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Olympus 12-40mm f2.8 Review

January 15, 2026December 3, 2017 by David Fleet
Olympus 12-40mm f/2.8 Pro lens next to the Olympus 25mm 1.8 lens

  Update January 2026. It’s hard to believe just how long ago it was since I wrote this review. I stand by the fact that the Olympus 12-40mm f/2.8 Pro is still a fantastic lens and one that I used for years. I am heading back to the UK next week, where I will pick … Read more

Categories Mirrorless, Gear, Lenses, OM System/Olympus, Reviews Tags 12-40mm, lenses, olympus, olympus pro, review 10 Comments

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