Olympus Zuiko
M. ED 12mm f/2
 vs
Olympus M.Zuiko
17mm f/2.8

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Olympus M. ED 12mm f/2
Wider aperture f/2 vs f/2.8
Help
 At its widest, the M. ED 12mm f/2 captures slightly more light, 1 f-stop
Olympus Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2 Learn more about
the Olympus M. ED 12mm f/2

Reasons to consider the Olympus 17mm f/2.8
Slightly cheaper $299.00 vs $799.00
Help
 The best price we've seen is $500 cheaper (2.7x less)
Slightly more magnification 1:9.1 (0.1x) vs 1:12.5 (0.1x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects around 40% larger in your photo
Olympus M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8 Learn more about
the Olympus 17mm f/2.8

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Weight Light weight Help
M. ED 12mm f/2:130 g
17mm f/2.8:71 g
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
M. ED 12mm f/2:12 mm
17mm f/2.8:17 mm
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Magnification Poor magnification Help
M. ED 12mm f/2:1:12.5 (0.1x)
17mm f/2.8:1:9.1 (0.1x)
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x

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 M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8
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 M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8
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 M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8
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 Has significantly large zoom range
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
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 M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8
Samsung 16mm f/2.4 Pancake

Samsung 16mm f/2.4 Pancake

Low light lens

$300
Compare the 16mm f/2.4 Pancake vs the Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2
Compare the 16mm f/2.4 Pancake vs the M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8
Panasonic 25mm f/1.4 Leica D

Panasonic 25mm f/1.4 Leica D

Low light lens

$900
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the 25mm f/1.4 Leica D vs the Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2
Compare the 25mm f/1.4 Leica D vs the M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8
Sony 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar

Sony 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar

Low light lens

$1,098
Magnification Has better macro
Compare the 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar vs the Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2
Compare the 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar vs the M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8

Olympus Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Olympus Zuiko 7-14mm f/4 ED

Olympus Zuiko 7-14mm f/4 ED

Wide angle lens

$1,799
Zoom range More zoom
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the Zuiko 7-14mm f/4 ED vs the Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2
Olympus M.Zuiko ED 9-18mm f/4-5.6

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

Wide angle lens

$699
Zoom range More zoom
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the M.Zuiko ED 9-18mm f/4-5.6 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 17mm f/2.8 Competitors

Advantages

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

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

Wide angle lens

$249
Zoom range More zoom
Magnification More magnification
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED vs the M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8
Sigma 19mm f/2.8 EX DN

Sigma 19mm f/2.8 EX DN

Lens

$199
Compare the 19mm f/2.8 EX DN vs the M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8

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