Is the olympus m zuiko 17mm f 1 8 good for video?

It can work for video, but it's not a vlogging lens. The M.Zuiko 17mm f/1.8 frames like 34mm on Micro Four Thirds, which is a fairly tight view. My video guide suggests a wider lens for shooting yourself at arm's length, so this one suits static shots, interviews, and walk-and-talk footage where you have room to step back.

It has autofocus, but it isn't stabilised, so the camera body's stabilisation (if it has any) will matter. The f/1.8 aperture also gives a shallow depth of field, which looks lovely but can be hard to keep sharp when a subject moves.

Whatever lens you pick, sound matters more. Read the audio notes before you spend more on glass. For the body, the Panasonic Lumix GH6 and Panasonic Lumix GH5 II are both on this lens's list.

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