[Kodachrome 25]

yeah that 12-45 seems like a pretty dumb idea. A 12-60 f4 would make much more sense.

Maybe as a new kit lens for mid grade cameras?
Or a PRO pancake - that would be something ...

The announcement text describes the 12-45 as "ultra-compact".
Well, there cannot be enough choice in standard zooms, right? And they already discontinued the 12-50 EZ. Looks like I'll end up with three out of that species: An ultra-compact every-day-lens, which may have the effect, that I actually end up putting the E-M1II into my commute bagback (Thinking of Laurent's 12-32 on the GMsomething). The 2.8 variant for indoor shooting and the 12-100/4 for outdoor family activities...

Interesting that all but the 100-400 will get the PRO badge. And an 8-17 with front filter option is definitely a hole in the lineup. As to the "Telephoto Zoom Lens" propositions without detailed specifications except for the vague focal range: I'll guess something like a 60-180/1.8, 50-250/2.8 and a compact 40-150/4. Not sure what bright prime lenses might fit between 17 and 45, but I would certainly fall prey to a compact 14/1.4