Olympus Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8

$399
45 mm
autofocus prime lens
f/1.8

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Four thirds (2.1x crop factor)

This lens is compatible with Four thirds (2.1x crop factor) cameras such as the Olympus E-M5, Panasonic DMC-G5 and Olympus E-PL3.

horizontal angle of view
21.8°
93.5mm
35mm equivalent focal length

Pros

The Olympus M. ED 45mm f/1.8 vs other Micro Four Thirds lenses

	Prime lens
	Typically very sharp

	Wide aperture
	f/1.8

Cons

The Olympus M. ED 45mm f/1.8 vs other Micro Four Thirds lenses

	Not a fisheye
	Regular images

	No image stabilization
	Risk of blur

	Below average zoom range
	1x

Specifications

General

	Min focal length	45 mm
	Max focal length	45 mm	below average
	Zoom range	1x	below average
	Magnification	1:9.1 (0.1x)	below average
Aperture

	Wide minimum	f/1.8	above average
	Wide maximum	Unknown
	Tele minimum	f/1.8	above average
	Tele maximum	Unknown
Features

	Auto focus	Yes
	Focus motor	None	below average
	Image stabilization	None
	Fisheye	No
	Tilt-shift	No
Form factor

	Lens mount	Micro Four Thirds
	Length	Unknown
	Diameter	Unknown
	Filter size	Unknown
	Weight	116 g	above average
Angle of view

	Wide horizontal	22.6°	below average
	Telephoto horizontal	22.6°
	Wide vertical	17.1°	below average
	Telephoto vertical	17.1°
	Wide diagonal	28.1°	below average
	Telephoto diagonal	28.1°

DiscussionWhat do you think about the Olympus Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8 lens?

Speech is free, but discussion at LensHero is moderated! Please discuss the your opinion of this lens here, and discuss feedback for LensHero at our support community.

Showing 1 comments

Chris Sellers

(8:35 PM, March 07, 2013)

...in a word - "brilliant"! I dare to suggest that this lens rivals my Leica Summilux 50 mm f 1.4 - despite the different focal lengths - and that DOES take into account the micro 4/3 16.1 megapixel sensor of my OM D

“LensHero will help you cut through the sheer number of lenses out there to find the few you want to read more about” - LifeHacker	“Finding the right lens on Lenshero is incredibly easy!” - Revell Photography
“I am in love with LensHero.” - Shoot from the Belly	“Kind of a little bit in love with LensHero” - @alicetragedy
“No technical stuff whatsoever, just plain and simple questions complete with examples so that any user can understand” - Karel Donk, Photographer	“I love that I can pull up different lenses in my price range that will fit my DSLR.” - Jennifer Sutton

Olympus Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Four thirds (2.1x crop factor)

Pros

The Olympus M. ED 45mm f/1.8 vs other Micro Four Thirds lenses

Cons

The Olympus M. ED 45mm f/1.8 vs other Micro Four Thirds lenses

Specifications

General

Aperture

Features

Form factor

Angle of view

DiscussionWhat do you think about the Olympus Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8 lens?

Showing 1 comments