Olympus 12mm f2 M.Zuiko Digital ED Lens - Black

The Olympus 12mm f2 M.Zuiko Digital ED prime lens offers superior optical performance in a compact, classic black metal finish body. Designed for Micro Four Thirds cameras, such as the OM-D and PEN system, the 12mm is great for a broad range of shooting situations, including landscapes, interiors, travel and low light.

The Key Features:

• Versatile, wide-angle Micro Four Thirds system lens with a maximum 1:2.0 aperture

• Superior optical performance in low light, with landscapes, interiors and other wide-angle situations

• Classic, compact and highquality black metal design

• Dual Super Aspherical lens element and advanced ZERO multi-coating to reduce ghosting and flaring

• Snapshot focus mechanism activated by pulling focus ring

• High-speed AF with MSC technology for near-silent movie and still-photo capture

Wide and compact

The compact design of the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12mm* 1:2.0 makes it easy to travel light, and a proven track record of outstanding images in a variety of situations is testament to its optical versatility. With a wide angle of 12mm* and a bright maximum aperture of 1:2.0, it’s ideal for shooting everything from sweeping landscapes to cramped interiors in poor light. * Equivalent to 24mm on a 35mm camera.

Consistent and clear

Like the alternative silver version of the lens, the new black variant features some of Olympus' most sophisticated optical technologies. For example, a Dual Super Aspherical lens element and the ZERO lens coating (ZUIKO Extra-low Reflection Optical) that reduces unwanted reflections. Sharp, crystal-clear images are the result - from corner to corner, with movies or stills, inside or outdoors, no matter the light.

Fast and bright

When there’s no space - or time - to set up a flash or a tripod, the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12mm* 1:2.0 really comes into its own. It has a fast autofocus that is near silent (thanks to Olympus MSC technology), and a special snapshot mechanism that lets you release the shutter without taking your eye off your subject, simply by pulling back the focus ring. Distance and depth indicators ensure there’s no need to glance down at the screen.

SPECIFICATIONS

Lens Type Wide-Angle Prime

Focal length - wide (mm) 12

Focal length - tele (mm) 12

Max aperture - wide 2.0

Max aperture - tele 2.0

Minimum aperture 22

Minimum focus distance (m) 0.2

Image stabilisation No

Sensor format Micro Four Thirds

Lens mount Micro Four Thirds

Lens elements 11

Lens groups 8

Aperture blades 7

Filter thread (mm) 46

Autofocus motor High-speed AF with MSC technology

Focus mechanism Inner focus with screw drive mechanism

Colour Black

Size 56 x 43mm

Weight (g) 130

Hood Model LH-48