Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f/4-5.6 R Lens (Silver)
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Good lens
I use this Olympus 40-150mm lens on my Lumix GX7. It works as it should with it, both hardware and software wise. It is sharp across the whole image, sharper than my still useful Panasonic 45-200, and a more reliable image than my Sony 55-210, even though the Sony has the advantage of being on a camera (a6000) with lots more megapixels (I think the Sony's problem is over-smart software). This lens is lightweight and compact, and has good image qu... Show More
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a great lens at an incredible price.
I bought this lens just after I got the new Lumix G7 with kit lens 14-42mm. I needed something immediately for a upcoming gig (run and go) and I didn't want bring my heavy beloved Nikon lenses. Also I didn't want to invest in a new expensive Panasonic Vario zoom. This lens has been an awesome surprise. Sharp with a fast autofocus and precise color rendering but especially VERY light!! and I was looking for something light to just put in my pocket... Show More
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Bargain of the century
This is just a great little lens that produces quality images far better than one would expect given it's price, size, and weight. Sure, it's all plastic--I view that as a plus as it makes it extremely light and still reasonably rugged. I don't mistreat my gear and don't anticipate making 100,000 exposures with this lens and thus expect it to perform for as long as I need. Read the technical reviews, it's not a pro grade lens but used in it's swe... Show More
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Cheap but capable lens
I've been using this lens for 3 months, and I'm happy with its performance. The lens is probably one of the sharpest telephoto lens, compared to Pany 45-200, 45-175, and 45-150. It is also lighter and cheaper than Sony E-mount 55-210mm lens, which I have used for half a year. Featured with MSC motor, AF speed is close to, if not as fast as, the latest 12-50 lens. With the macro conversion lens from Oly, you will be able to achieve 0.47X magnifica... Show More
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Featherweight
I'm starting to fill out my m4/3 lenses and this seemed as if it might be reasonably wholesome low hanging fruit. I wasn't prepared for just how light this lens is. There seems to be very little metal associated with it - the mount is clearly plastic. This is as much a merit as a demerit - I see it as a wash. Every ounce pared off the weight of the gear bag is that many more steps I can take with no net loss of comfort. Optically fine as long as ... Show More
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LIght weight,sharp images, essential travel companion
the lens is lightweight and easy to use. It is a good addition to the micro for its third system especially for travel. the recent price discounts make the lens an incredibly good value. The images are sharp. On the downside, it does not have image stabilization and hand tremor shake is significant at the maximum focal length despite in body image stabilization. I tested the lens on the GH5 body and it was a good lightweight companion for travel.... Show More
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Great value
The lens is very useful with Olympus OM-D E-M5. The kit 12-50/3.5-6.3 is too dark at the long end to be usable indoors (it is f/5.1 at 25mm already), so the 40-150 takes care of the problem in the 40-50 mm range. The 40-150mm is simple and very light (lighter than even the 12-50, and all competing Panasonic lenses - 45-150, 45-175 and 45-200). Also it accepts Olympus MCON-P01 Macro Converter for cheap macro ability. Focus and aperture are silent ... Show More
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Very NIce - Super Low Price - Good Value
I am very pleased with this telephoto zoom lens. This Micro 4/3 mount lense compares very well with larger, more expensive D-SLR lenses. /Very sharp sharp focus, good contrast, minimal distortion at the edges at the near and far extremes, easy to use, solid construction, smooth zoom action, no lens creep. I am very pleased with this purchase and consider it an excellent value. I tested it directly with several DSLR lenses of similar zoom range, a... Show More
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Value For $$$
For 99USD, this zoom len is really value for money. Use it on the same day I receive it and been loving it. Although not the sharpest len for M43, but for 99USD, there isn't any thing else to complaint. One thing a little bit strange that might need B&H to clarify. The camera & picture taken recognise this len (ie on Olympus Viewer 3 properties for particular picture, it identified the len used), but when I tried to perform a firmware update, the... Show More
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Handy, lightweight zoom
Hard to argue against a zoom with an effective range of 80-300mm that you can carry in a coat pocket without even realizing you have it. Add in that it is relatively inexpensive, and you have a winner. I picked this up to use with a new Olympus PEN EP-5 just before a trip to Portland, Oregon and had a terrific time with the lens. It is a bit ungainly when fully extended, but the ability to capture sharp shots at 300mm equivalent without having to... Show More
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Excellent lens for price!
I bought this lens not expecting too much; however, I was surprised that it performed so well. Its optics are very good giving nice, clear, crisp and sharp photos with good color. Its very light weight which makes carrying it a non-factor. While I am primarily a Nikon shooter, I bought an Olympus Pen system when I travel and don't want to be weighted down with heavy lenses. I now tend to shoot more with the Pen system because it is lighter, discr... Show More
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Truly Remarkable lens
To look at, the first wave of Olympus m4/3s lenses seemed a mite flimsy, this one being no exception. But underneath the hood this lens produces surprising results, quite amazing when you consider the price. I prefer it to the Lumix 45-200mm. It's lighter, balances better on my succession of E-PLXs: the 1, the 3, and now the 5. It's also half the price. Sold it with the E-PL1, but recently repurchased because I kept running across the images created with this lens. And since they, the images, speak louder than words, I enclose a few herein. This is a basic, must-have m4/3 lens.
