OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO
OM System
69 Overall Score
vs
7Artisans Hope Series 25mm T2.1 25mm
7Artisans
39 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO | 7Artisans Hope Series 25mm T2.1 25mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 12 mm | 25 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 100 mm | 25 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 15 |
| Groups | 11 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 5★ | — |
| Coating | Z Coating Nano | multi-layer nano-coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | f/2.1 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 10★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Canon RF |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | APS-C★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.56 kg★ | 1.00 kg |
| Filter Thread | 72 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 150 mm★ | 300 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.3x★ | — |
Pros & Cons
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO
- Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong versatility (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong build (67th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
7Artisans Hope Series 25mm T2.1 25mm
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong macro (71st percentile)
- Strong optical (71st percentile)
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average build (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average bokeh (31st percentile)
Pricing
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO0.005score per dollar
vs
7Artisans Hope Series 25mm T2.1 25mm0.019score per dollar
7Artisans Hope Series 25mm T2.1 25mm offers 3.8x better value for money
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO
7Artisans Hope Series 25mm T2.1 25mm
Verdict
Winner: OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO
Scores 69 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 22 specs.
