Olympus 12-200mm F3.5-6.3 - Highly Versatile Superzoom
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If you want just one lens to do it all, the most versatile option for Micro Four Thirds with the longest focal range is Olympus 12-200mm lens!
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I am making a series of videos on Olympus lenses, in case you have missed them, here are a few of the recent videos:
Olympus 12mm F2: ua-cam.com/video/Imzn_kS657Q/v-deo.html
Olympus 25mm F1.2 PRO vs 25mm F1.8: ua-cam.com/video/HAW-rR94gFc/v-deo.html
Olympus 12-100mm F4 PRO: ua-cam.com/video/A7wPSN1x3kY/v-deo.html
Please let me know which other current lenses you would like to see me do a video with! I will surely make it if I can get my hands on one.
Have you done anything with the Olympus teleconverters for the 40-150mm and 300mm Pro lenses? Do they affect the image quality much?
@@ChrisKoehn I did one with the MC-20. There is noticeable drop in sharpness, but images are still great.
ua-cam.com/video/rpUUVRGx6ws/v-deo.html
Will you talk about the 8mm f1.8 fisheye pro lens please? I am interested in how it performs for shooting Milky way with em1mk2 and also the build in defishing function. Thx
@@cuttleyip I'll surely do a video about the fisheye lens, though the milky way season is coming to an end now, and that haze situation in Malaysia is not helping! Might need to take a look at that lens at a later date.
I would love to see a video dedicated to various 4/3rds lenses on the EM1 mark II body..
I use the 12-200 with an Em5 Mark II for my hikes and let me tell you something, there is nothing like this on the market! Lightweight, not nauseatingly expensive, weather sealed, and SHARP. For under a $1000, I built myself a rock solid hiking setup and it has not let me down whatsoever. I don’t have to worry about weather or weight, it stays hooked on my Peak Design mount on my backpack and I barely feel it’s there but I bring home shots that make me feel like I’m still on the trail among the beautiful flora and fauna. This is why I chose Olympus and I could not be more happy with my choice.
I'll say this about Robin: while some complain he seems too positive on a lot of his reviews (I disagree, he's plenty honest, just always cheerful), I'll say this: at least he applies the best of his skill as a photographer, regardless of which piece of kit he's working with. Far too many people have taken this 12-200 lens and taken crap pictures at high noon... are they even trying??? Not Robin. He can make just about any piece of kit look good... more importantly, he shows us what's possible with these lenses.
i feel any cheap but workable lenses that aren't Pro have a strength somewhere in focal length and aperture settings that becomes indistinguishable.
my 14-140mm shows this and i still use it
Hi Robin I have the 12-200 as well as several Olympus Lenses including the 12-100 and 40-150 Pro. However, I wanted a very versatile walk about lens that when coupled with the Omd -1 mk 2, gave me freedom to take a wide variety of Subjects. Yes the 12-200mm is not as sharp as PRO lenses when viewed on a monitor, but when printed out up to A3 on an Epson P600 then I struggle to see any difference. It great for being a do all, low weight easy to carry combination and all I need extra is a spare battery and lens cleaning cloth. Just make sure you have the correct stabilisation settings.
Thanks for sharing and it is nice to hear from someone who owns both the 12-100mm PRO and 12-200mm! Indeed when it comes to print the differences disappear!
While everybody else is fighting which one is better EOSR, a7 iii or Z6, you Olympus/m43 users are having a ton of fun taking photos. Thank you for another great review. I would love to have this lens when I buy my Olympus camera.
Thanks! I think photography is all about going out and have fun shooting!
I've opted for the 12-200 over the 12-40 or 12-45 as I'm not a pro and I think the IQ for such a versatile lens is excellent for what it is and certainly good enough for my needs.
Great lens if you only want one in your bag. And it’s weather-sealed, so perfect for using during the British Summer!
This is pretty impressive considering the zoom range. While watching the video I thought the images looked soft (likely due to YT compression) but I then checked them on your blog and was quite surprised at how crisp they look. Well done and a nicely presented lens test as usual!
