Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 Pro vs Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-50mm 1:3.5-6.3 EZ
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 Pro is faster by 0.6 stops (f/2.8 vs f/3.5), letting in more light.
- Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-50mm 1:3.5-6.3 EZ is lighter by 171g.
- Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-50mm 1:3.5-6.3 EZ reaches further (50mm vs 40mm).
| Spec | M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 Pro | M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-50mm 1:3.5-6.3 EZ |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Focal length | 12-40mm | 12-50mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 (faster) | f/3.5 |
| Weight g | 382 | 211 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 62 | 52 |
| Length mm | 84.0 | 83.0 |
| Diameter mm | 70.0 | 57.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.2 | 0.2 |
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 Pro
Olympus's weather-sealed 24-80mm-equivalent standard zoom for Micro Four Thirds with a constant f/2.8 aperture. It weighs about 382 g and takes 62mm filters.
Pros
- Constant f/2.8
- Dust, splash and freeze resistant build
- Manual-focus clutch ring
- Compact and light for an f/2.8 zoom
Cons
- No built-in stabilization (relies on the camera)
- Larger than the f/4 12-100mm alternatives
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-50mm 1:3.5-6.3 EZ
A weather-resistant power-zoom lens for Micro Four Thirds with a macro mode. It weighs about 211 g, takes 52mm filters and covers 24-100mm in full-frame terms.
Pros
- Dust and splash resistant
- Electronic zoom lever
- Macro mode
- Light at 211 g
Cons
- Slow aperture
- Image quality below Pro lenses
- Electronic zoom speed is coarse
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