Sony
50mm f/1.8
 vs
Olympus Zuiko
M. ED 45mm f/1.8

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sony 50mm f/1.8
Slightly more magnification 1:6.2 (0.2x) vs 1:9.1 (0.1x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects around 50% larger in your photo
Sony 50mm f/1.8 Learn more about
the Sony 50mm f/1.8

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 Sony 50mm f/1.8.
Olympus Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8 Learn more about
the Olympus M. ED 45mm f/1.8

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Aperture Wide aperture Help
f/1.8
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
50mm f/1.8:50 mm
M. ED 45mm f/1.8:45 mm
Magnification Poor magnification Help
50mm f/1.8:1:6.2 (0.2x)
M. ED 45mm f/1.8:1:9.1 (0.1x)

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 Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4

Panasonic Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4

Low light lens

$568 - $569
Compare the Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4 vs the 50mm f/1.8
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
Compare the 50mm f/1.8 DT vs the 50mm f/1.8
Compare the 50mm f/1.8 DT vs the Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8
Sony 50mm f/1.4

Sony 50mm f/1.4

Low light lens

$448
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 vs the 50mm f/1.8
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 vs the Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8

Sony 50mm f/1.8 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony 16mm f/2.8

Sony 16mm f/2.8

Wide angle lens

$998
Min focal length Better wide angle
Weight Slightly lighter
Aperture Narrower aperture
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the 16mm f/2.8 vs the 50mm f/1.8
Sony DT 35mm f/1.8 SAM

Sony DT 35mm f/1.8 SAM

Low light lens

$218
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the DT 35mm f/1.8 SAM vs the 50mm f/1.8
Sigma 30mm f/2.8 EX DN Sony-e

Sigma 30mm f/2.8 EX DN Sony-e

Lens

$199
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Aperture Narrower aperture
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the 30mm f/2.8 EX DN Sony-e vs the 50mm f/1.8
Sony 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar

Sony 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar

Low light lens

$1,098
Magnification More magnification
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Lowest price More expensive
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar vs the 50mm f/1.8
Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 Sony-alpha

Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 Sony-alpha

Low light lens

$269
Aperture Wider aperture
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Auto focus Auto focus
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Compare the 85mm f/1.4 Sony-alpha vs the 50mm f/1.8

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
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
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

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