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The following opinions have been automatically translated with Google Translate.  | sent on September 30, 2022 Pros: Definitely a full-fledged PRO lens, without hood it is still as small as 80-300 f2.8 (equivalent) - massive solid holding it in your hand gives you a strong feeling of solid. Cons: Maybe the blurred a bit hard, let's say "electric" - continuous autofocus that is lost when trying to follow a subject with the zoom - functional hood but delicate mechanism. Opinion: Rating 10 lens for me fantastic, at full aperture already from incredible results, with the duplicator means it loses almost nothing, with the 2X obviously you lose sharpness at the longest focal lengths but still remaining at a good level. I pulled out the hood and replaced it with a more practical rubber one... The blurred is a bit hard for me and as I said in the continuous autofocus that is lost when you try to follow a subject with the zoom, you have to do your hand but still I find it a superb optics. |
 | sent on September 30, 2022 Pros: All Cons: Nothing Opinion: What can I say, I can only answer Mattia.a who finds the Zuiko 12-100 f.4 Pro this 40-150 f.2.8 Pro and even the 150-400 f.4.5 PRO and who knows what other optics of the Olympus brand poor sharpness and other incomprehensible defects. There are two things, or he does not know how to photograph or he does not understand a blessed mace, I find that these three optics are absolute masterpieces for construction but above all for sharpness and microcontrast, with all three I have made 70x100 prints and I can guarantee that the difference with Full Frame does not exist absolutely also owning Sony. Before making reviews you should make peace with the brain and above all know how to take photographs ?? |
user109536   | sent on May 08, 2022 Pros: All even the hood Cons: Nothing Opinion: For those who were used to the lightness and small size of micro 4/3 lenses is a giant but what a giant: sharp, bright, internal zoom, excellent colors, brilliant transition from autofocus to manual focus. Some do not like the hood but I after the initial bewilderment is fine, you just have to be a little careful to manipulate it. I have been using it for two months mainly at classical music concerts in rather dark environments and I am very satisfied (shots at 1:15 perfect) It has also done some macros with really successful bees in flight. With the two multipliers it becomes a 420 f4 and a 600 f5.6 still compact and light (sometimes they have some uncertainty with the focus) that I also use at concerts but that I can't wait to try with birdlife. |
 | sent on April 19, 2022 Pros: everything except the hood Cons: lens hood Opinion: The Lens is really great! Not only as 'canvases'... given the minimum focusing distance it is also great for portraits and Close up. Quite another thing the hood that breaks with nothing, I do not buy it again because it costs so much and then I am sure it would break again. the 40-150 is 'a lot of stuff'... |
 | sent on January 15, 2022 Pros: Collapsible hood, excellent quality Cons: In some circumstances bokeh is a bit "hard" Opinion: 10, is the vote I give to this lens, deserves every penny spent to have it ! Contrast, sharpness, colors, focal range, 2.8, internal zoom, compact, made of fine material, manual focus ring that pulls back like the whole pro series! Olympus has managed to create a masterpiece, I mean really. Only in some circumstances the bokeh is slightly nervous but more than a counter I consider it a characteristic! Highly recommended |
 | sent on December 06, 2021 Pros: Solidity, build quality, 2.8 at all focal lengths, sharpness is blurred very pleasant. Cons: Hood well built but too invasive, colors a bit 'flat but inherent to the Olympus Pro line Opinion: A lens that with its 1.4 x focal length multiplier, becomes a 420 mm equivalent full frame f 4.0, and does not lose sharpness even with the multiplier, blurred very pleasant internal zoom excursion weight and considerable dimensions but in line with the quality of This lens with excellent build quality! The only drawback in my opinion the hood, well built but quite intrusive both portrait and extended, certainly a lens to have as a quality zoom in combination with its telephoto multiplier |
user210403 | sent on October 27, 2021 Pros: Optical quality and construction. I also put weight and bulk Cons: Hood (and blurred) Opinion: A "particular" perspective... It is not a monster of sharpness that leaves you speechless, in the specific tests it had disappointed me. However... in the field, that is, where it counts, the photos are very sharp and beautiful, from edge to edge at full aperture. With tc 1.4x the sharpness remains high (there are no drops from edge to edge) with tc 2x the sharpness remains high (no particular drops are noticed) from edge to edge ... !!!! It practically becomes a small Zuiko 300 Pro f5.6. It is not small, but light enough to carry it "everywhere", it is built very well apart from the hood that does not convince me ... Freehand with the Em1iii I arrive up to 1/5 - 1/20 depending on the focal length, excellent