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The following opinions have been automatically translated with Google Translate.  | sent on December 01, 2022 Pros: Compact, lightweight, optically sound, no halo in infrared photos Cons: Price from new, lack of maf ring, brightness, flare against the light Opinion: I bought it for infrared photos with an Olympus E-M10, it is a good lens very compact and lightweight. Optically good, very sharp in the center, a little less on the edges, backlight without hood has a very evident flare, perlomento in infrared photos, however it is suitable for the purpose by being a little careful. |
  | sent on September 26, 2022 Pros: very light, very sharp, excursion 24-64 eq., from closed non-existent encumbrance, stabilized, price (from used) Cons: feeling that it is gracile, plastic bayonet, price (from new) Opinion: A zoom of 24-64 eq. ff, stabilized, with a very good sharpness in just 70gr. it looks like science fiction. Paid used just 80€, simply has no opponents. The only real flaw is this feeling that it has to break at any moment. As long as it lasts I don't look for anything else. At full price from new I would never have bought it. From an empirical test, I compared this zoom with two fixed lenses: zuiko 21 f3.5 and zuiko 28 f3.5 on sony a7II. Analyzing the results, seen both on monitors and on 65" 4K TVs, I noticed that the quality was almost indistinguishable. In my opinion, the two fixed but very little win just by looking at the details at 100%. On the TV instead tie. |
 | sent on September 24, 2022 Pros: Lightweight, compact, starts from 24mm equivalent, sharp, manual zoom Cons: No focus ring, loses a bit on longer focal lengths Opinion: I have been using it with satisfaction for three years paired with a GX9, the perfect companion for travel to all areas of the world. Its main qualities are lightness, compactness and discretion. With this lens the camera will be little larger than a compact and you can put it in the pocket of a jacket without thinking too much. Although it is not very bright, it is the best choice for traveling and hiking in good light conditions. The possibility of leaving it extended to the desired focal length and its size also make it great for the street, where no one will notice you too much. I use it mainly for panoramas, natural and citizens, and reportage, and in this type of photo a good depth of field is preferable, so you do not feel the lack of a more open aperture. Compared to the Olympus counterpart (the 14-42) it has two very important advantages: the manual and non-electric zoom mechanism, which I find more pleasant to use and more precise, and the wide side that reaches 24 mm equivalent, one of my favorite focal lengths for landscapes and that often comes in handy even indoors. Sharpness more than good up to 50 mm equivalent, tends a bit 'to lose side tele. Given the maximum focal length (64 mm equivalent) and the telephoto side aperture (5.6) it is not of great help in portraiture. Stabilization helps a bit, but it doesn't work miracles. Increasing the times by more than two stops compared to the safety time you begin to see microwavy, so it is not a lens to be used in low light, even with static subjects. The diaphragm could limit your creative abilities, which will have to rely above all on the use of light and composition, but the convenience of being able to always carry it with you largely balances its limits: final grade 8. |
 | sent on August 26, 2022 Pros: Lightweight, compact. stabilized starts from 12 (24) mm Cons: You have to appreciate it for what it is, if you really want to be picky about the lack of the ring for focusing, but you have to be picky. Opinion: Purchased in kit with the GX9 I found the perfect match for my mountain excursions, light and compact with satisfactory yield from all points of view, knowing of course to appreciate the fact that it is a Kit lens ... that more Kit you can't. I agree with those who preceded me confirming that in a micro 4/3 kit it is really useful, leaving of course to other lenses more demanding purposes |
 | sent on August 15, 2022 Pros: Lightweight compact and does what it should Cons: No one buys it as a lightweight and portable kit lens to accompany more valuable lenses when needed if needed. Opinion: If taken at the right price used it is a lens to have in every m43 kit if you want a light and compact kit. I use it on GX80 and they are a perfect match. made very good from all points of view, always evaluating the cost and the size. Clearly if I go out expressly to photograph the 12 40 2.8 Oly is from another planet , but also cost and bulk then ...., |
 | sent on December 30, 2021 Pros: Sharp, lightweight, starts at 12mm, stabilized Cons: Yield a bit hard Opinion: There is not much to say, for what it has no particular defects: it is tiny but with a very comfortable focal range (24-64 eq.), it is sharp, has a fast and precise AF, is stabilized, resists flare well and has no significant PROBLEMS of AC. It does not have a captivating rendering like the other fixed ones I own, in fact it is a bit hard in contrasts and tonal passages, but being a kit lens it does not surprise me. I don't think there is any need to reiterate it but given the focal lengths and the aperture forget the blurred and use it in low light. |
