This 18-180mm lens from Olympus costs around ￡420 and is a compact super-zoom, perfect for travelling light. Apart from the 10x zoom range appealing to those who aren't comfortable changing lenses, the close focus distance should allow for frame filling close-up shots too.

Good resolution at the shorter end; Light weight; Compact

Flare control; Barrel distortion at 18mm

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A compact all-purpose 10x zoom lens with a close focusing distance of only 45cm for Four Thirds compatible SLRs.

Good resolution at the shorter end; Light weight; Compact

Flare control; Barrel distortion at 18mm

I bought this lens used as an all purpose lens for when I go to Europe. I have tried it a few times and it works extremely well for my purposes. I would buy it again if I needed it.

Lens arrived quickly and the condition was great as advertised. Got this lens as a good light single lens walk around when packing light. The range of the lens offers tremendous flexibility. Did not come with the lens shade, but had both end caps and the glass was in great condition.

This lens is the one lens I take everywhere, there may be sharper lenses but this one is fine for most things. When you don't want to carry a lot of weight or be ready for any type of shooting this is the one I take.

My wife uses this lens on her Olympus E-520 and likes it very much. It covers a nice range and is great for general photography which we do most of the time. Only small drawback is 18 mm is a little narrower than we would prefer but definately not a deal breaker.

Nice light general purpose vacation lens

It would be nice at 14mm on the wide end

Very versatile - no need to keep switching lenses and is a fairly light, solid well constructed lens. Overall a good all purpose lens.

I really like it very much I have to use on vaction and my son events.

Easily Interchangeable; Fast / accurate auto-focus; Strong Construction

I have had this lens for some time now and had good results.

Consistent Output; Durable; Lightweight; Quick Focus; Sharp Focus