OM System M.Zuiko 12-100mm f/4 PRO vs OM System M.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II
Both are Micro Four Thirds mount zooms for everyday and travel — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.
| Spec | OM System M.Zuiko 12-100mm f/4 PRO | OM System M.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 12-100mm | 12-40mm |
| Max aperture | f/4 | f/2.8 |
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Coverage | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Which should you buy?
- the OM System M.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II opens wider (f/2.8) — brighter in low light and more background blur
- the OM System M.Zuiko 12-100mm f/4 PRO covers 12-100mm and the OM System M.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II covers 12-40mm — pick the range that matches what you shoot
Where to buy
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FAQ
What's the difference between the OM System M.Zuiko 12-100mm f/4 PRO and the OM System M.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II?
The OM System M.Zuiko 12-100mm f/4 PRO is 12-100mm f/4 zoom, Micro Four Thirds; the OM System M.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II is 12-40mm f/2.8 zoom, Micro Four Thirds. Both fit the Micro Four Thirds mount.
Which is better in low light, the OM System M.Zuiko 12-100mm f/4 PRO or the OM System M.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II?
The OM System M.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II — its f/2.8 maximum aperture lets in more light and gives more background blur than the f/4 of the other.
Do the OM System M.Zuiko 12-100mm f/4 PRO and OM System M.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II fit the same camera?
Yes — both are Micro Four Thirds mount lenses, so they fit OM System (Olympus) and Panasonic Lumix G Micro Four Thirds bodies.
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