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Excellent camera
I was quite surprised at the quality of images I am able to get with this lens. Primarily it will be used for wildlife/landscape work As I am a Caretaker at a retreat center in Central Oregon. The detail is excellent and the bokeh is surprisingly creamy and pleasant. I absolutely love the diminutive size and feather weight. I am also quite convinced that, in order to get an improvement that I can actually see without pixel-peeping, I will have to spend more than 10 times the amount. This may actually be the best value I have ever run across in my 40+ years of photography!
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Huge bang for the buck
I purchased this because it was on sale and even if I paid full price I would be happy with it. It's not fast glass by any means but for daytime outdoor use (or with a flash) it's fantastic. As other people have posted it performs best when stopped down a bit but on the GH4 it looks better than my Sigma 70-200 f/2.8 (EF mount, obviously a better lens but the mounts kill the quality at 150-200 I find) so if you have a m43 camera and want a super small/light telephoto lens for daytime outdoor use like landscapes I would suggest this one any day of the week.
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Plastic, Fantastic.
I have some of the best Olympus expensive Pro Lenses, like 40-150mm f/2.8, the big brother of this lens, also 4 other ones and this lens stands up against my pro lenses, every bit as sharp at f/5.6-8. Obviously not as fast at f/4-5.6 but most of the time it is enough for me. I like this lens so much I use it a lot more with my PEN-F than the Pro version since it is so much lighter. Looks and works GREAT on my PEN-F. I highly recommend this lens, it is one of the best value for the price. The two sample pictures show the lens at 40mm and 150mm.
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Ideal telephoto zoom for travel
A good value, light weight telephoto zoom which I purchased specifically for travel. Very pleased with the plastic construction, although the filter thread is easily cross-threaded. Not a problem if you use a prophylactic filter, but if you don't you'll have to be careful. Images are nice and sharp, especially at f/5.6-8, and night/low light performance is quite acceptable on my E-P3. Focus can hunt a little at times, but using a single AF target (my home AF setting) to lock focus and then recomposing eliminates the issue. Very pleased with this lens.
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First Impressions
Granted I haven't gotten much time with this lens but first impressions haven't been great. The Olympus description on their web page said this was a new lens with a metal body. When I received the lens it was ALL plastic and the zoom action was rough. I complained to Olympus and they did change the description on their web page. (new metallic color is what they intended, I think)Again, I'm sure more experience is needed, but a bit challenging to hold it steady with this zoom on the E-PL2. Probably need to stick with shorter focal length lens.
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Nice Lens at a great price
I normally stick with prime lenses, but have missed having a telephoto. For the price, this lens is impressively sharp and has good contrast. At its best outdoors in daylight, using a monopod or tripod to steady it. Using it on my OM-D EM-5. As other reviews stated, it is plastic, but it adjusts smoothly enough and does not creep. The upside of the plastic is its a very lightweight lens. I would definitely recommend this for anyone who wants to add a telephoto without spending a lot, and primarily plans to use it outdoors.
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M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f/4.0-5.6 R Lens (Black)
Use this lens on a Olympus OMD EM-10 when I need a bit more reach toward a subject. In good to strong light the lens works quite well with nice sharp images. In weaker light the focus point tends to hunt a bit but that is the tradeoff one makes with a slow, inexpensive lens. For the price it is a good value. The lens becomes weirdly extended when at the full 150mm since it has non internal focusing. Overall a nice lens for the money and compliments a kit lens quite nicely. In good light is where this lens really shines....
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Compact and light lens
Great lens for the money. Sure you could do better, optically and in speed, but not at this price point. I consider it a good lens if you are not sure which focal length you want so at least as a start, it gets you shooting pictures. Then when you get comfortable and decide what your preference is, you can then go prime for the results your are really after. It's also a great lens for travel considering it's light weight and compact size when stored. Again for the price, hard to beat.
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Don't Think, Just Buy It
Two days in and I am impressed with this lens on my Pocket cinema camera. First off, it is sharp. Did not expect that from a $ (on sale) lens. No lens creep is a major plus. Haven't pixel peeped and probably won't, so I'm not sure about CA's. Feels cheap, plastic mount. Don't care about that either. I also have the panasonic 14-45 and I can clearly see the difference in sharpness. Now I have to get a new wide lens to match the sharpness of the olympus. Also nice bokeh around 100mm.
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Excellent value for money and quite surprisingly so.
Beside plastic mount (which some may find problematic), there is very little to fault this lens. Light, small, no wobbling or any other mechanical cheapness. Images are outstandingly sharp though given the EFL of this lens, certain care is needed during shooting. Just pointing and slamming your finger on the trigger will give you blurred shots, but it'll be your fault. All in all - wonderful telephoto lens in case you have sufficient light for its relatively slow apertures.
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Good general purpose lens.
This is a nice, general purpose lens to use with m4/3rds cameras. The lens performs quiet well and is very handy to have. It is reasonably sharp, well built, and sized right for the camera format. It is not super fast, ultra compact, or the sharpest m4/3rds lenses out there, but then again, it isn't priced or designed to be any of those. Even owning better glass than this, I still like it for what it is and am very satisfied with its performance and price.
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Great value
For under $200 you can't beat this small, light 40-150mm from Oly. A little soft in the corners at either extreme of the zoom range even at f8, but surprisingly sharp and contrasty otherwise. My only real complaint is that it is quite slow so can be a bit of a challenge for action/sports photography (but at 4-5.6 that's a known limitation going in). Otherwise a nice little lens that is well worth the money if you don't have the budget for the 40-150 f2.8.
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