Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-50mm 1:3.5-6.3 EZ 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 40-150mm f/2.8 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 669g.
- Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-50mm 1:3.5-6.3 EZ goes wider (12mm vs 40mm).
- Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO reaches further (150mm vs 50mm).
| Spec | M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-50mm 1:3.5-6.3 EZ | 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 | 12-50mm (wider) | 40-150mm |
| Max aperture | f/3.5 | f/2.8 (faster) |
| Weight g | 211 (lighter) | 880 |
| Filter mm | 52 | 72 |
| Length mm | 83.0 | 160.0 |
| Diameter mm | 57.0 | 79.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.2 (closer focusing) | 0.7 |
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 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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