Olympus Zuiko
M. ED 45mm f/1.8
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Olympus M.Zuiko
12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 ED EZ

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differences

Reasons to consider the Olympus M. ED 45mm f/1.8
Is a prime lens Yes vs No
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 Prime lenses have a single focal length, they are typically sharper and have wider apertures
Significantly wider aperture f/1.8 vs f/3.5
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 At its widest, the M. ED 45mm f/1.8 captures much more light, 1.9 f-stops
Olympus Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8 Learn more about
the Olympus M. ED 45mm f/1.8

Reasons to consider the Olympus 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 ED EZ
More zoom 4.2x vs 1x
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 More than 4x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Better wide angle 12 mm vs 45 mm
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 3.7x better wide angle
Olympus M.Zuiko 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 ED EZ Learn more about
the Olympus 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 ED EZ

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
M. ED 45mm f/1.8:45 mm
12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 ED EZ:50 mm

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Olympus Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2

Olympus Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2

Low light lens

$799
Compare the Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2 vs the Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8
Compare the Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2 vs the M.Zuiko 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 ED EZ
Olympus M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8

Olympus M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8

Lens

$299
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8 vs the Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8
Compare the M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8 vs the M.Zuiko 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 ED EZ
Panasonic Lumix G 14mm f/2.5

Panasonic Lumix G 14mm f/2.5

Low light lens

$325
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Lumix G 14mm f/2.5 vs the Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8
Compare the Lumix G 14mm f/2.5 vs the M.Zuiko 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 ED EZ
Panasonic 25mm f/1.4 Leica D

Panasonic 25mm f/1.4 Leica D

Low light lens

$900
Compare the 25mm f/1.4 Leica D vs the Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8
Compare the 25mm f/1.4 Leica D vs the M.Zuiko 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 ED EZ
Panasonic Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm f/2.8

Panasonic Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm f/2.8

Wide angle lens

$963 - $1,298
Fixed aperture Has a fixed aperture
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm f/2.8 vs the Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8
Compare the Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm f/2.8 vs the M.Zuiko 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 ED EZ
Sigma 19mm f/2.8 EX DN

Sigma 19mm f/2.8 EX DN

Lens

$199
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the 19mm f/2.8 EX DN vs the Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8
Compare the 19mm f/2.8 EX DN vs the M.Zuiko 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 ED EZ

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
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
Sony 50mm f/1.8 DT

Sony 50mm f/1.8 DT

Low light lens

$168
Magnification More magnification
Compare the 50mm f/1.8 DT vs the Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8
Olympus M.Zuiko ED 75mm f/1.8

Olympus M.Zuiko ED 75mm f/1.8

Sports lens

$899
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the M.Zuiko ED 75mm f/1.8 vs the Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8

Olympus M.Zuiko 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 ED EZ Competitors

Advantages

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

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

Wide angle lens

$249
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED vs the M.Zuiko 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 ED EZ
Olympus Zuiko 12-60mm f/2.8-4 ED SWD

Olympus Zuiko 12-60mm f/2.8-4 ED SWD

Wide angle lens

$999
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Wider aperture
Weight Slightly heavier
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the Zuiko 12-60mm f/2.8-4 ED SWD vs the M.Zuiko 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 ED EZ
Olympus M.Zuiko ED 14-150mm f/4-5.6

Olympus M.Zuiko ED 14-150mm f/4-5.6

Travel lens

$599
Zoom range Much more zoom
Max focal length Better telephoto
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the M.Zuiko ED 14-150mm f/4-5.6 vs the M.Zuiko 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 ED EZ

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