Underscoring the concept of breaking free of heavy equipment, Olympus introduces the world’s most compact and lightweight high-performance standard fixed aperture zoom lens. New M Lens.The Zuiko Digital ED 12-45mm F4 PRO provides excellent optical performance at all focal lengths and sharp images over the entire frame – in a very lightweight, compact and weatherproof body.
Half the weight and half the size: the undisputed advantage of the Olympus system – amazingly compact cameras and lenses. Combination of high quality, high performance M lenses.The Zuiko, with its powerful image stabilization system, produces sharp photos and videos in a wide range of shooting conditions and genres. The most compact M-lens in its category.The Zuiko Digital ED 12-45mm F4 PRO is an excellent addition to the M-line.Zuiko PRO.
New M Lens.Zuiko Digital ED 12-45mm F4 PRO inherits the optical design from the 12-40mm F2.8 PRO, which is well known for its high optical performance. The precise positioning of the special lenses in the M.The Zuiko Digital ED 12-45mm F4 makes it the world’s most compact and lightweight lens, with focal lengths from 24mm to 90mm 35mm equivalent . Small and very lightweight focusing lens provides high-speed and accurate autofocus for any subject. Lens features 9 seals to protect against dust, splashes and freezing temperatures – the user can have peace of mind about their equipment in almost any shooting conditions.
The precision aspherical lens arrangement and ZERO Zuiko Extra-low Reflection Optical coating deliver sharp images and sharply suppress almost all types of aberration, resulting in sharp, bright images throughout the frame. Because the aperture is fixed across the entire focal length, it is easier and more convenient for the user to control exposure when zooming in and out.
Enjoy macro photography with a maximum magnification of 0.25x 35mm equivalent: 0.5x at all focal lengths. Minimum focus distance of just 12 cm at wide angle and 23 cm at telephoto. This extends the range of macro photography from wide-angle macro shots that accentuate the subject to telephoto macro shots with incredibly attractive bokeh. The lens is compatible with Focus Stacking mode, which stacks several images with focus on different areas of the scene into a single image that is sharp throughout the frame.
Price and affordability
M Lens.Zuiko Digital ED 12-45mm F4 PRO will be available in March 2020 for $649
This lens sounds impressive with its compact design and lightweight build, perfect for those who prioritize mobility. However, I’m curious to know about its image quality and performance. Can it deliver sharp and clear images throughout the zoom range? Additionally, does it have any notable features or limitations that potential buyers should be aware of?
Is the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-45mm F4 PRO lens suitable for professional photography despite its compact and lightweight design?
This lens sounds promising with its compact and lightweight design, perfect for those always on the go. However, I wonder how the image quality compares to bulkier zoom lenses? Can it capture sharp and detailed shots across the entire zoom range?