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title: "Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 Pro Lens, for Micro Four Thirds Cameras"
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# constant bright f/2.8 aperture 12-40mm versatile zoom range weather-sealed rugged build Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 Pro Lens, for Micro Four Thirds Cameras

**Brand:** olympus
**Price:** A$1558
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🖼️ Capture brilliance in any light, any place — Olympus Pro power in your hands!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 Pro Lens, for Micro Four Thirds Cameras by olympus
- **How much does it cost?** A$1558 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- olympus enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted olympus brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Precision Optics:** 14 elements in 9 groups with advanced aspherical and ED lenses deliver razor-sharp clarity.
- • **Seamless Control:** Manual focus clutch and quiet, fast AF keep you in full creative command.
- • **Pro-Level Brightness:** Constant f/2.8 aperture ensures stunning low-light and bokeh-rich shots.
- • **Versatile Zoom Range:** 12-40mm focal length covers wide-angle to short telephoto for every creative moment.
- • **Built to Brave Elements:** Drip, dust, splash, and freeze-proof design means shoot anywhere, anytime.

## Overview

The Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 Pro Lens is a premium Micro Four Thirds zoom lens featuring a constant bright f/2.8 aperture, a versatile 12-40mm focal range, and robust weather-sealed construction. Engineered with 14 precision elements including aspherical and ED lenses, it delivers sharp, high-contrast images with fast, quiet autofocus and a manual focus clutch for professional control. Ideal for demanding photographers seeking durability and optical excellence in a compact form.

## Description

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 Pro Lens, for Micro Four Thirds Cameras

