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Not sure I'm feeling the Olympus 75mm f/1.8...

Started Jan 11, 2015 | Discussions thread
Marty4650
Marty4650 Forum Pro • Posts: 16,287
A specialty lens, for certain

I don't own a 75mm f/1.8 lens, but I want one in the worst way.

This isn't the best lens for indoor portraits. For the reasons you explained it just doesn't work well in close quarters. The 45mm f/1.8 lens would have been the perfect lens for the headshots of your cat.

I think part of your problem is that you are using cameras that lack IBIS, and the lens doesn't have OIS. It certainly isn't easy to hand hold a 75mm lens (150mm equivalent) when you are trying to get sharp images. You might find it easier to use on an Olympus camera, or a Panasonic GX7.

Personally, I want this lens because it looks like the perfect solution for times you need a long fast lens, and where flash wouldn't work. For example... indoor sports, like High School basketball games, or theater productions, or concerts.

As a specialty lens it won't get much use, but when you need it, you will be glad you have it.

Since I don't own one yet I have no examples to post, but I did find a few that were shot by others...

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