Olympus 12-200mm Review - 98% Perfect For Travel

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Olympus 12-200mm Review - 98% Perfect For Travel

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5 жыл бұрын

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The Olympus 12-100mm f/3.5-6.3 is by far the best travel lens for the micro four thirds system (m43 system). Although it is not ideal for low light, but for out doors and well lit places, this thing is great!!! Bring one lens for travel, and avoid the hassle of swapping lenses. The image quality is very good as well. The best part is that this lens is weather sealed, so no need to worry about this lens keeping up with you in the field.
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@mrheng562 5 жыл бұрын

Olympus 12-200mm: amzn.to/2JQyX7s

@sylvainhimmo 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing this video! I am saving for that lens too! You just confirmed the lens is parfocal, weather seal without focus problem on Panasonic body! Exactly what I was looking for! Thank you!

@mrheng562 4 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!!! Which Panny body do you use?

@rayjenkins2754 3 жыл бұрын

I got the G9 in June & 2 Pany lenses - the Leica 100 ~ 400 - I do wildlife / bird shooting - & the 45 ~ 175 internal power zoom. I wanted something inexpensive to use for getting familiar with the G9 & I think the store manager really wanted to sell it so he ' gave ' it to me for $150. I later tried a # of mid - range Pany zooms but was either disappointed by their limited wide end or the lack of reach on the zoom end. A camera store employee suggested I try the Oly 12 ~ 200. The store's return policy is 7 days so I gave it a try & am so glad I did ! It's great for all the reasons you've mentioned & with the G9's excellent IBS, once I engage - back button - focus, any potential subject becomes rock steady. It's defiantly a go anywhere & do most anything lens.

@mrheng562 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it worked out for you. 😁👍

@estherandrews4337 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review. I have taken my Olympus PRO 12-40 and 40-150 lenses on a number of trips over the past few years but am tired of the weight and effort changing lenses on the go. I think it's time to invest in a dedicated travel lens :)

@mrheng562 4 жыл бұрын

I highly recommend this lens for vacation.

@umituras565 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for short and sweet down to earth review !

@mrheng562 4 жыл бұрын

Umit Uras You’re welcome. So, what is your take on this lens?

@UrbaneHobbit 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Mr. Heng, thanks for the thorough work-up on this lens, which I am evaluating for an upcoming trip in the snow (not eager to change lenses on the slopes, especially if we ski). I have the Olympus 12-40mm f/2.8 and also a Four Thirds professional-grade lens, the Olympus 50-200mm f/2.8-3.5 SWD. Those offer terrific optical performance, and I am not expecting that level from this lens. Instead, I look forward to having it as a versatile walking around lens when I am not traveling in rugged environments. I live in an oceanside city in Japan, and so it’s a mix of urban and landscape, along with some wildlife, all of which would be fun to shoot with such a broad focal range. I’m also interested in trying more 4K video, so your dive into parfocal capabilities is much appreciated. For reference, 2.5 years after you made this video, used copies of this lens are available on Amazon Japan for around US$630 used. Thanks for the informative videos with a great positive attitude!

@mrheng562 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for such a detailed comment!!! I’m glad you found my review useful! You seem like a wonderful person to shoot side by side with. If I’m fortunate enough to travel to Japan, I’ll remember to hit you up. You could show me around.

@alanmitchell7538 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for your excellent review of this lense. I have bought one, it arrives today. I feel very reassured having listened to your clip.

@mrheng562 3 жыл бұрын

It’s a great lens if you know what you’re willing to sacrifice for that range. Best all around lens thus far. So, where’s your next vacation? 😂😂😂

@alanmitchell7538 3 жыл бұрын

@@mrheng562 I'm off to the Peak District next week. Will be its first outing 🤔

@mrheng562 3 жыл бұрын

Share the results with me on FB/IG. 😁👍

@race99 5 жыл бұрын

Looks like a fun family vacation! I am considering getting a zoom lens for travel, because I only pack primes when traveling. It's more limited, but it's worked well for me so far, and it's hard to give up the portability of pancake lenses.

@mrheng562 5 жыл бұрын

Pancakes are awesome!!! Until, you need that zoom convenience. LOL!!! I’m gonna take only two lens when I travel from now on. This lens, when I buy it, and the Penny 8-18mm. Both weather seals and will cover 99.9% of everything that I do on vacation. :)

@shakchatthapa6664 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Awesome video and amazing positive energy. ✌🏻

@mrheng562 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks you!!! You’re too kind. :)

@FrerkMeyer 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your review. Helped me to decide.

@mrheng562 4 жыл бұрын

Frerk Meyer, do share. What did you decided to do?

@NoProJoe 3 жыл бұрын

I loved my trip to Wyoming. I wish I had my Olympus for that trip. I was using a EOS R and a Sigma 150-600 BEAST! Great images but wow it was BIG. Great video! Thank you.

