OM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-40mm F2.8 PROvsOM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 20mm F1.4 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 20mm F1.4 PRO
20mm / F1.4
40mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO suits you better
- Close focusFocuses as close as 20cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 12-40mm in a single lens
When the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 20mm F1.4 PRO suits you better
- Brightness2.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight135g lighter, so easier to carry
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 20mm F1.4 PRO61.7mm long × 63.4mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | OM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO | OM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 20mm F1.4 PRO | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 12mm | 20mm | −8mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 40mm | 20mm | +20mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F1.4 | 2.0 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F2.8 | F1.4 | 2.0 stops darker |
| Min focus distance | 20cm | 25cm | −0.05m |
| Max magnification | 0.30× | 0.11× | +0.19x |
| Weight | 382g | 247g | +135g |
| Length | 84mm | 61.7mm | +22.3mm |
| Diameter | 69.9mm | 63.4mm | +6.5mm |
| Filter size | 62mm | 58mm | +4mm |
| Released | 2013 | 2021 | −8year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | No | No | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO relative to M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 20mm F1.4 PRO.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO
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M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 20mm F1.4 PRO
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