There aren't a lot of choices for a 300mm lens in the M4/3 world. I was a bit hesitant to purchase this lens because reviews said it was soft at 300mm. It is compared to the excellent sharpness it exhibits at shorter focal lengths.

All lenses are a compromise : cost, desired focal length, size & weight, IQ, speed, build quality, prime vs zoom, zoom range, etc. So the fair rating has to be how well did the lens meet my expectations as I integrated and balanced those attributes for my needs.

Bought this for its long 4X zoom........ pluses- lightweight, Manual Focus override with EM-1,..... minuses- slightly soft after 150mm (pixel peeping), slow max aperture means using a higher ISO, less accurate Auto focus in shade, No IS means tripod only use for Panny cameras. no hood included.....

Such a great lens..Have so many micro-third lens, the 12-40, 60 macro, 25mm. and more. This lens blew me away.. So sharp, focus so fast. Could not believe. Have been Olympus user for many years, back to film days. Will add two photo's I thought were really good.

Something went wrong with this purchase. My fault was thinking that this lens is the newer version. Anyway product sent is fine

I can't say a lot about the lens as it was a present for my husband for his birthday. He seems very pleased with it. What I did want to say is that anyone trying to claim cashback from Olympus for their summer promotion should know that Olympus and John Lewis don't say is that you need to provide a...

Good quality for quite small money; Sharp and quick

Prefer to use with good light

The Apple iPhone 14 isn’t a huge upgrade on the iPhone 13, yet it still is a great phone with a top camera, good battery life and all the iOS benefits.

Clever safety features, Very good battery life, Reliable camera, Fun colours, You’ve got an ageing iPhone: If you’re on an iPhone 11 or older, then the changes here will make a notable difference.

Stuck on a 60Hz display, Minimal differences to the iPhone 13, You’ve got an iPhone 13: The changes from Apple’s previous phone aren’t enough to warrant an upgrade this year.

The Apple iPhone 14 is no match for the just-released iPhone 14 Pro, but if you ignore that, it’s one of the most effective phones around.

Great cameras, front and back, Fast performance, Good battery life, Innovative safety features

Design too familiar, Some average features

“The iPhone 14 isn't a huge upgrade compared to its predecessor. But with a great design, screen, performance, and cameras, that's far from a bad thing at all.”

Comfortable, high-end build, OLED screen looks fantastic, A15 chip performs great, Good camera upgrades, Dependable battery life, Helpful safety features

60Hz display, No telephoto camera, eSIM might be a pain for some