Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 Pro

Focal length: 12–40 mm
Aperture: f/2.8
Weight: 382 g
Filter diameter: 62 mm
Min. focus distance: 20 cm
Length: 84 mm

At a Glance

This Pro-series standard zoom covers 12-40 mm on Micro Four Thirds, equivalent to 24-80 mm, with a constant f/2.8 aperture. The same opening is available across the whole zoom range, which allows shorter shutter times in low light. It weighs 382 g and focuses down to 20 cm. It suits everyday shooting, travel and events.

Good for

Everyday
Travel
Events

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Technical Specifications

Min. focal length: 12 mm
Max. focal length: 40 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom): f/2.8
Max. aperture (max. zoom): f/2.8
Min. aperture: f/22
Elements: 14
Groups: 9
Weight: 382 g (0.84 lb)
Filter diameter: 62 mm
Min. focus distance: 20 cm (entire zoom range)
Length: 84 mm (3.31 in)
Diameter: 69.9 mm (2.75 in)
Released: November 2013

Manufacturer data: download.omsystem.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Which cameras does the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 Pro fit?

The Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 Pro fits all Micro Four Thirds cameras. There its field of view equals 24-80 mm in full-frame terms (crop factor 2).

Micro Four Thirds cameras

Micro Four Thirds:: OM System PEN,OM System OM-3,OM System OM-5 Mark II,Panasonic Lumix G97 (G99M2),Panasonic Lumix GH7,OM System OM-1 Mark II,Panasonic Lumix G9 II,Panasonic Lumix G100D,OM System OM-5,OM System OM-1,Panasonic Lumix GH6,Panasonic Lumix GH5 II,Olympus PEN E-P7,Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV,Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III,Panasonic Lumix G100 (G110),Panasonic Lumix BGH1,Olympus PEN E-PL10,Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III,Panasonic Lumix G95 (G90, G91),Olympus OM-D E-M1X,Panasonic Lumix GX9,Panasonic Lumix GF10 (GF90, GX880),Olympus PEN E-PL9,Panasonic Lumix GH5S,Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K,Panasonic Lumix G9,Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III (Mark III S),Panasonic Lumix GF9 (GX850, GX800),Panasonic Lumix GH5,Olympus PEN E-PL8,Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II,Panasonic Lumix G85 (G80, G81),Panasonic Lumix GX85 (GX80, GX7 Mark II),Olympus PEN-F,Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II,Panasonic Lumix GX8,Panasonic Lumix G7,Panasonic Lumix GF7,Olympus Air A01,Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II,Panasonic Lumix GM5,Olympus PEN E-PL7,Panasonic Lumix GH4,Olympus OM-D E-M10,Panasonic Lumix GM1,Olympus OM-D E-M1,Panasonic Lumix GX7,Olympus PEN E-PL6,Olympus PEN E-P5,Panasonic Lumix G6,Panasonic Lumix GF6,Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera,Olympus PEN E-PM2,Olympus PEN E-PL5,Panasonic Lumix GH3,Panasonic Lumix G5,Panasonic Lumix GF5,Olympus OM-D E-M5,Blackmagic Cinema Camera (MFT),Panasonic Lumix GX1,Olympus PEN E-PM1,Olympus PEN E-PL3,Olympus PEN E-P3,Panasonic Lumix GF3,Panasonic Lumix G3,Olympus PEN E-PL2,Panasonic Lumix GF2,Panasonic Lumix GH2,Panasonic Lumix G2,Panasonic Lumix G10,Olympus PEN E-PL1 (E-PL1s),Olympus PEN E-P2,Panasonic Lumix GF1,Olympus PEN E-P1,Panasonic Lumix GH1,Panasonic Lumix G1