Olympus
Olympus M.12-40mm F2.8
📏 12-40mm 💡 f/2.8 🔌 Micro Four Thirds Mount 🔍 Zoom ⚖️ 382g 🌧️ Sealed
MSRP
$999
| Component | Weight | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Customer Reviews | 35% | 93.1 | |
| Technical Analysis | 30% | 71.8 | |
| Market Position | 20% | 80.0 | |
| Value Proposition | 15% | 78.8 |
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📖 Overview
The Olympus 12-40mm f/2.8 is a versatile zoom lens with a constant aperture, making it a reliable workhorse for Micro Four Thirds systems. It's well-suited for general photography, including landscapes, street, and portraits, offering good image quality across the zoom range. While sharp, it lacks the extreme reach of some other zooms.
📋 Specifications
| Focal Length | 12-40mm |
|---|---|
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/22 |
| Lens Type | Zoom |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| AF Motor | MSC Linear Motor |
| Image Stabilization | No |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Min Focus Distance | 20.0 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.3x |
| Elements / Groups | 14 elements in 9 groups |
| Aperture Blades | 7 |
| Filter Diameter | 62mm |
| Weight | 382g |
| Dimensions | 70.0 x 84.0mm |
| Release Year | 2013 |
| MSRP | $999 |
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