Introduction On paper the Olympus M.Zuiko 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 EZ looks like a rather conventional standard zoom lens but it is somewhat unusual in a couple of aspects. You may have noticed the "EZ" in the lens name - this refers to an E lektro-magnetic Z oom mechanism, usually also referred to as power zoom. This is a website that introduces specifications of Olympus Interchangeable Lens M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-50mm F3.5-6.3 EZ. Interchangeable Lens M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-50mm F3.5-6.3 EZ /24-100mm (35mm equivalent) Overview; Features; Rear Lens Cap (LR-2), Instruction Manual and Warranty Card: Specifications are subject to change without When the original OM-D E-M5 appeared in 2012, its kit zoom was the M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-50mm F3.5-6.3 EZ. This lightweight, versatile, weather-sealed optic featured an unusual switchable manual/electronic zoom and a dedicated macro setting, but it was optically mediocre. Olympus E-M5 II, 178mm, 1/250sec at f/6.3, ISO 200. Overall, if you like the idea of a compact all-in-one lens, the Olympus 12-200mm is certainly worth a look, and a clear step up from the firm's cheaper 14-150mm in terms of versatility. It's far from the sharpest lens I've ever used, but I've really enjoyed shooting with it. This is a website that introduces Olympus Interchangeable Lens M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-50mm F3.5-6.3 EZ. Olympus User Photos; Rear Lens Cap LR-2, Instruction Manual and Warranty Card: Optional Accessories: PRF-D52 PRO Protection Filter, LH-55B Lens Hood, LH-55C Lens Hood, LSC-0814 Lens Case, LC-52B Lens Cap The M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-50mm f3.5-6.3 EZ is a zoom lens with a zoom ratio of approximately 4.2X, covering a range that extends from a wide angle of 24mm (35mm camera equivalent) - ideal for taking wide shots even indoors - to a medium telephoto focal length of 100mm (35mm camera equivalent), which is optimal for portraits. Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 EZ Handling and features The metal-like finish of the silver lens supplied for testing has an excellent high quality feel to it, which is complimented This is a website that introduces specifications of Olympus Interchangeable Lens M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-50mm F3.5-6.3 EZ. Olympus User Photos; Specifications Focal length: 12-50mm (35mm equivalent focal length: 24-100mm) Electronic zoom / Manual zoom: Closest focusing distance: 0.35m (normal shooting) / 0.2m (Macro shooting*) Interchangeable Lens M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-50mm F3.5-6.3 EZ /24-100mm (35mm equivalent) Overview Features Specifications Sample Images Approx. 4.2x high-spec electronic zoom lens that can be used for many scenes from landscapes to portrait This approx. 4.2x zoom lens starts from 24mm wide angle (35mm equivalent), very useful for landscapes. The Olympus Micro 4/3 12-50mm Real Use Lens Review - The misunderstood kit zoom. 2012-07-19: slrgear.com: Olympus 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 EZ M.Zuiko Digital ED (Tested) 2012-08-02: photozone.de: Olympus M.Zuiko 12-50mm 1:3.5-6.3 EZ ED - Review / Test Report: 2013-06-21: 13thfloorphotography.blogspot.com: Ballin' on a budget - Olympus 12-50mm kit The manual says that for m43 lenses my e-m5 shouldn't need me to input a focal length in the image stabilization settings, and so I don't think the menu should be letting me do that while an m43 lens is on the camera. But it's letting me today, I noticed, both with my Olympus 12-50 kit lens and with my 75-300, which is likewise