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M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 Pro
- 12-40mm
- f/2.8
- Zoom
- 382 g
- Min focus 0.2 m
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Quick answer
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
Verdict
A very good standard zoom for Micro Four Thirds that pairs well with in-body stabilization.
About this lens
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 Pro: a fast wide-angle zoom lens with a 12-40mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for Micro Four Thirds mount cameras, with extra-low dispersion glass. A weather-sealed professional zoom for Micro Four Thirds with a constant f/2.8 aperture.
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 Pro specifications
- Brand
- Olympus
- Mount
- Micro Four Thirds
- Focal length
- 12-40mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Lens type
- Zoom
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.2 m
- Filter thread
- 62 mm
- Weight
- 382 g
- Length
- 84 mm
- Diameter
- 70 mm
Specification source: wikidata.org
What can you shoot with the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 Pro?
- Travel and documentary
- Events and portraits
- Video with a single lens
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 | 24–80mm | 25.4–73.7° | 30.3–84.1° |
Frequently asked questions
What does the manual-focus clutch on the Olympus 12-40mm f/2.8 do?
Pulling the focus ring back switches to manual focus and shows a distance scale. Pushing it forward returns to autofocus.
What is the equivalent range of the Olympus 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO?
Roughly 24-80mm in full-frame terms because of the 2x crop factor.
What filter size does it use?
It takes 62mm filters. Buy that size and they mount directly with no step ring.
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All Micro Four Thirds lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
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