Olympus Zuiko
M. ED 12mm f/2
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Lensbaby
Composer Special Effects Fisheye Four-thirds

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differences

Reasons to consider the Olympus M. ED 12mm f/2
LensHero is not aware of any important advantages of the Olympus M. ED 12mm f/2 vs the Lensbaby Composer Special Effects Fisheye Four-thirds.
Olympus Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2 Learn more about
the Olympus M. ED 12mm f/2

Reasons to consider the Lensbaby Composer Special Effects Fisheye Four-thirds
Fisheye lens Yes vs No
Help
 Fisheye lenses take extremely wide 'circular' looking images
Slightly cheaper $179.00 vs $799.00
Help
 The best price we've seen is $620 cheaper (4.5x less)
Lensbaby Composer Special Effects Fisheye Four-thirds Learn more about
the Lensbaby Composer Special Effects Fisheye Four-thirds

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Weight Light weight Help
M. ED 12mm f/2:130 g
Composer Special Effects Fisheye Four-thirds:156 g
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix G 14mm f/2.5

Panasonic Lumix G 14mm f/2.5

Low light lens

$325
Compare the Lumix G 14mm f/2.5 vs the Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2
Compare the Lumix G 14mm f/2.5 vs the Composer Special Effects Fisheye Four-thirds
Panasonic Lumix G Vario 7-14mm f/4

Panasonic Lumix G Vario 7-14mm f/4

Wide angle lens

$959
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Compare the Lumix G Vario 7-14mm f/4 vs the Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2
Compare the Lumix G Vario 7-14mm f/4 vs the Composer Special Effects Fisheye Four-thirds
Olympus M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8

Olympus M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8

Lens

$299
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8 vs the Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2
Compare the M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8 vs the Composer Special Effects Fisheye Four-thirds
Rokinon 8mm f/2.8 Samsung-nx

Rokinon 8mm f/2.8 Samsung-nx

Fisheye lens

$349
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Auto focus Lacks autofocus
Compare the 8mm f/2.8 Samsung-nx vs the Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2
Compare the 8mm f/2.8 Samsung-nx vs the Composer Special Effects Fisheye Four-thirds

Olympus Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

Panasonic Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

Low light lens

$348
Aperture Slightly wider aperture
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Compare the Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G vs the Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2
Olympus Zuiko 9-18mm f/4-5.6 ED

Olympus Zuiko 9-18mm f/4-5.6 ED

Wide angle lens

$599
Zoom range More zoom
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the Zuiko 9-18mm f/4-5.6 ED vs the Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2
Olympus M.Zuiko 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 ED EZ

Olympus M.Zuiko 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 ED EZ

Wide angle lens

$499
Zoom range More zoom
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the M.Zuiko 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 ED EZ vs the Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2
Olympus Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8

Olympus Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8

Low light lens

$399
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Aperture Slightly wider aperture
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Compare the Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8 vs the Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2

Lensbaby Composer Special Effects Fisheye Four-thirds Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX

Nikon Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX

Fisheye lens

$649
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8G ED DX vs the Composer Special Effects Fisheye Four-thirds
Nikon Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D

Fisheye lens

$750
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the Nikkor 16mm f/2.8D vs the Composer Special Effects Fisheye Four-thirds
Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II

Canon TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II

Tilt-shift lens

$1,999
Tilt-shift Tilt-shift lens
Fisheye Not a fisheye
Auto focus Auto focus
Compare the TS-E 24mm f/3.5L II vs the Composer Special Effects Fisheye Four-thirds
Nikon Nikkor PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED

Nikon Nikkor PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED

Tilt-shift lens

$1,749
Tilt-shift Tilt-shift lens
Fisheye Not a fisheye
Auto focus Auto focus
Compare the Nikkor PC-E Micro 45mm f/2.8D ED vs the Composer Special Effects Fisheye Four-thirds
Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8

Canon TS-E 45mm f/2.8

Tilt-shift lens

$1,299
Tilt-shift Tilt-shift lens
Fisheye Not a fisheye
Auto focus Auto focus
Compare the TS-E 45mm f/2.8 vs the Composer Special Effects Fisheye Four-thirds

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