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Olympus M.Zuiko Digital - zoom lens - 12 mm - 40 mm

Mfg # V314060BU000 CDW # 3934841 | UNSPSC 45121600

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  • Zoom lens
  • 40 mm
  • Micro Four Thirds
  • 12 mm
  • f/2.8 PRO ED
  • for OM-D E-M10 Mark IIIS
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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.

This item was discontinued on November 11, 2022

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Olympus M.Zuiko Digital - zoom lens - 12 mm - 40 mm is rated 4.90 out of 5 by 76.
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Awesome Lens! I love this lens. It's sharp and fast, but light weight for use on my OMD M1II. I use it on nearly every photo session in my studio.
Date published: 2017-10-30T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from This is the one micro 4/3 lens you can't live without! What a difference this lens makes. I know its a little expensive, but this lens really allows you to get the most of your camera! Great zoom width, great sharpness, and great performance all around. I wish I had got it sooner.
Date published: 2017-09-11T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great lens I paired this lens with E-M10 mark ii and it produces stunning images!
Date published: 2018-01-31T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Dealing with arthritis I've been using the E-5 with a couple of very nice lenses for the last several years. Thought it would be my last camera, but arthritis decided otherwise. I still use the E-5 for tripod work, but for walking around and handheld work, I just love my new E-M1 camera and the M.12-40mm PRO lens. My photos are tack-sharp, even handheld ones. Tonight I took some photos off our sundeck - after dark: ISO 200, Aperture f/16, Exposure 60 seconds, focal length 40mm. And yes, on a tripod. I was tickled pink when the streetlights, about 3 city blocks away showed up as beautiful 14-pointed stars. The only part of the photo that is not sharp, is a tree, whose foliage is the kind that moves if you only look at it, let alone if there is even the slightest puff of wind. This lens is a keeper, and even when I get the longer lens later this month, I think that this one will be my go-to lens. Thank you, Olympus!
Date published: 2014-11-06T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Wow! At least as good as my former Nikon 24-70; lighter and smaller and the manual focus option is amazing. The best mid-range zoom in the m4/3 world and perhaps in DSLR/ILC world.
Date published: 2015-04-04T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Incredibly sharp This lens is incredibly sharp and not nearly as big nor heavy as I thought it would be.
Date published: 2018-10-17T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from My first introduction to Olympus lenses I bought this as a first lens to go with my new OMD EM-1 camera. The lens is solid and definitely a quality product. It seems to be a good choice as a general purpose lens for the EM1, although I am already eyeing a couple of the fixed focal length Olympus lenses in order to have a lighter and more compact package. Since this was my first micro 4:3 camera, I have nothing to compare it to, but so far I am delighted with its low-light capabilities, the extraordinarily fast focus, and the useful zoom range.
Date published: 2014-03-22T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excellent Woow!!! For the past few weeks I have been using this lens. And there is absolutely no words to describe it performance. When olympus said it was a "Pro" level lens, it is Pro level in every aspect! A constant f2.8 throughout the entire range. Amazing, and razor sharp. Well worth the money. I cannot wait to get my hands on the 40-150mm with adapter!
Date published: 2015-10-30T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Expensive, but must have! Excellent all-in-one lens. Great sharpness. The PRO build is very durable.
Date published: 2017-05-10T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best lens ever! Sharp wide open and great bokeh!
Date published: 2017-11-23T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from One of The Best Standard Zooms Not going to bore you with what hasn't been already been said about how superlative this lens is, because it is. Sharp corner to corner throughout the entire zoom range, comparable to the primes. Color is accurate and well rendered, chromatic aberration and other such things are well controlled. The ability to focus closely really makes this lens apart from its competitor. I will note that compared to some of the primes, the color saturation is a bit lower, needing a slight boost in post processing to correct. I use this lens a lot, and enjoy it immensely. The only thing I would keep in mind is that it is neither compact, nor light for a m4/3 body. I the world of APS-C and FF bodies this lens is tiny and light, but relative to its own ecosystem, just be aware that this lens doesn't balance well on the more compact m4/3 bodies.
