fnordpics's reviews

  • Panasonic 12-32mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH MEGA OIS LUMIX G VARIO

    7 out of 10 points and not recommended
    -tiny when collapsed -nicer than most (personal) kit lens designs -starts at 12mm
    -cheap plastic -plastic lens mount -no manual focus -not the sharpest -prone to lens flare at night especially

    Bought this for my Pen E-PM2 to keep it as tiny and versatile as possible, specifically because to my awareness it's the tiniest 12mm lens. Sadly almost everything else about it disappoints, notably the lack of MF (on Oly body) and soft IQ in nighttime photography. If the sharpness were better I'd keep it.

    reviewed July 31st, 2018 (purchased for $160)