Is the olympus m zuiko 12 45mm f 4 pro good for vlogging?

Not really, at least not as a main vlogging lens. On Micro Four Thirds, the 12-45mm f/4 PRO frames like 24-90mm on full frame. My vlogging guide wants something closer to 16-20mm equivalent at arm's length, so 12mm is a bit tight for that. The lens is also listed as not stabilised, which matters for handheld walking shots.

It's a fine general-purpose zoom, and if you already own a Micro Four Thirds body it will do the job. If you're buying for vlogging, look for a wider lens, and check the body for a front-facing screen, a microphone input and light weight, which the guide covers in detail. Good sound matters more than the lens, so budget for a microphone too, as the audio section explains.

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