The Olympus M.Zuiko ED 12-200mm f/3.5-6.3 is an Olympus 12–200mm zoom for Micro Four Thirds, released in 2019. It covers 24–400mm in full-frame terms at a maximum aperture of f/3.5–6.3. It offers weather sealing and a 455g build.
Best for: Wildlife and bird photography with long reach
Pros
- Weather sealed for outdoor and adverse conditions
- Long telephoto reach up to 400mm equivalent
- Wide starting focal length at 24mm equivalent
Cons
- Bulkier than compact alternatives
- Variable aperture narrows at longer focal lengths
- No optical stabilisation
What this lens is good for
All-in-one travel
A 24-400mm full-frame equivalent superzoom, the widest single-lens range in the system, covering wide landscapes through long telephoto in one weather-sealed lens. For travel where changing lenses is impractical, it is the ultimate do-everything option, accepting that the variable aperture and superzoom optics trade some sharpness for the range. Full guide →
Casual wildlife and detail
The 400mm equivalent reach pulls in distant subjects, from animals to architectural detail, far beyond a standard zoom. It is not as sharp or as bright as dedicated telephotos, but as a grab-and-go lens for varied subjects on a single body it is hard to beat for convenience.
Specifications
| Lens | |
| Brand | M.Zuiko |
| Type | zoom |
| Status | current |
| Released | 2019-03 |
| Mount | mft |
| Optics | |
| Focal length | 12-200mm |
| FF equivalent | 24-400mm |
| Max aperture | f/3.5 |
| Min aperture | f/22 |
| Aperture blades | 7 |
| Elements / Groups | 18 / 13 |
| Focus | |
| Autofocus | MSC |
| MF override | Yes |
| Min focus distance | 0.22m |
| Max magnification | 0.23x |
| Stabilisation | |
| OIS | No |
| Dual IS compatible | No |
| Physical | |
| Weather sealed | Yes |
| Filter size | 72mm |
| Weight | 455g |
| Dimensions | 99mm length x 77mm diameter |
| Pricing | |
| Price (approx.) | $699 USD |