Olympus Zuiko
M. ED 45mm f/1.8
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
50mm f/1.4D

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Olympus M. ED 45mm f/1.8
LensHero is not aware of any important advantages of the Olympus M. ED 45mm f/1.8 vs the Nikon 50mm f/1.4D.
Olympus Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8 Learn more about
the Olympus M. ED 45mm f/1.8

Reasons to consider the Nikon 50mm f/1.4D
Wider aperture f/1.4 vs f/1.8
Help
 At its widest, the 50mm f/1.4D captures much more light, 0.7 f-stops
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D Learn more about
the Nikon 50mm f/1.4D

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Aperture Wide aperture Help
M. ED 45mm f/1.8:f/1.8
50mm f/1.4D:f/1.4
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
M. ED 45mm f/1.8:45 mm
50mm f/1.4D:50 mm

Compared to low light lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Auto focus Auto focus Help
Easier to use

LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$115
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D
Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Low light lens
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 USM vs the Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 USM vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

Olympus Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

Panasonic Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

Low light lens

$348
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G vs the Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8
Olympus M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8

Olympus M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8

Lens

$299
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Aperture Narrower aperture
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8 vs the Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8
Panasonic Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4

Panasonic Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4

Low light lens

$549
Aperture Wider aperture
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4 vs the Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8
Olympus Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2

Olympus Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2

Low light lens

$799
Min focal length Better wide angle
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Aperture Slightly narrower aperture
Compare the Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2 vs the Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8
Panasonic 25mm f/1.4 Leica D

Panasonic 25mm f/1.4 Leica D

Low light lens

$900
Aperture Wider aperture
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Weight Heavier
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the 25mm f/1.4 Leica D vs the Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$217
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D
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
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D
Nikon Nikkor 35mm f/2D

Nikon Nikkor 35mm f/2D

Low light lens

$330
Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Aperture Narrower aperture
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor 35mm f/2D vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D
Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$429
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Aperture Narrower aperture
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D
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
Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX vs the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

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