  | sent on September 19, 2020 Pros: Compact, 12mm sharpness Cons: plastic attachment, lack of dial focus Opinion: Taken to replace the 14-42 kit that I wasn't thrilled with, on OM-10-II. The extra two millimeters are convenient, equates to a 24-60 about on Ff. It seems sharp from TA to 12mm, much higher than expected. At the longer focal points, he loses something. Pasty boken, unfired colors, very neutral. Recommended for those who want to put the camera in the pocket of the jacket to carry it always behind. |
 | sent on August 15, 2020 Pros: Compact, crisp, starts at 12mm, zooms manually and non-electronically Cons: Nobody Opinion: Caught in kit with the Gx9, I thought it ended up in the wet after a week and instead... Very good lens when you want to go super compact, made very good at all focal points, has the plus to start from 12mm. Not having zoomed in on the handyman in the house after a bit of rehearsal I decided to keep it willingly, who would have expected it. The focal range for me is enough to consider it "light all-rounder". Ultimately promoted, vote:8 |
 | sent on July 18, 2020 Pros: Very compact, very light, unsuspectingly good optical quality, zero hot spot issues in use IR one of the reasons why I bought it Cons: Absurd list price (optics that should be used or new ex kit), plastic bayonet, lack of focus ring Opinion: The only pancake zoom I digest, since the fact of having to be extended manually to be used, I see it as an advantage, since with the proper attention can be kept ready to use even turning off the machine. Another reason that made me lean to buy, despite having optics of much higher quality, is the excellent but simple optical scheme that makes it suitable for use for infrared photos, without exhibiting problems of hot spots that plague better quality optics in the visible for which they are designed. It is also unexpectedly a stabilized optics which can have some use even if given the focus, the machine stabilizer is sufficient. If you forget to extract it, you receive a signal in the car indicating that the optics are not ready to use! The plastic bayonet with the extra attention, I think will not be a problem, I also have it on another ultra pancake optics in the house m.zuiko. In conclusion I would say a small masterpiece of its kind and scope. |
| sent on May 28, 2020 Pros: Compactness, focus, sharpness, price to be used Cons: Price from new, brightness, plastic bayonet, lack of manual MaF dial Opinion: A good slow kit, very compact, goes well with cameras like Panasonic's GX series or Olympus' PEN series. The focus that you reach with this lens in my opinion is more than good for a travel use or for a photo amateur. The quality is also surprising: great for non-professional use, also because it is not really bright and at night it is difficult to get good shots to an acceptable ISO. I recommend buying it on used Ebay, since the price of the new in my opinion is excessive. |
 | sent on April 11, 2020 Pros: compactness, lightness, cost used Cons: need to "open" it to shoot, distortion, lack of MF, low brightness Opinion: Purchased used pending replacement of the Oly 9-18 and based on some reviews that gave it for sharp. Let's say that sharpness is not the main quality I found. Maybe my copy isn't the best? or maybe my expectations were too high? I don't know, though, with the same focus, I think it's decidedly less brilliant, etched and sharp than Oly 9-18. A disaster you will say. Actually, no. It is of a unique comfort in size and lightness, and now that I have the 9-18 again (definitely not a huge boulder) I realize it. He's in any pocket and he's got enough a hike to get out of the way even when you want to go out light only with him. To see it and pick it up looks like a toy and it seems amazing that it can pull off what it can do. Ah, two small annoyances are: - the need to rotate the dial to activate it. It is therefore not "ready to use" as soon as you turn on the machine - a decent distortion at 12mm. Nothing serious and still easily corrected in post with a click. Lack of manual focus and low brightness I put them in the cons, but they know each other before buying it. Would I buy it back? yes, maybe not, I don't know. True that for what it costs used, and for the clutter, there is hardly even a cap. But the photographic rendering is not one that leaves you speechless. |
 | sent on August 27, 2019 Pros: Light, small and compact, crisp and super quiet Cons: Distortion Opinion: Bought individually new has a price probably a little high and you can bet on something else, but taking it as a slow kit is awesome! It's super compact and lightweight, paired with a machine body like the GX-80 really allows you to tuck it into your pocket. The autofocus is good and very quiet and is also stabilized. Very sharp even if it loses a bit at 32mm. The only big flaw is the distortion. In certain situations it is really so perceptible and forces you to intervene in posts. The problem is only 12mm, getting a little focal disappears. |
