Olympus Zuiko
M. ED 12mm f/2
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Olympus Zuiko
14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED

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differences

Reasons to consider the Olympus M. ED 12mm f/2
Is a prime lens Yes vs No
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 Prime lenses have a single focal length, they are typically sharper and have wider apertures
Significantly wider aperture f/2 vs f/3.5
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 At its widest, the M. ED 12mm f/2 captures much more light, 1.6 f-stops
Olympus Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2 Learn more about
the Olympus M. ED 12mm f/2

Reasons to consider the Olympus 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED
More zoom 3x vs 1x
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 3x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
More magnification 1:5 (0.2x) vs 1:12.5 (0.1x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects 2.5x larger in your photo
Slightly cheaper $249.00 vs $799.00
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 The best price we've seen is $550 cheaper (3.2x less)
Slightly better telephoto 42 mm vs 12 mm
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 3.5x more reach, less perspective distortion
Olympus Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED Learn more about
the Olympus 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
M. ED 12mm f/2:12 mm
14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED:14 mm
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
M. ED 12mm f/2:12 mm
14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED:42 mm

Compared to wide angle lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the M.Zuiko 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 ED EZ vs the Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2
Compare the M.Zuiko 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 ED EZ vs the Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED
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 Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED
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 Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED
Olympus Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8

Olympus Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8

Low light lens

$399
Compare the Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8 vs the Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2
Compare the Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8 vs the Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED
Panasonic Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

Panasonic Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

Low light lens

$348
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G vs the Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2
Compare the Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G vs the Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED
Olympus Zuiko 9-18mm f/4-5.6 ED

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

Wide angle lens

$599
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Zuiko 9-18mm f/4-5.6 ED vs the Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2
Compare the Zuiko 9-18mm f/4-5.6 ED vs the Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED
Panasonic Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm f/2.8

Panasonic Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm f/2.8

Wide angle lens

$960 - $1,298
Fixed aperture Has a fixed aperture
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm f/2.8 vs the Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2
Compare the Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm f/2.8 vs the Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED

Olympus Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix G Vario 7-14mm f/4

Panasonic Lumix G Vario 7-14mm f/4

Wide angle lens

$959
Zoom range More zoom
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the Lumix G Vario 7-14mm f/4 vs the Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2

Olympus Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Olympus Zuiko 40-150mm f/4-5.6 ED

Olympus Zuiko 40-150mm f/4-5.6 ED

Wildlife lens

$279
Max focal length Better telephoto
Zoom range Slightly more zoom
Aperture Narrower aperture
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the Zuiko 40-150mm f/4-5.6 ED vs the Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED
Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-45mm f/3.5-5.6 MEGA O.I.S.

Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-45mm f/3.5-5.6 MEGA O.I.S.

Wide angle lens

$319
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Wide maximum Much wider aperture
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Compare the Lumix G Vario 14-45mm f/3.5-5.6 MEGA O.I.S. vs the Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED
Panasonic Lumix G X Vario PZ 45-175mm f/4-5.6

Panasonic Lumix G X Vario PZ 45-175mm f/4-5.6

Wildlife lens

$363
Max focal length Better telephoto
Zoom range Slightly more zoom
Aperture Narrower aperture
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Compare the Lumix G X Vario PZ 45-175mm f/4-5.6 vs the Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED

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