OlympusM.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm F4.0 Pro Lens, for Micro Four Thirds Cameras

The 12-100 replaces my long beloved 12-40 F/2.8 pro to go with my M1-2. I sometimes miss losing a stop of light, but for still shots, you get it back with the extra stability. How much extra? The M1-2 IBIS already boasts 5.5 stops of stability, and I really didn't think the extra stop you get with the lens would be noticeable, until I toggled it off by accident and was wondering why I was getting blurry long exposure shots. It absolutely makes a difference in trying to get 2-4 second (or longer!) hand held exposures, and the extra reach going all the way to 100mm (200mm, FF equivalent), is so handy to have for a travel lens. I pair this with the 25mm F/1.2 for when I really need a super fast beast, usually for indoor, low light shooting. This is also my to-go lens for any sort of video, but I've started to use it more for portrait shoots as well when I have my own lighting and backdrop (and stop being so much of a bokeh freak).Is it expensive? Yes. Big for a M43 lens? Sure, but look at what you're replacing! A 24-70mm and a 70-200mm lens, all in one, and smaller than either for a full frame system. And for a similar price of a single 70-200mm F/4. Sharpness? It's very good. It's not mind-numbing, but very respectable for a zoom lens, and it's already more or less at its sweet spot wide open at F/4. If you don't have a body that works with the lens stability, it may not be worth the price. Then again, it's still a stunning lens that gives you incredible flexibility at a relatively reasonable size.

This is an amazing walk around lens with no significant downsides coming from shooting nikon primes and nikon pro lenses. The relatively small form factor, extra reach , phenomenal Sync image stabilization with olympus bodies (omd em1 mark ll, in my case) makes it an ideal travel lens. My travel kit is completed by pan Leica 100-400 as well as olympus 17mm and 45mm both at f / 1.8 . Highly recommended. This could replace olympus 12-40 f/2.8 pro lens if you dont mind trading the extra stop of light gathering capacity for a longer reach. To my eyes, images are plenty sharp. My other travel primes will suffice for low light photography.

Great lens much better than I was expecting. Easy to use, I feel that I may hardly ever remove it from the camera.Unfortunately it had a defect there was an intermittent electronic fault inside the lens which made any camera believe it was not connected. After some time it failed all together, I had to return the lens. For some reason I got most of what I paid but Amazon didn't refund the tax.It was a nice lens I would have kept it even though I have other lenses that covered the same range. This would be a good lens for anyone who doesn't want to carry much gear but still cover most of the common focal lengths. Not a lemon just a production fault could happen to any lens.Instead I decided to buy the Panasonic 100-400 mm lens which so far appears to be excellent. With the the OMD EM1 mk2 I can hand hold shots of birds at 400mm ( 800mm 35mm) and pin sharp.Tried to get hand held shots of moon, that was a no go, I guess I was pushing it too far.

The product is great! 5/5Shipping 1/5I spent nearly $1000 on this used like new Olympus lens and it arrived in an empty box slightly bubble wrapped. I included the picture. I rarely leave reviews. Too lazy. However, this one felt like it should be seen. This is what happens when a company becomes a monopoly. Quality suffers greatly for the love of profit and corporate greed. I would say do better Amazon, but we know the way this story ends. DISAPPOINTING service. Great lens though.

I expected more from this lens. I wanted a zoom lens and I was looking at both 12-40mm pro , and this lens. The fact that this lens has great reviews and new dual IS sync, I bought it despite the hefty price closed to $1420 including tax(in California). I tried this lens and dual IS sync is really good and it's almost like it on a gimbal. However, widest at F4, it is not good for indoor and bokeh is weak unless you stretch it out at 100mm and have a portrait shot.I really would have kept it since it still has really sharp images outdoor daylights but when you can get Olympus 12-40mm pro for $647 new (no tax on this one in California), I returned it and ordered 12-40mm instead. I think it is a 4 and a half star quality if not counted the price. But at $1450 with tax, I opted for 12-40mm which is less than half the price. I might get Olympus M. 40-150mm F4.0-5.6 if I need a zoom for $124.My review is closely relative to price and value for your money.The picture is 20 sec hand held leaning on fence! Dual IS is truly amazing.