Olympus Zuiko
M. ED 45mm f/1.8
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Olympus Zuiko
M. ED 12mm f/2

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Olympus M. ED 45mm f/1.8
Slightly better telephoto 45 mm vs 12 mm
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 Around 4x more reach, less perspective distortion
Slightly wider aperture f/1.8 vs f/2
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 At its widest, the M. ED 45mm f/1.8 captures marginally more light, 0.3 f-stops
Slightly cheaper $399.00 vs $799.00
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 The best price we've seen is $400 cheaper (2x less)
Slightly more magnification 1:9.1 (0.1x) vs 1:12.5 (0.1x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects around 40% larger in your photo
Olympus Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8 Learn more about
the Olympus M. ED 45mm f/1.8

Reasons to consider the Olympus M. ED 12mm f/2
Better wide angle 12 mm vs 45 mm
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 3.7x better wide angle
Olympus Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2 Learn more about
the Olympus M. ED 12mm f/2

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Aperture Wide aperture Help
M. ED 45mm f/1.8:f/1.8
M. ED 12mm f/2:f/2
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Weight Light weight Help
M. ED 45mm f/1.8:116 g
M. ED 12mm f/2:130 g
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Magnification Poor magnification Help
M. ED 45mm f/1.8:1:9.1 (0.1x)
M. ED 12mm f/2:1:12.5 (0.1x)
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
M. ED 45mm f/1.8:45 mm
M. ED 12mm f/2:12 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
Panasonic Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

Panasonic Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

Low light lens

$348
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 M. ED 12mm f/2
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 Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2
Panasonic Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4

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 M. ED 12mm f/2
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 Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2
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 Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2
Olympus M.Zuiko 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 ED EZ

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

Wide angle lens

$499
Zoom range Has significantly large zoom range
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Compare the M.Zuiko 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 ED EZ vs the Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8
Compare the M.Zuiko 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 ED EZ vs the Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2
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
Zoom range Has slightly large zoom range
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
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 Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2

Olympus Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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 Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Olympus Zuiko 7-14mm f/4 ED

Olympus Zuiko 7-14mm f/4 ED

Wide angle lens

$1,799
Zoom range More zoom
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the Zuiko 7-14mm f/4 ED vs the Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2
Olympus M.Zuiko ED 9-18mm f/4-5.6

Olympus M.Zuiko ED 9-18mm f/4-5.6

Wide angle lens

$699
Zoom range More zoom
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the M.Zuiko ED 9-18mm f/4-5.6 vs the Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2
Olympus Zuiko 9-18mm f/4-5.6 ED

Olympus Zuiko 9-18mm f/4-5.6 ED

Wide angle lens

$599
Zoom range More zoom
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the Zuiko 9-18mm f/4-5.6 ED vs the Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2

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