Olympus Zuiko
M. ED 12mm f/2
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Olympus Zuiko
7-14mm f/4 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/4
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 At its widest, the M. ED 12mm f/2 captures much more light, 2 f-stops
Lighter 130 g vs 0.8 kg
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 6x lighter
Cheaper $799.00 vs $1,799.00
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 The best price we've seen is $1,000 cheaper (2.3x less)
Olympus Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2 Learn more about
the Olympus M. ED 12mm f/2

Reasons to consider the Olympus 7-14mm f/4 ED
More zoom 2x vs 1x
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 2x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Slightly more magnification 1:9.1 (0.1x) vs 1:12.5 (0.1x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects around 40% larger in your photo
Olympus Zuiko 7-14mm f/4 ED Learn more about
the Olympus 7-14mm f/4 ED

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
M. ED 12mm f/2:12 mm
7-14mm f/4 ED:7 mm
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
M. ED 12mm f/2:12 mm
7-14mm f/4 ED:14 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)
7-14mm f/4 ED:1:9.1 (0.1x)

Compared to wide angle lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
M. ED 12mm f/2:1x
7-14mm f/4 ED:2x
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix G 14mm f/2.5

Panasonic Lumix G 14mm f/2.5

Low light lens

$325
Length Is shorter
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 7-14mm f/4 ED
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
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 Zuiko 7-14mm f/4 ED
Panasonic Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

Panasonic Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

Low light lens

$348
Length Is shorter
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 7-14mm f/4 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
Fixed aperture Has a variable 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 7-14mm f/4 ED
Olympus M.Zuiko ED 9-18mm f/4-5.6

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

Wide angle lens

$699
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Compare the M.Zuiko ED 9-18mm f/4-5.6 vs the Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2
Compare the M.Zuiko ED 9-18mm f/4-5.6 vs the Zuiko 7-14mm f/4 ED
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 slightly large zoom range
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable 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 7-14mm f/4 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 7-14mm f/4 ED

Olympus Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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

Olympus Zuiko 7-14mm f/4 ED Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Rokinon 7.5mm f/3.5

Rokinon 7.5mm f/3.5

Fisheye lens

$299
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Auto focus Auto focus
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the 7.5mm f/3.5 vs the Zuiko 7-14mm f/4 ED
Zeiss Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Zeiss Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$1,843
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Wider aperture
Auto focus Auto focus
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the Distagon T* 21mm f/2.8 ZF.2 Nikon-f vs the Zuiko 7-14mm f/4 ED

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