Name: M.Zuiko Digital ED 12mm f/2
Brand: Olympus
SKU: 529
Rating: 4.2 (13 reviews)

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12mm f/2 angle

4.1

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

4.4 / 5

Very balanced
offers excellent results for sharpness in a quality package
and fantastic image quality

the focus ring has no stops
hard or soft
Digital ED 12mm f2 may not boast a lot of features

Construction: Fixed
Elements: 11
Focus method: Internal
Autofocus: yes
Max format size: Four Thirds
Focal length: , 12 mm
Image stabilisation: no
Lens type: Normal, Wide angle

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12mm f/2 - Pros & Cons

Very balanced
offers excellent results for sharpness in a quality package
and fantastic image quality
most fast primes exhibit this behavior
Sharp from lowest to highest aperture and smooth operation
Very good optics
excellent IQ
beautifully made compact and lightweight wide angle lens
nice and fast and very quiet
the overall fit and finish works very well
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the focus ring has no stops
hard or soft
Digital ED 12mm f2 may not boast a lot of features
Edge softening could be seen at wider aperture settings
the 12mm /2 is a fairly pricey add-on
slight magenta-green color shifts in areas of high contrast
pointless wide aperture
lack of lens hood or pouch
somewhat higher chromatic aberration and slightly more corner shading
no lens hood is supplied
a bit too easy to shift the ring backwards inadvertently
high price tag could deter many potential purchasers
The ring will only move between the focusing limits
wide-angle brother keep pace
some color fringing and is on the pricey side
pretty expensive and shows some chromatic aberration
The metal is not exceptionally thick or heavy
when shooting flat field subjects
it was terrible

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Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12mm f/2 - Full Specifications

Lens type	Normal Wide angle
Lens mount	Micro Four Thirds

Aperture max	2
Aperture min	22
Aperture ring	no
Number of diaphragm blades	7
Aperture features	Rounded diaphragm

Construction	Fixed
Elements	11
Groups	8
Special elements / coatings	ZERO coating

Weight	4.59 oz
Diameter	2.2 in
Length	1.69 in
Filter size	1.81 in

Max Format size	Four Thirds
Focal length	< 12
Focal Length 35mm Equivalent	< 24
Angle of View	< 84
Maximum magnification (35mm format)	0.16
Maximum magnification	0.08 x
Image stabilisation	no

Focus method	Internal
Autofocus	yes
Autofocus motor type	Micromotor
Full-time Manual focusing	yes
Closest focusing distance	0.2
Distance scale	yes
Depth of field (DoF) scale	yes
Lens mechanism	Inner focus with screw drive mechanism

Colour of product	Black Silver
Body materials	Metal
Tripod collar	no
Hood supplied	no
Filter thread	yes
Sealing	no

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Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12mm f/2 Olympus - Editorial Reviews (7)

3.8

Based on 7 reviews

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Olympus M.Zuiko 12mm f/2 ED Review

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12mm f/2 Olympus 12mm f/2 ED M.Zuiko Digital Review

Imaging Resource

Published: 30.06.2011

Olympus 12mm f/2 ED M.Zuiko Digital Review

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photographyblog.com

Published: 20.12.2011

Olympus M.ZUIKO Digital ED 12mm f/2 Review | Photography Blog

4.0

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.

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Photo Review

Published: 16.02.2012

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12mm f/2.0 MSC Lens

3.8

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.

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12mm f/2 Olympus M.Zuiko Lens 12mm f2.0 Review

PCMAG

Published: 03.04.2013

Olympus M.Zuiko Lens 12mm f2.0 Review

3.5

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.

Admiring Light

Published: 05.04.2012

Review: Olympus M.Zuiko 12mm f/2 - Admiring Light

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