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I bought this lens because it has the focal length range that I like. I was not sure how well it was going to work with my EM1 1 but I have been pleasantly pleased. While it does not focus as fast as the newer pro lenses it is quite adequate plus manual focus works well. I have used it for several photo shoots & really like it. The photos are sharp with good color & it focused quickly in most situations. This lens is a great deal for the price they are selling for. I actually prefer this lens to my 12-40 f2.8. The 12-40 is a great lens, fast focusing, sharp but the focal range is limiting while th12-60 is perfect for me.
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I have been an Olympus aficionado since the OM 1 and I have had the pleasure to use most of their top lenses, including the 250/2.0 (which I am now selling), and several of the pro and semi-pro digital lenses. With that frame of reference, this lens impressed me beyond my high expectations that were based on many reviews. It is the best walk around lens. It's images are tack sharp even wide open. Focusing is lightning fast and accurate and it will focus down to about 4" at 60/120 mm. My highest recommendation.
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It was in excellent used condition as advertised. I bought it for an older used camera system since Olympus no longer supports their DSLR owners. These lens will not work properly on a micro 4/3 body with the adapter for sports photography or anything where a quick focus speed is required. You can no longer buy an Olympus DSLR camera. If you are buying a new camera system buy from someone who does not abandon a huge portion of their custom base as Olympus did. So buy from someone like Nikon, Pentax, Sony etc. The image quality from my new Nikon system is so much better than my Olympus E-5 DSLR or my sons Olympus OM-D E-M1.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
As with many things in life, whether something is "worth it" depends. I am an enthusiast photographer, I suppose it would be called. Not a professional, and never will be a professional. I have an E-3, having upgraded in the last year from an E-300. (I love the E-3 compared to the old E-300. A huge upgrade in all respects.) I love this lens. It takes great pictures and feels good on the camera body. I also have used the kit 14 – 42 mm and the 14 – 54 mm. The 12-60 mm is a substantial improvement over the 14 – 42 in all respects and a marginal improvement, at least, over the 12 – 54, especially in terms of auto focus and the slightly greater focal range. The 12 – 60 mm also seems to have better IQ than the 12-54 mm. At least, I think it does but on the other hand perhaps I am just trying to convince myself I made the right decision to purchase it. The decision whether to buy the 12-60 mm depends entirely on how much money you want to pay for photography equipment and what you're upgrading from. For $200, I was able to buy this lens used with two slight scratches on the front that as far as I can tell do not affect IQ. At that price, and especially if you do not have another lens in this focal range, I would definitely recommend getting this lens. It is bigger than the other two but a step up and significant step up in some sense from either. If you already have the 12-54 mm, are not too picky, and have limited funds to spend, frankly you might just stick with it as it's a darn good lens. (The 12-42 mm is a pretty good lens also and dirt cheap.) If that's the case, I would put the money into for example the 50 – 200 mm or the 70 – 300 mm instead. Or maybe a good fixed prime lens.Read full review
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
I have in my arsenal Panasonic DMC-L10 with KIT lens Leica 14-50 mm f/3.8-5.6. The lens is good and the design and color. But the luminosity is weak. For a long time and a lot of reading reviews, articles and forums, I purchased a wide angle lens OZ 11-22 f/2.8, but considering the possibility of OZ 12-60 mm, made a firm decision that this lens is more versatile, and he was right. All that people indicate their review that's right 95%, and the rest is a personal subjective opinion. The lens is really heavy, but its design and excellent image quality, the only drawback of this overlap, and even the cost of $ 600. Although the heavy weight I think you should not be considered a disadvantage, but on the contrary, even a plus, since it confirms the high quality of the goods. In fact, it really justifies the label "Made in Japan". The lens is well and accurately done, excellent image quality in low light, portrait, landscape, architecture. And about its auto-focus can be a long time to write, but it's better to try to live. Really a very fast, accurate and quiet. Fully justifies your money.Read full review
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