@mrheng562 3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome and thank you!!! I’ve carried that lens around before and it’s a workout. Carrying it for vacation…ummmmmmm…NOPE!!! I hope your arm and wrist are okay from lugging that around. 😂😂😂 Oh, I got the EOS RP for that FF look in my studio. Sometimes, I use it for my professional shoots depending on the project. 😁👍

@NoProJoe 3 жыл бұрын

@@mrheng562 I just sold all of my Canon gear. After almost 10 years of shooting Canon I just got tired of hauling around the heavy gear. I went all in with Olympus and haven't turned back. I love it. The R bodies aren't to bad but the glass is monstrous! Canon is an amazing camera brand and the image quality in my mind was top notch. However, now my gear weighs about 1/3 and the size is 1/3 but the image quality in the right conditions is pretty amazing for such a tiny sensor. The stabilization is AMAZING. Thanks again! Cheers.

@mrheng562 3 жыл бұрын

@@NoProJoe , I’m waiting on that GH6 to see what it’ll bring to the table. I’m a hybrid shooter, so I need really good photos and really good video. I’m willing to compromise the quality for versatility and comfort of use. I’d rather have a camera I have fun using than a camera that weighs me down. 😅

@NoProJoe 3 жыл бұрын

@@mrheng562 I totally agree.

@dayeah765caoni3 4 жыл бұрын

Ok, you've convinced me to save up for this lens! Thanks, bru

@mrheng562 4 жыл бұрын

dayeah765 caoni , awesomeness!!! Sadly, I just missed an opportunity to buy one on eBay at a decent price.

@ZJProductionHK 4 жыл бұрын

@@mrheng562 what would be a decent price range

@friatankar 2 жыл бұрын

I have the pro lenses, but this have become my to go lens as a daytime lens. If I need the low Light performance I take the 12-40 & the 40-150 with me. The 100-400 if I'm going to do wildlife or The 7-14 for landscape. It depends on the projekt I'm doing.

@mrheng562 2 жыл бұрын

I agree. Sometimes, you just want a lens that kind of does it all. 😁👍

@jamalpeoples3736 4 жыл бұрын

Only carry 3 lenses while traveling. 12-200, 10-25 1.7, and the sigma 16. This is a great lens.

@mrheng562 4 жыл бұрын

I carried the 10-25mm around in Taiwan as my only lens, but ended up hating it. Too clunky for vlogging and too short for photography. 😔

@jamalpeoples3736 4 жыл бұрын

@@mrheng562 I would never recommend carrying just the 10-25mm, but with the 12-200 it works. I find that nothing beats a GO Pro for walking vlogging. There is no need for a 4/3 setup to vlogg. Media is consumed on KZfaq no need for a big setup.

@mrheng562 4 жыл бұрын

Agreed, I just wanted to give it a “go.“ LOL!!!

@jamalpeoples3736 4 жыл бұрын

@@mrheng562 have to ask what are you shooting? I can do a prime on street photography. Was it nature shots?

@jonny_leach 4 жыл бұрын

Nice review. Thanks. I since got this lens and I agree. The low light performance is ropey but I didn’t expect different from an m43 with such a zoom range. In daylight or decent indoor light it works really well and the wide to super zoom range at only 450grams is so convenient!

@mrheng562 4 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome and thanks! I’m having a hard time catching it on eBay for a good price.

@jonny_leach 4 жыл бұрын

MrHeng562 Amazon are selling it with £215 (c.$250) discount and free credit over 5 months

@mrheng562 4 жыл бұрын

I just checked. It’s a UK deal. I’m not sure if the US will fuss with warranty stuff.

@DelonThompson 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review. Looking to travel to South America for two weeks. This lens fits all my needs for a rainy season Vacation in the Amazon.

@mrheng562 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, it’s the best travel lens thus far. Usability is great, and the weight distribution is great. What body will you be pairing this with?

@geraldbraun6267 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I enjoyed the video and I have to say that I totally agree with you about focus by wire. I also prefer the focus clutch.

@mrheng562 4 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! Out of curiosity, are you eyeing the Oly EM5iii? There are a few things I’m still not satisfied with, and was hoping they would change it up for the users. Can’t have it all, but there are features like auto ISO during video recording that I’d like to see added. Been waiting for it to become a firmware update, but Gordon Laing just confirmed it today with his vlog test video.

@user-ex1fq6oz4p Жыл бұрын

Thanks !! Great review!

@mrheng562 Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

@JonBear 4 жыл бұрын

The most versatile lens I've ever used. Fantastic video brother! I made a video on this lens as well

@mrheng562 4 жыл бұрын

Link please!

@JonBear 4 жыл бұрын

@@mrheng562 Cheers brother! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jMxdpMhqxKnTkpc.html

@edwardlin2941 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I have both 12-100 & 12-200, but haven’t had a chance to travel w them yet....

@mrheng562 3 жыл бұрын

Good choices! But, you only need one. The 12-200 and maybe one prime lens for low light. :)

@amorbukid5899 2 жыл бұрын

If you were to choose between the two, which would you choose? 12-100 or 12-200?

@edwardlin2941 2 жыл бұрын

@@amorbukid5899 this past year had not been good for trying tele-lens. Hope to try this year and figure out.