result. Autofocus : I make a "stressful" use on the track, where nothing is forgiven .... From smooth is fine, it is not flawless from 10 out of 10 ... But it comes close... With tc 1.4x begins to lose a little, as well as with 2x, but it also depends a lot on the conditions of the background, if it is disturbed sometimes it is deceived .. Probably a professional body with a more modern and precise autofocus would help. Blurred : here perhaps it pays a bit compared to the classic 70-200 f2.8 ... The blurred is not really already wonderful of its own, and closing the aperture in the case of a mounted tc it is easy to have "everything" in focus in many situations .. It can be good, it can be bad.... Depends on... After a start that was a bit difficult, now I can promote it... With flying colors. |
 | sent on September 08, 2021 Pros: Sharp, fast, built very well, weight and size for focal lengths covering at f2.8. Cons: Lens hood Opinion: Optical quality lens is superb construction. Excellent sharpness at all focal lengths already at full aperture. Quick to focus. Beautiful blurred as long as you keep the right distances between subject and background. It also makes very well multiplied. Lightweight and compact taking into account the brightness and focal range it covers. A "unpleasant" hood. Highly recommended. Rating 10 |
 | sent on February 13, 2021 Pros: Excellent construction (like all pro zuiko lenses on the other hand) 80-300 2.8 constant if this is not a pro ! Cons: Bokeh a little nervous when the subject is too close to the background I am a possession of m10 Mark 2 and Em5 Mark 2 and on the 10 having no chance of grips like the 5 it is a bit heavy and un manageable . Paraluce a little peculiar but still not as bad as many say Opinion: A lens to have in your backpack! You have at your disposal an 80-300 with constant opening at 2.8 and I do not tell you the enjoyment you feel ! It costs a bit but in the end not even so much ! For the quality it offers ... as mentioned above I do not recommend it to those who have the m10 because it is a bit uncomfortable being still 900 g |
 | sent on September 11, 2020 Pros: Image quality (also multiplied), compactness and weight (compared to FF lenses), brightness, tropicalization, does not extend and does not rotate as the focal length and focus changes, including easel bracket, built-in lampshade, pleasant blur, minimum distance of focus "almost macro" (and with 2x magnification doubles) Cons: compactness and weight (compared to m4/3 lenses), paraluces a delicate thread on the appearance Opinion: I've had it for a few months now and, although I also have FF kit, it's probably the best lens I've got. Excellent chromatic performance, sharpness and contrast excellent already to TA, associated with another shorter lens (12-40mm f/2.8 pro the top, but also a fixed of your choice) allows you to cover practically all the needs in a lot of occasions (sports, nature, animals, landscapes, even portraits, even wanting!), especially if you do not want to give up the quality, but you also need (or even just want!) compactness and lower weight compared to the larger formats. If you then associate it with the MC-20 2x (150g), you can really get to 600mm equivalent f/5.6 (as a field angle) with only 0.9kg, keeping virtually unchanged the image quality and speed of the AF! Your back thanks! The only "limit" referring to the only world m4/3 (where it still remains a unique lens) is the size, yes compact compared to FF lenses, but not lowercase in general (to say, the 35-100mm f/2.8 is practically half, although of course it does not reach 150mm). If you know this aspect and you don't care, it's a lens that can't be missing in a m4/3 set |
 | sent on September 13, 2019 Pros: Everything, perfect optics, with the good iesof the excellent MDF of 70 cm, which with the MC 14 still decreases... Cons: a little big and heavy for the M43 proposal, in certain blurry situations a nervous hair Opinion: I took this amazing optics with a lot of hesitation, I switched to the M43 especially for the small footprints... and here we say that we are at the limit! My first choice for the Telezoom M43 fell on Pana 35 100 2.8, spectacular, did not make me regret at all the 70 200 Nikkor from which I came! The 40 150 seemed too big and heavy, but then I started to hear opinions, look at shots and attracted by the spectacular reduced United yield DMF (very comfortable for my Close Ups) I decided to try it! Well guys a show, my favorite optics, and I'm not just talking about the M43... it's pretty much perfect with a spectacular TA yield (common to almost all M43 lenses) THE treat is the use as a Close UP optic, wrapped when I do shooting sessions with 40 150 and 60 macro, if I do not look at the metadata I do not understand if I took the photo with one or the other! Impressive.... Even the use for views is spectacular, sharpened impressed, thanks to the Stabilization Oly, practically the easel is almost no longer used. It is also great for portrait, even if wrapped has a fuzzy nervous hair, if one takes it for that the 35 100 pana maybe it's a better hair! It doesn't bother me, since I do the portraits with Sigma 56 and with the 75... In conclusion, it is a recommended optics, an optic that is worth the whole system! Wrapped I try to make comparisons with the other systems, but on the 40 150 I always block... there's not any for any! p.s. last update, now with MC 20 you get to 600mm equivalent.... Amazing! |
