Olympus Zuiko
M. ED 12mm f/2
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Olympus Zuiko
50mm f/2 Macro ED

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differences

Reasons to consider the Olympus M. ED 12mm f/2
Better wide angle 12 mm vs 50 mm
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 4.2x better wide angle
Slightly lighter 130 g vs 300 g
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 2.3x lighter
Olympus Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2 Learn more about
the Olympus M. ED 12mm f/2

Reasons to consider the Olympus 50mm f/2 Macro ED

Significantly more magnification 1:2 (0.5x) vs 1:12.5 (0.1x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects around 6.5x larger in your photo
Slightly better telephoto 50 mm vs 12 mm
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 More than 4x more reach, less perspective distortion
Olympus Zuiko 50mm f/2 Macro ED Learn more about
the Olympus 50mm f/2 Macro ED

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Aperture Wide aperture Help
f/2
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
M. ED 12mm f/2:12 mm
50mm f/2 Macro ED :50 mm

Compared to low light lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Auto focus Auto focus Help
Easier to use

LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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 50mm f/2 Macro 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 50mm f/2 Macro ED
Panasonic Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

Panasonic Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

Low light lens

$428
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 50mm f/2 Macro 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
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 50mm f/2 Macro ED
Olympus Zuiko 12-60mm f/2.8-4 ED SWD

Olympus Zuiko 12-60mm f/2.8-4 ED SWD

Wide angle lens

$849
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Zoom range Has significantly large zoom range
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Compare the Zuiko 12-60mm f/2.8-4 ED SWD vs the Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2
Compare the Zuiko 12-60mm f/2.8-4 ED SWD vs the Zuiko 50mm f/2 Macro ED
Panasonic Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4

Panasonic Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4

Low light lens

$628
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 50mm f/2 Macro ED

Olympus Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Olympus M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8

Olympus M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8

Lens

$249
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8 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

$599
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
Leica 21mm Elmar-M

Leica 21mm Elmar-M

Wide angle lens

$2,995
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the 21mm Elmar-M vs the Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2

Olympus Zuiko 50mm f/2 Macro ED Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Elmarit Leica DG Macro- 45mm f/2.8 MEGA O.I.S.

Panasonic Elmarit Leica DG Macro- 45mm f/2.8 MEGA O.I.S.

Macro lens

$898
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Magnification Significantly more magnification
Aperture Narrower aperture
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the Elmarit Leica DG Macro- 45mm f/2.8 MEGA O.I.S. vs the Zuiko 50mm f/2 Macro ED
Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX Macro Four-thirds

Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX Macro Four-thirds

Macro lens

$479
Wide maximum Much narrower aperture
Magnification Significantly more magnification
Aperture Narrower aperture
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Compare the 105mm f/2.8 EX Macro Four-thirds vs the Zuiko 50mm f/2 Macro ED
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Low light lens

$92 - $110
Length Slightly shorter
Aperture Slightly wider aperture
Magnification Significantly less magnification
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.8 II vs the Zuiko 50mm f/2 Macro ED
Olympus M.Zuiko ED 75mm f/1.8

Olympus M.Zuiko ED 75mm f/1.8

Sports lens

$799
Aperture Slightly wider aperture
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Magnification Significantly less magnification
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the M.Zuiko ED 75mm f/1.8 vs the Zuiko 50mm f/2 Macro ED
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

Macro lens

$539
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Narrower aperture
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Compare the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM vs the Zuiko 50mm f/2 Macro ED

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