Sony
18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
 vs
Olympus Zuiko
M. ED 12mm f/2

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
Image stabilization Sony SteadyShot vs None
Help
 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
More magnification 1:3.3 (0.3x) vs 1:12.5 (0.1x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects more than 3.5x larger in your photo
More zoom 3.1x vs 1x
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 More than 3x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Slightly better telephoto 55 mm vs 12 mm
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 More than 4.5x more reach, less perspective distortion
Slightly cheaper $199.99 vs $799.00
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 The best price we've seen is $599 cheaper (4x less)
Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Learn more about
the Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

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/3.5
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 At its widest, the M. ED 12mm f/2 captures much more light, 1.6 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

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
18-55mm f/3.5-5.6:55 mm
M. ED 12mm f/2:12 mm

Compared to wide angle lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

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

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

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony 16mm f/2.8

Sony 16mm f/2.8

Wide angle lens

$998
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the 16mm f/2.8 vs the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
Compare the 16mm f/2.8 vs the Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2
Sony 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar

Sony 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar

Low light lens

$1,098
Compare the 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar vs the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
Compare the 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar vs the Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2

Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony 16-50mm f/2.8 DT

Sony 16-50mm f/2.8 DT

Wide angle lens

$798
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Aperture Wider aperture
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the 16-50mm f/2.8 DT vs the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
Sony E-Mount 16mm f/2.8

Sony E-Mount 16mm f/2.8

Wide angle lens

$248
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Wider aperture
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the E-Mount 16mm f/2.8 vs the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
Sony 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3mm

Sony 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3mm

Wide angle lens

$350
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3mm vs the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
Sony 16-50mm f/2.8 Standard

Sony 16-50mm f/2.8 Standard

Wide angle lens

$700
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Aperture Wider aperture
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the 16-50mm f/2.8 Standard vs the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Sony-alpha

Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Sony-alpha

Wide angle lens

$599
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Aperture Wider aperture
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Sony-alpha vs the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

Olympus Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix G 14mm f/2.5

Panasonic Lumix G 14mm f/2.5

Low light lens

$325
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Lumix G 14mm f/2.5 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
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 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 M.Zuiko ED 9-18mm f/4-5.6

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

Wide angle lens

$699
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

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