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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, LSC 0918 lens pouch and one year world-wide warranty.

Brand: Olympus


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


Lens Type: Wide Angle


Compatible Mountings: Four Thirds


Camera Lens Description: 7


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


Lens: Wide Angle


Compatible Camera Mount: Four Thirds


Maximum Focal Length: 40 Millimeters


Minimum Focal Length: 12 Millimeters


Lens Design: Zoom


Focus Type: Auto/Manual


Lens Fixed Focal Length: 40 Millimeters


Lens Coating Description: HD Coating


Zoom Ratio: 3.33x


Image stabilization: digital,optical


Maximum Aperture: 2.8 Millimeters


Number of Diaphragm Blades: 7


Compatible Camera Models: Olympus and Panasonic cameras


Photo Filter Size: 62 Millimeters


Lens Mount: Micro Four Thirds


Brand: Olympus


Camera Lens: 7


Model Name: OM-D E-M1


UPC: 050332186835 888253024642


Global Trade Identification Number: 42, 87


Built-In Media: LENS


Manufacturer: Olympus


Item Weight: 382 Grams


Warranty Description: 1 year coverage for labor, 1 year coverage for parts


Shooting Modes: Manual, Automatic, Landscape, Portrait, Sports, Night


Exposure Control Type: Automatic, Manual


Color: Black


Video Capture Resolution: 1080p


Media Type: ProductImage


Water Resistance Level: Water Resistant


Viewfinder Type: Optical viewfinder


Light Sensitivity: High


Maximum Shutter Speed: 30 seconds


Has Self-Timer: No


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    • Second time was the charm
Style: Base
I was on the preorder list for this here on Amazon, so I got one of the earliest copies that Olympus released. The construction is very solid and the weight is slightly high for an M4/3 lens, but nothing to worry about. I find the slight heft to lend itself nicely to the feel and perceived durability of the optic. The only problem I've had with this lens was on the first copy I received. Within 20 minutes of general us - I was actually photographing something for online auction - the lens inexplicably locked itself out at the max zoom. I got nervous. In 15 years of pro shooting I've never had a lens lock up on me like that. Not Nikon, not Canon, not Fuji, not Tamron, not Panasonic, not Olympus. The quality of the lens ushered in even more surprise as it doesn't feel cheep or poorly designed. I finally managed to get it to back in by applying slight pressure to the front element while rotating the zoom ring. It did it a few more times over a 24 hour period. I sent it back to Amazon for an exchange, which took several days to get in obviously, because of the early demand. Since getting the new copy I've had no issues. I've only been shooting M4/3 for a few months now, but I really am enjoying it. The Olympus E-M1 is literally the funnest camera I've ever used (review coming once I do a few more tests) and this is the camera I've used to test this lens. As I've mentioned, this lens has a wonderful weight and design and the quality is top shelf. When I was looking for a lighter/smaller, general shooting/international travel kit I first went with the Fuji X system after offing my secondary full frame DSLR and lenses. This isn't a Fuji review, but the gear was mostly aces except for the plastic, flat X-E1/2 bodies. The lenses, however, have a VERY solid and esthetically pleasing designs (though some, like the 23mm 1.4 have terribly slow AF) and this 12-40 is reminiscent of that. To me, this Olympus lens feels more solid, despite it's smaller size overall. If you've used to or are familiar with the Fuji X lenses, this Olympus will feel akin to that class of optic. Performance is very solid with quick and quiet AF. The AF is very accurate and really isn't fooled easily. Yes, the camera plays a role in all of this, but the partnership is excellent. I also found it quiet in continuous AF while shooting video as long as you're letting the camera acquire the focus. Pressing the shutter half way will generate gear noise as it realigns the optics to a great degree. The manual focus sift ring - also very similar to the newer Fuji X series - is a nice touch and works well. The lens is pretty sharp even wide open and does well stopped down a bit. I'm not a pixel peeper at the corners by any stretch, but nothing I've taken stood out to me because of negative attributes. I've been shooting Nikon FF with pro optics most recently (and still do for work) and the biggest hurdle I've had to overcome in moving to M4/3 for personal work is the inherent resolution/noise limitations of sensors by comparison. However, for practical purposes, it's not much of a problem. I say that to argue that if I'm not seeing red flags going up when reviewing my images, this lens is more than doing it's job. I've not put this under a running faucet to test it's splashproofness, but I've seen videos of others doing it with splendid results. I have, however, had it out in mist, light rain, sleet and snow with zero complications. I've not done a freeze test either, but it performed admirably in snow in temps in the mid to lower 20s. As far as dustproofness, well I can't attest to that as deeply yet, but I have used it on the beach with flying sand shooting an athletic event and no grains seems to get inside the body. Yes, grains are bigger than fine dust, but it's the best testament I can give right now. I was able to blow grains off the camera/lens with no complications. This will be in my travel kit to Africa this summer and that will be excellent testing grounds for this area as I usually have to clean my cameras and optics a few times a week because the orange dust begins to layer up on them. I'll follow up toward the fall if anything changes or to give added testimony. Overall, it's very hard to fault this lens. The stuck zoom aside on the first draft, I find this lens to be stellar, even for the money. An optic