Date published: 2015-01-08T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Very nice all purpose lens Nice heavily build lens which seems to be over-sized for my Pen body and needs the additional grip at the OMD-M5II to feel balanced in the hand. In that combination it's not exactly pocket-able anymore - even in a large jacket and in street photography people get aware that you are pointing a pretty large lens on them. If you to travel rather light and don't mind changing lenses - the 3 prime lenses 17, 25 and 45 have about the same combined weight and give you 1.8 aperture. Fantastic look and feel. I love the manual focus ring. In my opinion image quality is slightly off the primes
Date published: 2015-10-28T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best zoom lens ever made This is the sharpest lens money can buy. Adria the frame, sharp, no drop off in the corners makes this a must have lens. Pair with an omd em1, and you have the perfect marriage.
Date published: 2018-05-11T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Oooh what a lens I love this lens for every day use. It is super sharp and well constructed. I like the Way the manual focus ring works although if I accidentally slide it it provides a few seconds of confusion on my part. I always enjoyed my Olympus lenses and this one is a great example of why Olympus lenses are loved and cherished. The lens has a good range and a 24 mm equivalent is more useful than the 28mm of my 14-54 lens. I have little use for my 11-22 now that this lens arrived.
Date published: 2015-04-10T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from A Must have sense for an Olympus M4/3 owner Love this lens. Weather proof, fast and super sharp. Bonus pretty light and looks great on my E M5.!
Date published: 2015-04-03T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from if you don't own this lens you should! this was my first lens sharp-sharp-sharp i pared it with Pen-f and now added OMD em1-mk2 lens is fast light and snaps into focus awesome build nothing but pure quality the images are so sharp i can count the whiskers and fir on my cat color is right on the money easy to use and i like the AF/MF clutch feels right at home when I'm using it
Date published: 2017-08-28T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best walk-around lens possible This lens is both worthy of the PRO name thanks to top level build quality, and image quality if tack sharp in any circumstance. The focal length makes it a universal lens for travel and walking around.
Date published: 2017-03-07T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from A must have, great lens addition. Stunning image quality. Easy to carry everywhere everyday, extremely versatile piece of equipment, and at f2.8 very sharp and bright images. Very solid build, quality, weather sealed manual focus clutch, very fast auto focus when needed +++ I am happy I purchased this one.
Date published: 2021-05-06T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great and excelletn lens! Should have bought sooner. Very pleased! Great and excellent lens! Should have bought sooner. Very pleased!
Date published: 2020-03-22T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Wonderful lens This is a wonderful lens! I will have to put up some pictures but I am overall very happy with it. Can't wait to try some of the other lenses out.
Date published: 2018-06-06T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great lens One of my favourite lenses. I carry 2 cameras with me; this lens is always mounted on one of them. Excellent quality product, just like the other Pro lenses.
Date published: 2016-12-12T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from A must have lens for your OM-D body! I bought this lens for the new OM-D E-M1 Mark III. I am upgrading from my old E5 where I was using 7 different four thirds lenses. This lens is a must have for me moving to the lighter, more compact OM-D system. Easily replaces 3 of my old four thirds lenses to light the load. Quality build and the performance is outstanding. The 12-40mm F2.8 Pro lens truly allows me to break free with Olympus!
Date published: 2020-03-04T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Amazing Lens - Produce tack sharp images The lens is amazing, I can't think of one flaw. Pictures are tack sharp. A total must-have. The range is super flexible and with its 2.8 aperture you can even use this indoors with no issues.
Date published: 2020-03-18T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Lens Excellent all-around lens, loving using it. Really loving my new E-M1 Mark II camera and this lens.
Date published: 2019-05-14T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Environmental wedding portrait lens I was in love with my 12-60mm. This lens is in a different league all together. The constant f2.8 is insane. Used for our wedding photography and EM-1. Must have as part of your kit.
Date published: 2015-03-01T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from great glass I love this lens. Everything I could say has already been said, so I'll just add that it's the main lens I use and I find it very versatile.
Date published: 2015-04-03T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Glued to the camera The go to lens for anyone who owns it. It stays glued to my e-m5 mkii unless I need to go really wide.
