OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II vs OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 45mm f/1.2 PRO

Key Differences

  • OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II has a better min focus distance (19 cm vs 50 cm).
  • OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 45mm f/1.2 PRO has a better maximum aperture (f/1.2 vs f/2.8).
  • OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II has a better price (msrp) ($999 vs $1,199).
  • OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II has a better max magnification (0.21x vs 0.12x).
  • OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II has a better weight (382g (13.5 oz) vs 410g (14.5 oz)).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length12-40mm45mm
Lens TypeZoomPrime
Optical Elements1514
Optical Groups1110
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/2.8f/1.2
Minimum Aperturef/22f/16
Aperture Blades99
Rounded ApertureYesYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
Lens MountMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
Angle of View
35mm Equivalent24-80mm90-90mm
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorSteppingStepping
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchYesNo
Min Focus Distance19 cm50 cm
Max Magnification0.21x0.12x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoNo
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$999$1,199
Filter Size62mm62mm
Diameter70mm70mm
Length84mm89mm
Weight382g (13.5 oz)410g (14.5 oz)
Weather SealedYesNo
Tripod CollarNoNo