Review of Panasonic Lumix Vario 14-140mm f/4.0-5.8 Aspherical Lens for Micro Four Thirds Lens Mount Systems

I had a Olympus M. Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f/4-5.6 lens. Somehow, my camera and lens got knocked off the table. The camera was fine, the lens was not. So it was an opportunity to get a new lens! I wanted something a little wider - cause I wanted this to be my street lens. I found the Lumix 14-140mm and I really like it. First of all, it appears to be metal (unlike the Oly). Yes it is bigger and heavier, but not too bad on the OMD-EM1. I think the image quality is very good. Focus is very fast. I have used it with extenders with good results. It is an outdoor lens. Interior shots need to be well lit or use a flash. At twice the cost of the Oly 40-150mm - I think it is well worth it.

8x10 Pinhole Camera

8x10 Pinhole Camera, a photo by HWPhillips on Flickr.

Here is my homemade 8x10 Pinhole camera. I started out modeling this after the "Hobo" 8x10 lens cameras sold by Bostick and Sullivan in the past. It ended up like you see it. Uses a 8x10 film holder. The film holder relies on friction fit right now. Will add some sort of clamp later.

My Review of Olympus Zuiko 9mm - 18mm f/4.0-5.6 E-ED Digital Zoom Lens for the E Digital SLR System.

Originally submitted at Adorama

Olympus Zuiko 9mm - 18mm f/4.0-5.6 E-ED Digital Zoom Lens for the E Digital SLR System.

Olympus Zuiko 9mm - 18mm f/4.0-5.6 E-ED Digital Zoom Lens for the E Digital SLR System.

Excellent Wide Angle LEns

By HWP from Greer, SC on 3/12/2011

4out of 5

Pros: Fast / accurate auto-focus, Lightweight
Best Uses: Landscape/Scenery, Indoors/Low Light
Describe Yourself: Photo Enthusiast
Was this a gift?: No

When you need a wide angle lens for your Olympus E system cameras, this lens is an excellent choice. For price and features it is a great lens.

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