OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II
This is a zoom lens for Micro Four Thirds, covering 12-40 mm (24-80 mm equivalent) and a maximum aperture of f/2.8. It weighs 382 g. That combination suits landscape and architecture photography.
It is a professional-grade standard zoom lens designed for Micro Four Thirds cameras. It offers a versatile 24-80mm equivalent focal length range with a constant F2.8 maximum aperture throughout the zoom range, providing consistent exposure and depth of field control. The lens features a robust IP53-rated weather-sealed construction, ensuring reliability in various shooting conditions. Its advanced optical design includes multiple special elements to minimize aberrations and deliver sharp, high-quality images across the frame. The lens also offers a manual focus clutch mechanism for quick switching between auto and manual focus modes, enhancing its versatility for different shooting styles.
- f/2.8
- Aperture
- 12–40mm
- Focal
- 382 g
- Weight
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TravelSpecification
- Lens type
- Standard zoom lens
- Max Format size
- Micro Four Thirds
- Focal length
- 12-40 mm (24-80 mm equivalent)
- Image stabilization
- No
- Lens mount
- Micro Four Thirds
- Maximum aperture
- F2.8
- Minimum aperture
- F22
- Aperture ring
- No
- Number of diaphragm blades
- 9 (circular)
- Optical construction
- 14 elements in 9 groups (including 1 EDA, 2 aspherical, 1 DSA, 2 ED, 1 HD, and 2 HR elements)
- Minimum focusing distance
- 0.2 m (7.87 inches)
- Maximum magnification
- 0.3x (0.6x 35mm equivalent)
- Filter size
- 62 mm
- Dimensions
- 69.9 mm (diameter) x 84 mm (length)
- Weight
- 382 g (13.5 oz)
- Weather sealing
- IP53-rated dust, splash, and freeze-resistant
- Usage
- General photography, portrait, landscape, travel
Wide open at 2 m, background blur ≈ 0.8% of the frame width
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