That's the reason why I still maintain a website - photographs show better there.
I have been using this lens since it came out. It’s my favorite travel lens with my E-M1 MII. They are perfect together. I have gotten some fantastic shots with it.
Hi Robin, in 2017 and 2019 I was on fotosafari in south afrika. In 2017 I had a bridge Camera with me and had nice pictures in good quality. In 2019 I took my om1 with the 12-200. I was impressed about the performance of the lense and the sharpness of such a zoomlength. From Wide to tele, everything in one lense, no changing in dust, no problem with choosing which lenses should I take with me on the trip. The light was no problem at all. Next time it will be the 12-200 again, but with the om1 III.
Im looking forward for your next video.
Hello, Robin. For me the 12-200 lens is perfect for a basic reason, I can take wide-angle photographs as well as zoom. I have been using Nikon and Canon reflex cameras for many years and since I have my Olympus OMD-10 Mark III, now I enjoy photography.
It is a real pleasure to be able to travel with an equipment less than two kilograms of weight and this lens is a wonder. Congratulations on your videos. Greetings from the Canary Islands, Spain.
Thanks for the kind words. Enjoying photography is important, it is the reason why we own cameras! Go out and shoot more.
I have watched a few of your Videos; you are one hell of an enthusiastic person. 👍📷
Thanks!
Great review! I appreciate your even-handed opinion and the variety of shots (with image data!) included. The people that get obsessed with pixel peeping and IQ seem a little ridiculous to me. I love Olympus equipment because it is affordable, compact and great IQ. If you are really concerned about IQ then just spend about $10k for a medium format digital camera and you won't be disappointed!!
definitely the best video I've seen talking about this lens. Thank you for the information and excellent video!
I own this lens and love it. I love compression effects I get when I snoot portraits at 100 MM. the Bokeh at that length is amazing. You just need to know how to use it. For the money it goes everywhere with me.
Robin, I just realized you're just as expressive when doing a presentation like me, haha. I think this is quite a unique lens and I am happy Olympus has made this lens.
Thank you for another great review Robin :) The tip to stay under 100mm for sharper images will really help :) Thank you; I've found it takes beautiful sharp photos of bees with great close focus at under 100mm and the extra reach will let me take pretty good photos that I normally would not catch. (and other photographers say to me, they'll pass because they don't want to change lens and back again)
Great to see you Robin, and I must say, you’re looking great and healthy. Yes the 12-200 does look versatile and the images sharp. Would be excellent for travel. Take care my friend.
Robin, thanks so much for your videos. They keep getting better! I don't think that this 12-200mm lens would be practical for me, since I mainly do street photography. But I certainly appreciate the honesty and the detail with which you review it. Please keep up the great work you're doing!
Being honest is the best way to go about doing reviews and speaking about gear and photography! Thanks for the kind words.
I think it even could be for you, you've got 12 mm, 17 mm, 25 mm and when you need it some extra reach in one singel lens.
Looks like a great option for those who want just one lens and share their photos online. Nice contrast, color, and sharpness for such a wide range zoom.
Thanks for making this video. The pictures are amazing. I am planning to buy both the EM1 M2 camera and the 12-200mm lens. Keep up the good work!
Thanks for this review - v versatile lens indeed. Great for those who wish to travel light. 👍 In this day and age, whatever you can't achieve during the actual shoot, you can achieve via post.... be it color, lighting, blurring background etc. 😊
The lens that lives on my camera. Once in a while I use something else. Perfect for travel and out in the mountains. I need to look for my lens hood!
Great summary of this lens! Thanks! In an nutshell, think of this as a "kit lens" with a massive zoom range. If you set your expectations as such, you won't be disappointed.
You are right, it is a superzoom kit lens!
" One lens to do it all " fits the definition of my Panasonic Fz2500 bridge camera's with it's 24 ~ 480mm fixed zoom lens. I'm planning to acquire the G9 & 2 or 3 lenses but I wonder if I'll find myself ' reaching ' for the Fz most often due to it's greater versatility in one package or instead choosing the G9 & assorted lenses due to the better image quality they can produce. Enjoy your balanced presentations.
