OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II
OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II
M.ZUIKO ED 12-40MM F2.8 PRO II AT A GLANCE
This high-resolution, large-aperture zoom offers incredible versatility from wide angle to mid-range telephoto shots. It’s even great for macro photography. Put it in your gear bag and you’ll find yourself reaching for it over and over again. Even with all that imaging power, it’s still lightweight and compact enough to comfortably fit in your hand. The IP53-rating means its highly weathersealed so you can shoot without worry in the most adverse conditions. One of the most versatile lenses you’ll ever own.
F2.8 Bright Aperture
IP53 Weathersealed Performance
24-80mm 35mm Equivalent Focal Length
24-80mm Focal length(35mm equivalent)
Max 2.8 Aperture
.6x max image magnification
ZERO-Coating
MSC Movie & Still Compatible
L-Fn Button
AF/MF clutch
Splash, dust, freeze proof
Fluorine coating
High Quality Optics
Our 12-40mm is built using world-class optics with a bright aperture and features everything you need to capture high resolution images.
Let the light flow in. This fast, large aperture lens delivers plenty of brightness to help you shoot high resolution photos in a range of shooting situations.
It’s compact but packs plenty of optical firepower. Built with precision-cut glass configured in 9 groups with 14 elements all made to capture high resolution images.
Besides being built with some of the world’s finest glass, we apply an advanced coating that suppresses ghosting and flares.
Technical specifications

- Focal Length Range 12-40mm
- Minimum Aperture f/22
- Maximum Aperture f/2.8
- Angle of View 84° (wide) - 30° (tele)
- 35mm Equivalent 24-80mm
- Focal Length Range 12-40mm
- Minimum Aperture f/22
- Maximum Aperture f/2.8
- Angle of View 84° (wide) - 30° (tele)
- 35mm Equivalent 24-80mm
- Recommended Uses
- Recommended Uses Adventure Landscape, Allround, Architecture, Landscape, Low light, Nature, Portrait, Sports, Travel
- Lens Construction
- Lens configuration 14 elements / 9 groups
- Maximum image magnification 0.3x (Micro Four Thirds) / 0.6x (35mm format)
- Angle of view 84 - 30°
- Closest focusing distance 0.2m
- Minimum field size 58 x 44mm
- ED lens elements 2
- Aspherical glass elements 1 (1 is ED glass)
- Aspherical ED element 2
- DSA lens elements 1
- HR elements 2
- High-refractive element 2
- HD lens elements 1 elements
- Focal Length
- Focal length 12 - 40mm
- Focal length (equiv. 35mm) 24 - 80mm
- Aperture
- Maximum aperture F2.8
- Minimum aperture F22
- Number of aperture blades 7 Circular aperture diaphragm for natural background blurring
- Pro Features
- Dust, splash & freezeproof Available
- Note According to IP53
- Lens Hood locking Safety button
- L-Fn Button Available
- MF Clutch Available
- Dimensions / Weight
- Diameter 69.9mm
- Length 84mm
- Filter diameter 62mm
- Weight 382g
- Compatibility
- Compatible to Tele Converter MC-14 No
- Compatible to Tele Converter MC-20 No
- Operates with 5-axis Sync IS No
- Compatible with 50fps Yes
- Cover / Cap
- Lens Cap LC-62G
- Lens Hood LH-66D