Olympus M.Zuiko 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO

The ultimate all-in-one professional zoom lens

Olympus M.Zuiko 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO
85/100
LENS SCORE
Features 19
Performance 18
Durability 18
Price 12
Usability 18
Brand Olympus
Model V314080BU000

Key Features

OPTICAL 17 elements in 11 groups with DSA, ED, and Super HR glass
APERTURE Constant f/4 maximum aperture throughout the zoom range
STABILIZATION Sync IS compatible with up to 6.5 stops of compensation
FOCUS MSC (Movie and Still Compatible) mechanism for fast, silent AF
MAGNIFICATION 0.3x (0.6x 35mm equivalent) maximum magnification at wide end
BUILD Dustproof, splashproof, and freezeproof professional construction
COATING Z Coating Nano to reduce ghosting and flares
FOCUS CLUTCH Manual focus clutch mechanism for instant AF/MF switching
L-FN Programmable Lens Function button for custom assignments
MOUNT Micro Four Thirds system mount
FILTER 72mm front filter thread diameter
DIAPHRAGM 7-blade circular aperture for smooth bokeh
COMPATIBILITY Optimized for high-resolution handheld shooting modes

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Olympus M.Zuiko 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present Manual focus clutch mechanism
Zoom Ring ✓ Present
Aperture Ring ✗ Not Present
AF/MF Switch ✗ Not Present Accessed via focus clutch
Image Stabilisation Switch ✓ Present
Focus Limiter Switch ✗ Not Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✓ Present
Zoom Lock Switch ✗ Not Present
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✓ Present
Weather Sealing ✓ Present

How-to Use Olympus M.Zuiko 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO

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Technical Specification

Focal Length 12-100mm (24-200mm 35mm equivalent)
Max Aperture f/4
Min Aperture f/22
Lens Construction 17 elements in 11 groups
Min Focus Distance 0.15m (wide) / 0.45m (tele)
Diaphragm Blades 7 (circular)
Filter Size 72mm
Stabilization Sync IS (In-lens + In-body)
Weather Sealing Yes (Dust, splash, freezeproof)
Dimensions 77.5 x 116.5 mm
Weight 561g