Olympus Zuiko 12-60mm f/2.8-4 ED SWD

Olympus Zuiko 12-60mm f/2.8-4 ED SWD
$999
12-60 mm
autofocus 5x zoom lens
f/2.8-4
variable aperture
  • Olympus SWD Built in focus motor

reviewswhat are people saying

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B&H Photo Video

Rated 5 out of 5 stars by 72 users at B&H Photo Video

"I am an avid amateur photographer and have found this lens to fill most of my needs. Although this lens is a bit heavy, the quality of craftmenship is very apparent. The image color quality is outstanding and it maintains detail out to the image margins even at 12mm. Good macro capability as well."

"The SWD focussing is quite exceptional (as is the macro capability). If you have only one ZD lens make it this one."

"The only negative, and it is minor is that it is a lot weightier than the original kit lens (14-42mm) it has replaced."

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Four thirds (2.1x crop factor)

This lens is compatible with Four thirds (2.1x crop factor) cameras such as the Olympus PEN E-PL5, Panasonic DMC-GH3 and Olympus PEN E-PM2.

Olympus PEN E-PL5
71.6 - 16.4°
horizontal angle of view
25-125mm
35mm equivalent focal length

Pros

The Olympus 12-60mm f/2.8-4 ED SWD vs other Four Thirds lenses

Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
Silent and fast
Zoom range Above average zoom range Help
5x

Cons

The Olympus 12-60mm f/2.8-4 ED SWD vs other Four Thirds lenses

Fixed aperture Variable aperture Help
Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths
Prime lens Zoom lens Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

The Olympus 12-60mm f/2.8-4 ED SWD vs other Four Thirds wide angle lenses

Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur

Specifications

General

Min focal length
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12 mm
above average above average
Max focal length
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60 mm
Zoom range
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5x
above average above average
Magnification
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1:3.5 (0.3x)

Aperture

Wide minimum
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f/2.8
Wide maximum
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f/22
Tele minimum
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f/4
Tele maximum
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f/22

Features

Auto focus
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Yes
Focus motor
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Olympus SWD
above average above average
Image stabilization
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None
Fisheye
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No
Tilt-shift
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No

Form factor

Lens mount
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Four Thirds
Length
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98 mm
Diameter
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80 mm
Filter size
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72 mm
Weight
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0.6 kg

Angle of view

Wide horizontal
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73.7°
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Telephoto horizontal
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17.1°
Wide vertical
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58.7°
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Telephoto vertical
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12.8°
Wide diagonal
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86.3°
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Telephoto diagonal
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21.2°

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