Olympus Micro Four Thirds mount Ultra-wide zoom
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-45mm F4 PRO
Quick answer
The Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-45mm F4 PRO is a ultra-wide to standard zoom lens covering 12-45mm at f/4.0 for the Micro Four Thirds mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
- Micro Four Thirds (24–90mm equiv.)
- 68 Micro Four Thirds cameras
- Focal
- 12–45mm
- Aperture
- f/4
- Weight
- 254g
- Filter
- 58mm
- Min focus
- 0.12m
What 12-45mm sees
- Micro Four Thirds crop 2.0× → 24–90mm
- 27–84.1° 22.6–73.7° horizontal
Diagonal angle of view. Frames drawn to scale at 12mm (and 45mm). Calculated from the focal length and crop factor, not measured.
Open the field-of-view calculatorOlympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-45mm F4 PRO specifications
Optics
- Focal length
- 12-45mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/4.0
- Format coverage
- Micro four thirds
- Optical construction
- 12 elements in 9 groups
Focus
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.12 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.25×
Physical
- Weather sealing
- Yes
- Filter thread
- 58 mm
- Weight
- 254 g
- Length
- 70 mm
- Diameter
- 63.4 mm
General
- Brand
- Olympus
- Mount
- Micro Four Thirds
- Lens type
- Zoom
- Released
- 2020
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-45mm F4 PRO?
At 12-45mm 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 moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-45mm F4 PRO use?
It uses the Micro Four Thirds mount, so it fits Micro Four Thirds cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-45mm F4 PRO?
It zooms across 12-45mm with a maximum aperture of f/4.0. That makes it a ultra-wide to standard lens.
Is the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-45mm F4 PRO a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 12-45mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/4.0.
What is the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-45mm F4 PRO equivalent on a crop sensor?
On Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 24–90mm on full frame, with a 22.6–73.7° horizontal and 27–84.1° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-45mm F4 PRO 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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