Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 Pro vs Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO
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 lighter by 498g.
- Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 Pro goes wider (12mm vs 40mm).
- Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO reaches further (150mm vs 40mm).
| Spec | M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 Pro | M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Focal length | 12-40mm (wider) | 40-150mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Weight g | 382 (lighter) | 880 |
| Filter mm | 62 | 72 |
| Length mm | 84.0 | 160.0 |
| Diameter mm | 70.0 | 79.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.2 (closer focusing) | 0.7 |
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 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO
A weather-sealed 80-300mm-equivalent telephoto zoom for Micro Four Thirds with a constant f/2.8 aperture. It weighs about 880 g, takes 72mm filters and supports Olympus teleconverters.
Pros
- Constant f/2.8
- Weather-sealed build
- Teleconverter support
- Manual-focus clutch
Cons
- Not stabilized itself
- Heavier than other MFT lenses
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