Date published: 2017-05-03T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from INCREDIBLE LENS, ULTRA-SHARP OPTICS I've had this lens for about a year and it's my workhorse lens. I've been using it it to take night images of stars and the MilkyWay at f2.8 and 12mm. The starfield and foreground is ultra sharp when pre-focused at infinity. Close-ups are very sharp. The lens is small and the fast f2.8 lenses is great for handheld low light when using image stabilization on my OMD EM5 Mark II. The PRO series Olympus lenses are a must for any serious photographer.
Date published: 2015-06-28T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from favorite lens This lens stays on my camera. 99% of my pics are with this lens check them out on instagram @51chevy. This lens is super durable, mine was soaked in salt and fresh water on a trip to the Philippines. Its super clear day and night.
Date published: 2016-05-06T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from All purpose fast zoom Great multi-purpose lens with great speed and IQ. Well made, weatherproof, nice to look at even. Wish it was internal zoom, but not a deal-breaker.
Date published: 2017-04-20T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from A must have lens This lens matches if not exceeds performance of the full frame DSLR lenses in this range that I have used. Combined with the incredible image stabilization features of my Olympus camera - this is a winning combination for most of my street and landscape photography needs.
Date published: 2021-01-02T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from WOW Just received 12-40 Pro much more lens than the standard kit lens. Action is smooth and accurate, impressed by how fast auto focus is and how easy manual focus can be used. balance on EM1 with battery grip is excellent., a little heavy without the grip The lens will be my go to lens taking pictures in the weather extremes in Alaska. The 2.8 is what is needed half the time up here with our long dark winters
Date published: 2016-02-10T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Fantastic Fantastic
Date published: 2017-10-01T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excellent lens Excellent corner to corner sharpness at even f2.8 and pictures look way better than the kit lens. Pro lenses maintain high standards and also focuses pretty fast.
Date published: 2018-03-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Equal to a bag of primes This lens is like a bag of primes and the best wide-normal zoom I ever owned across three different systems. Build quality and IQ is superb with a great manual focus clutch ring. 0.3x close focus magnification is extremely useful and one of the things that sets many Oly Pro lenses apart from other brands. Mates perfectly on a EM1 body. Highly recommended
Date published: 2019-12-05T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Buy This Lens I've used this lens for 10 months on a M-5 camera. I upgraded to the 12-40 lens from the kit lens that came with the camera. The 12-40 is faster, sharper and has better color rendition than the kit lens (14-42) that came the camera. I like the "clutch" mechanism on the lens which changes auto to manual focus. The auto focusing is very quick. The lens has a very good close focusing. distance If you only do occasionally do macro photography the this will suffice with extension tubes. Well constructed. This is the first upgrade you should purchase to expand your M4/3 system.
Date published: 2016-10-01T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Simply Fantastic! Simply the best lens I've ever owned! Olympus has made a great system even better by adding the Pro Series! Two words in my recommendation, "Buy It!" I can't wait for the other lenses in this series to be released in 2015.
Date published: 2014-12-23T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best all around lense Bought this lens for my Omd-em1 mark1, have been using it mainly(90 % of the time) took on a few trips over sea, It have been a great lens, no issue, super impress
Date published: 2018-01-24T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Without Any Doubt An Outstanding Travel Lens After much study and comparison to most other formats and systems I chose the M. Zuiko ED 12-40mm F2.8 Pro Lens as the mate for my new OM-D EM-Mark II. I purchased both direct from Olympus and could not be any happier with the combination as a travel companion. I'm a retired Professional Photographer after a thirty five year career and I know it's almost always about the "glass" when it gets down to finer details. Combined with the new E-M5 Mark II, eighty percent of my normal photography needs are covered with this one lens. My travels are mostly on a motorcycle and the weather sealing plus metal construction goes a long way toward my satisfaction with the capabilities of the lens. I'm looking forward to miles of smiles and fine prints to boot!
Date published: 2015-04-22T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Sharp and durable I have taken this lens in all kinds of weather, from dogsledding in Alaska to the Caribbean. It is fast, sharp, and with great contrast. It is on my EM-1 most of the time.
