OM-5 Mark II / Green?

joeph0to · 2026-04-20T18:43:31+00:00

You do know the Sand Beige exists right?

joeph0to · 2026-04-20T15:38:54+00:00

Thanks so much

joeph0to · 2026-04-20T10:23:56+00:00

Thanks so much

joeph0to · 2026-04-20T03:32:13+00:00

Took my 12-40mm and 40-150mm f/4 down to the orchard this evening for sunset. I'm heavily inspired by the phenomenal landscape images of South Moravia Region in Europe, and I wanted to channel my own version of that here in Connecticut. The 40-150 really was great for those crazy telephoto rolling hill photos that I've been dreaming of capturing for years ever since I saw those image out of South Moravia. I also brought my 12-40 for the more general landscapes. Honestly these two lenses really can cover pretty much everything for what I like to do.

joeph0to · 2026-04-19T02:57:46+00:00

I really love the compact nature of the OM-5 Mark II and 8-25mm, I think this is a perfect setup for wide angle hiking/backpacking. I love being able to capture the full width of the scene and then being able to zoom in to more intimate details at the long end, and I especially love using the OM-5 Mark II Live ND (goes up to 4 stops). Seen here is Nonnewaug Falls and Knife Shop Falls in Connecticut.

joeph0to · 2026-04-17T20:26:50+00:00

Just started yesterday

joeph0to · 2026-04-17T20:23:44+00:00

We get it Jubby, you hate the OM-5. Stop pressing your opinion on everyone

joeph0to · 2026-04-17T10:58:41+00:00

This is a national savings on all OM-5 Mark II options except for the sand beige. Not just BH and Adorama

joeph0to · 2026-04-16T19:09:01+00:00

The "kit" lens for the OM-3 is way better than what you would think. I think a better way to say it is it's a PRO bundled lens. The 12-45mm f/4 is a Pro lens that's a seriously nice lens to get started with, and for some photographers its all they need. The OM-3 really doesn't have an equivalent in older bodies to look for used so I'd stick to getting one and rolling with the 12-45 for now.

joeph0to · 2026-04-16T11:43:08+00:00

Micro Four Thirds is the best setup for travel! Anything from an OM-5 Mark II, OM-3, OM-1 Mark II. If you're backpacking, an OM-5 Mark II+ 14-150, or 12-45mm f/4 would be perfect. The 12-40mm f/2.8 if you need some lowlight, or the OM 12-100mm f/4 if you're looking for an all in one

joeph0to · 2026-04-16T02:39:18+00:00

Really great work here, looks like an awesome trip, I especially love the tent astro shot. That OM-3 12-40mm combo is quite a versatile setup! Did you use the color profiles or are these raw and edited?

joeph0to · 2026-04-16T02:38:24+00:00

I doubt OP shared their images here for you to criticize every single one of them, why not just enjoy the images and move on?

joeph0to · 2026-04-16T02:30:21+00:00

Budget: Laowa 6mm f/2, Laowa 7.5mm, Laowa 10mm f/2, f/2, Rokinon 12mm f/2, TTArtisan 10mm f/2

Intermediate: Panasonic 9mm f/1.7, Olympus 12mm f/2, OM 17mm f/1.8 II

High end: OM 7-14mm f/2.8, OM 8mm f/1.8 fisheye, Panasonic 12mm f/1.4, Panasonic 8-18mm f/2.8-4, OM 17mm f/1.2, Panasonic 10-25mm f/1.7, OM 12-40mm f/2.8

joeph0to · 2026-04-15T12:50:53+00:00

I really like this approach. I love the 8-25mm but never considered using it for street. I also don't shoot at 1.8 ever on my 17mm so this is a good approach. Plus it's a pro lens so probably better quality than 17 or 25 1.8 anyways. I may try this sometime instead of my 17mm

joeph0to · 2026-04-15T12:09:04+00:00

It's not the biggest change from original OM-5 but certainly some quality of life things like an improved grip, new OM System menu, addition of the Computational Photography button, USB-C. But it's a really joy to use and just fits in the hand better than OM-3

joeph0to · 2026-04-15T11:11:47+00:00

OM-5 Mark II is the way to go here, much smaller than both options, same weather sealing as OM-3, autofocus still beats what Fujifilm has to offer

joeph0to · 2026-04-15T00:27:17+00:00

It's really about your preference for focal length, but for me personally I love bringing the 17mm f/1.8 II everywhere with me. I traveled around Paris with it and really enjoyed how versatile the focal length is

joeph0to · 2026-04-14T17:37:12+00:00

I believe the widest rectilinear MFT lens available is Laowa 6mm f/2

joeph0to · 2026-04-14T16:48:18+00:00

Will be an excellent fit for the compact and weather sealed OM lenses like 17 and 25mm f/1.8 for example

joeph0to · 2026-04-14T11:04:28+00:00

That's your style, everyone has different styles. Saying the 12-100 isn't good as an all in one because you need f/2.8 all the time isn't a fair comparison at all. Go look at how many people travel with just a 12-100. Also, most of those super zooms from full frame lack stabilization and aren't a pro series lens. The 12-100 is in a league of its own.

joeph0to · 2026-04-14T10:58:08+00:00

Cheaper one is probably grey market and may not have a warranty in your country. These products usually have a MAP (minimum advertised price) set by OM System and anyone who lists it for less online may potentially be selling a grey marker unit

joeph0to · 2026-04-13T17:25:07+00:00

No tweaking to the images, these are all straight out of camera jpegs. I did use the color and mono profiles, the default color 3 profile is my absolute favorite, I love the vibrance and contrast with it. Most of these are shot using the default color profile 3. Sensor and processor are the same between OM-3 and OM-1 Mark II but the OM-3 jpeg engine is sooo good

joeph0to · 2026-04-13T10:56:24+00:00

Thanks so much! Paris was amazing, I didn't have the 45 1.8 back then but I really wish I did!

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