Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 12-50 mm f/3.5-6.3 ED EZ
Olympus Dec 2011
Olympus Micro Four Thirds

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 12-50 mm f/3.5-6.3 ED EZ

This is a zoom lens for Micro Four Thirds, covering 12-50 mm and a maximum aperture of f/3.5-6.3. It weighs 211 g and is weather-sealed, and was released in 2011. That combination suits landscape and architecture photography.

It is a zoom lens designed for micro four thirds cameras. This ultra-to-standard zoom lens features a f/3.5-6.3 maximum aperture, making it ideal for landscape, architecture, astrophotography, street, documentary, everyday, macro, close-up. The optical design incorporates 10 elements / 9 groups, ensuring sharp image quality and minimal distortion. Despite its robust professional construction, the lens delivers exceptional optical performance.

f/3.5-6.3
Aperture
12–50mm
Focal
211 g
Weight
Dec 2011
Released
Olympus site

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Good for landscapearchitecture
Astrophotography Street Documentary Everyday Macro Close-up
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Specification

Manufacturer data
Focal length
12-50 mm
Maximum aperture
f/3.5-6.3
Minimum aperture
f/22
Number of diaphragm blades
5
Optical construction
10 elements / 9 groups
Minimum focusing distance
0.2 m (7.87 inches)
Filter size
52 mm
Lens mount
Micro Four Thirds
Dimensions
57 x 83 mm
Weight
211 g (7.44 oz)
Lens type
Zoom lens
Image stabilization
No
Max Format size
Micro Four Thirds
Aperture ring
No
Weather sealing
Yes
Usage
Landscape, Architecture, Astrophotography, Street, Documentary, Everyday, Macro, Close-up

Wide open at 2 m, background blur ≈ 2.0% of the frame width

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Sample frames

Shot on the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 12-50 mm f/3.5-6.3 ED EZ
Sundial, Chichester cathedral
01 Sundial, Chichester cathedral by Casaubon21
Porthleven Harbour Breakwater
02 Porthleven Harbour Breakwater by c.richard
by the lake
03 by the lake by efthymis_kal
Recreación histórica.
04 Recreación histórica. by J.G.Sansano
spheres
05 spheres by efthymis_kal
leaf
06 leaf by efthymis_kal
Incoming Tide at Kynance Cove
07 Incoming Tide at Kynance Cove by c.richard
Laser cut
08 Laser cut by konradpoland
Preparando la toma.
09 Preparando la toma. by J.G.Sansano
Church Statue at Gunwalloe
10 Church Statue at Gunwalloe by c.richard
Moonlight over Kennack sands
11 Moonlight over Kennack sands by c.richard
Dollar Cove, Gunwalloe
12 Dollar Cove, Gunwalloe by c.richard
Autumn colors (30.9.26)...
13 Autumn colors (30.9.26)... by karpo65
a fly on the window ...
14 a fly on the window ... by karpo65
Moonlight over Kennack Sands. Panorama
15 Moonlight over Kennack Sands. Panorama by c.richard
Helford Passage 2 miles
16 Helford Passage 2 miles by c.richard
Sunrise over Kennack Sands
17 Sunrise over Kennack Sands by c.richard
Waiting for Fish, Dave & Bird
18 Waiting for Fish, Dave & Bird by c.richard
B&W Abstract Shadows...
19 B&W Abstract Shadows... by charper1581
B&W Abstract Shadows #2...
20 B&W Abstract Shadows #2... by charper1581
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Video reviews

3 on YouTube
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