A fast aperture super-wide prime lens with the world's first depth of field scale in a compact system camera lens. Designed for rapid hyperfocal shooting, its quick-clutch manual focus ring enables quick focus-free candid or reportage photography. MSC drive technology assures super-fast and quiet autofocusing. Olympus introduces its revolutionary new ZERO (Zuiko Extra-low Reflection Optical) multicoating with this new high performance lens for maximum shooting confidence in challenging contra-jour lighting conditions. An all metal barrel design provides durability and a premium build quality.

The 12mm, the Architectural & Landscape Photographer's Delight.

Pro grade super high performance wide-angle prime with a no-compromise optical design. It's super-bright aperture allows for more light to be captured even in lower light environments. Dual Super Aspherical (DSA), Extra-Low Dispersion (ED), and Super High Refractive index (Super HR) glass elements ensure that clarity is maintained at all apertures. Engraved depth of field scale with quick-clutch manual focus mechanism for hyperfocal photography All metal barrel and focusing ring MSC (Movie & Still Compatible) mechanism for fast and quiet autofocusing.