OM System Micro Four Thirds mount Ultra-wide zoom
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II
Quick answer
The OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II is a ultra-wide to standard zoom lens covering 12-40mm at f/2.8 for the Micro Four Thirds mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
- Micro Four Thirds (24–80mm equiv.)
- 68 Micro Four Thirds cameras
- Focal
- 12–40mm
- Aperture
- f/2.8
- Weight
- 382g
- Filter
- 62mm
- Min focus
- 0.2m
What 12-40mm sees
- Micro Four Thirds crop 2.0× → 24–80mm
- 30.3–84.1° 25.4–73.7° horizontal
Diagonal angle of view. Frames drawn to scale at 12mm (and 40mm). Calculated from the focal length and crop factor, not measured.
Open the field-of-view calculatorOM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II specifications
Optics
- Focal length
- 12-40mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Format coverage
- Micro four thirds
- Optical construction
- 14 elements in 9 groups
Focus
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.2 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.3×
Physical
- Weather sealing
- Yes
- Filter thread
- 62 mm
- Weight
- 382 g
- Length
- 84 mm
- Diameter
- 69.9 mm
General
- Brand
- OM System
- Mount
- Micro Four Thirds
- Lens type
- Zoom
- Released
- 2022
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II?
At 12-40mm 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.
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II use?
It uses the Micro Four Thirds mount, so it fits Micro Four Thirds cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II?
It zooms across 12-40mm with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a ultra-wide to standard lens.
Is the OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 12-40mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/2.8.
What is the OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II equivalent on a crop sensor?
On Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 24–80mm on full frame, with a 25.4–73.7° horizontal and 30.3–84.1° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II fit?
Any Micro Four Thirds-mount camera, including OM System OM-1, OM System OM-1 Mark II, OM System OM-5, Olympus OM-D E-M1, and Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II and 63 more.
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