So it means with the adapter? How does it focus, manually?

It definetely would ;-)

Yes, it definitely would. Wouldn't surprise me to see some kind of lens like that sometime in the future. Assuming rumors of a faster 12-60 become reality I could certainly see a longer companion telephoto. I'm pretty impressed with the 40-150. Very small (when not zoomed in), light, inexpensive, and seems remarkably good optically for the money. Optically I find my copy better than my 12-50.

I have been very surprised by my Oly 40-150. I was taking sunset photos with it the other night, and in quickly previewing the images, I had very little to complain. It reminds me a bit of my Nikkor 70-300VR, especially as that lens compares to my 70-200VRII. The latter is quite a piece of glass, delivering some amazing shots, especially when used for shooting sports. However, the former, like the 40-150, delivers quite nicely when stopped down a few stops. It's not a fast lens, and it does have a plastic mount, but optically, it is quite nice. And with a Marumi close-up filter attached, its a great lightweight "macro". As much as I did not think much of this lens as I acquired a variety of primes, it has probably delivered most of my shots these past few months. Would I consider a 35-100 f/2.8? You bet I would. But mostly for speed and build quality.

--Ken

I'm starting to think that up to 140, the Pany 14-140 may offer about the best IQ of native tele m4/3 zooms at present. I've been really impressed with the performance of the 14-140, considering it's not a super premium lens. Of course, it really should be quite good, given it's price. Can't wait to get my hands on the 35-100.

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I posted in another thread, but thought this may a good spot as well..

Oly 40-150.. with EPL3.. ISO 1600 .. I like the lens. CHEAP but GREAT..


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I haven't used this Oly m.40-150, the one I used is Oly 4/3 40-150 mkII wich is not bad one, but doesn't compare with the bigger brother (4/3) 50-200 mkI.

I was wondering how would be the m.40-150 compared with 4/3 40-150 mkII, regarding to IQ.

Anyone out there have them both and can show a side by side pics taken with them? m4/3 vs 4/3.

Thanks.

I'm wondering the same, I've had 2 4/3 40-150 Mk2 in my 4/3 days and to be honest I wasn't that impressed with them.

Paul

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Agreed. I've been pleasantly surprised by some of the shots from it. See my recent post on Scenic, North Berwick.