Tax refund lens

PicLiz wrote:

I am thinking of getting the Oly 40-150 Pro and teleconverter to replace my Pan 35-100 and hopefully get some sharper shots than my 75-300 can produce. Is this a bad/good idea? Is this a better choice than the Pan 50-200 for my Oly Em1.2? I have read some discussions about these lenses in other posts, but I am still unsure and would like to consolidate my kit in the best way possible. I am really enjoying my 12-40 Oly Pro.

The 40-150 is certainly a great lens. I just got one and I must say it is the best m43 zoom I have had and I also have the 12-40 like you. I got mine used along with the TC at a real good price. I was really wanting the PL 50-200 especially since I have a G9, but the new price was too high for me and I have never seen a used one for sale (that might say something).

Anyway, you cannot go wrong with either, but if you think you will be using the longer FLs more, the extra reach of the PL might be very useful as attaching TCs is a PITA and IQ does suffer. If you were keeping the 35-100 the 50-200 would definitely be a better pairing. The PL is a tiny bit lighter, but its best attribute vs the 40-150 is it goes to 200 on its own. The PL can also take the Panny 1.4x TC so again if wanting to go longer it has advantages.

The 40-150 is a bigger lens. Both bigger around and longer, even though it goes to 150 vs 200 for the PL. It is an internal zooming design so it is longer.

Every review of either lens I have seen has been very good so there is no wrong choice.