Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO

Professional zoom lens with constant F2.8 aperture, weather sealing for General photography, portrait.

Standard zoom lens f2.8 mft

Portrait

Landscape

Lens Review: Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO

The Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO 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 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.

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Specifications

Lens type

Standard zoom lens

Max Format size

Micro Four Thirds

Focal length

12-40 mm (24-80 mm equivalent)

Image stabilization

Lens mount

Micro Four Thirds

Maximum aperture

F2.8

Minimum aperture

F22

Aperture ring

Number of diaphragm blades

7 (circular)

Optical construction

14 elements in 9 groups (including 1 aspherical element, 1 dual-sided aspherical element, 2 ED glass elements, 2 HR glass elements, 1 EDA glass element, and 1 HD glass element)

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

Dust, splash, and freeze-resistant