Olympus Zuiko
25mm f/2.8 ED
vs
Nikon Nikkor
24mm f/2.8D

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Olympus 25mm f/2.8 ED

More magnification 1:5.2 (0.2x) vs 1:8.9 (0.1x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects more than 70% larger in your photo
Slightly shorter 24 mm vs 46 mm
Help
 Around 50% shorter
Slightly lighter 95 g vs 263 g
Help
 2.8x lighter
Olympus Zuiko 25mm f/2.8 ED Learn more about
the Olympus 25mm f/2.8 ED

Reasons to consider the Nikon 24mm f/2.8D
LensHero is not aware of any important advantages of the Nikon 24mm f/2.8D vs the Olympus 25mm f/2.8 ED .
Nikon Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D Learn more about
the Nikon 24mm f/2.8D

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Length Short Help
25mm f/2.8 ED :24 mm
24mm f/2.8D:46 mm
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
25mm f/2.8 ED :25 mm
24mm f/2.8D:24 mm
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

Low light lens

$197
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX vs the Zuiko 25mm f/2.8 ED
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX vs the Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D

Olympus Zuiko 25mm f/2.8 ED Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

Panasonic Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

Low light lens

$348
Aperture Wider aperture
Wide maximum Wider aperture
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Compare the Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G vs the Zuiko 25mm f/2.8 ED
Panasonic 25mm f/1.4 Leica D

Panasonic 25mm f/1.4 Leica D

Low light lens

$900
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Wide maximum Wider aperture
Length Longer
Compare the 25mm f/1.4 Leica D vs the Zuiko 25mm f/2.8 ED
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Low light lens

$98 - $125
Aperture Wider aperture
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Length Slightly longer
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.8 II vs the Zuiko 25mm f/2.8 ED
Olympus M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8

Olympus M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8

Lens

$299
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8 vs the Zuiko 25mm f/2.8 ED
Olympus Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2

Olympus Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2

Low light lens

$799
Aperture Wider aperture
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Magnification Less magnification
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2 vs the Zuiko 25mm f/2.8 ED

Nikon Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D

Nikon Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D

Wide angle lens

$259
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Compare the Nikkor 28mm f/2.8D vs the Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$439
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Wide maximum Wider aperture
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G vs the Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D
Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 D

Nikon Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 D

Wide angle lens

$479
Compare the Nikkor 20mm f/2.8 D vs the Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED

Low light lens

$2,000
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Wide maximum Wider aperture
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED vs the Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$697
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Wider aperture
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 28mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor 24mm f/2.8D

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