Date published: 2016-11-09T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from It's a must have! This is the lens i use for everyday photography. It's just amazing. I love the sharpness and the quick focus. Nice and easy to travel with.
Date published: 2017-04-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Awesome lens loving it. Great lens quality and simple to use.
Date published: 2019-05-25T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Superb quality. Five Star product. This Lens is just incredible. I own Canon L Lenses and I don't see a quality to be as good as this Zuiko Lens. The design of this Lens is outstanding, where other manufacturers put one, maybe two or thee high quality Glass in their design, this Zuiko Lens is design mostly out high grade glass. And this shows on the pictures. The pictures are sharp, well saturated. One of the best I took so far. I love everything about it. Maybe it is more heavy than standard Lenses, but it's ok for what you get.
Date published: 2020-06-15T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excellent lens for the OMD cameras. a 5 star rating. I love how light and compact it is. The manual focus ring is a great addition. Excellent low light lens. A super compact lens I use 80% of the time on my lens. Perfect for street photos.
Date published: 2017-01-08T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great travel lens I bought my E-M5 for travel photography on my motorcycle adventures. The camera is perfect, and before my latest trip I added this great lens. Space was very limited on this trip, a cross country, off-pavement ride on a small dual sport bike from Tennessee to the coast in Oregon. I kept the E-M5 on with this lens for the entire trip (though I had other lenses) and it was fantastic. Very pleased with the crisp pictures, great color, and terrific auto focus. I am already planning on selling the 12-50 kit lens and saving my pennies for the 40-150 pro lens. If it is anything like this beauty, I don't know if I will need any other lenses (though I have another telephoto zoom and some primes). Great job!!
Date published: 2014-10-07T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from This is a must lens This is such a versatile lens, from wide to short telephoto. Fast focusing, bright, weatherproof and solid. The Pro lenses are impressively built. They aren't light, but I have walk all day with it on an OM E-M1 no problem. I addition to fast focusing and sharp pictures, the minimum focus distance is quite close and while not a macro lens, it does great for close up photography.
Date published: 2016-03-03T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from amazing lens This lens is a phenomenon. Its all you need in one very manageable package
Date published: 2016-10-14T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Must have! How many "kit lenses" are f/2.8 and have splashproof construction? this was my first lens purchased with the E-M1 MK I a few years back, and its still going strong after many adventures. All-in-one travel lenses are great, but if you need a faster lens, sacrifice some zoom and get this gem.
Date published: 2019-09-02T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Standard Range Lens This is a relatively light and compact lens with great image quality. Very sharp and fairly fast. In terms of usage, it is a bit overshadowed by the 12-100pro, as the additional range comes in quite handy.
Date published: 2019-03-21T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Outstanding lens for what it is I have to agree with all the other reviews in that this lens is a superb lens all in it's own right. Fast auto focus, fantastic build quality, crisp/sharp images, etc. My one observation though is that this lens does not quite match the sharpness, color, or clarity of the older 14-35mm F2. At almost any aperture or focal length, the older 4/3 lens produces slightly better results. I suppose that is somewhat to be expected since the 14-35 is substantially more expensive. For truly professional work, the older 4/3 lens might be a better pick. That said, very few people who look at your prints would ever notice the difference so for me, the 12-40 is nothing short of outstanding.
Date published: 2015-05-07T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Amazing clarity This lens is worth every penny! I am using it on an OMD EM10. Focusing is fast and the optics are superior in a wide range of conditions. I have been able to get close-ups of flowers and to zoom in on kayaks on a lake - both resulting in startlingly clear images. Be mindful of the ring that will flip the lens into manual focus mode - it sometimes can engage as I put the camera into a bag. This lens is truly a joy to use!