 | sent on September 20, 2018 Pros: Small, light, stabilized, cute to look at, sharpness to be scary... Cons: ... That you lose a bit to 32mm, lacks the focus ring, not very wide focal hike, excessive price if bought individually Opinion: Lens included in the kit of my GX80, is a great lens for what it is and must do. It's small, light, saves space in the bag, ideal when you want to go around with very little weight (and in hand), you could put it in a bag of smaller or even in your pocket. It's also stabilized, so there's no complaining that much. Although... A fire ring would have consecrated it as my favorite kit lens and a broader focal hike would have been welcome (considering also that it's not bright, but it depends a lot on the situations). By pulling the sums, it is not a perfect handyman but given the advantages of weight, size and sharpness it offers, I will hardly give it away. Promoted. |
 | sent on August 08, 2018 Pros: Sharpness at the shortest focal length, compactness, lightness, low cost (if purchased in kit), stabilization, autofocus speed. Cons: Decreased sharpness towards the maximum focal length. Plastic Bayonet Opinion: Excellent as a kit lens, especially at the shorter focal lengths. From reviews read, it seems that at its focal it behaves like and better than the elder brother 12-60 F 3.5-5.6, given in kit with the G80. At 32mm, however, it is less sharp than the 35-100 F/4-5.6, and at maximum magnification the thing is clearly seen. I think it's worth keeping in view of the many constructive and practical advantages it offers. |
 | sent on May 04, 2016 Pros: Size, resolution 12mm, good build quality, instant, quiet autofocus, good color rendering. Cons: resolution that degrades increasing the focal length to 32mm dark, some problems on Olympus bodies because of the stabilizer can not be reset on the body, the price a little 'on top again. Opinion: This is clearly not a professional goal, so as such should be evaluated. What interests in lenses of this kind is mainly the resolution, which does not hesitate to define surprising to 12mm even at full aperture. Unfortunately there are no miracles for the price to pay is a significant deterioration in the quality with increasing focal length. Nothing dramatic, but here the comparison is done with fixed and Oly Lumix who almost stellar resolutions. Same for the microcontrast which is more than good to 12mm and degrades as you sale.rnAutofocus silent and instantaneous at all condizione.rnCuriosa irritating and the lack of a physical button to disconnect the Mega OIS system; this is not a problem for Panasonic bodies, and instead it is for those not very recent Olympus that have their efficient stabilizer on the sensor. The solution is to cross out, the menu, the prevalence of the IS lens. This avoids troublesome overlaps even if it reduces the ability ofthe stabilizzazione.rnNormalmente around with the excellent Olympus 12mm 2.0, but sometimes I feel the need to stretch a little 'focal but I have not the time to change the lens or, more often, I have not brought anything below. Here is that this zoommettino justifies its existence. In fact, keeping it in 12mm photography in the street does not regret anything, apart from the opening 3.5, and, if necessary (and I stress only all'episodica occurrence) we can hazard a lengthening, in some cases prezioso.rnCon these premises, I would have preferred a even smaller zoom range: 12-25, for example, but gaining something in brightness and resolution to the minimum focal length. It would be synthesized as tuttofare.rnLa construction range is solid and accurate in its simplicity (it comparable in size to 20 pancakes!). In summary, when you do not know how to avoid it, especially now that is cut prices by whom, avutolo kit, if they want to undo. |
 | sent on September 25, 2014 Pros: weight, size, decent quality ', stabilized, fast autofocus, and' a 12mm. Cons: focal length, brightness ', it lacks manual focus adjustment, price a little' higher end. Opinion: and 'the only option in the landscape m4 / 3 lens a really small with the side to 12 mm wide (24 mm ff). The dimensions are quite negligible and the quality 'of the overall' Optical pretty good, although I was expecting a little bit better, because the price a little 'alto.rnPortabilita' and speed 'are truly remarkable and I think they are his best qualities. As a handyman and 'a bit' limited zoom in and not 'even brighter. The stabilization and 'instead very effective. The only serious shortcoming and 'the ring for manual focus, absent. If on Panasonic bodies, I think we can intervene inside the car, on Olympus ones do not, and in any case, and 'a direct function of that on' objective is to be had. I thought I would do without it, but I sold it because of that. If you have no requirements fires manual (eg. Landscapes and night) and 'recommended, but if the manual focus and immediate' a priority ', switch to another lens (but that' not be 'so small and will not have' the 12mm ). |
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