Olympus Zuiko
M. ED 12mm f/2
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Olympus Zuiko
25mm f/2.8 ED

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Olympus M. ED 12mm f/2
Wider aperture f/2 vs f/2.8
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 At its widest, the M. ED 12mm f/2 captures slightly more light, 1 f-stop
Slightly better wide angle 12 mm vs 25 mm
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 2.1x better wide angle
Olympus Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2 Learn more about
the Olympus M. ED 12mm f/2

Reasons to consider the Olympus 25mm f/2.8 ED

More magnification 1:5.2 (0.2x) vs 1:12.5 (0.1x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects around 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)
Olympus Zuiko 25mm f/2.8 ED Learn more about
the Olympus 25mm f/2.8 ED

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
25mm f/2.8 ED :95 g
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
M. ED 12mm f/2:12 mm
25mm f/2.8 ED :25 mm
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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 25mm f/2.8 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 25mm f/2.8 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 25mm f/2.8 ED
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
Length Is longer
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 Zuiko 25mm f/2.8 ED
Panasonic Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4

Panasonic Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4

Low light lens

$549
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Compare the Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4 vs the Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2
Compare the Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4 vs the Zuiko 25mm f/2.8 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 25mm f/2.8 ED
Panasonic Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm f/2.8

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

Wide angle lens

$963 - $1,298
Zoom range Has slightly large zoom range
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
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 25mm f/2.8 ED

Olympus Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2 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
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 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 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 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 25mm f/2.8 ED Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Low light lens

$98 - $125
Aperture Wider aperture
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Length Slightly longer
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.8 II vs the Zuiko 25mm f/2.8 ED
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

Low light lens

$197
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Wider aperture
Length Longer
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX vs the Zuiko 25mm f/2.8 ED
Sigma 30mm f/2.8 EX DN

Sigma 30mm f/2.8 EX DN

Lens

$149
Compare the 30mm f/2.8 EX DN vs the Zuiko 25mm f/2.8 ED
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Four-thirds

Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Four-thirds

Low light lens

$439
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Wide maximum Wider aperture
Length Longer
Compare the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Four-thirds vs the Zuiko 25mm f/2.8 ED

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