Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm F4.0 IS Pro
This is a zoom lens for Micro Four Thirds, covering 12-100 mm (24-200 mm equivalent) and a maximum aperture of f/4.0. It weighs 561 g and includes optical stabilization, and was released in 2016. That combination suits landscape and architecture photography.
It is a versatile zoom lens designed for Micro Four Thirds cameras, offering a 24-200mm equivalent focal length range. With a constant F4.0 aperture throughout the zoom range, it provides consistent exposure settings and depth of field control. The lens features advanced optical design elements to minimize aberrations and deliver sharp, high-quality images. Its built-in image stabilization, when combined with compatible Olympus cameras, offers up to 6.5 stops of correction, enhancing handheld shooting capabilities. The robust weather-sealed construction ensures reliability in various shooting conditions, making it an ideal choice for travel, landscape, portrait, and general-purpose photography.
- f/4.0
- Aperture
- 12–100mm
- Focal
- 561 g
- Weight
- Sep 2016
- Released
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Specification
- Lens type
- Zoom lens
- Max Format size
- Micro Four Thirds
- Focal length
- 12-100 mm (24-200 mm equivalent)
- Image stabilization
- Yes (Sync IS with compatible cameras)
- Lens mount
- Micro Four Thirds
- Maximum aperture
- F4.0
- Minimum aperture
- F22
- Aperture ring
- No
- Number of diaphragm blades
- 7 (circular)
- Optical construction
- 17 elements in 11 groups (including 1 DSA, 3 Aspherical, 5 ED, 2 Super HR, and 1 HR elements)
- Minimum focusing distance
- 0.15 m (5.9 inches)
- Maximum magnification
- 0.3x (0.6x 35mm equivalent)
- Filter size
- 72 mm
- Dimensions
- 77.5 mm (diameter) x 116.5 mm (length)
- Weight
- 561 g (1.24 lbs)
- Weather sealing
- Dust, splash, and freeze-resistant
- Usage
- general, architecture, landscape, lowlight, portrait, sports, travel
Wide open at 2 m, background blur ≈ 7.3% of the frame width
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