of similar performance on a traditional DSLR will easily run you close to double or at least a few hundred dollars more. Even the Tamron equivalent is $300 or so more, but it does include vibration control. Olympus leaves that up to the camera body and the 5-axis system in the E-M1 is the best I've ever experienced, even versus optically controlled systems. So, in a nutshell, it's no MORE expensive than any quality 2.8 of this range on the market. It's a 24-80 focal length equiv, so you do get a bit more reach, and what it might lack in, say, optical stabilization, it makes up for in exceptional environmental sealing. You won't see too many folks put their Canon or Nikon's under the faucet :) I have NOT used the supposedly excellent Panasonic 12-35 2.8 lens, so I can't compare them. I know that the Panny is also supposed to be dust and splash proof and does have the built in OIS, but it's over $100 more as well. In a nutshell this 12-40 2.8 Oly performs very well and it's added durability and looks make it a winner in my book and a welcome addition to the ever-expanding M4/3 lens arena. If you require faster optics in a zoom lens, this is a very good option in my opinion. Oly's claims about it's capabilities are certainly holding up for me so far and I'll easily change my rating in the future if I find that it comes up short in the field. With the (currently) available rebates that Oly has set in place it becomes an even better option. I purchased this with the E-M1 body and the pair qualified for a $200 mail-in rebate on the lens - making it $800, which is a bargain for this quality of lens. I'm highly looking forward to the upcoming 40-150 2.8 that will fall in this same class. This lens has easily met my expectations and I have no hesitations in highly recommending it to anyone seeking its performance level. BONUS: You actually get a freak'n lens hood with it! I guess Olympus decided to make the concessions with the zooms because their prime certainly don't come with them. Rediculous... ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2014 by One Degree Life
    • This is a Beautiful Lens!
Style: Base
Yes, it is expensive. This lens starts at a very respectable 12mm, which is pretty wide compared to most lenses and zooms to 40mm, which is only so-so. Nevertheless, this range may very well be the range that many of us shoot the majority of our pictures. Now, let’s just say this right up front as a person who has experience with almost every lens that FUJI makes, this Olympus lens is maybe only a tad below the Fuji lenses as far as build quality is concerned. And even that may not be an accurate statement, because I am basing it on the FEEL of the zoom as you twist the barrel. It’s simply not as smooth as Fuji’s best lenses, but it is smooth. The lens itself just oozes quality, and in this respect, it really is like a hi-end Fuji XF lens. Now, it SHOULD be, because of it’s price. But not everything we pay high prices for is worth the price. But in this case, it is, particularly if you can get it on sale. One thing I have noticed about Olympus lenses is that they have this weird thing going on where some of their cheapest lenses that look and feel like junk still take really good pictures. For example, I have the cheapo 40 - 150 mm lens for which I believe I paid $99, and every time you twist the zoom barrel, it reminds you of fine grit sandpaper and it rattles with looseness and you feel the grit with the twist. But I have to tell you, for $99, this cheapo lens knocks off pictures that are sometimes astonishing considering its price point. And mind you, at that price point, you’re not getting all of the fancy lens coating, special glass, etc. What I’m trying to say, and many people I believe will agree with this, is that Olympus is really turning out a wonderful set of lenses at all price points. Even the “low-end” lenses can take very good pictures. So, this lens, being one of the "PRO" models, is at the high-end of the price range, but it shows both in its mechanical construction, it’s appearance, and most importantly, it’s photographic output. It is extremely sharp, fast focusing, not terribly heavy, and has a smooth zoom mechanism. It employs the same mechanism as Fuji for entering manual focusing: you simply pull the ring on the lens barrel towards you, and the distance marking appears and your immediately in manual focus mode. Push the ring back (away from you) and you're immediately back in auto-focus. It's a really nice design. The lens is not optically stabilized, so if you’re shooting with a camera that does not have built-in image stabilization keep that in mind before making this purchase. But it is a CONSTANT F/2.8, which means that all the way through the zoom range you can shoot at F/2.8, making the optical stabilization less of an issue and making the lens suited for shooting in darker areas. I am very impressed with this lens and look forward to testing and experimenting with it more, but from my initial examinations and tests, it looks like a keeper to me. Five stars. P.S. Amazingly, this lens comes with a very nice lens case. Fuji, ARE YOU LISTENING? What’s with all these high-end, expensive lenses NOT coming with beautifully branded lens cases that would only cost $10 to make and that people would gladly pay that extra $10 to have a special lens case included with the lens they purchase? Olympus did it with this one, and that’s the way it should be. I know I’m on a hobbyhorse, but if you think about it, this omission of custom cases for expensive lenses is really stupid for a number of reasons. These camera manufacturers that are making such gorgeous lenses, such as Fuji, whose lenses are frequently compared to lenses three times their price, do not come with a beautiful lens case that says “Fuji” all over it. Really dumb move. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2019 by Ray

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