Olympus ED 12mm F2.0 M.Zuiko Digital

High-Performance Wide-Angle Prime Lens for Micro Four Thirds Cameras

Overview

The Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12mm f/2.0 is a high-performance wide-angle prime lens designed for Micro Four Thirds cameras. This compact and stylish lens offers exceptional image quality, fast performance, and a robust build, making it ideal for street photography, landscapes, architecture, and low-light shooting. Its sleek black finish adds a touch of elegance to its professional-grade construction.

Key Features

Superior Optical Quality

• Wide-Angle Perspective: The 12mm focal length provides a 24mm equivalent field of view on a 35mm format, perfect for capturing expansive scenes and dramatic compositions.
• Fast f/2.0 Aperture: Enables excellent low-light performance and depth-of-field control, creating beautiful background blur (bokeh) and enhanced subject isolation.
• Advanced Optical Design: Incorporates extra-low dispersion (ED) elements and high refractive index (HR) elements to minimize chromatic aberrations and distortions, ensuring sharp and clear images.
• ZERO (Zuiko Extra-low Reflection Optical) Coating: Reduces ghosting and flare for increased contrast and color accuracy, even in challenging lighting conditions.
• High-Quality Bokeh: Rounded 7-blade diaphragm creates a pleasing, natural-looking bokeh effect.

Fast and Accurate Autofocus

• MSC (Movie & Still Compatible) Mechanism: Ensures fast, precise, and silent autofocus performance, suitable for both stills and video.
• Manual Focus Clutch: Allows for instant switching between autofocus and manual focus, providing greater control and precision.

Compact and Lightweight Design

• Portable Build: The compact and lightweight design makes it an excellent choice for travel and everyday use.
• Stylish Black Finish: Adds a touch of elegance to its professional-grade construction.
• Durable Construction: Designed to withstand regular use, ensuring reliability and longevity.

Specifications

• Model: Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12mm f/2.0 (Black)
• Mount: Micro Four Thirds
• Focal Length: 12mm (equivalent to 24mm on 35mm format)
• Maximum Aperture: f/2.0
• Minimum Aperture: f/22
• Lens Construction: 11 elements in 8 groups (including ED and HR elements)
• Angle of View: 84°
• Minimum Focus Distance: 0.2m
• Maximum Magnification: 0.08x (0.16x equivalent)
• Filter Diameter: 46mm
• Dimensions: 56mm diameter x 43mm length
• Weight: 130g

Additional Benefits

Versatile and Reliable Performance

• High Image Quality: Ensures stunning image quality across various conditions and shooting scenarios, making it perfect for both professional and amateur use.
• Advanced Features: The fast f/2.0 aperture and advanced optical design make it a versatile tool for both photographers and videographers.
• Enhanced Portability: Compact and lightweight design, ideal for travel and on-the-go shooting.

Creative Flexibility

• Ideal for Various Photography Genres: Suitable for street photography, landscape, architecture, and low-light shooting.
• Video Friendly: Quiet autofocus and smooth operation make it an excellent choice for video production.