Olympus M. ED 12mm f/2 vs ED 14-150mm f/4-5.6

differences

Reasons to consider the Olympus M. ED 12mm f/2

Is a prime lens

Yes

Prime lenses have a single focal length, they are typically sharper and have wider apertures

Significantly wider aperture

f/2

f/4

At its widest, the M. ED 12mm f/2 captures much more light, 2 f-stops

Slightly lighter

130 g

280 g

2.2x lighter

Learn more about
the Olympus M. ED 12mm f/2

Reasons to consider the Olympus ED 14-150mm f/4-5.6

Much more zoom

10.7x

More than 10.5x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos

Better telephoto

150 mm

12 mm

12.5x more reach, less perspective distortion

More magnification

1:4.2 (0.2x)

1:12.5 (0.1x)

Take macro shots with subjects around 3x larger in your photo

Learn more about
the Olympus ED 14-150mm f/4-5.6

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

Good wide-angle

M. ED 12mm f/2:	12 mm
ED 14-150mm f/4-5.6:	14 mm

	No silent focus motor
	Louder and slower

Compared to wide angle lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

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

	No image stabilization
	Risk of blur

competitors

Olympus M.Zuiko 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 ED EZ

Wide angle lens

$499

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 M.Zuiko ED 14-150mm f/4-5.6

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

Wide angle lens

$966 - $1,298

Has a fixed aperture

Has a narrower aperture

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 M.Zuiko ED 14-150mm f/4-5.6

Panasonic Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4

Low light lens

$568 - $569

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 M.Zuiko ED 14-150mm f/4-5.6

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

Wide angle lens

$699

Has a narrower 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 M.Zuiko ED 14-150mm f/4-5.6

Leica Summicron 75mm f/2 APO M

Low light lens

$3,795

Has a higher max f/stop

Is significantly more expensive

Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens

Compare the Summicron 75mm f/2 APO M vs the Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2

Compare the Summicron 75mm f/2 APO M vs the M.Zuiko ED 14-150mm f/4-5.6

Zeiss Distagon 18mm f/4 T ZM Leica-m*

Wide angle lens

$1,428

Has a higher max f/stop

Has a narrower aperture

Lacks autofocus

Compare the Distagon 18mm f/4 T* ZM Leica-m vs the Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2

Compare the Distagon 18mm f/4 T* ZM Leica-m vs the M.Zuiko ED 14-150mm f/4-5.6

Panasonic Lumix G 14mm f/2.5

Low light lens

$325

Slightly cheaper

Narrower aperture

Compare the Lumix G 14mm f/2.5 vs the Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2

Olympus M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8

Lens

$299

Slightly cheaper

Slightly more magnification

Narrower aperture

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

Panasonic Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

Low light lens

$348

Slightly wider aperture

Slightly more magnification

Compare the Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G vs the Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2

Olympus Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8

Low light lens

$399

Slightly better telephoto

Slightly wider aperture

Worse wide angle

Compare the Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8 vs the Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2

Panasonic Lumix G Vario 7-14mm f/4

Wide angle lens

$959

More zoom

Is a zoom lens

Significantly narrower aperture

Compare the Lumix G Vario 7-14mm f/4 vs the Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2

Panasonic Lumix G Vario HD 14-140mm f/4-5.8 MEGA O.I.S.

Travel lens

$681

Image stabilization

Slightly less zoom

Slightly less magnification

Compare the Lumix G Vario HD 14-140mm f/4-5.8 MEGA O.I.S. vs the M.Zuiko ED 14-150mm f/4-5.6

Panasonic Lumix G Vario 45-200mm f/4-5.6 MEGA O.I.S.

Wildlife lens

$269

Image stabilization

Much narrower aperture

Much less zoom

Worse wide angle

Compare the Lumix G Vario 45-200mm f/4-5.6 MEGA O.I.S. vs the M.Zuiko ED 14-150mm f/4-5.6

Olympus M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/4-5.6 ED LNS

Wildlife lens

Much less zoom

Slightly worse wide angle

Compare the M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/4-5.6 ED LNS vs the M.Zuiko ED 14-150mm f/4-5.6

Panasonic Vario-Elmarit 14-150mm f/3.5-5.6 MEGA O.I.S.

Travel lens

$1,449

Image stabilization

Wider aperture

More expensive

Slightly less magnification

Compare the Vario-Elmarit 14-150mm f/3.5-5.6 MEGA O.I.S. vs the M.Zuiko ED 14-150mm f/4-5.6

Olympus Zuiko 40-150mm f/4-5.6 ED

Wildlife lens

$279

Much narrower aperture

Slightly cheaper

Much less zoom

Less magnification

Compare the Zuiko 40-150mm f/4-5.6 ED vs the M.Zuiko ED 14-150mm f/4-5.6

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Olympus Zuiko
M. ED 12mm f/2
vs
Olympus M.Zuiko
ED 14-150mm f/4-5.6

differences

Reasons to consider the Olympus M. ED 12mm f/2

Reasons to consider the Olympus ED 14-150mm f/4-5.6