Mon Dec 03, 2018 10:37 pm
I agree with Robert, you would be better off with either the new Oly 12-100 or the Panasonic Leica 12-60, both of which are native MFT lenses with IS. Both are also reported to work with the new Pocket 4K touch to focus and auto focus.
The Oly 12-60 is not a MFT lens, it is an older, but very nice, Four Thirds lens, which will require a MFT adapter from Oly or Panasonic. This was basically a still photo Kit lens designed for the FT SLR cameras thst csme out before the MFT system. If you already have one, then use it. But if you are buying a new or used one, I would give it a miss, unless this is all yiur budget will allow. Also, the lens does not have IS and will not focus with the touch screen focus system. It may focus with the hard focus button. Not all FT lenses were compatible with the two adapters for use on MFT Cameras.
The early Olympus FT lenses were good optically as the FT cameras did I not auto correct for CA or distortion, so both are low on these lenses, which is one reason for using them. A better FT zoom, which does work well for video, is the Oly 14-35 f/2.0, which has a special and excellent IQ, with very cinematic look, smooth bokeh and nice highlight rolloff. It also has real direct coupled manual focus, not focus by wire like the 12-60, and well controlled breathing. And if your MFT Mount FFD is correct, it is parfocal.
Oly also made a companion lens, the 35-100 f/2.0
I have not used the Oly 12-60, but I do have the Oly 14-35 f/2.0. But these are expensive lenses, even used, and best used in manual mode. If you are looking to use all the auto features on the new Pocket 4K, like touch screen focus, and remote settings, you would be better off with the newer MFT native Zooms.
Cheers
Denny Smith
SHA Productions