@Pointblank2U 4 жыл бұрын

Nice job, thank you for your work.

@mrheng562 4 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! Thank you for the comment and motivation to go into 2020. Cheers!!!

@mmartel 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review! 👍👍

@mrheng562 4 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! What was the mist useful thing you got out of it?

@mmartel 4 жыл бұрын

@@mrheng562 I like that your review covered stills and video performance of the lens. It also helped honestly and fairly cover strengths and weaknesses. I also like that you compared it to several other lenses which people interested in this lens might already own or consider instead. So all around, very helpful. Cheers!

@2BeLikeChrist Жыл бұрын

Great review!

@mrheng562 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! It’s a great all around lens.

@vincelampa4095 Жыл бұрын

Dropping in to say thanks! :)

@mrheng562 Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! Are you getting the lens?

@vincelampa4095 Жыл бұрын

@@mrheng562 I intend to, once I get my stuff in order. It's definitely an interesting lens, as is most of what Olympus/OM System have in their lineup.

@mrheng562 Жыл бұрын

@@vincelampa4095 , it’s a very convenient lens.

@nerdMike 3 жыл бұрын

Great and "fresh" review about this lens, very versatile teh focal range :)

@mrheng562 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!!

@RollyDSpradling73 4 жыл бұрын

I found this helpful with some decision making.

@mrheng562 4 жыл бұрын

What did you decide to do?

@RollyDSpradling73 4 жыл бұрын

@@mrheng562 Actually, I have the Panasonic 100-400 you mentioned. I had hoped that the 200mm range might let me not have to deal with the weight and hand hold more successfully. But, I am staying with what I have. I like the results I have had with the Leica but was just considering dropping the weight in my bag.

@mrheng562 4 жыл бұрын

@@RollyDSpradling73 , I hear yah. When I go on vacation, I just one one lens. I don't want to think about too much. LOL!!!

@kranthiyerra1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks mate!!!

@mrheng562 Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

@lucacaramani8833 4 жыл бұрын

This review was very helpful!

@mrheng562 4 жыл бұрын

Which part was most helpful for you?

@lucacaramani8833 4 жыл бұрын

@@mrheng562 I wasn't sure if I should get this lens, but now I know it is good! Thanks a lot!

@_techana 4 жыл бұрын

I just saw this video and my comment in it 😄. I went with Pany 14-140 mkii for my G9. It’s cheaper and have better stability and af. The range is not wide as with oly, but 14-140 is good enough for my needs.

@mrheng562 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing, and you can't really beat that price point for that range!!! LOL!!!

@_techana 4 жыл бұрын

MrHeng562 You’re welcome. I don’t get it; you are referring to pany or oly lens when talking about price and range?

@mrheng562 4 жыл бұрын

@@_techana Darn, I read it wrong. I meant the Oly 14-150mm. It's like dirt cheap. But, I use to own the Panny 14-140, and the only reason I sold it was weather sealing. I took it too Cambodia, and it worked, but couldn't keep up with me in the rain. It caught some wonderful memories for me, but it did get a bunch of water in it and it fogged up from the humidity. It was useless for a couple of hours until it cleared up. :) That dual IS is insanely good!!! I own the Panny 100-400mm and it's soooooooooo stable with Dual IS. Check out my video of birding in Taiwan. Insane stabilization hand held.

@_techana 4 жыл бұрын

MrHeng562 I was thinking of Oly 12-200 because Panny 14-140 mki wasn’t weather sealed. But then came mkii and panasonic made it weather sealed, so I grabbed one. I got it slightly used in mint condition from Japan last year for about US$370.

@mrheng562 4 жыл бұрын

@@_techana , definitely a good catch my friend. Since I vlog, I need that 12mm. LOL!!! I think 10mm (or, 20mm in FF) is a great vlogging length.

@orshanti 4 жыл бұрын

Cheers man! Good work!

@mrheng562 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@ollimurs3633 4 жыл бұрын

Interesting Review, keep on buddy!

@mrheng562 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!! Will do! 😁👍

@zorantkavc6345 5 жыл бұрын

I went from the Pentax DSLR system to Olympus because of the weight and size reduction possibility that M43 system promises. And looking at the latest M43 equipment how big and heavy it became, it is not funny anymore. Mirrorless M43 Olympus 12-200 is just as big as some Tamron DSLR superzoom lenses with same or even longer reach. For travel, I'll stay with my relatively lightweight Olympus 14-150 and superb Laowa 7.5.

@mrheng562 5 жыл бұрын

To each, their own. I'm happy you found what works for you. 🙂

@tycham85 5 ай бұрын

thank you for this run-down! you had me sold on the 12-200 until at the end you mentioned you'd use the 12-100 for pro work. thats the main lens ive been cross-shopping. in 2024 would you still buy the 12-200 over the 12-100 for vacationing and non-pro work?

@mrheng562 5 ай бұрын

Absolutely!!! Size, weight, and flexibility is what we need for an all around travel lens. I don’t own it because I have the 12-100 mm already.