Date published: 2015-07-20T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great lens but too heavy I changed over to the Olympus system to get a small light high quality camera lens combination. This lens takes great photos, and it is beautifully made, but when put on my OM-D E M5 mark ii, the combination weighs two pounds which is 8 ounces more than my Sony NEX 7 with the Sony/Zeiss 16 - 70mm f4 zoom. There are times when you need a zoom, and I carry it then, but most of the time I just mount my Oly 25mm f1.8 on my camera and use that.. If you are considering a purchase of this lens you have to ask yourself if you are willing to carry the weight of this thing around your neck all the time. For me I find I leave it at home so often I question the wisdom of the purchase.
Date published: 2015-12-15T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Outstanding Lens for Everyday Use As a photo hobbyist, I got this lens for everyday use and vacation photography. It gives me a wide, usable range of focal lengths and a fast 2.8 aperture. Its clarity, from edge to edge is truly impressive. I also love the solid feel. I'm no professional photographer, but holding this lens makes me feel like one.
Date published: 2015-04-06T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from It replaces a bagful of primes. Interestingly, when this lens is retracted to its smallest length then it is exactly 17mm or 35mm focal length equivalent full frame. The 35mm equivalent is one of the classic focal length. Even more interestingly, it also has a manual focus ring. In practice I set this lens to 17mm, aperture to between 4 to 8, manual focus, and in that way it behaves like a very large and expensive classic prime lens.
Date published: 2017-10-07T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Perfect All-Around Lens This is my go-to lens. It spends time on my E-M1 the most and it’s what I grab most often. From hiking trials or going on a motorcycle trip. If I had to pick only one lens to have with me, this would be it. Very rugged and waterproof. It lived in my tank bag with n my motorcycle for 3000 miles of road riding. It was used for both stills and video work.
Date published: 2018-05-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great kit lens replacement Hasn't left my camera since buying it last christmas. Nice bokeh, sharp edge to edge, bright, fast and quick auto focus. Paired with the 40-150mm covers 24-300mm FF equivalent!
Date published: 2015-03-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great all-arounder This is THE lens to own for an OM-D camera. Superb, sharp images at all focal lengths even wide open. It's a bit front heavy on smaller bodies, but probably balances perfectly on the EM1. I own an EM5 II but quickly got used to the balancing. I currently own 2 of the Pro lens lineup, and applaud Olympus for creating such a viable lens system for photographers who want an alternative to the size and weight of DSLR's.
Date published: 2016-02-17T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excellent lens! Highly recommended Very solid lens and sharp. This the main lens that stays on my camera. Feels very good in the hands. Very smooth feel when turning the zoom ring. Wish it had IS though.
Date published: 2017-04-28T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Multi-purpose Lens I love this lens! The photos are sharp, it focuses quickly, and it's easy to operate. At first it would make a weird noise when I zoomed, but after some use, the noise stopped. I'm really happy with my purchase. In fact, I haven't used another lens since getting this one.
Date published: 2017-03-09T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Phenomenal Lens I took an Olympus OM-D E-M1 and this lens to go to three countries in Africa in April, the system was awesome, and the weatherproofing turned out to be essential. I fully agree with the super high build quality combined with the great image quality mentioned below. The compact size was perfect for travel, and not having to worry about dropping everything in to zip lock storage bags when rain hit was perfect.
Date published: 2014-08-25T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great walk around lens! This is a great lens and a perfect walk around lens for the M43 cameras. It is sharp as a tack and focus is achieved quickly. I'm very happy with it. No, the depth of field isn't real shallow. These are small sensored cameras. However, I suspect the faster f/1.2 lenses will cover that better and I cannot wait to try one of those.
Date published: 2018-05-11T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Buy It! Absolutely beautiful lens! The manual focus ring puts this lens over the top no one has anything close to it!!
Date published: 2015-03-26T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great lens! A great lens if you are looking for just one lens that will cover all of your vacation needs!
Date published: 2019-02-16T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Sweet sweet lens I held off buying this for a while. I have a nice 20mm lens: brighter, smaller, what does the "Pro" get you anyway? Well I'll tell you: + I use the zoom much more than expected. Especially the wide end, it's nice to be able to go out to 12mm. + Autofocus is MUCH MUCH FASTER. Now all my photos are of the moment I intended, instead of 1 second later. + Autofocus is also more accurate! + Result: better pictures, and now I only use the 20mm when I just don't have room for this lens, or I really need to open up wider than 2.8. Note: It's heavier than a lot of m43 lenses, so I find this lens much more fun with a viewfinder.