Review: I was on the preorder list for this here on desertcart, so I got one of the earliest copies that Olympus released. The construction is very solid and the weight is slightly high for an M4/3 lens, but nothing to worry about. I find the slight heft to lend itself nicely to the feel and perceived durability of the optic. The only problem I've had with this lens was on the first copy I received. Within 20 minutes of general us - I was actually photographing something for online auction - the lens inexplicably locked itself out at the max zoom. I got nervous. In 15 years of pro shooting I've never had a lens lock up on me like that. Not Nikon, not Canon, not Fuji, not Tamron, not Panasonic, not Olympus. The quality of the lens ushered in even more surprise as it doesn't feel cheep or poorly designed. I finally managed to get it to back in by applying slight pressure to the front element while rotating the zoom ring. It did it a few more times over a 24 hour period. I sent it back to desertcart for an exchange, which took several days to get in obviously, because of the early demand. Since getting the new copy I've had no issues. I've only been shooting M4/3 for a few months now, but I really am enjoying it. The Olympus E-M1 is literally the funnest camera I've ever used (review coming once I do a few more tests) and this is the camera I've used to test this lens. As I've mentioned, this lens has a wonderful weight and design and the quality is top shelf. When I was looking for a lighter/smaller, general shooting/international travel kit I first went with the Fuji X system after offing my secondary full frame DSLR and lenses. This isn't a Fuji review, but the gear was mostly aces except for the plastic, flat X-E1/2 bodies. The lenses, however, have a VERY solid and esthetically pleasing designs (though some, like the 23mm 1.4 have terribly slow AF) and this 12-40 is reminiscent of that. To me, this Olympus lens feels more solid, despite it's smaller size overall. If you've used to or are familiar with the Fuji X lenses, this Olympus will feel akin to that class of optic. Performance is very solid with quick and quiet AF. The AF is very accurate and really isn't fooled easily. Yes, the camera plays a role in all of this, but the partnership is excellent. I also found it quiet in continuous AF while shooting video as long as you're letting the camera acquire the focus. Pressing the shutter half way will generate gear noise as it realigns the optics to a great degree. The manual focus sift ring - also very similar to the newer Fuji X series - is a nice touch and works well. The lens is pretty sharp even wide open and does well stopped down a bit. I'm not a pixel peeper at the corners by any stretch, but nothing I've taken stood out to me because of negative attributes. I've been shooting Nikon FF with pro optics most recently (and still do for work) and the biggest hurdle I've had to overcome in moving to M4/3 for personal work is the inherent resolution/noise limitations of sensors by comparison. However, for practical purposes, it's not much of a problem. I say that to argue that if I'm not seeing red flags going up when reviewing my images, this lens is more than doing it's job. I've not put this under a running faucet to test it's splashproofness, but I've seen videos of others doing it with splendid results. I have, however, had it out in mist, light rain, sleet and snow with zero complications. I've not done a freeze test either, but it performed admirably in snow in temps in the mid to lower 20s. As far as dustproofness, well I can't attest to that as deeply yet, but I have used it on the beach with flying sand shooting an athletic event and no grains seems to get inside the body. Yes, grains are bigger than fine dust, but it's the best testament I can give right now. I was able to blow grains off the camera/lens with no complications. This will be in my travel kit to Africa this summer and that will be excellent testing grounds for this area as I usually have to clean my cameras and optics a few times a week because the orange dust begins to layer up on them. I'll follow up toward the fall if anything changes or to give added testimony. Overall, it's very hard to fault this lens. The stuck zoom aside on the first draft, I find this lens to be stellar, even for the money. An optic of similar performance on a traditional DSLR will easily run you close to double or at least a few hundred dollars more. Even the Tamron equivalent is $300 or so more, but it does include vibration control. Olympus leaves that up to the camera body and the 5-axis system in the E-M1 is the best I've ever experienced, even versus optically controlled systems. So, in a nutshell, it's no MORE expensive than any quality 2.8 of this range on the market. It's a 24-80 focal length equiv, so you do get a bit more reach, and what it might lack in, say, optical stabilization, it makes up for in exceptional environmental sealing. You won't see too many folks put their Canon or Nikon's under the faucet :) I have NOT used the supposedly excellent Panasonic 12-35 2.8 lens, so I can't compare them. I know that the Panny is also supposed to be dust and splash proof and does have the built in OIS, but it's over $100 more as well. In a nutshell this 12-40 2.8 Oly performs very well and it's added durability and looks make it a winner in my book and a welcome addition to the ever-expanding M4/3 lens arena. If you require faster optics in a zoom lens, this is a very good option in my opinion. Oly's claims about it's capabilities are certainly holding up for me so far and I'll easily change my rating in the future if I find that it comes up short in the field. With the (currently) available rebates that Oly has set in place it becomes an even better option. I purchased this with the E-M1 body and the pair qualified for a $200 mail-in rebate on the lens - making it $800, which is a bargain for this quality of lens. I'm highly looking forward to the upcoming 40-150 2.8 that will fall in this same class. This lens has easily met my expectations and I have no hesitations in highly recommending it to anyone seeking its performance level. BONUS: You actually get a freak'n lens hood with it! I guess Olympus decided to make the concessions with the zooms because their prime certainly don't come with them. Rediculous...
Review: Excellent build quality and feel. Sharp images. Compact build

## Features

- Constant f2.8 maximum aperture
- Focal length: 12 to 40 millimeter, minimum focus distance 7.87 inches (20 centimeter )
- Drip proof; Dust proof, splash proof, and freeze proof construction. Lens construction: 14 elements in 9 groups (Aspherical ED lens, 2 Aspherical lenses, DSA lens, 2 ED lenses, HD lens, 2 HR lense)
- Includes lens hood and pouch, filter size 62 millimeter, equipped with manual focus clutch mechanism
- Compatible with Olympus and Panasonic cameras.Focal length: 12 to 40 millimeter, minimum focus distance 7.87 inches (20 centimeter)

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00EY3YGBS |
| Best Sellers Rank | #114,401 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #864 in SLR Camera Lenses |
| Item model number | V314060BU000 |
| Manufacturer | Olympus |
| Product Dimensions | 8.4 x 7 x 7 cm; 382 g |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Olympus
- **Compatible mountings:** Micro Four Thirds
- **Focal length description:** 12, 40 millimeters
- **Lens type:** Zoom

