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The Olympus Zuiko 12-60mm f/2.8-4 SWD ED lens offers extreme wide photo angles with a 5.0x zoom. With Olympus's Supersonic Wave Drive (SWD) Autofocus System, it provides quiet, precise, high-speed response. The two compact, high-powered SWD devices inside operate the lenses by creating elliptical oscillations unique to Olympus's autofocus system. At the same time, a 5.3 mm by 4.3 mm ultra-compact optical encoder detects the lens drive's position. Eliminating the reduction gear, the encoder adjusts the lens drive position using direct rotation detection. This completely digital system both speeds up the focusing process and reduces operating noise.These SWD lenses are compatible with all camera bodies using the Four Thirds system. They are designed for use with the Olympus E-3 cameras and work well with the E-M1. Paired with these cameras, they deliver focusing speeds of 17 seconds and accuracy to within 5 microns. With an MMF adapter, you also can attach Zuiko lenses to Olympus PEN and OM-D cameras. The Four Thirds system, developed by Olympus and Eastman Kodak, creates an industry standard allowing complete interchangeability regardless of manufacturer. Four Thirds viewfinders are mirrorless, and Micro Four Thirds bodies do not contain either mirrors or pentaprisms. Some dispense with an optical viewfinder, relying solely on the LCD screen. The bodies also have smaller image sensors. Overall, Four Thirds bodies and digital lenses are lighter, more compact, and more portable.As an extreme wide angle lens, the Olympus Zuiko 12-60mm gives you an 84- to 20-degree real angle view. It also allows macro photography from distances of 9.84 inches throughout the full zoom range. The 12 mm to 60 mm DSLR zoom lens range is equivalent to a zoom range of 24 mm to 120 mm on a 35 mm SLR camera.Aspherical, or nonspherical, elements and Extra-Low Dispersion ED Glass eliminate chromatic aberration and other optical aberrations for crisp, bright, clear digital images. Seven circular aperture blades allow natural blurring for the image's background. This Olympus Zuiko 12-60 mm is splash proof and dust proof. It also resists weather, mold, and mildew. Take this lens into the field for nature, wildlife, and extreme sports photography without worrying about damage.The maximum aperture for wide angle shots is 1:2.8, and for telephoto photography, the maximum is 1:4.0. The minimum setting is 1:22. These settings are controlled by the camera. Maximum image magnification is 0.58x, and the maximum focal length is 60 mm, while the minimum is 12 mm. The Olympus lens measures 3.9 inches by 3.1 inches by 3.1 inches and weighs 1.3 pounds. The Zuiko 12-60mm f/2.8-4 comes with operating instructions and the LC-72B lens cap, the LH-75B lens hood, and the LR-1 lens rear cap. Compatible accessories for digital SLRs include the EC-20 and EC-14 teleconverters, 72 mm diameter filters, and the EX-25 extension tube.With its precise accuracy and nearly silent, high-speed focusing technology, the Olympus 12-60mm f/2.8-4 provides photographers at all levels with sharp, clear images from macro close-ups to telephoto distance shots for a digital SLR.

Product Identifiers

BrandOlympus

MPN261014

UPC4545350010799

eBay Product ID (ePID)99757148

Product Key Features

MountFour Thirds

Focal Length12-60mm, Zoom

Maximum Aperturef/2.8-4

SeriesOlympus Zuiko

TypeMacro/Close Up, Image Stabilization

Focus TypeAuto & Manual, Zoom

Dimensions

Weight20.46 Oz

Additional Product Features

ApertureF/2.8-4

Compatible BrandFour Thirds

Min Aperture22

Additional Tech CharacteristicsSwd Ed

Diameter3.1in

Focal Length (mm)12-60mm

Camera TypeSLR

Camera TechnologyDigital

Product LineOlympus Zuiko

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Olympus Zuiko 12-60mm f/2.8-4 SWD ED Lens For Four Thirds