Handling and features Performance Verdict Specification This premium compact telephoto lens sports a fast f/1.8 maximum aperture and is compatible with all Micro Four Thirds cameras.

Incredible optical performance for the price; Very good build quality; Lightweight; Compact

Not weather sealed; No hood supplied as standard

Olympus keeps hitting them out of the park! Whether you're talking about their super fast cameras like the OM-D E-M5 or their optically superior lineup of  lenses like the 17mm f/1.8 , Olympus can't seem to stray too far from our office conversations.

Great image quality; Solid construction; Little to no distortion and aberration

Cost; Can be heavy when used on smaller MFT cameras

Great metal construction; Feels very well made; Extremely sharp

Distance readings and MF switch / choke would make this even better

Simply put, we're big fans of this lens. Having used it with a variety of Micro Four Thirds cameras over the years, from the pro-grade Panasonic Lumix GH4 to the cheap-and-cheerful Olympus PEN E-PM2 , we're confident in proclaiming it one of the best in the system.

I've taken the best photos in the last 5 years in the last two weeks I've had this lens. Sharp edge to edge wide open this thing is awesome. Perfect portrait lens if you have enough room. Built like a tank this thing is solid. Buy it or buy the kit with the 45mm.

Zamechalny lens for shooting of portraits and video. In a set there were additional accessories of a blend and the UV filter. I am happy with this purchase!

I have been debating whether to go to FF or APSC sensor size due to DOF and low light performance of them. This lens I bought used through Amazon (seriously like new at 2/3 price). The result I love so much that I am keeping my MFT system.

This lens is super sharp and has great bokeh to help create the creamy soft backgrounds that cause your subject to stand out.

I have resisted buying this lens for so long, then Wex's 10% off deal came along and I could not resist any longer. It is the most incredible lens I have ever owned, build quality is superb, it's solid, very compact, with smooth manual focus ring.

Durable; Great Picture Quality; Lightweight; Metal Construction

A wonderful lens that is tack sharp, creamy bokeh and the perfect focal length for outside portraiture. I love walking and taking photos of my two children, this lens is perfect for this as you need a little distance between your subject and the camera in order to make the most of it.