The Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 EZ is an Olympus 12–50mm zoom for Micro Four Thirds, released in 2012. It covers 24–100mm in full-frame terms at a maximum aperture of f/3.5–6.3. It offers weather sealing and a 211g build. This lens has been discontinued.
Best for: Everyday zoom covering wide to short telephoto
Pros
- Weather sealed for outdoor and adverse conditions
- Competitive price for the aperture and build
- Wide starting focal length at 24mm equivalent
Cons
- Variable aperture narrows at longer focal lengths
- No optical stabilisation
- Discontinued — available used or old stock only
Specifications
| Lens | |
| Brand | M.Zuiko |
| Type | zoom |
| Status | discontinued |
| Released | 2012-02 |
| Mount | mft |
| Optics | |
| Focal length | 12-50mm |
| FF equivalent | 24-100mm |
| Max aperture | f/3.5 |
| Min aperture | f/22 |
| Aperture blades | 7 |
| Elements / Groups | 14 / 11 |
| Focus | |
| Autofocus | MSC |
| MF override | Yes |
| Min focus distance | 0.2m |
| Max magnification | 0.36x |
| Stabilisation | |
| OIS | No |
| Dual IS compatible | No |
| Physical | |
| Weather sealed | Yes |
| Filter size | 52mm |
| Weight | 211g |
| Dimensions | 83mm length x 63mm diameter |
| Pricing | |
| Price (approx.) | $349 USD |