Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12mm 1:2.0 Lens

Condition & contents

At a glance: Olympus M.Zuiko ED 12mm f/2 - fast wide prime for MFT, 24mm-equivalent, metal build with MF clutch.

About this lens

The Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12mm f/2.0 is a fast wide-angle prime for Micro Four Thirds (MFT) mirrorless. At 12mm on MFT it gives a 24mm full-frame equivalent - classic wide-angle territory for landscape, architecture and environmental work. All-metal build with a Snapshot Focus manual-focus clutch.

Build & handling

Works with

• Olympus / OM System Micro Four Thirds bodies (OM-1, OM-5, E-M1 series, E-M5 series, PEN series)
• Panasonic Lumix Micro Four Thirds bodies (G9 II, GH6, G9, GH5, G95, etc.)
• Any Micro Four Thirds body - universal mount

Best for

A classic Olympus prime - fast f/2 wide-angle, metal build, compact, with the Snapshot Focus clutch for deliberate manual focus (pull the focus ring back to reveal a distance scale and engage MF). Works on all Micro Four Thirds bodies from both Olympus/OM System and Panasonic Lumix.

Frequently asked questions

Does this lens have image stabilisation?

No in-lens IS - MFT bodies with IBIS (most Olympus/OM System and Panasonic GX/G bodies) stabilise it via sensor-shift.

What is the Snapshot Focus clutch?

Pull the focus ring back and it reveals a distance scale, engaging manual focus at a preset distance. Useful for street photography where you want a specific focus distance locked in for fast, deliberate shooting.