 | sent on April 21, 2018 Pros: Sharpness, blur, color rendition. Cons: The hood as far as functional whenever I open it I'm afraid of breaking it. Opinion: This lens, when compared to most others, is neither Compact nor lightweight but you have to think that we are facing a 80-300 equivalent and 2.8 aperture throughout the range, is a great lens, is also a pro so not even cheaper if worth every euro spent . The images which offers are razor-sharp and blurred and very nice, like the 12-40 the construction is great, it is sealed and has a snap ring that allows you to easily switch from auto to manual focus, there is a function key customizable. Like all pro the minimum focusing distance of 0.7 m with a magnification of 0, 21 x and can be exploited to make pseudo macro. Perhaps the only flaw is the hood, the idea is ingenious and comfortable, the hood is always mounted and runs over the target, the achievement makes it though a bit delicate. |
 | sent on February 14, 2018 Pros: 300 to 2.8, no one like him Cons: anything Opinion: Switching from the FF to the M 43 is a bit traumatic, because you think that nothing is better than the FF SLR, but then look and try the mirrorless world and find this gem that has the incredible ..., no objective starts from 80 to get at 300 remaining at 2.8, none weighing less than 1.5 kg, but it also amazes the optical quality of the final image to which you can easily add the 1.4x, bringing the mm to 420, professional stuff. Only one big car was missing, but it arrived in 2018 .., the Panasonic G9. I consider this view and the machine a winning combination, both in sport and in nature, but also excellent for everything that can be considered digital photography. And it costs less than half the FF, weighs 13 and has a reduced volume of half ..., it is anti-dust and water being tropicalized, in short, this optic is professional at all levels even in the price ... Try it to believe it. |
  | sent on June 12, 2017 Pros: Sharpness, focal, robust, tropicalized Cons: It hampers very delicate and expensive in case it breaks Opinion: Excellent focal length equivalent to 80/300 if you take the MC 1.4 converter you will have a small 421 mm monster. Af / 4 constant. It delivers brilliant images and a great blur that for 4/3 is rare. Because of its focus its size and weight are absolutely reduced. With the 1240 pro it is the necessary coupling and ideal for those who use the zoom. Very good quality, great price for what it does !!! The only defect, as announced, is the hood which can easily be damaged and the cost of which is very salty (about € 70), though it is easily replaced by the home |
 | sent on January 15, 2017 Pros: Construction, ergonomics, design, clarity excellent, constant f2.8, quality and pro-level images of fixed tropicalization Cons: For me non-existent Opinion: Love at first sight! The exceptional find is really well done! solid material, even just holding it in your hand transfers of robustness and professionalism sensations ... The images that churns I are of the highest quality, not to mention the effect bokeh. Coupled to 12-40 and omd-em5ii are top. At least for what are my needs. |
 | sent on November 23, 2016 Pros: sharpness - convenience - build quality - compactness Cons: hood bulky (but comfortable) Opinion: One of my favorites, this objective is robust, and is masterfully constructed in terms of absolutely excellent optical quality. Crisp and all apertures and focal. The function key is very convenient (I use it for the management of the AF point). Excellent also the focus ring with the ability to manually mechanically coupled switch (like all PRO Olympus). In short, if you can buy it is an excellent lens that has no weaknesses. Perhaps it would have been nice to have the stabilizer maybe to 150mm would help, but in general the 5 axes Olympus me has always been enough. I'd like a lens hood more compact and lightweight ... |
| sent on October 15, 2016 Pros: excellent quality, both from the optical point of view constructively. Selection of resistant materials without exceeding with the weight (aluminum?). First-level optical performance, truly pro. Brilliant hood falling and equally brilliant for the MF Dial and customizable button (27 functions). Bokeh fine. not excessively large. appropriate price. Cons: Nothing to say. Of course, those who think that a top object can cost less than a thousand euro, should review their parameters. Opinion: The picture quality is at very high levels. I used Leica M240 with Tele-Elmar 135 f / 4 (later sold to lack of practicality in focus), and I can say that the 40-150 f / 2.8 is not far from the Leica standard, it has an image quality fixed focus, so its practicality often overshadows the rather modest gap in performance compared to the proud Leica standards. With OMD1 goes perfectly, even better if with battery pack, since the weight and the lens size are better compensated. |
