OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm F4 IS PRO vs OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 17mm f/1.2 PRO

Key Differences

  • OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 17mm f/1.2 PRO has a better maximum aperture (f/1.2 vs f/4).
  • OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 17mm f/1.2 PRO has a better weight (295g (10.4 oz) vs 561g (1.24 lb)).
  • OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm F4 IS PRO has a better min focus distance (15 cm vs 25 cm).
  • OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 17mm f/1.2 PRO has a better length (85.5mm vs 116.5mm).
  • OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 17mm f/1.2 PRO has a better aperture blades (9 vs 7).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length12-100mm17mm
Lens TypeZoomPrime
Optical Elements2114
Optical Groups1510
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/4f/1.2
Minimum Aperturef/22f/16
Aperture Blades79
Rounded ApertureYesYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
Lens MountMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
Angle of View
35mm Equivalent24-200mm34-34mm
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorSteppingStepping
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchYesNo
Min Focus Distance15 cm25 cm
Max Magnification0.3x0.18x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationYesNo
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomYesNo
General
Price (MSRP)$1,299$1,199
Filter Size72mm46mm
Diameter77.5mm63.4mm
Length116.5mm85.5mm
Weight561g (1.24 lb)295g (10.4 oz)
Weather SealedYesNo
Tripod CollarNoNo