Tamron 16-300/3.5-6.3 on APS-C body gives you equiv of 24-450.
I don't think this was released until after I bought the Tamron 14-150, which was also more affordable. If I could only carry one lens, something of a range like these cover would be it. The Tammy seems sharp all the way through it's range.
Great location and some beautiful images. The crops you showed had some really nice detail. I use the Olympus 14-150mm II lens as my go to lens on either my EM5II or GX85. If I want really sharp images I shoot with my primes. But the convenience of just having a single lens is hard to beat. Thank you for sharing.
The 14-150mm goes really well with E-M5 Mark II! Olympus sold it as a kit and you are so right about the convenience, sometimes flexibility is more important than absolute image quality.
@@robinwong do you prefer the compact 14-150mm or the 12-200?
I would like to buy one of the two. thanks
Very good review Robin. I've been thinking of buying this lens and this video was very informative.
This is a great lens for walking around and taking pictures . . . love its' range.
I'm loving the superzoom range too!
Hi Robin, as much as I enjoy your reviews, they always put me in a spot! :-)
I currently have and find myself using the Olympus 14-150mm 1:4-5.6 II the most on my E-M5 Mark II. The 12-200mm F3.5-6.3 looks very tempting as an all purpose lens. At overlapping focal lengths, is the 12-200mm F3.5-6.3 better in terms of Image Quality ie Sharpness and Contrast wise? I do not find myself limited by the wide end but definitely would like the extra reach, but not keen to forgo the current image quality.
It will be interesting to do comparison with Tamron 16-300/3.5-6.3 on 20mpix APS-C as they both have very similar range coverage. Well Tamron is a bit longer with 450mm equiv.
Size is similar (100mm length, Oly even has larger 72mm filters vs Tamron 67mm). Weight is also close 455g vs 540g, but Tamron squeezed even lens IS into that package. Both have 16 lenses in 11/12 groups.
I have this on my lumix g9....best setup ever. I don't need or want any other lenses
Other youtuber just talk and talk ... You have done good field work. Thank you
Hi Robin, although I am watching this video nearly two years after you've posted it, I hope there are people still reading it, just like myself. My main question is: did you test it on an Olympus body? The reason I am asking is that I tried/tested it the other day on my Panasonic GX8 (which has a fairly good in-body stabilization) but it felt very shaky at 200mm. I am really worried that unless I have really good light I will not be able to use the higher end zoom range. Any ideas on this? Thanks a lot and again, thanks for this nice and thorough video, I really like it!
I've been looking at that lens for video for a while now. Looks pretty good!
The lens is superb for video, though, you may want to use prime lenses in low light situations!
@@robinwong If I am not using the EM1 Mk II for video, I have a GH5S for low light conditions! I love that camera because of its dual native ISO which makes it a lot easier to get clean video with slower lenses.
Great small versatile lens, but I prefer 12-100 for travel, video and all kind of work :)
The 12-100mm PRO is superior all around, delivering better sharpness and contrast, with built in IS, and better built. Of course, the 12-200mm has the 200mm reach, and is still significantly more compact.
@@robinwong and cheaper also. It's good that we have different options. :)
Hi Robin, what a nice review again. I Like that you are honest about sharpness: not as good as pro / prime lenses but I was impressed by the images. I have one comment though: it seems that you were not in focus during this video! Keep up the good reviews!
Great review, I enjoyed it!!!!
Hi Robin, I think you can get great results from any lens you use, that being said could you do a video on 75-300? I really struggle wit that lens. I consider myself a decent photographer, but never seem to get results like yours. I appreciate your videos, because it helps push me.
Hah, I tried lenses from other manufacturers believe me I don't get similar results.
And yes 75-300mm video is definitely in the works. Have been receiving several requests now.
I just purchased that lens and would also like to see this.
Great review regarding this lens, thank you!
