The 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 ED M.Zuiko EZ Micro 4/3 Lens (Silver) from Olympus is a compact, lightweight 4.2x zoom lens that covers a lot of ground. With a digital-dedicated design as well as multi-coating on all lens surfaces, this exceptionally lightweight (7.44 oz/211 g) Micro 4/3 lens boasts very high imaging performance. Covering wide-angle to telephoto focal lengths (35mm equivalent of 24-100mm), this lens is suitable for landscapes, wide interior shots, portrait shooting, day-to-day photography and travel photography.
This superb lens incorporates the MSC (Movie & Still Compatible) design, which makes it ideal for use in both still and video applications, and has Linear Motor Drive for even faster, quieter focusing. Dust and Splash Proof construction protects the lens when shooting in wet or dusty conditions. And with macro photography operating as close as 7.87" (19.98 cm), there's very little you can't do with this lens.
Focal Length | 12-50 mm, 24-100mm (35mm Equivalent Focal Length) |
Lens construction | 10 elements in 9 groups (DSA lens, 2 Aspherical lenses, HR lens and ED lens) |
Angle of View | 84-24 degree |
Closest Focusing Distance | 13.7 inch (at Normal mode) 7.87 inch (at Macro mode) |
Maximum Image Magnification | 0.36x (at Macro mode) 0.72x (at Macro mode) |
Minimum Field Size | 36x48mm (at Macro mode) |
Number of Blades | 5 (Circular Aperture Diaphragm) |
Maximum Aperture | F3.5 (12mm) - F6.3 (50mm) |
Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
Filter Size | Diameter 52 mm |
Lens Cap | 260315 (LC-52C) |
Lens Case | 260009 (LSC-0814) |
Dimensions | Diameter 2.04 inch x 3.26 inch / 57mm x 83mm |
Weight | 7.44 oz. / 211g |
Reviews Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 EZ Lens (Silver) (Olympus Malaysia)