Sigma
10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Four-thirds
 vs
Olympus Zuiko
M. ED 12mm f/2

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Four-thirds
Has a silent focus motor Sigma HSM vs None
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 Focuses quickly and silently
More zoom 2x vs 1x
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 2x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Slightly more magnification 1:6.7 (0.1x) vs 1:12.5 (0.1x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects around 90% larger in your photo
Slightly cheaper $479.00 vs $799.00
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 The best price we've seen is $320 cheaper (more than 40% less)
Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Four-thirds Learn more about
the Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Four-thirds

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
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
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Four-thirds:10 mm
M. ED 12mm f/2:12 mm
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Four-thirds:20 mm
M. ED 12mm f/2:12 mm
Magnification Poor magnification Help
10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Four-thirds:1:6.7 (0.1x)
M. ED 12mm f/2:1:12.5 (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
10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Four-thirds:2x
M. ED 12mm f/2:1x
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur

competitors

Shared 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
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Zuiko 9-18mm f/4-5.6 ED vs the 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Four-thirds
Compare the Zuiko 9-18mm f/4-5.6 ED vs the Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2
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 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Four-thirds
Compare the Lumix G 14mm f/2.5 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 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 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Four-thirds
Compare the M.Zuiko 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 ED EZ 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
Fixed aperture Has a fixed aperture
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Lumix G Vario 7-14mm f/4 vs the 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Four-thirds
Compare the Lumix G Vario 7-14mm f/4 vs the Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2
Olympus Zuiko 7-14mm f/4 ED

Olympus Zuiko 7-14mm f/4 ED

Wide angle lens

$1,799
Fixed aperture Has a fixed aperture
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Zuiko 7-14mm f/4 ED vs the 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Four-thirds
Compare the Zuiko 7-14mm f/4 ED 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

$699
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the M.Zuiko ED 9-18mm f/4-5.6 vs the 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Four-thirds
Compare the M.Zuiko ED 9-18mm f/4-5.6 vs the Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2
Olympus Zuiko 25mm f/2.8 ED

Olympus Zuiko 25mm f/2.8 ED

Lens

$249
Length Is shorter
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Zuiko 25mm f/2.8 ED vs the 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Four-thirds
Compare the Zuiko 25mm f/2.8 ED vs the Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Rokinon 7.5mm .5 CS /

Rokinon 7.5mm .5 CS /

Fisheye lens

$299
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 7.5mm .5 CS / vs the 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Four-thirds
Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$599
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Aperture Wider aperture
Compare the 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Nikon-f vs the 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM Four-thirds

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
Panasonic Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

Panasonic Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

Low light lens

$348
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

$299
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

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