Samsung
20mm f/2.8
 vs
Olympus Zuiko
M. ED 12mm f/2

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Samsung 20mm f/2.8
Slightly cheaper $279.00 vs $799.00
Help
 The best price we've seen is $520 cheaper (2.9x less)
Samsung 20mm f/2.8 Learn more about
the Samsung 20mm f/2.8

Reasons to consider the Olympus M. ED 12mm f/2
Wider aperture f/2 vs f/2.8
Help
 At its widest, the M. ED 12mm f/2 captures slightly more light, 1 f-stop
Olympus Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2 Learn more about
the Olympus M. ED 12mm f/2

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Weight Light weight Help
20mm f/2.8:89 g
M. ED 12mm f/2:130 g
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
20mm f/2.8:20 mm
M. ED 12mm f/2:12 mm
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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 20mm f/2.8
Compare the Lumix G 14mm f/2.5 vs the Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2
Fujifilm 18mm f/2 XF R

Fujifilm 18mm f/2 XF R

Low light lens
Compare the 18mm f/2 XF R vs the 20mm f/2.8
Compare the 18mm f/2 XF R vs the Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2
Panasonic Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

Panasonic Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

Low light lens

$348
Compare the Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G vs the 20mm f/2.8
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

$299
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8 vs the 20mm f/2.8
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 Has a wider aperture
Length Is longer
Compare the 25mm f/1.4 Leica D vs the 20mm f/2.8
Compare the 25mm f/1.4 Leica D vs the Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2
Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Four-thirds

Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Four-thirds

Wide angle lens

$429
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Length Is longer
Compare the 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Four-thirds vs the 20mm f/2.8
Compare the 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Four-thirds vs the Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2

Samsung 20mm f/2.8 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Samsung 30mm f/2

Samsung 30mm f/2

Low light lens

$279
Aperture Wider aperture
Compare the 30mm f/2 vs the 20mm f/2.8
Samsung 16mm f/2.4 Pancake

Samsung 16mm f/2.4 Pancake

Low light lens

$300
Aperture Wider aperture
Compare the 16mm f/2.4 Pancake vs the 20mm f/2.8
Pentax SMC FA 43mm f/1.9

Pentax SMC FA 43mm f/1.9

Low light lens

$747
Aperture Wider aperture
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the SMC FA 43mm f/1.9 vs the 20mm f/2.8
Zeiss 28mm f/2.8 ZM Leica-m

Zeiss 28mm f/2.8 ZM Leica-m

Wide angle lens

$1,087
Auto focus Auto focus
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the 28mm f/2.8 ZM Leica-m vs the 20mm f/2.8
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 20mm f/2.8

Olympus Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2 Competitors

Advantages

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

Panasonic Lumix G Vario 7-14mm f/4

Wide angle lens

$959
Zoom range More zoom
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the Lumix G Vario 7-14mm f/4 vs the Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2
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 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

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