Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 12-60mm f/2.8-4.0 SWD
Professional grade Four Thirds standard zoom lens
Key Features
Lens Capabilities
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The Most Important Rings & Switches — Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 12-60mm f/2.8-4.0 SWD
| Ring / Switch / Control | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Focus Ring | ✓ Present | |
| Zoom Ring | ✓ Present | |
| Aperture Ring | ✗ Not Present | |
| AF/MF Switch | ✗ Not Present | Accessed via camera body |
| Image Stabilisation Switch | ✗ Not Present | Lens relies on IBIS |
| Focus Limiter Switch | ✗ Not Present | |
| Function (L-Fn) Button | ✗ Not Present | |
| Zoom Lock Switch | ✗ Not Present | |
| Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) | ✗ Not Present | |
| Weather Sealing | ✓ Present |
How-to Use Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 12-60mm f/2.8-4.0 SWD
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Technical Specification
| Lens Type | Standard Zoom |
| Focal Length | 12-60mm (24-120mm equivalent) |
| Aperture Range | f/2.8-4.0 to f/22 |
| Lens Construction | 14 elements in 10 groups |
| Min Focus Distance | 0.25m |
| Max Magnification | 0.28x |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 (circular) |
| Filter Size | 72mm |
| Mount | Four Thirds |
| Weather Sealing | Yes (Dust and Splash-proof) |
| Focus Motor | SWD (Supersonic Wave Drive) |
| Weight | 575g |
| Dimensions | 79.5mm x 98.5mm |
