OM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12mm F2.0vsOM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 9-18mm F4.0-5.6
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12mm F2.0
12mm / F2
24mm equiv.
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M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 9-18mm F4.0-5.6
9-18mm / F4-5.6
18-36mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12mm F2.0 suits you better
- Brightness2.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight25g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 20cm
When the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 9-18mm F4.0-5.6 suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 9-18mm 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 12mm F2.043mm long × 56mm diameter
- M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 9-18mm F4.0-5.649.5mm long × 56.5mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | OM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12mm F2.0 | OM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 9-18mm F4.0-5.6 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 12mm | 9mm | +3mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 12mm | 18mm | −6mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2 | F4 | 2.0 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F2 | F5.6 | 3.0 stops brighter |
| Min focus distance | 20cm | 25cm | −0.05m |
| Max magnification | 0.08× | 0.10× | −0.02x |
| Weight | 130g | 155g | −25g |
| Length | 43mm | 49.5mm | −6.5mm |
| Diameter | 56mm | 56.5mm | −0.5mm |
| Filter size | 46mm | 52mm | −6mm |
| Released | 2014 | 2010 | +4year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | No | No | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12mm F2.0 relative to M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 9-18mm F4.0-5.6.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
Check prices
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12mm F2.0
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M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 9-18mm F4.0-5.6
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