Olympus M. ED 45mm f/1.8 vs 25mm f/2.8 ED

differences

Reasons to consider the Olympus M. ED 45mm f/1.8

Wider aperture

f/1.8

f/2.8

At its widest, the M. ED 45mm f/1.8 captures much more light, 1.3 f-stops

Slightly better telephoto

45 mm

25 mm

80% more reach, less perspective distortion

Learn more about
the Olympus M. ED 45mm f/1.8

Reasons to consider the Olympus 25mm f/2.8 ED

More magnification

1:5.2 (0.2x)

1:9.1 (0.1x)

Take macro shots with subjects more than 70% larger in your photo

Slightly better wide angle

25 mm

45 mm

More than 40% better wide angle

Learn more about
the Olympus 25mm f/2.8 ED

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

	Fixed focal length prime lenses
	Typically very sharp

Light weight

M. ED 45mm f/1.8:	116 g
25mm f/2.8 ED :	95 g

	No silent focus motor
	Louder and slower

	Poor zoom
	1x

Poor telephoto

M. ED 45mm f/1.8:	45 mm
25mm f/2.8 ED :	25 mm

competitors

Panasonic Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

Low light lens

$348

Has a lower max f/stop

Compare the Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G vs the Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8

Compare the Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G vs the Zuiko 25mm f/2.8 ED

Panasonic 25mm f/1.4 Leica D

Low light lens

$900

Has a lower max f/stop

Is longer

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 Zuiko 25mm f/2.8 ED

Olympus M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8

Lens

$299

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 Zuiko 25mm f/2.8 ED

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 Zuiko 25mm f/2.8 ED

Panasonic Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4

Low light lens

$549

Compare the Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4 vs the Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8

Compare the Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4 vs the Zuiko 25mm f/2.8 ED

Sigma 30mm f/2.8 EX DN

Lens

$149

Has a narrower aperture

Compare the 30mm f/2.8 EX DN vs the Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8

Compare the 30mm f/2.8 EX DN vs the Zuiko 25mm f/2.8 ED

Panasonic Lumix G 14mm f/2.5

Low light lens

$325

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 Zuiko 25mm f/2.8 ED

Sony 50mm f/1.8 DT

Low light lens

$168

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

Sports lens

$899

Slightly better telephoto

Slightly worse wide angle

Slightly more expensive

Compare the M.Zuiko ED 75mm f/1.8 vs the Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Low light lens

$98 - $125

Wider aperture

Slightly better telephoto

Slightly worse wide angle

Slightly longer

Compare the EF 50mm f/1.8 II vs the Zuiko 25mm f/2.8 ED

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

Low light lens

$197

Has a silent focus motor

Wider aperture

Longer

Slightly less magnification

Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX vs the Zuiko 25mm f/2.8 ED

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Olympus Zuiko
M. ED 45mm f/1.8
vs
Olympus Zuiko
25mm f/2.8 ED

differences

Reasons to consider the Olympus M. ED 45mm f/1.8

Reasons to consider the Olympus 25mm f/2.8 ED