Olympus Zuiko Digital 12-60mm f/2.8-4 Review

Boasting a 5x zoom range and an f/2.8 maximum aperture the 12-60mm zoom looks impressive with its extra-low dispersion (ED) glass and responsive, fast-focusing Sonic-Wave Drive......

Product Overview

Overall rating:

90%

Olympus Zuiko Digital 12-60mm f/2.8-4

Performance:95%
Value:85%
Overall score:90%
Design:90%
Image Quality:90%
Features:90%

Pros:

  • Lovely feel, useful 5x zoom range, great image quality

Cons:

  • Low CA does not always mean high resolution

Product:

Olympus Zuiko Digital 12-60mm f/2.8-4 Review

Manufacturer:

Price as reviewed:

£630.00

Sample images

Verdict

Overall, this lens is not quite as consistent as the 14-54mm zoom, but does offers more of an extended zoom range. The 14-54mm is probably the better lens but the 12-60mm is more versatile.

Details

Sample Photos: See sample image gallery
Minimum Aperture:f/22 (fixed)
Lens Mount:Olympus Digital
Filter Thread:72mm
Focus Method:AF/MF
Other:Lens hood
Minimum Focus:0.25
Maximum Aperture:f/2.8-4
Weight:575g
Dimensions:79 x 98mm
Focal Length:12-60mm
Maximum Format Size:Four-Thirds
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