OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO

OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO

OM System
69 Overall Score
vs
Nikon NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8 S 35mm

Nikon NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8 S 35mm

Nikon
57 Overall Score

Scores

Landscape
OM System
90
Nikon
57
Macro
OM System
79
Nikon
65
Video Cinema
OM System
73
Nikon
46
Travel
OM System
73
Nikon
59
Budget
OM System
72
Nikon
55
Professional
OM System
70
Nikon
54
Wildlife Sports
OM System
65
Nikon
47
Street
OM System
55
Nikon
54
Portrait
OM System
43
Nikon
34

Specifications

OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm f/4 IS PRONikon NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8 S 35mm
Optics
Typezoomprime
Focal Length Min12 mm35 mm
Focal Length Max100 mm35 mm
Elements178
Groups116
Aspherical Elements3★1
ED Elements5★2
CoatingZ Coating NanoSuper Integrated Coating
Aperture
Max Aperturef/22f/22
Min Aperturef/4f/1.8
Constant✓✓
Diaphragm Blades77
Build
MountMicro Four ThirdsNikon F
Formatmicro-four-thirdsAPS-C★
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight0.56 kg0.20 kg★
Filter Thread72 mm52 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeAutofocusSilent Wave Motor
Stabilization✓★✗
Stabilization Stops5 stops5 stops
Focus
Min Focus Distance150 mm★250 mm
Max Magnification0.3x1:6.25★

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

Nikon NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8 S 35mm

  • Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong macro (78th percentile)
  • Below average bokeh (13th percentile)13th %ile
  • Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
  • Below average versatility (34th percentile)

Pricing

Nikon NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8 S 35mm is $1,231 cheaper (8.3x less).

OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO0.049score per dollar
vs
Nikon NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8 S 35mm0.334score per dollar

Nikon NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8 S 35mm offers 6.8x better value for money

OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO

Adorama
$1,400
B&H Photo
$1,400
Newegg
$1,500
Amazon
$1,600
Best Buy
$1,600

Nikon NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8 S 35mm

Best Buy
open-box$135
B&H Photo
$169
Adorama
$197
Amazon
renewed$199
Best Buy
$200

Verdict

★ Winner: OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO

Scores 69 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.

OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO Better at:

MacroBudgetTravelPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

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