## Images

![Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 Pro Lens, for Micro Four Thirds Cameras - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21fvoDnJsqL.jpg)
![Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 Pro Lens, for Micro Four Thirds Cameras - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/714Z4MWjT9L.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: If you had a thousand dollars or thereabouts to spend, would you get this lens or the 12mm 2.0 and the 45mm 1.8 for the same amount of money?**
A: It's not a simple choice. I sold my 12 f2 lens to get the 12-40mm. It all depends of what you are trying to accomplish. The 12-40mm is a very versatile lens which is sharper at 12mm than the 12mm at f2.8. The trade off would be losing a bit of speed from the 12mm for the sake of the convenience of not having to switch lenses as often. I kept the 45mm f.18 because it is superior than the 12-40mm in terms of resolution and depth of field which will get you much better results for portraits. Having said that, if my budget would be $1000, I would get the 12-40mm. You will be delighted with this lens. It's just awesome!I hope this helps.

**Q: Does the 12-40mm lens hold focus through-out the zoom range?**
A: To make sure I don't give the wrong answer, I mounted the 12-40mm lens onto my Lumix GX7and set to manual focus with focus-peaking turned on. After focusing on a subject and zooming back and forth I can confirm that the lens stayed in focus throughout the range.

**Q: Got this for my Panny GX7 and no auto focus only manual focus (no green squares), is this normal?  Also came without any box or warranty.**
A: It will auto-focus on both an Olympus and Panasonic mFT body if the focus ring is pushed out. It will not auto-focus on either if the focus ring is pulled toward you. (If you can see the distance scale engraved near the end of the lens barrel, it is in manual focus mode.) All mFT lenses must be and are designed to the mFT standard. If any mFT lens with auto-focus is supported on any mFT camera, auto-focus is supported on all mFT cameras.All of us with this lens have accidentally left the focus ring pulled toward us and wondered why the pictures were soft. Eventually you learn. Then you learn to use the focus adjust ring to tune focus when needed, using the focus peaking or magnify or both automatically while we adjust. I have come to really like the feature, fast, easy, "intuitive" now. Pro lenses from Olympus and the 17mm f 1.8 all share this feature.

**Q: Would it be redundant to have this lens and also the 45mm f/1.8 lens (even if 45mm can be bought for $100 off, new)?**
A: No it would not be redundant.  the 12-40mm lens is a great all around lens for everyday use that gives you a nice optic range. It is also takes great pictures with the possibility of keeping a low f stop (2.8 regardless of whether you are at 12mm or 40mm). I also own the 45mm prime lens and while I love it for the pictures it takes, it is just not as versatile as the 12-40mm for all use.  However, as some others have noted in their responses, the 45mm is a good portrait lens that is a little better in low light.  it is also smaller.  The bottom line for me: If I could only buy one lens, I would buy the 12-40mm for its versatility and ability to do both landscapes and portraits, and it is good in low light at f2.8

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by O***E on 8 February 2014*

