Bought this for its long 4X zoom........ pluses- lightweight, Manual Focus override with EM-1,..... minuses- slightly soft after 150mm (pixel peeping), slow max aperture means using a higher ISO, less accurate Auto focus in shade, No IS means tripod only use for Panny cameras. no hood included.....

Something went wrong with this purchase. My fault was thinking that this lens is the newer version. Anyway product sent is fine

This lens has remarkable reach and produces excellent results for its price. It is very enjoyable to use, but I can no longer hand hold it at the long, 300mm, end, which is equivalent to 450mm on APS-C, 600mm on full frame! I highly recommend it.

Great Features; Great Picture Quality

I ordered this lens directly from Olympus, when it arrived I immediately took it out for a try. It looks a bit awkward on my Em-5 and a little heavy. Definitely need a tripod for this lens especialy when reaching out to the full focal length.

Good quality for quite small money; Sharp and quick

Prefer to use with good light

I can't say a lot about the lens as it was a present for my husband for his birthday. He seems very pleased with it. What I did want to say is that anyone trying to claim cashback from Olympus for their summer promotion should know that Olympus and John Lewis don't say is that you need to provide a...

"I bought this lens and almost returned it as it was soft on anything >170mm Then I tried it with e shutter and with a fast shutter speed it is sharp right to 300mm. DXO messed up on this lens as they make no mention of testing it with this option.

Used this lens for just under a month to use om my EM10-II and found anything above 175mm is just too soft. So I returned it.

Such a great lens..Have so many micro-third lens, the 12-40, 60 macro, 25mm. and more. This lens blew me away.. So sharp, focus so fast. Could not believe. Have been Olympus user for many years, back to film days. Will add two photo's I thought were really good.

All lenses are a compromise : cost, desired focal length, size & weight, IQ, speed, build quality, prime vs zoom, zoom range, etc. So the fair rating has to be how well did the lens meet my expectations as I integrated and balanced those attributes for my needs.