Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12mm f/2 Lens - Black
Bright, Compact Snap Lens for Stunning Wide-Angle Shots
The all-metal Olympus 12mm f2.0 is a fast, compact prime lens made for capturing wide-angle scenes. It’s the perfect size for travel and on-the-go shooting and captures big landscapes, starry skies, group portraits, and grand interiors with exquisite sharpness, color and bokeh. Both stills and video shooters will enjoy fast, smooth, and silent autofocus and street photographers will love the Olympus 12mm f2.0’s ingenious Snapshot Focus feature.
The stunning all-metal Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12mm prime lens brings sharp and bright wide-angle imaging to Micro Four Thirds cameras. Boasting a 24mm (35mm equivalent) viewing angle the 11-element 8-group lens captures fine-scale image detail with incredible precision. Image sharpness is preserved across the frame, while colours are vivid and true.
At f/2.0 the Olympus M.Zuiko 12mm lens delivers a gorgeous natural depth of field, as well as making image capture easy in low-light. Landscapes and cityscapes are rendered with clarity, while blurred bokeh backgrounds around subjects close to the lens are ultra-smooth. If you’re looking for a high-quality lens for taking those big landscape or architectural shots on your Olympus PEN or O-MD camera, this lens is an excellent choice.
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Key Features and Benefits
24mm Equivalent Focal Length: Superb lens choice for landscapes and cityscapes.
Bright f/2.0 Aperture for Creamy Bokeh: Wide open the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12mm creates a shallow depth of field.
All-metal Construction: Sleek and robust design.
Depth of Field Indicators: Useful for accurate zone focusing.
AF Focus & Manual Focus: Use the fast AF or choose to switch to manual.
11 Elements in 8 Groups: Captures images in high detail and in true-to-life colours.
Stunning Wide-Angle Prime Lens for Micro Four-Thirds Cameras
The stunning Olympus M.Zuiko 12mm f2.0 prime lens brings sharp and bright wide-angle imaging to micro four-thirds cameras. Featuring a 24mm equivalent focal length with wide angle of view, the Olympus 12mm f2.0 is an outstanding choice for street and astro photography, scenic landscapes and cityscapes, architecture and portraits. The lens’ compact, all-metal construction gives it a sleek and robust design that’s perfect for travel and everyday use.
Superb Low-Light Performance and Ultra-Smooth Bokeh
With its bright f2.0 maximum aperture, the Olympus 12mm f2.0 performs superbly in low light, particularly when combined with the image stabilisation in Olympus OM-D and PEN cameras. You’ll be able to capture clear, sharp shots of dim interiors or evening streetscapes without needing to use flash. At f2.0 the lens also produces shallow depth of field with ultra-smooth bokeh that’ll make any subject stand out.
Vibrant Colours and Edge-to Edge Sharpness
Capture every subject in fine detail and with true-to-life colours. Even with the aperture wide open, the Olympus 12mm f2.0 renders images with sharpness and crystal clarity throughout. ZERO (Zuiko Extra-low Reflection Optical) Coating applied to the lens surface minimises flares and ghosting, keeping your shots clear and vibrant even when you’re shooting towards the light.
Movie-Still-Compatible AF for Fast, Smooth, Silent Autofocus
The Olympus 12mm f2.0 lens’ remarkable focusing system ensures you won’t miss a moment. The advanced Movie-Still-Compatible (MSC) mechanism delivers fast, smooth and silent autofocus for both photos and videos, helping you to accurately capture and track even quick-moving subjects.
Snapshot Focus Mechanism for Easy Zone Focusing
Ideal when it’s tricky to autofocus (e.g. with street photography), zone and hyperfocal focusing are easy with the Olympus 12mm f2.0 lens. The lens’ innovative Snapshot Focus mechanism makes it fast and intuitive to shift your focusing point to a specific distance. With your camera set to a narrow aperture, simply slide the snap ring backwards and rotate it according to the distance and depth of field scales. This allows you to create a deep depth of field, with both subject and background sharply in focus.
Key Features
- 24mm equivalent focal length for wide-angle perspectives.
