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Olympus Passion Photography Magazine – February 2026!
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Don’t hate the kit lens
In April 2015 I bought the Olympus OM-D E-M10 which came with the Olympus 14-42mm EZ pancake zoom as a kit lens. I was absolutely amazed when I saw the size of the lens. It is small, portable and decently built lens and when mounted makes the Olympus OM-D…
Olympus M.Zuiko 75mm F1.8: The “big old boy” never fails!
Now that you can buy this prime lens at a good price (around 400 Euros for a mint condition item) on the second-hand market, you can verify the truthfulness of my statement. My first and spontaneous impression after attaching the lens on my OM-D E-M5 was: “WOW!” Let me explain…
North with the Olympus 25mm f1.2
So, I recently purchased the Olympus 25mm f1.2. And after a little delay in the order being processed the package finally arrived after a few nail biting days of anticipation and I was like having my own little personal holiday… I get like this whenever I receive new camera gear…
Through the eyes of unrelated twins: Comparing the M.Zuiko 17mm F1.8 with the Leica 15mm F1.7
I am Sebastian Strasser, a 35-year old biomedical scientist from Salzburg, Austria. When the guys from Olympus Passion asked me to write an article about two very similar lenses, I was stoked and immediately agreed. In the following text, I will do my best to summarize my personal experiences without…
Lens Comparison: Olympus 25mm f1.2 Pro vs Panasonic 25mm f1.4 DG & D
This article is the test of these three 25mm lens for the M43 cameras: Micro 4/3: Olympus 25mm F/1.2 Pro Micro 4/3: Panasonic 25mm DG F/1.4 4/3 Lens: Panasonic D 25mm F/1.4 + Olympus the MMF-2 (4/3 to Micro 4/3 Adapter) Click the images to see in high resolution directly…
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Premium/ Field Notes: Sigma 56mm f1.4 DC DN Contemporary for MFT
Alright, here goes: Olympus? Micro four thirds? But there’s no bokeh, blah blah. Some people cannot do math nor compose that’s for sure. But I didn’t even start and already digressed. Olympus E-M5 MK III . Sigma 56mmF1.4 @56mm . f/1.8 . 1/3200″ . ISO 200 MFT is new for…
Premium/ Video | Meet the person behind the camera: Chris Corradino
Chris Corradino is the founder and lead instructor at the New Zealand Photo School. Having started his career as a photojournalist, Chris now devotes most of his time to teaching as a photography instructor and workshop leader. His passion for nature, travel, and the outdoors took him to locations such…
Premium/ Behind the Lens: Olympus PEN E-PL8 Photo Adventures (VIDEO)
In this photography journey, Hugo Pinho embarks on an unconventional choice. Venturing to the serene banks of the Mondego River in Portugal, he deliberately left behind the PEN-F, the OM-D, and his array of lenses. Instead, he embraced the unexpected companion – the Olympus PEN E-PL8, a compact 16-megapixel mirrorless…
Premium/ It’s the Little Things
Arthropods comprise 80% of Earth’s fauna. An estimated one million species of insects, arachnids, myriapods, and crustaceans make up this category. They’re everywhere, yet they’re often overlooked. Through my photography, I highlight the beauty, intricacy, and importance of these tiny creatures. I’ve always been interested in visual arts, I’ve always…
Premium/ If you could only choose one lens to use for the rest of your life, what would it be?
If you could only choose one focal length to use for the rest of your life, what would it be? But let me start the story from the beginning, with the succession of events that led me to debate this issue now. Being in our plans for some time, last…
E-M5 family
Assumptions, Photography and the Micro Four-Thirds System
About three years ago, renowned wedding photographer Bradley Hanson wrote this magnificent piece on assumptions and misconceptions in Photography, to be published in the very first edition of our monthly magazine. Since that time, much has changed in the Photography industry, new technological advances have been introduced, and several new pieces of equipment launched. But, […]
Everyone and Everything has a story to tell
My BackgroundA little background on myself before we dig into my take on the passion we all love. I was…
Exploring Light – My search for the perfect lightweight adventure camera
Everything in life involves compromise. Photography – particularly photography equipment – is no exception. We’re constantly making trade-offs – the…
My photography story
Hello! When I was asked to write an article about the photos I took and the equipment I used, I…
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Lofoten Luminance – My own photography paradise
Hi Robert! Can you please start by introducing yourself to our readers?My name is Robert Andrelczyk, I am a little over 40 years old, I was born in Poland and have been living in Norway for 16 years. I have a wife, three sons, a dog, a cat, a dozen…
My adventure with Olympus
In just four years, Sylwia Ratajczyk has gone from a mobile phone to a compact, an E-PL6, E-M10 Mark II and, finally, the E-M1 Mark II. Not only her equipment evolved, but also, her knowledge. Focusing mostly on macro, landscape and architecture, Sylwia’s magnificent work is worth checking out.
Creating a visual diary with Olympus
My name is Maddaluna and I am an architect. I live in La Morra, a special place in Italy known for the production of wine, especially Barolo. This is the environment where I was born and raised: both my parents are architects, my family produces wine, and I have always…
This week’s best on Instagram
This week’s selection of the best photos tagged @olympuspassion on Instagram.Prepare your gear, grab your camera bag, enjoy your weekend and take lots of photos with your Olympus camera. Don’t forget to follow us and use the @olympuspassion tag! @dvphoto.dk @mieszkomieszko @arazuri_07 @bens_people @karsten_lrm @henricojoaquin @anna_tomaka @robertosilverio @chemapalacio @tmsoutdoors @___wild__and__free___
Not another waterfall: Photographing Arctic foxes in Hornstrandir, Iceland
In this article, wildlife photographer and guide Urip Dunker takes us far beyond Iceland’s familiar landmarks, into the remote wilderness of Hornstrandir. He shares his long-standing relationship with this untamed peninsula, his approach to photographing arctic foxes, and the patience, presence, and respect required to work where nature truly leads.
Wandering Iceland with the Olympus OMD EM1 Mark II
It has been a week now since my return from my Iceland photo trip. Honestly, I have not snapped a single picture this week. Mostly this is due to catching up at work and home, but also because I have been thinking about how I want to share my…