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Spectacular lens

Started Aug 17, 2018 | User reviews thread
Badwater Senior Member • Posts: 2,095
Re: Spectacular lens

I totally agree.  The Olympus 40-150 Pro may be one of the best lenses in the MFT line up.  I had borrowed the lens for a week, and took it out for some birding, and elephant seal videos.  That f/2.8 at 300mm equivalent is amazing.  In fact, I had to stop down to 5.6 get some of the birds in total focus.  Optic quality is as good as any top of the line 70-200 f/2.8 lens from any manufacture.

AF was super fast and accurate on the G9.  Stability was excellent with the G9's 5 axis IBIS.  Any concerns I had about compatibility went out the window.  The Olympus works great on the G9.

The way it feels: smooth zoom and focus ring is excellent. And focus by wire was no problem.  And the range makes it great for portrait, landscape, action, and wildlife.  This is one of those all around zooms that is essential for any kit.  And for what they're priced at it's a great deal.

The only reason, I didn't keep it is, I already have the smaller lighter Panasonic 35-100 f/2.8 Power OIS II.   If it wasn't for the size and weight, I would have the Olympus in my kit.

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