Date published: 2015-04-03T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great All Round Lens My go to lens for practically anything. Right size & balance for all OM-D cameras and works well on my Pen F too. If I could have only one lens, this would be it.
Date published: 2018-06-12T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from M.Zuiko 12-40mm PRO lens This is a fabulous lens for using with scenery, outdoors, landscapes and buildings. You have the manual setting or you can switch it to using auto focus if need be. The zoom function it does have makes taking the pictures with it even more fun. I like to capture structures that are in a state of decay and this lens works wonders for that. I am able to get the building in and I can adjust the distance I want to capture of the image. I always make sure this lens is with me every where I travel.
Date published: 2015-09-12T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great travel lens I have been using this lens for two-years now. This is my main lense for travel photography. It is sharp, durable, and compact. Can't live with out it.
Date published: 2017-01-02T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from #1 Travel lens This has become my favourite travel lens. Light and fast with superb optics. This handles quickly and adapts to the situation. The focus clutch is one of the best features. This lens moves from my PEN series bodies to the E-M1 with equal ease. It goes everywhere.
Date published: 2017-11-21T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Awesome Versatile Lens! This is an awesome lens that focuses quickly taking awesome pictures.The images are incredible and has a great build. Highly recommended!
Date published: 2017-04-08T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Nice Wide Zoom BUT with limited reach Nice lens, fast but short zoom range makes it usefulness limited for my purposes. It's almost as if Olympus made it 12-40 F2.8 deliberately so you want/need to buy the 40-150 F2.8. I still have a week or so to return and I might exchange for the 12-100 F4 which might the right compromise...I needed more zoom for my daughter's wedding next month.
Date published: 2021-03-12T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great output Great solis lens with a sharp clear outut. Photos are pin sharp and color correct. A bit hefty but you would expect it for a PRO lens. No complaints and no issues
Date published: 2022-04-20T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from My Favorite Lens The Olympus M.ZUIKO 12-40mm f/2.8 Pro lens is always on my camera body. I shoot more pictures with this lens than any other lens in my kit. This lens is effectively a 24mm to 80mm zoom (in full frame); slightly wide angle to a short telephoto. In addition it will focus to about 20cm or 8 inches, so you can get very close to the subject and it focuses fast. The 2.8 maximum aperture also provides excellent bokeh. It's perfect for most of the photographs I make. If someone was going to buy an Olympus Micro-Four-Thirds camera body, I would recommending getting this as your first lens. Don't leave home without it!
Date published: 2022-01-25T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Outstanding everyday use "standard / prime" lens. Rather than opt for a fixed focal length lens such as the 17mm or 25mm as my standard or prime lens, I picked the 12-40 f2.8 PRO as my first lens for my EM-1. I have never regretted the decision. With the weather sealing against rain and dust, I don't have to be so concerned about keeping the lens (nor the EM-1) covered when I'm out in the rain. The EM-1's image stabilization makes low-light / slow shutter speeds not a concern so the f2.8 maximum aperture is plenty bright enough. Image quality is superb. Great job Olympus!
Date published: 2020-10-31T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great...but heavy I have not had this 12-40 pro for long now, but I can say I love it so far. Only complaint is the weight. Sharpest lens I have ever shot with! You can feel the quality just holding it. Start clicking the shutter and you will see the quality.
Date published: 2020-05-21T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Better impossible It has been one of the best purchases I have made. This lens is fabulous, it has tremendous sharpness and it is super light. I am very happy with the purchase. Thank you Olympus team
Date published: 2021-08-08T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great go-to, all around lens This lens is very light and small, maintains sharpness with low aperture throughout the range, is quite fast and sharp at night with live bulb/live time etc, is said to be weather-proof (but I have yet to test this out), allows easy switching between AF and MF via the clutch or the L-Fn (when customized to MF), works well with extension tubes and yields great results with focus bracketing/stacking.
Date published: 2020-10-09T00:00:00-04:00

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