@aparobson 5 жыл бұрын

Great review, thanks. People get too hung up on IQ and forget that vacationing is to enjoy the experience instead of lugging gear and constantly changing lenses. Each has its place and this definitely looks to be an excellent life experience lens.

@mrheng562 5 жыл бұрын

Indeed it was. I'm very happy my mom agreed to travel with me. It was our first vacation together, and I hope it's not a once in a life time thing. I want her to keep coming with us. 😁

@13StopsPocketFilms 4 жыл бұрын

Good info! Repping the 562!

@mrheng562 4 жыл бұрын

*in Snoop Dogg voice* You gotta do it. 😂😂😂

@alberja7955 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@mrheng562 Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! Did I convince you to buy it? 😂😂😂

@swsantos 5 жыл бұрын

You alluded to a comparison to the 14-150 and I have the Oly 14-150II wondering if this represents an upgrade. Don’t know if you did a direct comparison.I know the 12-200 has a greater range but it is generally a slower lens so I would like to know how the IQ of the two lenses compare within their overlapping focal lengths. Is the 12-200 as good or better where they overlap? I already know I like the IQ of the 14-150 for outdoor daylight photography and would not want a decrease in IQ just to get a bit more range.

@mrheng562 5 жыл бұрын

I did not do a direct comparison, but I did think about it. But, I'm not that kind of reviewer where I do lab tests and look at corner sharpness and such. I like to field test the gears and feel how it's like to work the it. Can it keep up with me? That's my major concern. If the image looks good enough, that's good enough for what I like to do. But, not everybody work like me. :) However, after reading your comment, I went back to watch my video of Solo at Big Sur footage which was shot entirely on the GoPro 7, Panasonic GH5, and the Olympus 14-150mm mark ii. I have to say that my overall impression of looking at the video footage in different lighten conditions, they are roughly the same on the wide end and long end. However, I will give the Olympus 12-200mm an edge on the long end for slightly better image quality. If you're happy with your lens, there's no need to upgrade. I personally prefer to have reach and sacrifice some IQ due to higher ISO with that f/6.3 to get my footage. Also, weather sealed makes me feel safer than weather resistant when working in rainy and/or humid conditions. I hope that helps and I'm currently still working on my Solo at Big Sur vlogs. Please consider subscribing to follow my adventures. :)

@DivisionStreetDrums 5 жыл бұрын

Thank You, great review

@mrheng562 5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!!!

@sainidacat 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, great information.

@mrheng562 5 жыл бұрын

You’re very welcomed!!! Did I convince you to get one? 😂

@sainidacat 5 жыл бұрын

@@mrheng562 To rent one, actually.

@rs45888 3 жыл бұрын

A comparison with the 14-150 would have been useful ;)

@mrheng562 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, too bad I sold that one. But, it's a good lens for the price. I used it on my Big Sur trip. Was planning to do a review of it, but I got busy.

@rs45888 3 жыл бұрын

@@mrheng562 Am trying to get one at a decent price but not finding, i would like to ask you if this would also fit on an Olympus OM DE M10 Mark 4? Panasonic H-FSA14140E Appreciate a response ;)

@frazerweb Жыл бұрын

At the moment I have a collection of lenses, the 100 - 400mm telephoto, the 100-300mm Panasonic cheap zoom, the 60mm olympus macro, the Leica dg 12 - 60mm and cheaper variant, the 35 - 100mm, the cheap 12 35mm panasonic, and Olympus Ed 9 18. I've identified a need for a quality wide and the new 9mm panasonic leica interests me as my next lense purchase. So getting a 14 180 panasonic or 12 200 olympus all round lense has its appeal but I have collection of lenses to cover most things now. Its either the 9mm prime or a quality wide zoom over my 9 to 18 Ed olympus that's ok but nothing more. Guess I have the telephoto and midrange covered, just the wide where I need to up the quality. I am finding my s22 ultra becoming my go to camera lately and the clever technology in phones seems to be outpacing photography camera. The next generation of say S23 ultra will have 200mp and will intelligently look at photo taken and add details into darks and add exposure to burnt out areas on the fly. Still feel my camera system still competes but in low light the phone now winning more often than not. Phones will never beat lense Optics and the 100 400mm crushes the phone zoom images easily with better detail and colour. Not sure what my next lense will be but the 9mm leica now available to buy but had my heart set on getting an 8 - 18 leica wide zoom.

@mrheng562 Жыл бұрын

If you work in low light often, 9mm. But, I personally find myself reaching more for the 8-18mm for travel purposes. Gotta have all my range. 😁👍

@hieuhughesle-au9884 5 жыл бұрын

I own the 12-100 f4 and its attached 90% to my em1 mark ii. The IQ is amazing and in low light a f4 it is pretty good with respect to m43. This 12-200mm is pretty interesting, because I am starting to feel the need for reach the the 200mm 35mm ff eq 12-100 cant quite match up. Now I'm looking at the panny 100-300 or 100-400 over the 40-150mm 2.8 for the reach,but their so damn expensive!!

