Olympus Zuiko
25mm f/2.8 ED
vs
Olympus M.Zuiko
17mm f/2.8

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Olympus 25mm f/2.8 ED

More magnification 1:5.2 (0.2x) vs 1:9.1 (0.1x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects more than 70% larger in your photo
Olympus Zuiko 25mm f/2.8 ED Learn more about
the Olympus 25mm f/2.8 ED

Reasons to consider the Olympus 17mm f/2.8
LensHero is not aware of any important advantages of the Olympus 17mm f/2.8 vs the Olympus 25mm f/2.8 ED .
Olympus M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8 Learn more about
the Olympus 17mm f/2.8

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Weight Light weight Help
25mm f/2.8 ED :95 g
17mm f/2.8:71 g
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
25mm f/2.8 ED :25 mm
17mm f/2.8:17 mm
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix G 14mm f/2.5

Panasonic Lumix G 14mm f/2.5

Low light lens

$325
Compare the Lumix G 14mm f/2.5 vs the Zuiko 25mm f/2.8 ED
Compare the Lumix G 14mm f/2.5 vs the M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8
Panasonic Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

Panasonic Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

Low light lens

$348
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G vs the Zuiko 25mm f/2.8 ED
Compare the Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G vs the M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8
Olympus Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED

Olympus Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED

Wide angle lens

$249
Zoom range Has slightly large zoom range
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Compare the Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED vs the Zuiko 25mm f/2.8 ED
Compare the Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED vs the M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8
Olympus Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8

Olympus Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8

Low light lens

$399
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Compare the Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8 vs the Zuiko 25mm f/2.8 ED
Compare the Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8 vs the M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8
Sigma 19mm f/2.8 EX DN

Sigma 19mm f/2.8 EX DN

Lens

$149
Compare the 19mm f/2.8 EX DN vs the Zuiko 25mm f/2.8 ED
Compare the 19mm f/2.8 EX DN vs the M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8
Panasonic 25mm f/1.4 Leica D

Panasonic 25mm f/1.4 Leica D

Low light lens

$900
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Length Is longer
Compare the 25mm f/1.4 Leica D vs the Zuiko 25mm f/2.8 ED
Compare the 25mm f/1.4 Leica D vs the M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8
Olympus Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2

Olympus Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2

Low light lens

$799
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Compare the Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2 vs the Zuiko 25mm f/2.8 ED
Compare the Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2 vs the M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8

Olympus Zuiko 25mm f/2.8 ED Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Four-thirds

Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Four-thirds

Low light lens

$439
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Wide maximum Wider aperture
Length Longer
Compare the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Four-thirds vs the Zuiko 25mm f/2.8 ED
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

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

Low light lens

$197
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Wider aperture
Length Longer
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX vs the Zuiko 25mm f/2.8 ED
Olympus Zuiko 35mm f/3.5 Macro ED

Olympus Zuiko 35mm f/3.5 Macro ED

Macro lens

$229
Magnification Much more magnification
Aperture Narrower aperture
Length Longer
Compare the Zuiko 35mm f/3.5 Macro ED vs the Zuiko 25mm f/2.8 ED

Olympus M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Olympus Zuiko 40-150mm f/4-5.6 ED

Olympus Zuiko 40-150mm f/4-5.6 ED

Wildlife lens

$279
Max focal length Better telephoto
Zoom range More zoom
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Zuiko 40-150mm f/4-5.6 ED vs the M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8
Sigma 19mm f/2.8 EX DN Sony-e

Sigma 19mm f/2.8 EX DN Sony-e

Wide angle lens

$149
Compare the 19mm f/2.8 EX DN Sony-e vs the M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8

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