Olympus 12-40mm F2.8 Pro sample gallery
The Olympus 12-40mm F2.8 has joined us on a lot of journeys over the years, mounted to many different OM-D camera bodies. First announced in 2013, the lens is still a mainstay in Olympus' Micro Four Thirds system. Covering a versatile 24-80mm equiv. range and offering the weather-sealing and durability Olympus is known for, it's at the heart of many-an OM-D shooter's kit. We've collected our own images taken with the lens throughout the years and added some new ones to showcase its capabilities.
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