Spectacular lens

Badwater wrote:

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.

I have been wondering how well the PL 50-200 and 100-400 compare with the Oly 40-150. I assume that I'll stay with my RX10 IV for the next couple of years and then return to m43. I will look closely at the PL lenses mentioned and any new lens releases. The 40-150 is fantastic but even with the 1.4xTE, it only reaches 420mm..and I'm already quite spoiled by the 600mm reach of the RX10 IV (and quality of lens plus the stellar AF). If the current PL lenses canot match the 40-150 then I'm not interested in purchasing either of them.