I was on the preorder list for this here on Amazon, so I got one of the earliest copies that Olympus released. The construction is very solid and the weight is slightly high for an M4/3 lens, but nothing to worry about. I find the slight heft to lend itself nicely to the feel and perceived durability of the optic. The only problem I've had with this lens was on the first copy I received. Within 20 minutes of general us - I was actually photographing something for online auction - the lens inexplicably locked itself out at the max zoom. I got nervous. In 15 years of pro shooting I've never had a lens lock up on me like that. Not Nikon, not Canon, not Fuji, not Tamron, not Panasonic, not Olympus. The quality of the lens ushered in even more surprise as it doesn't feel cheep or poorly designed. I finally managed to get it to back in by applying slight pressure to the front element while rotating the zoom ring. It did it a few more times over a 24 hour period. I sent it back to Amazon for an exchange, which took several days to get in obviously, because of the early demand. Since getting the new copy I've had no issues. I've only been shooting M4/3 for a few months now, but I really am enjoying it. The Olympus E-M1 is literally the funnest camera I've ever used (review coming once I do a few more tests) and this is the camera I've used to test this lens. As I've mentioned, this lens has a wonderful weight and design and the quality is top shelf. When I was looking for a lighter/smaller, general shooting/international travel kit I first went with the Fuji X system after offing my secondary full frame DSLR and lenses. This isn't a Fuji review, but the gear was mostly aces except for the plastic, flat X-E1/2 bodies. The lenses, however, have a VERY solid and esthetically pleasing designs (though some, like the 23mm 1.4 have terribly slow AF) and this 12-40 is reminiscent of that. To me, this Olympus lens feels more solid, despite it's smaller size overall. If you've used to or are familiar with the Fuji X lenses, this Olympus will feel akin to that class of optic. Performance is very solid with quick and quiet AF. The AF is very accurate and really isn't fooled easily. Yes, the camera plays a role in all of this, but the partnership is excellent. I also found it quiet in continuous AF while shooting video as long as you're letting the camera acquire the focus. Pressing the shutter half way will generate gear noise as it realigns the optics to a great degree. The manual focus sift ring - also very similar to the newer Fuji X series - is a nice touch and works well. The lens is pretty sharp even wide open and does well stopped down a bit. I'm not a pixel peeper at the corners by any stretch, but nothing I've taken stood out to me because of negative attributes. I've been shooting Nikon FF with pro optics most recently (and still do for work) and the biggest hurdle I've had to overcome in moving to M4/3 for personal work is the inherent resolution/noise limitations of sensors by comparison. However, for practical purposes, it's not much of a problem. I say that to argue that if I'm not seeing red flags going up when reviewing my images, this lens is more than doing it's job. I've not put this under a running faucet to test it's splashproofness, but I've seen videos of others doing it with splendid results. I have, however, had it out in mist, light rain, sleet and snow with zero complications. I've not done a freeze test either, but it performed admirably in snow in temps in the mid to lower 20s. As far as dustproofness, well I can't attest to that as deeply yet, but I have used it on the beach with flying sand shooting an athletic event and no grains seems to get inside the body. Yes, grains are bigger than fine dust, but it's the best testament I can give right now. I was able to blow grains off the camera/lens with no complications. This will be in my travel kit to Africa this summer and that will be excellent testing grounds for this area as I usually have to clean my cameras and optics a few times a week because the orange dust begins to layer up on them. I'll follow up toward the fall if anything changes or to give added testimony. Overall, it's very hard to fault this lens. The stuck zoom aside on the first draft, I find this lens to be stellar, even for the money. An optic of similar performance on a traditional DSLR will easily run you close to double or at least a few hundred dollars more. Even the Tamron equivalent is $300 or so more, but it does include vibration control. Olympus leaves that up to the camera body and the 5-axis system in the E-M1 is the best I've ever experienced, even versus optically controlled systems. So, in a nutshell, it's no MORE expensive than any quality 2.8 of this range on the market. It's a 24-80 focal length equiv, so you do get a bit more reach, and what it might lack in, say, optical stabilization, it makes up for in exceptional environmental sealing. You won't see too many folks put their Canon or Nikon's under the faucet :) I have NOT used the supposedly excellent Panasonic 12-35 2.8 lens, so I can't compare them. I know that the Panny is also supposed to be dust and splash proof and does have the built in OIS, but it's over $100 more as well. In a nutshell this 12-40 2.8 Oly performs very well and it's added durability and looks make it a winner in my book and a welcome addition to the ever-expanding M4/3 lens arena. If you require faster optics in a zoom lens, this is a very good option in my opinion. Oly's claims about it's capabilities are certainly holding up for me so far and I'll easily change my rating in the future if I find that it comes up short in the field. With the (currently) available rebates that Oly has set in place it becomes an even better option. I purchased this with the E-M1 body and the pair qualified for a $200 mail-in rebate on the lens - making it $800, which is a bargain for this quality of lens. I'm highly looking forward to the upcoming 40-150 2.8 that will fall in this same class. This lens has easily met my expectations and I have no hesitations in highly recommending it to anyone seeking its performance level. BONUS: You actually get a freak'n lens hood with it! I guess Olympus decided to make the concessions with the zooms because their prime certainly don't come with them. Rediculous...

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by K***O on 10 December 2020*

Excellent build quality and feel. Sharp images. Compact build

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by P***T on 25 May 2024*

Schnelle Lieferung gute Verpackung Nutze es auf Städtereisen. Super Bildqualität

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