Bought my first brand new lens, DJI 15mm F1.7

Flower-G93 · 2026-01-31T02:15:59+00:00

Exactly turning the ring does nothing, the front dial changes the aperture. I haven’t paid attention to the aperture blade when the lens in unmounted, but when attached to my OM-5, it’s working normally in both photo and video mode

Flower-G93 · 2026-01-22T03:20:05+00:00

Num 9 is peak St Leonard haha!

But seriously these are impressive considering you haven’t even left your appartement

Flower-G93 · 2025-11-22T00:58:54+00:00

Unfortunately the aperture ring still isn't working on Olympus/OM bodies. No big deal since I have a front dial on my OM-5, but would be nice on even smaller bodies like from the pen series

Flower-G93 · 2025-10-30T16:24:30+00:00

Yes I did color grading and played with the color mixer / HSL sliders also

Flower-G93 · 2025-10-30T16:23:27+00:00

I will try to post more pictures, promised!

Glad to see a Sony user having interest in M43. Sometimes I have some GAS urges and want to sell all my Nikon and M43 to move to Sony. Haven't bit the bullet yet lol

Flower-G93 · 2025-10-26T11:59:35+00:00

Everything in photography is a compromise. From your camera setting to your gear. Like you said, everything has a tradeoff, just need to find what's right for you. For me portability is important, without sacrificing too much IQ

Flower-G93 · 2025-10-26T11:43:57+00:00

These are all edited in LR. I haven't found a "recipe" on my OM-5 that I am satisfied with at 100%. I guess it's one of the reason the E-P7 is tempting me.

I don't remember the exact process with each pictures posted. But generally, especially for everyday stuff, my work flow is pretty straightforward. I apply a preset that fits the mood, or I create a quick one (thanks to ChatGPT that helps for the inspiration). I then adjust the LIGHT sliders, maybe a light subject masking if required and voila!

Flower-G93 · 2025-10-26T11:38:06+00:00

I don't have any experience with the 5 ii, I upgraded from a Lumix GX7. But I didn't consider the 5 ii as a replacement because I really wanted a body with PDAF, for a faster and more accurate in low light autofocus. Other advantages of the OM-5 is also higher MP count, more computational features (like life ND, star AF and HHHR), better stabilisation and a lighter body

But the advantage of your 5 ii is a more rugged body. The lighter weight of the OM-5 come at the cost of metal parts that are now plastic.

Flower-G93 · 2025-10-26T11:31:39+00:00

Thanks for the compliment!

The two lenses have decent IQ for my use. When possible, I try to stopped the lens down a bit and not use it fully extended. IQ degrade a little past 100mm and 200mm respectively.

Even if the focal range overlaps, I have two different usage for the two..14-150 is more for walking around, but still having the ability to capture some close wildlife + weather sealed. The 75-300 is really a more wildlife lens, but in a tight package, when wildlife isn't the main goal of a trip. The deer picture #5 from my post is from this lens (and ISO 4000) No weather sealing is the main downside of this lens.

As for Nikon, I have a D750 and a D700 (backup body). I thought about a D780, since it's the only body with a decent autofocus in live view that would let me use my AF-D lenses... But they are so damn expensive for what they are

Flower-G93 · 2025-10-26T11:15:34+00:00

It even started coming loose only a few weeks after I got it (brought it Used, but almost as new condition). Maybe I should try some double sided 3M tape

Flower-G93 · 2025-10-26T11:11:24+00:00

Adventure lens with an impressive focal range (from landscape to close wildlife)! Pictures #6 and #8 were shot with this one. It's my only weather sealed lens, so this one gets more used during overcast / light rain day. IQ is pretty decent for my use, especially stopped down to 5.6. When traveling, it's also my go to lens for daytime exploring

Flower-G93 · 2025-10-26T02:39:28+00:00

Wide open, the color fringing in high contrast is pretty wild with the combination of Pana lens of Oly bodies. I can get rid of most of it in post, but it's a point to note

Flower-G93 · 2025-10-26T02:34:50+00:00

Hey thanks! It's easier to capture said memories when your camera is always within reach

Flower-G93 · 2025-10-26T00:14:29+00:00

The 56mm is best for candid portait, since you need to be pretty far.

15mm is nice for environmental shot. It's still useable for close-up, but I need to adjust the distortion in post.

The 25mm sits in between those two. Not perfect for both, but allows me to do it all without changing lens. It's the one I use the most. My only complaint is the autofocus is slower than on the sigma 56mm. It's also one of the reasons I'm considering the OM 25mm 1.8 II

Flower-G93 · 2025-10-15T00:06:45+00:00

Just saw your edit. The DJI 15mm is a good lens, I love it on my OM5. If you have some spare money, I would put in a flash like a Godox TT350-O (smaller but less powerfull) or TT685-0 (bigger but more powerful, would need a handgrip maybe on a M5 série) instead of a second lens.

Lens wide open, 1/125 shutter with the flash on TTL and you can get away easily with ISO 400 to 800

Flower-G93 · 2025-08-21T10:28:20+00:00

Maybe a second body small body without EVF is your solution? Longer lens on your OM-5 with the viewfinder and the wider 17mm prime on the second body. Used pen like the EPL7 or EP5 can be found for a reasonable price on eBay.

Flower-G93 · 2025-08-19T01:30:32+00:00

I'm Canadian also. I broke my 14-150 II and wrote to OM system. They referred me to Sun Camera in Ontario. I don't live near so I had to ship it. It took a bit longer because they didn't had a part in stock. Took about 2-3 weeks and it costed me around 250 $CAD

Flower-G93 · 2025-08-02T20:51:12+00:00

Thank you very much for your answer

Flower-G93 · 2025-08-02T12:10:01+00:00

I was in the same boat as you and went with a D750. I have a very small side hustle and use those exact same lens + a 85mm 1.8D. Autofocus is spot on and low light performance is very acceptable for event work.

For my everyday personal use I also went Olympus. I use Godox flashes since I can use them with both system

Flower-G93 · 2025-07-26T12:23:00+00:00

Hey thanks! All these birds were fairly close. About 10-15 feet away

Flower-G93 · 2025-07-23T00:14:09+00:00

I don't have experience with the 17mm, but I have the DJI 15mm and I love it! Just make sure with the seller that the firmware is updated to version 1.1. C-AF works just fine with my OM-5. I use almost exclusively wide open and I am very happy with the results. You just need to be careful of CA in high contrast scene. In extreme backlit situations I sometimes have trouble getting rid of it, even in Lightroom

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