Olympus M.Zuiko V312040BU000 30mm
Olympus
76 Overall Score
vs
Canon EF 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II
Canon
75 Overall Score
Scores
Macro
Street
Video Cinema
Travel
Budget
Professional
Portrait
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Olympus M.Zuiko V312040BU000 30mm | Canon EF 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | macro | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 30 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 30 mm | 55 mm |
| Elements | 7 | 11 |
| Groups | 6 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | — | Super Spectra coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/3.5 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | 6 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Canon EF-S |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | APS-C★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.13 kg★ | 0.20 kg |
| Filter Thread | 46 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | MSC High-Speed Imager AF System | Micro Motor |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 95 mm★ | 250 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1.25x★ | 0.34x |
Pros & Cons
Olympus M.Zuiko V312040BU000 30mm
- Strong macro (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong aperture (78th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Canon EF 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong build (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong versatility (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong aperture (78th percentile)
- Below average social proof (21st percentile)
Pricing
Olympus M.Zuiko V312040BU000 30mm0.253score per dollar
vs
Canon EF 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II0.625score per dollar
Canon EF 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II offers 2.5x better value for money
Verdict
Tie
Both products are closely matched - Olympus M.Zuiko V312040BU000 30mm wins 5 specs while Canon EF 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II wins 4.
