Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 Pro vs Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro

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M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 Pro

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M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro

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Verdict at a glance

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro is lighter by 196g.
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 Pro goes wider (12mm vs 60mm).
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro reaches further (60mm vs 40mm).

Specification comparison
Spec	M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 Pro	M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro
Brand	Olympus	Olympus
Mount	Micro Four Thirds	Micro Four Thirds
Type	Zoom	Macro
Focal length	12-40mm (wider)	60mm
Max aperture	f/2.8	f/2.8
Weight g	382	186 (lighter)
Filter mm	62	46
Length mm	84.0	82.0
Diameter mm	70.0	56.0
Min focus m	0.2	0.19 (closer focusing)

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 60mm F2.8 Macro

A 1:1 macro for Micro Four Thirds that is equivalent to a 120mm lens on full frame. It weighs about 186 g, takes 46mm filters and is dust and splash resistant.

Pros

True 1:1 magnification
Splash and dust resistant
Light at about 186 g
Focus limiter switch

Cons

No built-in stabilization
f/2.8 aperture

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