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Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-45mm f/4 Pro : Specifications and Opinions

The Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-45mm f/4 Pro is a standard lens for 4/3, manufactured from 2020. The focus is done by Stepper Motor, it does not have image stabilization. The average price, when it has been added to the JuzaPhoto database, is 594 €;

28 users have given it an average vote of 9.7 out of 10.

MOUNT

This lens is available with the following mounts:

Micro 4/3: this lens is compatible with mirrorless micro-4/3.

Specifications
Focal lenght	12-45 mm
Angle of view	84 - 27° (equivalent to a 24-91mm in Fullframe 24x36mm format)
Format	4/3
Max. aperture	f/4
Aperture blades	7
Lenses/Groups	12 elements in 9 groups
Min. focus distance	0.12 meters
Reproduction ratio	0.25x
Features
Zoom type	Ring, external
Stabilization	No
Focus	Stepper Motor
Internal Focus	Yes
Built and notes
Tripod ring	No
Extenders	No
Filters	58 mm
Lens hood	Yes, supplied
Weather sealing	Yes
Weight	254 g
Dimensions	63 x 70 mm
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The following opinions have been automatically translated with Google Translate.

Fabb

sent on December 19, 2024

Pros: Compact, lightweight, solid construction

Cons: missing FN key and MF clutch

Opinion: I had both the 12-40 and the 12-100 but in the end as a handyman I kept this one and sold all the others because I gave priority to compactness which is fundamental for me, as I hate to shoot with too flashy and above all heavy guns; Perfect as a travel and touring lens, especially paired with a fixed one like the 20mm Pro you get a tiny and tropicalized system with a negligible weight, excellent for trips with only one hand luggage on the plane for example, where space is limited. Super sharpness as for the big brothers, I didn't notice any significant differences. Very solid metal construction, a pleasure to handle and use like all lenses in the pro olympus/OM series. Used in the Moroccan desert and in the medina of Marrakech where changing lenses is quite complicated due to the large amount of dust and pollution, no problems encountered. Too bad only for the lack of the function button and clutch manual focus but I guess it was necessary to give up to keep the lens very compact. If you are looking for a compact zoomino ready for anything, I recommend it, especially for series 1 and series 5 bodies

Dierre.ph

sent on April 10, 2023

Pros: compactness, IQ, construction

Cons: f/4, hood, FN button missing

Opinion: I have it very recently, but already those times I used this zoom the quality of the images produced left me with a very good impression; starting from the IQ the first things I noticed compared to the 12-40 were: the minimum distortion at 12mm, the greater resistance to flare and a certain vivacity of the colors compared to the "drier" yield of the 12-40; then in general it has an excellent yield at all focal lengths. As for the construction is the trademark olympus (or should I say OM system) combined with a compactness that I would call embarrassing for the IQ it returns. I think it's the ideal zoom to take with you along with a camera as compact as the EM5 III (which I took together as an offer) for a reportage trip. Having to point out the "cons" I think that in this case are factors of second or third order, such as obviously the castrated brightness at f / 4 or as the lack of the FN button that in some cases is useful; Finally, in my opinion, I do not find the hood supplied as a pro objective but for the price / quality ratio you can be satisfied.

Alesrog

sent on July 24, 2022

Pros: Compactness, sharpness, construction

Cons: The switch to switch to manual focus with metric scales.

Opinion: I had for a while this lens, all the features for which you buy are confirmed once purchased. Excellent sharpness at all focal lengths already at full aperture, I do not find defects either backlight or as distortions at the minimum focal length (for my use), in low light conditions it slows down the autofocus a little becoming less precise. Why prefer it to 2.8? surely for the compactness and practicality of use in addition to the lower cost, why prefer it to the 12-100 f4? even more so for the compactness and cost. If the focal lengths of use are sufficient for your way of photographing and do not interest the blurred in my opinion it is an excellent lens. In general, landscape and / or street use it has no rivals in the system, even the stabilization in the room is sufficient given the focal lengths at stake. Another point in favor is the minimum focusing distance that allows you to make excellent close-ups even in wide-angle format. I used it on Olympus EM-1 Mark II and EM-10 and it never gave any problems. It allows you to better appreciate and understand the M4/3 system. I sold it for non-use but I will buy it again soon as soon as I start traveling again...

Ugo B

sent on December 29, 2021

Pros: Build quality, speed, size, excursion, price

Cons: manfa fn button and MF clutch

Opinion: A Zoom PRO very suitable for those who use non-professional M43 bodies that are a bit unbalanced with the 12-40 2.8... excellent construction and speed of the af, very good image quality. It is not a razor like the 12-40 pro, but more similar to the 12-60 Leica as a general feeling of the image. It behaves well in all situations, and is very usable at TA. Excellent close focus very very small. a beautiful lens, pro quality, at an affordable price

Sigmarco

sent on November 23, 2021

Pros: Image quality, homogeneous rendering, "macro" reproduction ratio, construction, weight.

Cons: Nobody.

Opinion: Fantastic lens. I sold it because it was little used, but I know I will regret it. Homogenous and beautiful rendering at all focal lengths and apertures. Excellent construction. You could say that the cons is the maximum aperture F4, but if you buy this lens instead of the little brother 2.8 you do it consciously and you already know that it will not be a problem for the photos you have to take.

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