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When I need an all-purpose close-in, street photography, like lens in an urban environment this lens is usually mounted to one of my Olympus bodies. Its a nice lens. Like all Olympus Pro lenses it earns respect. But zooms are tricky in terms of character and so far the only MFT zoom that really wowed me is the Olympus Pro 40-150mm 2.8. That lens is unbelievable. The 45mm 1.2, 75mm 1.8, are, in my opinion, also absolutely must-own lenses as well. Which leaves this 12-40mm 2.8. I feel its optically superior to the Panasonic 12-35mm 2.8 but the Panasonic 12-35mm 2.8 has its own benefits if you use it at all on Blackmagic Design or Panasonic camera bodies. If you dont mind the extra weight/length seriously consider the 12-100mm F4 from Olympus. But back to this lens. If you can score it for a great price pick one up. Otherwise I would suggest getting other Olympus lenses before buying this one to complete your system. Thats what I did and am happy with the lens for the urban/street photography scenario. Its really not bad in that regard. Wish I could give a more glowing review but the other Olympus lenses are so unbelievably amazing that it would be unfair to speak better of this lens. Its good not amazing.