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OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-200mm
Its 16.6x zoom range, spanning 12–200mm (24–400mm equivalent), is the longest available in any mirrorless system. At just 455g with full weather-sealing and a 1:2.7 close-up capability, this all-in-one lens eliminates the need to carry multiple optics. It’s ideal for hikers and travel photographers who want a single, rugged lens for sweeping landscapes, distant subjects, and impromptu macro shots.
Focal length 12-200mm
Aperture f/6.3
Mount Micro Four Thirds
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 455 g
af type Auto Focus
lens type zoom
75 Overall Score
Price $850
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 12 |
| Focal Length Max | 200 |
| Elements | 16 |
| Groups | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 |
| Coating | ZERO coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/6.3 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-6.3 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
Build
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.5 kg / 1.0 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 72 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Auto Focus |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 220 |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.7 |
vs Competition
| Spec | OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-200mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 12-200mm | 16-300mm | 17-70mm | 17-28mm | 12-35mm | 18-135mm |
| Max Aperture | f/6.3 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E | Sony E | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 455 | 615 | 544 | 450 | 306 | 326 |
| AF Type | Auto Focus | HLA | RXD | Stepping Motor | Autofocus | Linear motor |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-200mm | 53.8 | 50.2 | 75.2 | 80.9 | 85.9 | 50.4 | 98.2 | 99.1 | 20.6 | 36.8 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 53.8 | 84.5 | 64.2 | 87.4 | 99.2 | 76.6 | 0 | 99.6 | 81.9 | 99.2 |
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Compare | 53.8 | 86.4 | 69.1 | 85.5 | 91.2 | 83.3 | 63.8 | 89.6 | 86.1 | 82.4 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 86.8 | 86.4 | 75.6 | 85.5 | 88.3 | 83.3 | 91.2 | 68.1 | 71 | 36.8 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 Compare | 53.8 | 81.1 | 85.7 | 50.7 | 86.6 | 83.3 | 63.8 | 80.6 | 86.1 | 96.9 |
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 98 | 74.6 | 73 | 40.3 | 78.7 | 76.6 | 44.7 | 95.8 | 90.2 | 82.4 |
Price
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