Even in a less sophisticated environment. My mother's health is deteriorating rapidly and my chances to get some free time are less with every day that passes., but there's a small park in the corner of the street where we live with common and unruly vegetation.
The disadvantages with the 12-50 are of course the longer distance - although not by much (it's not "technically" a macro) and the slower aperture. But it will be a good exercise to test the sensor too.