OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12mm f/2.0 vs OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm f/2.8 Macro

Key Differences

  • OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm f/2.8 Macro has a better max magnification (1x vs 0.1x).
  • OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12mm f/2.0 has a better length (43.5mm vs 82mm).
  • OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12mm f/2.0 has a better weight (130g (4.6 oz) vs 185g (6.5 oz)).
  • OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12mm f/2.0 has a better maximum aperture (f/2 vs f/2.8).
  • OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm f/2.8 Macro has a better min focus distance (19 cm vs 20 cm).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length12mm60mm
Lens TypePrimePrime
Optical Elements810
Optical Groups79
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/2f/2.8
Minimum Aperturef/16f/22
Aperture Blades77
Rounded ApertureNoNo
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
Lens MountMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
Angle of View
35mm Equivalent24-24mm120-120mm
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorSteppingStepping
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchNoNo
Min Focus Distance20 cm19 cm
Max Magnification0.1x1x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoNo
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$499$499
Filter Size46mm46mm
Diameter56mm56mm
Length43.5mm82mm
Weight130g (4.6 oz)185g (6.5 oz)
Weather SealedNoNo
Tripod CollarNoNo