with my GF1 was hanging around my neck with my 20mm in my pocket and I forgot to switch to pancakes as the 9-18 was about to touch its range anyway. So what am I saying? For those who like wide-angle shots by default, the 9-18 is impressive and will likely become your go-to lens, especially during the day when you can keep your aperture as small as possible. For those who are only concerned with big sky shots, the 7-14 offers more of that fabulous low end, and images are a bit brighter, sharper in the center and a bit more pleasing. Both have their place depending on your desires. yes, but ironically I would recommend 9-18 for true wide-angle shooters and 7-14 for tall campers, although that may seem counterintuitive. 9mm is the sweet spot for a 90 degree horizontal view and is exactly where you want to be before barrel distortion becomes a major issue rather than a feature. So choose your poison and enjoy it.