Lens Summary
Brand: Olympus
Also Known As: Olympus 12-60mm f/2.8-4.0
Lens Type: Zoom Lens
Format: Four Thirds
Focus: Autofocus
Lens Mount: Four Thirds
Release Date: 2007-10-16
MSRP Price: $999
Made in: Japan
Infrared Rating: Good
Production Status: In Production
Lens Description: The Zuiko Digital ED 12-60mm f/2.8-4.0 SWD lens is a high-performance standard zoom lens that covers a zoom range equivalent to 24 to 120mm on a 35mm camera lens. Special optical glass elements are used to correct various types of aberrations, while the 100 percent digital design ensures high-definition performance with clear, crisp images from edge to edge. This lens also boasts impressive close-up shooting capability, allowing users to shoot from as close as 25cm throughout the zoom range.
Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 12-60mm f/2.8-4 SWD Specifications
| Lens Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Zoom Lens |
| Focal Length | 12-60mm |
| Mount Type | Four Thirds |
| Format | Four Thirds |
| Compatible Format(s) | Four Thirds |
| Compatible with Teleconverters | No |
| Zoom Ratio | 5x |
| Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 1:3.57 |
| Image Stabilization | No |
| Aperture Information | |
| Aperture Ring | No |
| Maximim Aperture | f/2.8-4 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
| Maximum Angle of View (APS-C or smaller format) | 84°-20° |
| Optical Information | |
| Lens Elements | 14 |
| Lens Groups | 10 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
| Extra-Low Dispersion Glass Elements | 1 super ED glass element, 2 ED glass elements |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 aspherical elements, 1 aspherical ED glass element |
| Focus Information | |
| Focus | Autofocus |
| Built-in Focus Motor | Yes |
| Silent Wave / UltraSonic Motor | Yes |
| Internal Focusing | Yes |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 0.25m |
| Distance Information | Yes |
| Filter Information | |
| Filter Size | 72mm |
| Accepts Filter Type | Screw-on |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Weather / Dust Sealing | No |
| Mount Material | Metal |
| Dimensions | 79.5 x 98.5mm |
| Weight | 575g |
| Other Information | |
| Available in Colors | Black |