- Bright f/2.0 maximum aperture for low-light shooting and smooth bokeh.
- Premium all-metal construction for a sleek, robust, and travel-friendly design.
- 11 elements in 8 groups for high-resolution edge-to-edge sharpness.
- ZERO (Zuiko Extra-low Reflection Optical) Coating to minimise flare and ghosting.
- Movie-Still-Compatible (MSC) mechanism for fast, smooth, and silent autofocus.
- Snapshot Focus mechanism with depth of field indicators for intuitive zone focusing.
Benefits
- Shoot confidently in low-light environments without relying on a flash.
- Easily isolate subjects with creamy, ultra-smooth background blur.
- Seamlessly transition between photography and pro video with silent autofocus.
- Quickly lock focus on the streets using the manual snap ring and distance scales.
- Travel light without compromising on professional-grade optical quality.
Specifications
- Focal Length: 12mm (24mm 35mm equivalent)
- Maximum Aperture: f/2.0
- Lens Construction: 11 elements in 8 groups
- Lens Mount: Micro Four Thirds
- Focus Type: Autofocus (MSC mechanism) and Manual Focus (Snapshot Focus)
- Coating: ZERO (Zuiko Extra-low Reflection Optical) Coating
- Material: All-metal construction
- Colour: Black
FAQs
1. Is the Olympus 12mm f/2 lens suitable for astrophotography?
Yes, the wide 24mm equivalent field of view combined with the bright f/2.0 aperture makes it an outstanding choice for capturing the night sky and astrophotography.
2. Does this lens have manual focus capabilities?
Absolutely. It features a Snapshot Focus mechanism—simply slide the snap ring backwards to engage manual focus and utilize the engraved distance and depth of field scales for accurate zone focusing.
3. Will this lens work well for video recording?
Yes, it utilizes a Movie-Still-Compatible (MSC) mechanism that delivers fast, smooth, and completely silent autofocus, making it ideal for professional video and vlogging.
4. What cameras is this lens compatible with?
This lens is designed for the Micro Four Thirds mount, making it fully compatible with Olympus OM-D and PEN cameras, as well as Panasonic Lumix G-series bodies.
5. Does the lens suffer from lens flare in bright conditions?
It is highly resistant to flare and ghosting thanks to the applied ZERO (Zuiko Extra-low Reflection Optical) Coating, ensuring clear and vibrant images even when shooting towards the sun.
Applications
* Street Photography: Utilize the Snapshot Focus mechanism and depth of field indicators to pre-focus (zone focus), ensuring you never miss a decisive moment in fast-paced urban environments.
* Astrophotography & Nightscapes: Take advantage of the fast f/2.0 aperture to gather maximum light, allowing for lower ISO settings and cleaner images of the night sky or dimly lit cityscapes.
* Travel & Architecture: The compact, all-metal build pairs perfectly with lightweight mirrorless bodies, while the 24mm equivalent focal length easily captures towering buildings and expansive vistas.
* Vlogging & Pro Video: The silent MSC autofocus ensures your camera's internal or mounted microphones won't pick up distracting lens motor noises during video recording.
| Best Seller | No |
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| Sale | No |
| Angle of View | 84° |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Dimensions | Approx. 2.20 x 1.69" (56 x 43 mm) |
| Focal Length | 24 mm |
| Format Compatibility | Micro Four Thirds |
| Groups/Elements | 8/11 |
| Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 01:12.5 |
| Product Weight | 0.200000 |
| Brands | Olympus |
| Wi-Fi Enabled | Yes |
| GTIN/UPC Code | 00050332188372 |
| Cashback Enable | No |
| Speciality | Auto Focus |
| Genre/Use | Travel, Landscape, Specialty |
| Lens Type / Category | Prime Lenses, Wide Angle Lenses |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 7.9" (20.07 cm) |
| Lens Hood | No |
| Max. Reproduction Ratio | 1:12.5 |
| Stabilisation | No |
| Filter Thread | 46mm |
| Tripod Collar | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
| Magnification | 0.08x |
| Product Weight | 130g |