@mrheng562 5 жыл бұрын

I have the Panny 100-400. It’s a must have for wildlife in my opinion. Also, dual IS on a GH5 body is insanely good.

@uhadonejob 3 жыл бұрын

@@mrheng562 You gave a bit of a weight comparison but how much bigger was it than the 12-100? Thanks.

@mrheng562 3 жыл бұрын

@@uhadonejob 12-100 is much heavier.

@JeevesTCW 3 жыл бұрын

You have some lovely lenses & I agree every lens is a compromise ... but I just think this one is a compromise too far and its just soft I'm afraid .. I'd suggest the Pana 14-140 f3.5-5.6 for a single lens travel option or the Pana Leica Elmarit 12-60 f2.8-4

@mrheng562 3 жыл бұрын

I use to own the 14-140 and still have my 12-60. 👍😁

@JeevesTCW 3 жыл бұрын

@@mrheng562 did u notice a real life diff between the image quality of the 12-60 vs the 14-140 can I ask?

@mrheng562 3 жыл бұрын

To me, it feels like the 12-60 is sharper. But, I’m not much of a pixel peeper though. I look at the overall image and see if it’s good. I do get a little pickier when I’m actually serious about the image, so I take my full frame and serious lenses. 😂😂😂

@aiofilms 3 жыл бұрын

If a 24-400mm full frame equivalent range in one piece of glass is not good enough I don’t know what is. Are we ever going to be content?

@mrheng562 3 жыл бұрын

We, the consumer, is never satisfied. But, this is a great vacation lens. Pretty much do it all except for long range low light.

@rrafaelpaz 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate. Great content out there. I was just wondering how is the IBIS with the GH5 with this lens? I just sold my a7iii because the footage were always unusable when filming handheld with my GM 12-35 f2.8. Always needed a gimbal to get stable footage. As I already owned a GH5 before I was wondering if the GH5 with this lens would be similar, for instance, with the Panasonic 12-35 in terms os stabilisation. Cheers for the video mate! keep it up!

@mrheng562 4 жыл бұрын

Bro, dual IS is insanely good with Panny body and Panny lens. With the Oly, you’re gonna have to choose body IS only or lens IS only. I choose the body stabilization and utilize good stabilization techniques as well. That’s why my stabilization is pretty darn good, because I heavily rely on stabilization technique and not the camera’s. I own the PanLeica 12-60mm and that paired with the GH5 with dual IS is insane. And, so is my PanLeica 100-400mm with GH5. That dual IS is great, but then again, I always utilize stabilization techniques. Maybe I’ll make video about that. :)

@rrafaelpaz 4 жыл бұрын

@@mrheng562 Thanks mate for the quick and insightful response! Yeah mate I subbed to the channel.. Will wait for the video then! cheers!

@mrheng562 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the motivation. I’ll do it while traveling so people can feel like I actually do travel and make my video more “legit” because I’m doing it in the field and not my backyard. LOL!!!

@MichaelGerrard 3 жыл бұрын

As a walk around holiday lens it looks great. But f6.3 is a bit of a pain when the light drops. What is the best f-stop through the range?

@mrheng562 3 жыл бұрын

I honestly never tested that since I rented it for vacation. I haven't found it at the right price and with Olympus selling off their imaging department, I will wait and see what JIP do with Olympus cameras and lenses.

@MichaelGerrard 3 жыл бұрын

@@mrheng562 even if OM-D solutions disappeared tomorrow, Oly kit would still function. In any case we know OM-D are alive right now. For anyone waiting, when will the time ever be right? Some say Nikon might go under any day, people still buy Nikon.

@garybrown9719 3 жыл бұрын

I can only think of one con no dual is

@mrheng562 3 жыл бұрын

Really? I thought Oly lens this new with Oly body would do dual IS.

@davidmorris4024 3 жыл бұрын

Bought this for use on omd e m1 ii. Whilst decent at the wide end, anything over 100mm was definitely softer and at 130/140+ unacceptably so. Maybe a bad copy? Who knows. My feeling is the zoom range is too much of a compromise and at the telephoto end, no good for anything other than phone quality snapshots. I returned it and will stick with pro lenses which give more acceptable quality.

@mrheng562 3 жыл бұрын

DAVID MORRIS , hence the word “Pro.” 😂😂😂 Quality comes at a price.

@davidmorris4024 3 жыл бұрын

@@mrheng562 Haha 😄. You are correct of course. Just that its not a cheap lens at £700 in the UK and just feel there are better alternatives for similar or a little more cost. Stay safe and thanks for your efforts.

@mrheng562 3 жыл бұрын

DAVID MORRIS , I’m trying to catch a used one on eBay. It’s not worth the full asking price brand new. You be safe too my friend. Keep creating images. 😉👍

@calvint3419 4 жыл бұрын

I have the em5ii too. Could you please share with me how well it perform on this body. When I find review I always see people review with em1. I wonder if the lense perform differently on different bodies.