1lens and light, 14-140ii Panasonic. 265 grams only.
After the 12-100pro and 14-140 3.5-3.6, 12-200 is not very appealing consider it is not as sharp as 14-140 but heavier. Unless you really need 140-200mm range
Hi I have the 40 - 150. Excellent lens as well..
40-150mm is fantastic!
I got my 40-150 R for $99 CAD and it has more than earned its spot in my bag. I shot some really fun video with it on my GH5s and a Ninja V recorder in sub zero temperatures and it gave me some of the nicest footage I've seen for such an inexpensive lens.
Unless of course you're talking about the f/2.8 Pro?
@@ChrisKoehn both 40-150mm R and PRO are amazing lenses. I love how the R is so crazy small, yet delivers great results. I personally use the PRO for my commercial shoots, and the shots are money makers!
Hi Robin. Interesting video clip. I think for photography there are of course better quality lens as you state. However there is one aspect about this lens that had been somewhat overlooked. VIDEO. Unless shooting for broadcast standard this is ideal for video where the absolute quality is not so necessary. I have recently used this lens for shooting video of wildlife - Red Squirrel. There is no other lens that can quickly zoom back to wide angle to locate the subject and the zoom in for the video capture. Ideally a pro lens with around 20 - 250mm would be the perfect range with around an f6.3 through the range would be the ultimate. However This does not exist so I am using the 12 - 200mm as the only alternative. Olympus / OMD are missing an opportunity to get into the video market. Take care Peace 😊😊
Can you compare this to Nikon full frame 28-400 f4-8?
Hi Robin, in general, which has the better image quality, this lens or the Olympus 14-150mm f3.5-5.6 mark ii?
I have not tested both side by side, but I think both lenses are very close. I'd give the slight advantage to 12-200mm, having better coating, and very capable close up shooting.
The 14/150 is much better
@@tomd4260 Thanks Tom D.
I was about to give up on Olympus zoom lenses after a got the 12-200 second hand and was very disappointed.
After reading your comment, i sold it and bought the 14-150.
A far superior lens! I have taken much better shots since. Still lots to learn though!!!
I really love this lens! Fantastic review brother! I made a video on it too
Thanks Robin. Always good to see your well explained videos. I noticed your ISO was varying greatly, do you have it set to auto ISO? Thanks and keep up the good work.
Hi Gill, I set the ISO manually, and increase it as necessary, to achieve sufficient shutter speed for each shot.
hello Mr Wong, i love your video's abouth the olympus em5 mark iii. i have one, and i use a tripod. is it necessary to put out the stabilisation on the camera when i make shots with the camera on the tripod, i use the 12-200mm lens?
Thanks for the great hands on review Robin. I would like to see a side to side comparison with the 14-150mm ii, many users of this lens are considering "upgrading" to the 12-200mm. However, it would be interesting to see how their apertures compare at the same focal lengths
Love my 14-150mm ii, have wondered whether extra reach of 12-200mm would make a big difference...
@@valdiskrebs566 I've tried both. In my opinion (and experience) the 14-150 is far better in terms of IQ and smooth operation. It also handles semi macro shots very well.
@@davebutler3905 love my 14-150mm ... the close focus is amazing.
How sharp does a picture have to be? It depends of what the motive is. So my answer is: Sharp enough to give the picture adequate rendering. I had the 14-150 mm on travels and was suprised how sharp an detailet the shot ere. So i upgraded to 12-200 not expecting too much. But to my suprise it was about as good as the 14-159mm - far more versatile. So, my beter 12-40 mm is hardly in use anymore. It is sharper - but how good sharpness do I need? Capturing eye cathing motives is far greater with the 12-200. And that is all it is about. And for this pupose it gives squite adequate sharpness
Thank you for sharing Rob, have you try the 14-150mm f4-5.6 already?. If yes compare to 12-200mm which one is better in performance and image quality?.. Thank you so much..
Thanks for your very useful information always. I hope m.zuiko 75-300 review if possible.
