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Pros Pros
  • Exceptional optical sharpness and minimal distortion
  • Lightning-fast, silent, and accurate autofocus
  • Useful close-focusing capabilities
  • Durable IP53-rated weather sealing
  • Convenient manual focus clutch mechanism
Cons Cons
  • Minor optical imperfections like vignetting, flare, and edge softening
  • High price point
  • Incremental updates over the original version
  • Notchy zoom action

Launch price Launch price $999
Focal length & aperture Focal length & aperture 12-40mm f/2.8
Mount & coverage Mount & coverage Micro Four Thirds · Micro Four Thirds
Stabilization Stabilization None
Close focus Close focus 20 cm (0.3x)
Filter thread Filter thread 62mm
Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Stepper motor
Weight & size Weight & size 382g (13.5 oz) · 70 x 84 mm (2.76 x 3.31 in)

Announcement date Announcement date February 15, 2022
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $999
Lens mount Lens mount Micro Four Thirds
Image circle coverage Image circle coverage Micro Four Thirds
Lens type Lens type Zoom
Lens line / series Lens line / series PRO

Elements Elements 14
Groups Groups 9
Front fluorine coating Front fluorine coating Yes

Focal length (wide) Focal length (wide) 12mm
Focal length (tele) Focal length (tele) 40mm
Max aperture Max aperture f/2.8
Minimum aperture Minimum aperture f/22
Diaphragm blades Diaphragm blades 7

Diagonal angle of view Diagonal angle of view 84° - 30°

Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Stepper motor
Minimum focus distance Minimum focus distance 20 cm
Maximum magnification Maximum magnification 0.3x
Focus mechanism Focus mechanism Internal focus

Optical stabilization (OIS) Optical stabilization (OIS) No

Weight Weight 382g (13.5 oz)
Maximum diameter Maximum diameter 70mm (2.76 in)
Length Length 84mm (3.31 in)
Filter thread Filter thread 62mm
Weather sealing Weather sealing None