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.

The apature closes pretty fast once you start going above 30-40mm so you cross f4.0 pretty fast. In low lighting conditions, try to get closer instead of zooming into the subject as this will give you a bigger apature.

This lens make a great travel lens for those who don't wanna carry multiple lens on a trip; The zoom range is perfect for daily use; AutoFocus is quick; Image quality is great; I leave it on my camera at all times

Low lighting conditions can sometimes cause autofocus issues

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

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

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

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

When I bought this lens I already had the 12-60mm and 70-300mm Zuiko digital lenses, both of which have better optical quality. But using that range means that I had to continually change lenses. The 18-180mm lens isn't as good optically, but it's not bad, and it's really convenient.

Took this as the single lens for a Saturday excursion. Got the close up of wild flowers and the mesa that was two miles distant. The wide range of focal length was great for 'Travel Mode' for vacation record pictures.

Consistent Output; Fast / accurate auto-focus; Strong Construction

With a 10x zoom range and a sub-￡200 price tag, what can we expect from this superzoom optic?

Robust handling

Power-driven MF

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.