OM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-40mm F2.8 PROvsOM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-45mm F4.0 PRO
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO
12-40mm / F2.8
24-80mm equiv.
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M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-45mm F4.0 PRO
12-45mm / F4
24-90mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO suits you better
- Brightness1.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
When the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-45mm F4.0 PRO suits you better
- Weight128g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 12cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 12-45mm in a single lens
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO84mm long × 69.9mm diameter
- M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-45mm F4.0 PRO70mm long × 63.4mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | OM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO | OM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-45mm F4.0 PRO | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 12mm | 12mm | — |
| Focal length (tele) | 40mm | 45mm | −5mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F4 | 1.0 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F2.8 | F4 | 1.0 stops brighter |
| Min focus distance | 20cm | 12cm | +0.08m |
| Max magnification | 0.30× | 0.25× | +0.05x |
| Weight | 382g | 254g | +128g |
| Length | 84mm | 70mm | +14mm |
| Diameter | 69.9mm | 63.4mm | +6.5mm |
| Filter size | 62mm | 58mm | +4mm |
| Released | 2013 | — | No data |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | No | No | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
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M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO
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M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-45mm F4.0 PRO
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