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OM SYSTEM OLYMPUS M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 Pro Lens, for Micro Four Thirds Cameras

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Features

  • Constant f2.8 maximum aperture
  • Focal length: 12 to 40 millimeter, minimum focus distance 7.87 inches (20 centimeter )
  • Drip proof; Dust proof, splash proof, and freeze proof construction. Lens construction: 14 elements in 9 groups (Aspherical ED lens, 2 Aspherical lenses, DSA lens, 2 ED lenses, HD lens, 2 HR lense)
  • Includes lens hood and pouch, filter size 62 millimeter, equipped with manual focus clutch mechanism
  • Compatible with Olympus and Panasonic cameras
  • Focal length: 12 to 40 millimeter, minimum focus distance 7.87 inches (20 centimeter)

Description

This large-aperture 3.3X zoom lens is the first in the newly created “M.ZUIKO PRO” category. Covering a 35mm equivalent focal length of 24-80mm, this lens features all metallic construction and makes extensive use of high grade optical components including dual aspherical, high refractive and ED lens elements configured in 9 groups to assure the highest level of reproduction. A fast maximum aperture of f2.8 throughout the zoom range, a manual focus clutch as well as Splash-proof, Dust-proof and Freeze-proof construction make it suitable for the most demanding professionals and enthusiasts. An “MSC” (movie and still compatible) AF lens drive system ensures fast and quiet auto- focusing – especially important when shooting HD movies. A seven blade circular aperture produces pleasing background defocusing effects. Included accessories are LH-66 petal type hood, LC-62D aluminum protective lens cap, LR-2 rear lens cap..

Brand: Olympus


Focal Length Description: 20cm (7.87 in) 7cm ~ macro 7 cm ( around 2.5in)


Lens Type: Wide Angle


Compatible Mountings: Micro Four Thirds


Camera Lens Description: 7


Product Dimensions: 3.31 x 2.76 x 2.76 inches


Item Weight: 13.5 ounces


Item model number: V314060BU000


Batteries: 2 Lithium Ion batteries required.


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No


Date First Available: September 9, 2013


Manufacturer: Olympus


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    • Outstanding lens
Style: Base
I've owned Olympus' OM-D E-M5 camera body since Christmas 2012. Using the kit 12-50mm and the 40-150mm (24-100mm and 80-300mm 35mm equivalent) lenses I've had a fun year capturing photos. The camera has been everything I wanted it to be, with the exception of being just average tracking kids playing soccer. But the 12-40mm f/2.8 lens takes the camera to a different level. I thought I was getting decent performance from the 12-50mm lens -- and I thought wrong. It's okay, for what it is, but it's slow (f/6.3 at 50mm) and just average in sharpness. With nothing to compare to, I didn't realize how it was holding back the E-M5's potential. The 12-40 is truly top caliber. Sharp from corner to corner. Chromatic aberration cannot be found. Fast for extending the E-M5's low light capabilities at modest ISOs (I can gain nearly three stops from the 12-50mm in many situations). On the PC I'll zoom in on shots and be astonished by the crispness that simply didn't exist before. Having never owned an expensive DSLR (I had a decent Nikon FE2 film body and some Vivitar Series I lenses in the 80's, however), I'd been lulled into thinking the images I was capturing were simply all that such a camera was capable of. The E-M5 is a very good micro four thirds body, after only the new E-M1. What difference could one lens make? Well, as it turns out, a great deal. The 12-50mm has a smooth motor drive mode for video (which I rarely shoot) and a dedicated macro mode, which is nice. But the 12-40mm, while not being optimized for macro, turns out to be a fully capable macro lens as well, better than the 12-50, IMHO, because of its superior resolution and significantly faster performance and ability to isolate at f/2.8. The only step up for close up photography being to a dedicated macro lens. (And yes, I know that with regards to depth of field it is twice that of a full frame sensor. But f-stop is dimensionless, and with regards to light-gathering-per-sensor-size/exposure/ISO, f/2.8 is f/2.8 is f/2.8, whether it be APS, M43, full frame or a large format camera.) The only thing I don't like is the price. $1,000 was a big chunk. But the way it has changed the performance of the E-M5 is truly revelatory. There really is a significant optical difference between a decent mainstream consumer lens and a pro level lens. The 12-40 lives on my camera now, and the 12-50 is going to end up on eBay. If you've got the E-M5 or M1 and can afford it, this lens is a no brainer and will not dissappoint. Since the long end is only 80mm equivalent, I think even Lumix body owners can enjoy it's benefits despite not having the in-camera stabilization that Olympus bodies have. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2014 by M. Gotts
    • Almost perfect all-purpose lens.
Style: Base
I sold several Olympus primes and cheaper zooms to afford this lens, and I honestly don't miss any of them except the 60mm macro. It's sharp. Of course it's sharp. But the contrast is honestly better than the Olympus 45mm f/1.8. I always felt the other lenses had a bit of a hazy look. I really thought it was just a quirk of the Olympus cameras, but it's gone with this lens. I thought I'd find f/2.8 limiting, but I always found that opening up to 1.8 was a great way to get pictures that weren't quite in focus, or just too little was in focus. I was always stopping down anyways. Even at 2.8, I generally prefer to be able to shoot at f/4 unless I'm intentionally trying to blur the background. That really depends on what kind of photographer you are. Still, the 45/1.8 did have creamier out of focus areas. That might have just been because of the wider aperture, but I feel like it just rendered out of focus areas a bit better. Still, this lens isn't terrible at it. Busy backgrounds tend to stay busy, though. It's sharp enough that you can get away without too much sharpening. That helps a lot when you have to boost the ISO. The close focusing distance really surprised me. I mostly keep a decent camera for product photography (and basically upgraded to an E-M5 II for it's high res mode). I was afraid selling the macro lens would be a mistake, you can get pretty close. Closeups of things like flowers are no problem. Real macro stuff will still require a proper macro lens, though. Autofocus is as quick as I've seen with Micro 4/3. I mean, it should be quick. It struggles more in low light than the primes did, likely just because of the smaller aperture. It's a rare issue, but it's worth noting. It's heavy. It's not huge, really. No longer Olympus' cheap 45-150, but a big bigger around. But it's heavy. It does kinda change the balance of the E-M5II. I found myself holding it by the lens instead of the camera. It's not bad, but it's different than the super light primes/zooms I used to have. It feels fantastic to hold, though. Everything you actually touch is metal. The zoom and focus rings have a lot more resistance than I was used to. At first I didn't like it. Now everything else feels loose and sloppy. It's just what you get used to, I guess. But it's smooth. The manual focus clutch is a fantastic feature. I still haven't found a use for the lens fn button, but then I never really needed as many function buttons as the E-M5II has. It's still a nice touch. One issue I've had is that the lens hood seems to occasionally fall off. It clicks on tight. And I can't just pull it off. I think the release button gets bumped sometimes. It only actually locks on one side, and I feel like the issue would be fixed if it locked on both. It's a small issue, but it's happened to me several times. Some people complain about the lens cap. These people should not be allowed in public unsupervised. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2017 by Nuclear Powered Finger Puppet

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