Not a problem, 75-300mm surely is in the works. Thanks for suggesting!
Thank you! I’ll be waiting for the review.
Check out the images on Flickr. If you like lots of CA buy this lens
Wait, Flickr is still alive?
@@robinwong it sure is
Hi, nice video. Can you compare this lense to the 14-150? I have that lense and I'm thinking about trading it in for this one so I can use it for site seeing and travel. It looks a lot larger. Is it?
Felita Cavette, same here but I don't think it would be a good upgrade if it is slower at 150mm, considering the extra weight and size, pus and extra 50mm in reach at the slower f6.3 won't make much of a diference. Maybe better to buy the 75-300mm if you need more reach, or the 12mm f2 to get wider but much faster and better IQ
Having already bought the Olympus 12-150 lens a month or two back for my Olympus OM10 MK 111 there is no way I'm going to reinvest with this lens unless someone buys the 12-150 from me and I get into the rat race again.....but I think I might just keep it and invest in a 2X converter and have a really super zoom..........that would give me 24-300mm in an instant.
G'day Robin. Love your videos. Could you do a video on the Olympus 14-42 MKiii lens please.
I am not aware of a Mark III version of 14-42mm, but if you are talking about the EZ Pancake lens, I have already made a video here: ua-cam.com/video/-m_8IwR4oFo/v-deo.html
Hi Robin, thanks for your enthusiastic and informative OLYMPUS reviews. I have the E-M10ii with the two kit lenses. If I was wanting to upgrade should I look first at getting some Pro lenses for this camera, or first upgrade the body to an M1 or M5? I appreciate your help. Thanks
Get the E-M1 Mark II. The E-M5 Mark II is aging now, a 5 years old product! E-M1 Mark II just got a new firmware 3.0 update earlier this year, giving it a whole new life!
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Robin great video as usual. I’m still waiting on that video about shooting live composites.
Currently Malaysia is hit with serious haze problem. I can't shoot things that are too far away (hence this video was just nice as everything was at close distance). Shall wait for the weather to clear a bit more before I can do anything wide angle. Rest assured the live composite video is definitely coming. I've got multiple requests
Hi Robin.
I've just been back to this video & realised this lens has many qualities I'd hope for in the new lenses on the latest Olympus lens road map (Nov 2019).
Plastic, relatively compact for its capabilities, weather sealed, decent performance without being top line, with an upper mid-level price for those who value compactness & weight saving over ultimate quality & brightness.
(Makes sense they offer it as a kit with the EM5iii).
Of course I'd hope the new lenses will be brighter & maybe constant aperture.
I plan to use the 12-200 lens in the wilds of Florida. I so often want to be at either end of the range on my nature walks that it's this lens, or a 2 camera setup, or missed shots.
wish panny made one in that range with dual stablezation
Maybe they will, who knows?
I wonder how this compares to the Olympus 14-150mm f4-5.6?
14-150ii vs 12-200, which one proudces better photo？
Rent both and compare
I've tried both. In my opinion (and experience) the 14-150 is far better in terms of IQ and smooth operation. It also handles semi macro shots very well.
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Where did you get that wrist strap? I want one haha
vs Olympus 14-150 II, C-AF, which one focus faster?
Hi Mr. Wong! I just bought my first camera on April tgis year, EM10markii with kit and prime lens 45mm and 1.8. I'm not planning to upgrade my body kit in near time, but I do consider to buy new lens.. sometimes I got contacted to do documentationn for event. I think vertality is key there. do you think this one is great paired with my m10 markii?
EM10 mk II is a great camera . Check out comparisons between it, EM5 mk II and EM1... there's almost nothing in it. Am sure that this lens will go very well with your camera depending on what you are shooting and the ambient light levels. Probably struggle for night shots but should be ok for general day to day shooting and product photography
A constant F4 would make this a permanently-mounted killer lens.
It would also be hideously large and heavy!
Great review Robin.
I wounder if you know this
If this lens has a 16,6x magnification, then how much magnification does the 40-150mm F2.8 pro lens and the 300mm F4 Pro has?