 | sent on March 08, 2016 Pros: optics and build quality of the highest level, almost at the level of MAF Macro button (FN) on the body very useful, great multiplier combination 1.4, image quality, troplcalizzazione, excellent passage ring ATF / MF.- lens hood. Cons: heavy enough - with a multiplier respectable price. Opinion: I bought today, and I've done a hundred pictures, with fantastic results. The use is a bit 'problematic, because the weight is very different from the other 4/3 lenses. Certain that compared to others with the same characteristics is a lightweight. Good construction and excellent optical performance, no weaknesses. The focus is outstanding crisp and well-defined picture. The collar is provided. The lens hood remains optics without major problems. The price, though respectable, is justified by the content. I would say it is love at first sight. |
 | sent on August 09, 2015 Pros: Optical quality at the level of the best fixed over the whole range; build quality; zoom range; minimum distance of MAF which makes it almost a Macro; tropicalization; collapsible ring passing to MF; presence of a Function button (Fn) on the body; multiplied by 1.4 to maintain a good image quality. Collar supplied. Cons: Volume and weight compared to the system (equivalent to a Canon 70-200 f4 IS); the coupled body-lens does not yet allow hunting avifauna in flight. Bokeh "nervous" if the subject is close to the background. Opinion: I've had a couple of months and, optically and constructively, I do not know to find fault. It may seem an excessively flattering, but if you read the reviews on the net you will see that these words are not exaggerated. The image quality is equal to the fixed: sharpness, contrast and color rendition are excellent. The minimum distance of MAF allows some beautiful close up, almost macros. The building, made entirely of metal, is impeccable: as in other lenses is possible with the ring collapsible pass by AF to MF in an instant. A function button (Fn) is dedicated to the left side (I put enlargement point MAF: convenient and fast). In terms of uses, it is a killer-lens system: you can do just about anything, from portraits to landscapes, from close-up shots dynamic with the exception of photo hunting for birds in flight: the system m4 / 3 yet does not allow it (a good reflex here still has a major advantage). The lens hood can & ograve; remain on the optics and is also collapsible. Finally, multiplied, it maintains an almost similar optical quality (something less TA, but very little). The collar, metal, is provided. rnrnDifetti: bokeh, if the subject is close to the background, is nervous: from this point of view it must be a bit 'of attention. Coming to weights and dimensions, even if we speak of a perspective that is fixed with a 2.8 hike that the full format should be from 80 to 300mm (420mm multiplied) weighs 8 ounces and is 16 cm long: to give an idea, the equivalent of a Canon 70-200 f4 IS (the famous "Whitey"). Although it is perfectly balanced with the EM-1 (on the EM-10's best to have the additional handle), compared to the "portability" of the system, it can be considered a sacrifice by someone. In this case, there is the excellent 35-100 2.8 Panasonic. It should be said that in a Lowepro EventMessenger 150'll put all the equipment: 40-150 with EM-1, EM-10 with 9-18, 17 8/1, 25 1/8, 45 8/1 and accessories (6 batteries, filters, iPad and more). |
 | sent on May 28, 2015 Pros: Optical quality and excellent construction, weight and dimensions compared to the category it belongs to, full complement Cons: Hood a bit 'delicate Opinion: Although, under the Micro 4/3, an optical demanding regarding size and weight cost is competitive with rivals in the world reflex. I speak of the 70-200 f2.8 stabilized. I got to do a brief comparison with the Tamron SP 70-200 f2.8 DI VC USD mounted on Canon 70D therefore, considering the crop factor, a focal length roughly equal to 40-150 in question, with weights and smaller unable to keep up with the competitor except for reactivity where the AF 40-150 is in a bit scarce but, this is due to the characteristics of the system goal-machine. I was able to use it, with enormous satisfaction to 360 ° in the architectural, portrait, street, close-up, above all in the most difficult for me or the theater (accurate that I bought especially for this purpose), mounted on M1 has returned great shots even above 1600 ISO. Council, for reasons of convenience the purchase in kit with the multiplier 1.4 which, with great surprise, no perdere almost nothing in sharpness. |
 | sent on April 26, 2015 Pros: excellent optics from every point of view Cons: no one at the time. Opinion: optical light and extraordinarily sharp and 'like having a 80-300 2.8rnleggero extraordinarily crisp with a mass fire to about 60cm across elle focal rnfare macro and' almost a must without putting additional optical, without buying ottichernmacro specifications which then use only in some occasione.rnraccomandabile, rninsieme to 12/40 and 2.8 'a coupled extraordinary. |
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