Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12mm f/2

Olympus M.Zuiko 12mm f/2 ED Review

Looking for a Olympus 12mm lens review? Read on to find out what we uncovered in our objective optical lab tests.

The M.ZUIKO Digital ED 12mm f/2 is a new wide-angle lens from Olympus for the Micro Four Thirds system. Offering a 24mm focal length, fast and near-silent focusing and a bright maximum aperture of f/2, this all-metal lens makes the perfect wide-angle partner for the E-P3. Read our in-depth Olympus M.ZUIKO Digital ED 12mm f/2 review.

Review of the Olympus 12mm f/2 m4/3 lens

A fast, solidly-built, wide-angle prime lens for Micro Four Thirds System cameras.The M.Zuiko Digital ED 12m f/2.0 lens is a 'fast' prime lens that covers a field of view equivalent to a 24mm lens on a 35mm camera. Ideal for landscape photography, its wide maximum aperture also makes it suitable for candid and street photography in poorly-lit situations. Unfortunately, its high price tag could deter many potential purchasers.

The Olympus M.Zuiko Lens 12mm f2.0 is a wide Micro Four Thirds lens. It's incredibly sharp, but shows some color fringing and is on the pricey side.

If you have not read my reviews before, please note that I take a real-world approach to my reviews, after using the equipment and seeing how they fare in the real world.  There are lots of review sites that give empirical numbers and such, but you will not find any of those here. The Olympus...