Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 EZ

This 4.2x zoom lens from Olympus is compatible with Micro Four Thirds system cameras and provides an angle of view equivalent to a 24-100mm lens on a 35mm camera. Unusually for a lens covering this range the maximum aperture is rather slow at the telephoto end at only f/6.3. This lens costs around £300 and sports internal focusing and zoom, a choice of powered or mechanical zooming options, a dedicated focus lock button, a novel macro function and is splash proof. It is also available in a choice of black or champagne silver finishes.

There are currently no direct equivalents in terms of focal range or features to this lens with the closest being Panasonic's 14-45mm lens, which lacks the 12mm wide angle and 50mm telephoto, dedicated macro function and splash proof build of the Olympus lens, but does include optical stabilisation and is less expensive at around £230.

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