@mrheng562 4 жыл бұрын

I sold my EM5ii body and did not get a chance to test it. But, all my Oly lenses work great with the EM5ii, and the Oly 12-200mm is the latest released lens. So, I would imagine that it will perform just as good, or better, than the older lenses. I'm saving up money for the EM5iii. I'm hoping they improved the face AF on the EM5iii and I just might ditch my GH5 for the EM5iii. I just want to go smaller. :)

@stehlealexander 4 жыл бұрын

why not the 12-100 for traveling ?

@mrheng562 4 жыл бұрын

I want more range. I do own that lens though. 😁👍

@MarchalisVan Жыл бұрын

I was just remembering my issues with lenses like this after selling some a while ago. The problem I have with these lenses is anything over f2.8, especially f6.3 is really not enough on dark days, or when in a dense forest. Ramping the ISO up way too high, and the lack of subject isolation can make for some very boring images as well. I often feel stuck using the 35-100mm f2.8 on those days. Or i'll bring a small 300mm zoom, and a couple or 1 small prime/s and force my self to lens swap or bring a second light and cheaper camera.

@mrheng562 Жыл бұрын

Bro, the struggles with lens swapping and keeping that creative juice flowing is tough for me. If I’m paid, that’s a different story. But, while on vacation, one lens to kind of do it all is really relaxing. 😂😂😂

@MarchalisVan Жыл бұрын

@@mrheng562 lol true that. there is no perfect lens, only good enough ones, with good old fashion sacrifices. It can be nice sometimes just to take an amazing 35 or 50mm equiv prime and call it a day too. 1 lens will never do it all.

@mrheng562 Жыл бұрын

@@MarchalisVan , only those who are willing to make some sacrifices will live a bit more stress free, photographically speaking. 😂😂😂

@tenukizzzzz 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@mrheng562 5 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome. Did I convince you to buy one? LOL!!!

@tenukizzzzz 5 жыл бұрын

@@mrheng562 Ha ha ha! I already have the 40-150mm which I love, probably if I didn't have it.. But I think my next will be 60mm macro. I don't have much use for tele actually (although I would like to) ! :-)

@mrheng562 5 жыл бұрын

Ahhhhh... I have the Panny 45mm macro. Fun lens to use, but rarely use it.

@PhotoBob 4 жыл бұрын

What is the aperture at 100mm? F/3.5 isn’t bad at 12mm but I assume it climbs quickly.

@mrheng562 4 жыл бұрын

I’m sorry, but I do not have the lens anymore. I’m currently trying to find it used on eBay.

@majamogens 4 жыл бұрын

Hey there - thanks for your informative video. I am shooting Olympus, and have an 12-40 f/2.8 and an 75-300mm - my question is, do you know that tele lens, and can you tell, if the 12-200 is comparabel in IQ in same focal range, as the 75-300mm - thanks in advance.

@mrheng562 4 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!!! I’m sorry, but I do not know the IQ, but the range on the 75-300 is much further than the 12-200. That’s 400mm equivalencies vs 600mm equivalencies. If I had to assumed, the IQ will probably not be too noticeable unless you’re pixel peeping. In my opinion, you’ve pretty much covered all your ranges. But, I don’t know how you like to work not pack for travel. To me, this is the closest to a one lens solution for M43 system.

@majamogens 4 жыл бұрын

@@mrheng562 It was to got a one lens solution. I mostly shoot with the 12-40, but could that xtra reach. When I bought the 12-40 the 12-100 was allready out, but I wanted the extra stop - f/2.8. The 75-300 is not that sharp beyond the 200mm. It's like "once in a year" that I shoot birds and other wildlife, so the 75-300 gets sold, if I buy an 12-200.

@mrheng562 4 жыл бұрын

I love my 100-400mm for birds, animals and insects. I’m not the type to wanna get close to those things. 🤣🤣🤣👍👍👍

@RockyColaFizz 4 жыл бұрын

@@mrheng562 The 100-400 is an amazing lens. Great color, and very sharp

@filoniz 4 жыл бұрын

How about Tamron LD A06 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 With speed booster on MFT?

@mrheng562 4 жыл бұрын

That’s got some good range, but the AF is slow and annoying. It’s better to stick to to native M43 mounts for much faster and reliable AF speed. However, for video, manual focus with be decent. I played with that lens at Yellowstone Camera Store on a can SL2 body. I think it was an SL2. It’s was a crop body Canon.

@PTYC933 5 жыл бұрын

12-200 in that size. My gosh. I'm never a zoom guy, but I got the g85 kit with the weather sealed 12-60 for cheap and using the 12-60 on my old gf7 is quite fun too. Still prefer my 25f1.7 for almost anything, I do like the flexibility of zoom.

@mrheng562 5 жыл бұрын

It’s awesome for vacation. Add the 25mm f1.7 and you’re pretty much set for vacation.

@PTYC933 5 жыл бұрын

Now that 10-25f1.7 looks tempting too. Super wide enough, and 25 is where I’m already used at. I miss my old 25f1.4, and I’ve used the 25f1.2 too, so many choices.

