Olympus ED 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO

Micro Four Thirds, Micro Four Thirds
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The new M. Zuiko Digital ED 12-40 mm 1:2.8 was developed to meet the needs of professional photographers in every respect. It is the first lens in the new PRO category.
In combination with the OM-D, the user can look forward to incredibly fast AF performance. With an aperture of 1:2.8 over the entire focal length range (24-80 mm with a 35 mm camera), technologies such as MSC and the manual focus mechanism, high-quality image results are guaranteed in a wide variety of photo situations. Protected against dust and splash water, it is always ready when you need it.

Key specifications

Sensor compatibility
Micro Four Thirds
Weight
382 g
Focus type
Autofocus, 
Manual focus
Lens type
Normal Lens, 
Zoom
Bayonet lens mount
Micro Four Thirds
Focal length
12 - 40 mm
Documents
Technical data sheet.pdf, 
Manual.pdf
Item number
725699

General information

Manufacturer
Olympus
Category
Lenses
Manufacturer no.
V314060BW001
Release date
10.9.2013
External links
Manufacturer's site (en)

Colour

Colour group
Black

Focusing

Minimum focus distance
0.20 m

Camera lens properties

Lens type
Normal Lens, 
Zoom
Bayonet lens mount
Micro Four Thirds
Max. Aperture
2.80 
Min. aperture
2.80 
Min. focal length
12 mm
Max. focal length
40 mm
Focal length
12 - 40 mm
Sensor compatibility
Micro Four Thirds
Number of diaphragm blades
7 x
Filter thread
62 mm
Number of lenses
14
Number of lens groups
9
Lens equipment
Fixed front lens
Optical zoom
3.33 x
Focus type
Autofocus, 
Manual focus
Durability
Waterproof

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
LC-62D Lens cap, 
LH-66 Lens hood, 
LR-2 lens cover MFT (back), 
LSC-0811 Lens bag, 
Warranty card

Product dimensions

Weight
382 g
Length
84 mm
Diameter
69.90 mm

Package dimensions

Length
19.40 cm
Width
12.20 cm
Height
11.50 cm
Weight
700 g

14-day cancellation right
30-day right of returnReturn policy
24 Months Statutory warrantyGuarantee provisions

Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Lenses» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • 3.Canon
  • 3.Sony
  • 5.Olympus
  • 5.Sigma
  • 5.TTArtisan

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • Olympus
  • 1.Viltrox
  • 2.Sigma
  • 3.TTArtisan
  • 4.Nikon

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Lenses» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • 1.Olympus
  • 2.Canon
  • 3.Nikon
  • 4.OM System
  • 5.Sigma
Source: Galaxus

Overall ratingVery good93/100
Very good94/100Rank 8 out of 21
Stiftung Warentest21 Objektive 01/2016ReleaseJanuary 2016

An diesem Objektiv gibt es im Prinzip nichts auszusetzen, sodass man hier getrost eine sehr gute Testnote vergeben kann. Das Modell Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40 mm 1:2,8 Pro zeichnet sich durch eine insgesamt sehr gute Bildqualität auf, wobei es sowohl bei der Auflösung, der Verzeichnung als auch beim Radschärfeabfall Bestwerte erzielen kann...

Very good86/100
CHIP OnlineSingle testReleaseJuly 2014
  • PositiveAbgedichtet
  • PositiveLichtstärke
  • PositiveAutofokus-Präzision
  • PositiveObjektivgüte
  • NegativeOhne Bildstabilisator
  • NegativeAuflösung im Tele

Olympus bietet mit dem M. Zuiko 2.8/12-40 mm ED das beste Standard-Zoom-Objektiv für das Micro-Four-Thirds-System. Im Test beeindrucken uns die durchgehend hohe 2,8er-Lichtstärke, der enorm treffsichere Autofokus und die hohe Auflösung.