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This is like all the "amateur spec" Lumix lenses for G-series M4/3 cameras; Optically excellent for the wider 2/3 of the zoom range, then image quality falls off in the last 1 third of the telephoto reach. Atttached to a Lumix M4/3 camera the in-camera corrects any distorton - otherwise be prepared for vignetting. There is a matched lens hood (make sure the sale includes it as it is expensive to replace) - which is good at wide but needs a hand to help shade the front lens element when zoomed to telephoto. So why not durable? The answer lies in the very small size - to be used the lens has to be "opened" when it extends to near double its length and creates a vacuum. The result is that air is pulled in - along with dust, humidity, pollution etc.. All lenses pick up dust - but this one is not weather-proofed, and suffers more than most. Dust causes internal reflections - with the impact worse as it gets closer to the camera's sensor. Cleaning them is very difficult as the internal structure to control the zoom, focus and shake control has to fit into the whole tiny package. So make sure to shine a torchlight through the lens before selling / on buying to check that yours is OK. ....and keep it away from dust in a lens bag !Read full review
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A lens this cheap shouldn't be this good, but it is. Small, sharp in the center, with acceptable softness at the edges. Good color and IS works well on my Panasonic GX8 camera. Great lens for someone who only occasionally needs range, and complements the smaller zooms and fixed focal lengths well. Very pleased and highly recommend!
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
A 70-200mm equivalent lens for 140.00?!?! The image is sharp. It has Image Stabilization, and it fits in most pockets. The only features you'd get with its big brother f2.8 lens is faster aperture and a weather sealed body. If you're willing to forgo those features to save 500.00, then this is a no-brainer.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
This is a nice lightweight, small zoom. It is very sharp and a great mate for my Lumix 12-32 mm f.3.5- 5.6. This combo makes an outstanding, inexpensive, lightweight set for my Olympus E-M10.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Handles focuses quick and easy. Did a quick comparison against an excellent Nikon lens and this was sharper. If you're telephoto centric in your shooting you'll may never want to take it off your camera. No compatibility issue with my Olympus Pen F
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
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