@mrheng562 5 жыл бұрын

If I had to choose, I’m sticking to my Oly 25mm f1.2. I returned the 10-25mm because it didn’t fit my needs and was way to bulky for all day use. I was so excited but was disappointed with the size, short zoom range, and bokeh was harder to achieve unless I was using focal distance and got really really close to the subject to get that blurry creamy background. It didn’t fit how Zi like to work. Great lens, but not for me. I used it for 10 days, then returned it.

@PTYC933 5 жыл бұрын

@@mrheng562 yeap i love the output of the 25f1.2, was hoping to get something cheaper like a sigma 30f1.4 or go back to 25f1.4, still considering, tried the 25f.95 too when it first came out but not very keen on that one, used a nikkor 50f1.4 too when I was on nikon for about a year, not very impressed there either.

@mrheng562 5 жыл бұрын

If you want portrait lens, the Canon 85mm f1.2 is my go to lens. Eye love that lens!!! 😉👍

@tallynorder9648 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your nice review. I just don't know what to do. I have the oly 14-150 (not sharp with high ISO at 150), I usually shoot underwater, but also increasingly above water. I also have the 12-50 and 60 mm oly. Now I wonder what will be better. The 14-150 on 150 mm (ISO round 3200) and cropping something to get a good picture of the bird (for example), or 12-200 or 12-100 pro and more cropping to get the same picture.

@mrheng562 4 жыл бұрын

In my experience, you're not gonna get that much of a difference until you start pixel peaking like CRAZY. If you want quality, like for printing purposes, I'm all in for the 12-100 and walk yourself closer to the subject when possible. I personally want to have just one all around lens when vacationing and vlogging. So, my choice is clearly the 12-200mm and sacrificing some image quality. I hope you figure out which direction you want to go.

@tallynorder9648 4 жыл бұрын

@@mrheng562 Thanks for your quick response. I take it into my considerations.

@mrheng562 4 жыл бұрын

Tally Norder , you’re welcome!

@ZJProductionHK 4 жыл бұрын

3:17 u mention about the clutch. Does the 12-200 has uniform manual focus like the 12-40 when using manual? Or is it electronic non uniform manual focus?

@mrheng562 4 жыл бұрын

If you’re meaning fly by wire, then yes.

@ZJProductionHK 4 жыл бұрын

@@mrheng562 :(

@mrheng562 4 жыл бұрын

ZJ HK , but it’s not as bad as Panasonic fly by wire for manual focusing.

@ZJProductionHK 4 жыл бұрын

@@mrheng562 12-35 fly by wire made me sick, now I'm afraid. It's so non uniform and unpredictable

@mrheng562 4 жыл бұрын

ZJ HK , yeah. My PanLeica 12-60mm ruined it for me. Oly lenses are much better. Especially the Pro line of Oly lenses.

@AutoSubiectiv 3 жыл бұрын

🙏🏼

@mrheng562 3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!!! What was your favorite part about my review?

@AutoSubiectiv 3 жыл бұрын

@@mrheng562 the entire material was exactly what I needed :). Keep it up like this ;) .

@mrheng562 3 жыл бұрын

@@AutoSubiectiv will do! What camera body will you pair this with?

@FC-xk3if 3 жыл бұрын

Would this lens work to take a photo of the moon?

@mrheng562 3 жыл бұрын

It’s possible. But, it depends on the location, moon phase, etc. too

@dherman0001 3 жыл бұрын

Would you like to join us for a high alpine expedition in the Wind River Range this July and August.

@mrheng562 3 жыл бұрын

I would love to join you…If you pay for my travel, room, and board, then I’ll be the designated photographer. :) I’ll edit all the photos and create a nice memorable video too. :)

@dherman0001 3 жыл бұрын

@@mrheng562 Where do you live? We are sleeping in the wilderness.

@mrheng562 3 жыл бұрын

@@dherman0001 , I'm in SoCal. I'm open to new experiences, but please help me bring the proper gears to survive the wilderness. I'll need some guiding with a crash course. :)

@dherman0001 3 жыл бұрын

@@mrheng562 please send me an email to dherman001@gmail.com and I will give you all the details.

@stephgilmore9115 3 жыл бұрын

Would this lens work for shooting sports (rodeo)

@mrheng562 3 жыл бұрын

In full sun, no problem. But, at night with lights, you’re gonna need to crank that ISO up since your shutter speed is gonna be pretty fast. Another thing to consider is the quality of the lights used at night time, or in stadium, to light the rodeo. Poor quality lights can cause those lines across the photos.

@stephgilmore9115 3 жыл бұрын

What lenses would you recommend for the rodeos for night shooting or indoor?

@stephgilmore9115 3 жыл бұрын

I am using a LUMIX G9 camera

@mrheng562 3 жыл бұрын

@@stephgilmore9115 Panasonic 50-200mm f/2.8-4 Review kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fNCnm9t6m6m8cZ8.html Or, look at the Panasonic 35-100 f/2.8 and Olympus 40-150mm f/2.8 for low light shooting. Pricey and heavier, but they are f/2.8 lens that let in more light.

