Olympus 12mm Black
Score: 86/100
Tokina ATX-i 100mm
Score: 82/100Rankings
The OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12mm f/2.0 is an ultra-compact, all-metal prime lens offering a fast f/2 aperture and excellent sharpness. Its trade-offs include noticeable vignetting and barrel distortion at the widest aperture. Ideal for street, travel and low-light shooters who value portability.
The Tokina ATX-i 100mm f/2.8 macro delivers true 1:1 reproduction, a fast aperture and a 55 mm filter thread in a compact package. It lacks an internal focus motor, causing autofocus limitations on some Nikon bodies. Perfect for macro photographers needing high sharpness and decent working distance.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
12 mm | 100 mmbest | |
2 | 2.8best | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.2 mbest | 0.3 m |
| ↓ lower better | 130 gbest | 525 g |
— | 9best | |
0.1 | 1best | |
11best | 9 | |
8best | 8best |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Compatibility(2) | ||
Lens Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Nikon F |
Mount Compatibility | Micro Four Thirds System Camera | Full-frame |
Features(2) | ||
Autofocus Type | MSC | External focus |
Focus Type | MSC internal focusing system | One-Touch Focus Clutch |
Optics(6) | ||
Focal Length (mm) | 12 mm | 100 mm |
Maximum Aperture (f‑stop) | 2.0 | 2.8 |
Minimum Focus Distance (m) | 0.2 m | 0.3 m |
Macro Ratio | 0.08 | 1 |
Number of Optical Elements | 11 | 9 |
Coating | ZERO | Multi-coating |
Build & Design(3) | ||
Filter Thread Size (mm) | 46 mm | 55 mm |
Weight (g) | 130 g | 525 g |
Length (mm) | 43 mm | 98 mm |
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Professional reviewers praise the OM System 12mm f/2 for its ultra-compact build, silent MSC autofocus, and outstanding sharpness across the frame even wide open. They highlight the premium all-metal construction, precise manual-focus clutch, and excellent flare resistance from the ZERO coating. The main criticisms focus on the visible vignetting at f/2, slight barrel distortion, occasional purple fringing, and the omission of a lens hood.
Everyday users love the lens's "true magic" image quality, rapid and accurate autofocus, and the lightweight, sturdy metal body that fits comfortably in a travel kit. Common praise centers on low-light performance, portability, and the satisfying manual-focus feel. Recurring complaints involve sample-to-sample variation, noticeable vignetting and distortion at wide apertures, purple fringing in high-contrast scenes, and the lack of an included hood.
Professional reviewers commend the Tokina ATX-i 100mm f/2.8 for its exceptional sharpness, especially at f/5.6, and its flat-field design that yields edge-to-edge clarity.
Everyday users praise the lens for its striking sharpness, soft bokeh, compactness, and fast aperture that handles low-light situations well. Recurring criticisms focus on the limited autofocus performance on certain Nikon bodies and the need for extra lighting when stopping down to very small apertures.
“"true magic" rendering”
“"super fast accurate focus (quicker than some full-frame lenses)"”
“fantastic”
