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1 hour ago, Orangenz said:

I presume it's just rotational play not off axis. This is not uncommon across all camera systems and will not affect the image. 

Yes, rotational play.  Ok, I imagine not all manufacturer lenses mate well with all bodies, but more than I would consider reasonable for that cost.

Did not experience it with the same G85 and the 12-35mm or 35-100mm Panasonic lenses in the same store. 

The "salesman" acknowledged the play and said the pin on the Panny is smaller than the hole on the Oly lens.  It was consistent with 2 different cameras and 4 different lenses.
I'll check all this out at another store this weekend if I have time.  

Just trying to ask others with this same set up if they notice it happening on theirs.

On 12/19/2016 at 7:51 PM, Dean said:

I've had both lenses (currently have the 12-35 on my G85 and previously had the 12-40 on my EM1) and I can't tell any difference in IQ. They are both great. In reviews the 12-40 seems to have the edge at certain focal lengths but really there's not much it.

I tried both lenses a week or so ago when I bought the G85 and the 12-35 just sits on the camera better as it's a bit smaller ... feels right so I opted to buy it over the 12-40. 

The 12-35 gives you dual IS as has been mentioned and works very nicely. No micro jitters at all. Probably not EM1ii stable (but nothing is) but very very stable indeed. Even the 35-100 @ 100 is super stable hand held for video using Dual IS.

The 12-40 focuses closer and is probably more rugged, however I remember a few of those falling apart too  The 12-35 is rugged enough and splash proof anyway.

The extra 5mm doesn't really matter too much for me.

Both great lenses but I'd go for the 12-35 is using it on a G85.

Cheers.

Hey Dean, did you notice any fit issues, any movement with the 12-40mm Pro on the G85? 

20 minutes ago, jonpais said:

Are you sitting on the lenses or just resting your elbow on them?

No at all a helpful reply...and you're a moderator?

I was in two different local camera shops checking out the G85 and Olympus 12-40mm and 40-150mm Pro lenses.
In both stores one thing that I noticed and has put me off about the lenses was a slight play/movement between the lens and camera body.  
Has anyone else that has one or both of those lenses on a G85 noticed this?