Olympus Zuiko
M. ED 12mm f/2
 vs
Olympus Zuiko
9-18mm f/4-5.6 ED

vs

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
Slightly lighter 130 g vs 275 g
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 2.1x lighter
Olympus Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2 Learn more about
the Olympus M. ED 12mm f/2

Reasons to consider the Olympus 9-18mm f/4-5.6 ED

More zoom 2x vs 1x
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 2x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Slightly more magnification 1:8 (0.1x) vs 1:12.5 (0.1x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects around 60% larger in your photo
Olympus Zuiko 9-18mm f/4-5.6 ED Learn more about
the Olympus 9-18mm f/4-5.6 ED

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
M. ED 12mm f/2:12 mm
9-18mm f/4-5.6 ED :9 mm
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
M. ED 12mm f/2:12 mm
9-18mm f/4-5.6 ED :18 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)
9-18mm f/4-5.6 ED :1:8 (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
9-18mm f/4-5.6 ED :2x
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

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

Panasonic Lumix G Vario 7-14mm f/4

Wide angle lens

$959
Fixed aperture Has a fixed aperture
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 9-18mm f/4-5.6 ED
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 9-18mm f/4-5.6 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 9-18mm f/4-5.6 ED
Rokinon 7.5mm f/3.5

Rokinon 7.5mm f/3.5

Fisheye lens

$299
Fisheye Is a fisheye lens
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Auto focus Lacks autofocus
Compare the 7.5mm f/3.5 vs the Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2
Compare the 7.5mm f/3.5 vs the Zuiko 9-18mm f/4-5.6 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 9-18mm f/4-5.6 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
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 9-18mm f/4-5.6 ED

Olympus Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

Panasonic Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

Low light lens

$428
Aperture Slightly wider aperture
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Compare the Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G vs the Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2
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
Panasonic 25mm f/1.4 Leica D

Panasonic 25mm f/1.4 Leica D

Low light lens

$900
Aperture Wider aperture
Weight Slightly heavier
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the 25mm f/1.4 Leica D 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 9-18mm f/4-5.6 ED Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Tamron SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Pentax-k

Tamron SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Pentax-k

Wide angle lens

$474
Aperture Wider aperture
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Wide maximum Much wider aperture
Compare the SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Pentax-k vs the Zuiko 9-18mm f/4-5.6 ED
Sigma 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Nikon-f

Fisheye lens

$649
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Zoom range Less zoom
Length Slightly longer
Compare the 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Nikon-f vs the Zuiko 9-18mm f/4-5.6 ED
Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

Wide angle lens

$759
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Length Slightly longer
Compare the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM vs the Zuiko 9-18mm f/4-5.6 ED
Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$649
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Narrower aperture
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Canon-ef vs the Zuiko 9-18mm f/4-5.6 ED
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

Wide angle lens

$739
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Length Slightly longer
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the EF 17-40mm f/4L USM vs the Zuiko 9-18mm f/4-5.6 ED

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