Panasonic 45-200 on Sale.

Great deal if you can find a store that carries it. I picked up the lens used for $160 not long ago.

 

Damn, I paid $175

 

Found one close for $99 could not pass it up. Thanks for posting.

 

Thanks for the tip! Found one a 30 min drive away - they only had one and I snagged it.

 

I think they are pretty comparable. Main advantage of the Panny is OIS for owners of Panny cameras.

I have an Oly 40-150mm - used once. I'll sell it for $99 + $10 shipping - paypal gift. PM me if interested.

 

Will you be using it on a Panny body or an Oly body? Can you use the extra reach (150mm vs 200mm)? If you answered yes to either question, you should probably consider getting the Panny.

 

I have both. The 45-200 has built in IS, which makes it stabilized for both Olympus and Panasonic bodies, whereas the 40-150 doesn't. The latter is noticeably lighter, however. They seem similar in terms of optical quality.