Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-50mm 1:3.5-6.3 EZ vs Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro
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 30mm F3.5 Macro is lighter by 83g.
- Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-50mm 1:3.5-6.3 EZ goes wider (12mm vs 30mm).
- Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-50mm 1:3.5-6.3 EZ reaches further (50mm vs 30mm).
| Spec | M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-50mm 1:3.5-6.3 EZ | M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Type | Zoom | Macro |
| Focal length | 12-50mm (wider) | 30mm |
| Max aperture | f/3.5 | f/3.5 |
| Weight g | 211 | 128 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 52 | 46 |
| Length mm | 83.0 | 60.0 |
| Diameter mm | 57.0 | 57.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.2 | 0.1 (closer focusing) |
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
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro
A compact macro for Micro Four Thirds that reaches 1:1 and weighs about 128 g. It takes 46mm filters and is equivalent to a 60mm lens on full frame.
Pros
- True 1:1
- Light at 128 g
- Close focus 0.095 m
Cons
- Short working distance
- f/3.5 aperture
- Not weather sealed
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