Quick answer
The Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 12-60mm f/2.8-4.0 is a ultra-wide to standard zoom lens covering 12-60mm at f/2.8 for the Four Thirds mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
About this lens
This 12-60mm f/2.8-4.0 standard zoom lens from Olympus fits Four Thirds mount cameras, with extra-low dispersion glass. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.
Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 12-60mm f/2.8-4.0 specifications
- Brand
- Olympus
- Mount
- Four Thirds
- Focal length
- 12-60mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Lens type
- Zoom
What can you shoot with the Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 12-60mm f/2.8-4.0?
At 12-60mm this is a ultra-wide to standard zoom, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and big skies
- Architecture and interiors
- Astrophotography and night skies
- Landscapes and cityscapes
- Street and travel photography
Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Micro Four Thirds | 2.0x | 24–120mm | 17.1–73.7° | 20.4–84.1° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 12-60mm f/2.8-4.0 use?
It uses the Four Thirds mount, so it fits Four Thirds cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 12-60mm f/2.8-4.0?
It zooms across 12-60mm with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a ultra-wide to standard lens.
Is the Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 12-60mm f/2.8-4.0 a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 12-60mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/2.8.
What is the Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 12-60mm f/2.8-4.0 equivalent on a crop sensor?
On Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 24–120mm on full frame, with a 17.1–73.7° horizontal and 20.4–84.1° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 12-60mm f/2.8-4.0 fit?
Any Four Thirds-mount camera, including Olympus E-1, Olympus E-3, Olympus E-300, Olympus E-410, and Olympus E-5 and 3 more.
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