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Pros Pros
  • High optical sharpness
  • Durable weather-sealed construction
  • Compact and lightweight design
  • Effective macro functionality
  • Quick and quiet autofocus
Cons Cons
  • Lacks manual focus clutch and custom buttons
  • Modest f/4 maximum aperture
  • Lack of internal image stabilization
  • Susceptibility to flare
  • Extending zoom mechanism

Launch price Launch price $649
Focal length & aperture Focal length & aperture 12-45mm f/4
Mount & coverage Mount & coverage Micro Four Thirds · Micro Four Thirds
Stabilization Stabilization None
Close focus Close focus 12 cm (0.25x)
Filter thread Filter thread 58mm
Weight & size Weight & size 254g (9 oz) · 63.4 x 70 mm (2.50 x 2.76 in)

Announcement date Announcement date February 12, 2020
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $649
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 12
Groups Groups 9

Focal length (wide) Focal length (wide) 12mm
Focal length (tele) Focal length (tele) 45mm
Max aperture Max aperture f/4
Minimum aperture Minimum aperture f/22
Diaphragm blades Diaphragm blades 7

Diagonal angle of view Diagonal angle of view 84° - 27°

Minimum focus distance Minimum focus distance 12 cm
Maximum magnification Maximum magnification 0.25x
Focus mechanism Focus mechanism Internal focus

Optical stabilization (OIS) Optical stabilization (OIS) No

Weight Weight 254g (9 oz)
Maximum diameter Maximum diameter 63.4mm (2.50 in)
Length Length 70mm (2.76 in)
Filter thread Filter thread 58mm
Weather sealing Weather sealing None
Maximum extended length Maximum extended length 3.52mm