Product Comparison: Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm F4 IS PRO vs Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-200mm F3.5-6.3
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General Specifications
Brand
Olympus
Olympus
Model
M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm F4 IS PRO
M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-200mm F3.5-6.3
Origin
Japan
Japan
About the Product
With the M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm F4 IS PRO, you have a universal lens perfect for any photo assignment with an amazing zoom of 8.3x. It works with the world's most powerful 5-axis IS via Sync IS to capture clear images without a tripod.
With 16.6x magnification, the M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-200mm F3.5-6.3 is perfect for a wide range of subjects - from wide angle to telephoto zoom. What's more, this zoom lens is amazingly compact and lightweight so you can take it with you wherever you go.
Key Specs
Mount Type
Micro Four Thirds
Micro Four Thirds
Maximum Aperture
4 /f
3.5 /f
Minimum Focal Length
12 millimeters
12 millimeters
Maximum Focal Length
100 millimeters
200 millimeters
Lens Type
Zoom
Zoom
What customers say about "Key Specs"
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm F4 IS PRO Zoom Lens
- Nice contrast and sharpness at every focal length at f4.
- Great focal length range.
- Wide open and throughout the focal range this thing is extremely sharp.
- Tack sharp at all focal lengths, built like a tank and super versatile.
- Great focal length with good aperture.
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-200mm F3.5-6.3 Universal Zoom Lens
- Very soft in the long range.
- Great quality considering the zoom range.
- Excellent performance in wide angle.
- The focal length range is very tempting.
- Good focal range and good quality.
Size & Weight
Height
3.05 in.
3.05 in.
Width
3.05 in.
3.05 in.
Depth
4.58 in.
3.92 in.
Weight
19.78 oz.
16.1 oz.
What customers say about "Size & Weight"
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm F4 IS PRO Zoom Lens
- This lens offers the optimal tradeoff of size, weight, build and image quality for hiking and travel for me.
- Build quality and compact size for this zoom range.
- Good color and contrast. Amazing compact size.
- It’s so lightweight, which is exactly what I wanted.
- One bad thing is its weight.
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-200mm F3.5-6.3 Universal Zoom Lens
- Very light and incomparably compact.
- Lightweight and quite short design for a 12-200mm lens.
- Good size and weight.
- The size impressed me with its compactness.
- An excellent lens that is perfectly balanced with the camera.
Imaging
Minimum Focus Distance
5.91 in.
8.66 in.
Field Of View
84° - 12°
84° - 6.2°
Zoom Type
Rotating
Rotating
Focus
Auto Focus, Manual Focus
Auto Focus, Manual Focus
Optical Stabilization
Yes
No
What customers say about "Imaging"
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm F4 IS PRO Zoom Lens
- Image stabilization works great on both Panasonic and Olympus MFT cameras, for both stills and video.
- The stabilization on this lens is great.
- The IS works pretty well with my OMD E-M1 mk2.
- Excellent stabilization, image quality and construction material.
- Close focus distance is excellent and can almost be a macro lens.
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-200mm F3.5-6.3 Universal Zoom Lens
- Excellent close focusing range.
- The lens has a very good imaging performance.
- The AF functions quickly and reliably.
- Excellent focal length range and quick focusing.
- Focus is fast and very quiet.
Features
Brand Compatibility
Olympus / Pentax / Panasonic
Olympus / Pentax / Panasonic
Sensor Type Compatibility
Four Thirds
Four Thirds
Lens Groups and Elements
17 Elements in 11 Groups
16 elements in 11 groups
Number of Aperture Blades
7
7
Filter Diameter
72 millimeters
72 millimeters
Extras
Z Coating Nano, Supplied lens hood, MSC (Movie and Still Compatible), Weatherproof, Manual Focus Clutch, Programmable Lens Function Button
ZERO coating, Weatherproof, Supplied lens hood, MSC (Movie and Still Compatible), Ultra-High Speed AF Mechanism, Circular aperture
What customers say about "Features"
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm F4 IS PRO Zoom Lens
- Construction is beautiful! Very well constructed- top of the line.
- Programmable Lens Function Switch - very nice!
- Good optical coatings to help minimize lens flare.
- The focus ring is very smooth.
- Autofocus is very quick and accurate.
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-200mm F3.5-6.3 Universal Zoom Lens
- Contrast is excellent and flare resistance very good.
- The lens looks great with a very nice build quality and finish.
- Water and dust resistance is an added bonus.
- Very good sharpness, robust and well made.
- Images are sharp with good contrast.
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE
CE
Other Information
MSRP
1299.99 $
899.99 $
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