Bought with the E-520 the Standardzoomkit that yes certainly covers more than 95% of my photographic needs. But the really long focal lengths have stop but also their charms. The reviews of the photography magazines that are not very positive in this case, I failed to take, preferring to rely on the reviews on Amazon. The lens is very good, the imaging performance is truly remarkable. I live on Lake Constance near Friedrichshafen. One of my favorite items is the Säntis on the Swiss side. The transmitting antenna at the summit will be displayed with remarkable clarity and kontratsreich, and at a distance of at least 40 km. In addition to the lush zoom range I want to highlight the great aptitude in the field close-ups. If you like flowers fotgrafiert, and as I did. Bees and butterfly on it, it will be very appreciate that you do not have to approach as close It then focuses Although manually but this works very well, because of the focus ring is large enough and thanks to rubber coating excellent grip. The lens makes a very solid impression; compared with the objectives of Standardzoomkit it seems hard at first, but also has a metal bayonet. Thanks to "Image Stabilser" handling is good. The build quality leaves no wish unfulfilled. And at the end of the price - sensational.