Way late on this one, it 150/40= 3.7x magnification, that’s all the 16.6x means, it’s the tele focal length divided by the wide focal length
This is not a cheap lens,here in Norway it cost about 1100 dollar in 2022
I regret selling it !
would you recommend this when paired with a panasonic g9 ?
I have not used this on the G9 before, but I see no reason why not. The 5-Axis IS in G9 is incredible, and you need it to stabilize longer shots!
Hi. What's your comment on the 40-150mm zoom lens olympus m. Zuiko digital Ed.
The 40-150mm F2.8 PRO is a great lens. I used it in my commercial shoots, the results never failed to impress!
The 50-150mm F2.8 is the Kind of the lens that gets the job done and is also stellar optically for portraits. I love mine. The 12-100mm F4 is a great combo if you need 2 zoom lenses.
Hey Robin, how would you compare this lens to the 14-150 for an all-rounder?
I've tried both. In my opinion (and experience) the 14-150 is far better in terms of IQ and smooth operation. It also handles semi macro shots very well.
Robin did you do much in post on your pics …. did you sharpen ? Thanks 🙏🏼
I'm torn between the F12-100 pro and F12-200 lens reviewed here.
Presently I have the 14-42 pancake and 40-150 kit lens. I also have the 75-300 for special occasions.
I've had a play with the 12-100 and 12-200 today as want to try and reduce amount of time changing between lenses when on holiday. I'm staggered by how good the Pro 12-100 is in indoor photography or lower light. I'm a little disappointed comparatively with the 12-200 in those environments but the convenience of the range along with the smaller size and lower weight is pushing me towards it over the 12-100 pro. I can't help but think I'd always want the things I haven't got though!
Believe it or not I live on the Zuiko 100mm
I like your review Robin; the lens, not so much. A jack of all trades and a master of none - for over $800+. If you want to turn your MFT into a point and shoot, you can get a 14-150mm for $400.
I don't necessarily think the 14-150mm is a better choice, considering it has half the reach at the longest end, and it starts at 14mm. To some people, the extra 2mm makes a lot of difference shooting wide angle (me included). Having said that, I am a prime lens shooter, I don't mind switching lens. I have to admit, in terms of convenience that 12-200mm is tough to beat. That is what that lens is made for.
@@robinwong I'm not a big fan of either. I prefer fast primes, but that's just me. 150/200 = 3/4, not 1/2, for less than 1/2 the money. To each their own, no argument there.
It's my favourite lens at the moment for travel or daylight shooting. If I only want one lens and the weather is good. If the circumstances are different, I just complement with the pro lens I need. It is just so convinient.
True professionals don't use telephoto zoom lenses,
They camuflate and go take pictures of birds with a portrait prime lense :)
thanks buddy. Nice and useful reviews. I would like to have an Em1 MK ii with panasonic 100-400mm lense for bird. Do you have any comments ? appreciate your feedback
I had 12-100 f/4 but it's too heavy on my G85. I'll stick with my A6400+18-135.
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M43 needs a really fast zoom with F1.8 constant Aperture , Lets say 12-70 / f1.8 .
I know Its gonna be huge but , it will replace many lenses with just ONE glass .
Consider this for a pro Line up .
I have pana and olympus body , but since i have the Si Lumix with 24-105 / f4 and i really impressed with it . I just wishing If olympus or Panasonic could make 12-70mm with F 1.8 , it will be awesome , because it can create much shallower depth of field than the oly 12-100 F4 , but the most important thing is the IQ is Much better than the F4 because the shutter speed will be 2 and 1/3 stop better and will affect much lower ISO fe ; ISO 1600 >< ISO 320 with an F 1.8 .
M43 has to much mediocre zooms , is time to step up with extra ordinary zoom .
12-70 mm F1.8 (equi 24-140 mm)
70-200 mm F2 ( equi 140-400 mm ).
Olympus 24-400 F7-12.6 ✊🏻✊🏻✊🏻
Too expensive