@stephgilmore9115 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@lucacaramani8833 4 жыл бұрын

Does this lens go with the Panasonic lumix g7?

@mrheng562 4 жыл бұрын

Ben Kenobi , yes. It’s meant for the micro four thirds camera mount.

@lucacaramani8833 4 жыл бұрын

@@mrheng562 thank you

@mrheng562 4 жыл бұрын

Ben Kenobi , no problem.

@ZJProductionHK 4 жыл бұрын

Man u r great

@mrheng562 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@claudelessard9214 5 жыл бұрын

I'm really interrested about this lens whit Pana G9. But have you check that the chromatic aberation and lens vigetting in jpeg file are corrected when using this lens with Panasonic G9? Because I see on Panasonic web site that the olympus lens 12-200mm aren't in the compatibility list. Can you comfirm that Chromatic aberration and lens vignetting are corrected in jpeg file with Pana G9. av.jpn.support.panasonic.com/support/global/cs/dsc/connect/g9.html

@mrheng562 5 жыл бұрын

Sorry, I don't have a G9, but shoot RAW and correct it in post?

@stuartnelson3202 4 жыл бұрын

I've had the 12-40 F2.8 Pro since I bought my EM5MII (as a kit lens). I love the lens and can't see me selling it (have thought about it, though) but I use it mainly on holidays and sometimes the 40 end is woefully short. The 12-100 has come out since, but a month or two ago when I was thinking about getting that (at some point in the future, can't afford right now) I found out about this 12-200. So one day I want to buy one of these as an single solution lens for holidays. Note I will probably still take the 12-40 with me for indoors (museums, cathedrals, etc) but the idea is I can put the one lens on the camera and not carry anything else with me that day. Hey, maybe even buy the wider angle Olympus 7-14 F2.8 Pro later down the line if I can ever justify it, let alone afford it! Someone advised me to go with the 12-100 as with the extra quality you could just crop at 100 and get similar results as the 12-200 is quite soft at the long end anyway. But it's also quite a bit more expensive, and as I'll be using this mainly on holidays and outdoors, usually in sunny places, I don't need the F4. Also, I'm not a fan of cropping, and I would imagine the 12-200 is pretty decent up to about 150 with 200 being a bonus, which on balance makes it much better than the 12-100. Also mentioned was the size, but both are pretty big anyway, both definitely go way over being "discreet", as does the 12-40. Plus, weight, which is more important, is firmly on the side of the 12-200, being not massively more than the 12-40 but still quite a bit less than the 12-100 (due to it not being F4, I guess). So my question is about quality at the 200 end and how this compares with cropping the 12-100. Note I have the 75-300 and while this is brilliant for, say, zoo trips the wide end is obviously rubbish for holidays as, although I want something with reach above 40, obviously 90% of my shots are probably wider than the 75 that offers! The 14-150 seems at first a good alternative, but as 12 is *occasionally* not wide enough, and again because I'd probably still use these lenses more at the wide end, both 12-100 and 12-200 seem far more sensible as I think losing that 12 to get more reach defeats the purpose when looking to fork out money for an all in one.

@mrheng562 4 жыл бұрын

I think, unless you’re make huge prints, you shouldn’t care too much about sharpness. Have you considered renting before you buy?

@stuartnelson3202 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the reply! To be honest I was quite impressed at the quality at the long end when you filmed zooming in and out as part of your parfocal test. I've seen some stills at the long end which almost put me off. But, I've seen some stunning shots at the wide end that look good enough to have come from the 12-40, and even the shots up to 100 have also looked very impressive, I don't think I'd be unhappy with this lens 😊

@mrheng562 4 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! 😁 I think you’re gonna be happier with the ease of use than the image quality when walking around shooting outdoors. When it comes to low light, it’s best to have an f/2.8 or faster lens. There is no perfect lens, but this one comes pretty darn close.

@bornindalmatia 4 жыл бұрын

You should compare it to a Panasonic 14-140mm. :)

@mrheng562 4 жыл бұрын

I use to own it, and I recommend the 12-200mm over the 14-150mm.

@bornindalmatia 4 жыл бұрын

@@mrheng562 Thanks for the reply, 14-140mm can be found for half as much money so that's why I thought.

@mrheng562 4 жыл бұрын

Agreed, but doesn't have the reach or wideness of the 12-200mm. I'd rather travel with the 12-200mm than the 14-150mm.

@jamalpeoples3736 4 жыл бұрын

I hate this bokeh obsession.

@mrheng562 4 жыл бұрын

Is this directed at me, or a general statement?

@jamalpeoples3736 4 жыл бұрын

@@mrheng562 kinda both. I mean seriously. This is a great travel lens. Bokeh isn't needed. You should want to see everything. The amount of photos I see with the background blur on a great shoot is ridiculous. Like yeah, I am in Halong Bay, you can see none of it.

@mrheng562 4 жыл бұрын

I understand what you’re saying for photography purposes, but bokeh is needed in video for rack focusing. Also, bokeh is an artistic choice that I make, not an obsession. 🙂👍