OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm F4 IS PRO vs OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO

Key Differences

  • OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm F4 IS PRO has a better min focus distance (15 cm vs 70 cm).
  • OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm F4 IS PRO has a better weight (561g (1.24 lb) vs 893g (1.97 lb)).
  • OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO has a better maximum aperture (f/2.8 vs f/4).
  • OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm F4 IS PRO has a better length (116.5mm vs 160mm).
  • OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO has a better aperture blades (9 vs 7).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length12-100mm40-150mm
Lens TypeZoomZoom
Optical Elements2121
Optical Groups1515
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/4f/2.8
Minimum Aperturef/22f/22
Aperture Blades79
Rounded ApertureYesYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
Lens MountMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
Angle of View
35mm Equivalent24-200mm80-300mm
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorSteppingStepping
Focus LimiterNoYes
AF/MF SwitchYesYes
Min Focus Distance15 cm70 cm
Max Magnification0.3x0.21x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationYesNo
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomYesNo
General
Price (MSRP)$1,299$1,499
Filter Size72mm72mm
Diameter77.5mm80.6mm
Length116.5mm160mm
Weight561g (1.24 lb)893g (1.97 lb)
Weather SealedYesYes
Tripod CollarNoYes