Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 Pro vs OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II
Both are Micro Four Thirds zoom lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 Pro if
- Our notes say it suits: Travel and documentary, events and portraits, video with a single lens
Pick the OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II if
- You prefer a newer design: released 2022 vs 2013
Spec differences
3 differences| Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 Pro | OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Olympus
|
OM System
|
| Diameter |
70 mm
|
69.9 mm
|
| Released |
2013
|
2022
|
12 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, max aperture, weight, length, filter thread, min focus distance, max magnification, optical design, image stabilization, weather sealing. Show all
- Mount
- Micro Four Thirds both
- Type
- Zoom both
- Focal length
- 12-40mm both
- Max aperture
- f/2.8 both
- Weight
- 382 g both
- Length
- 84 mm both
- Filter thread
- 62 mm both
- Min focus distance
- 0.2 m both
- Max magnification
- 0.3× both
- Optical design
- 14 elements / 9 groups both
- Image stabilization
- No both
- Weather sealing
- Yes both
Our notes
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
Our notes
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II
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