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Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 25mm f/1.8

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Consumer ratings:
4.7 / 5
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3 editorial reviews
The Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 25mm f/1.8 is a fast standard prime lens for the Micro Four Thirds system. Offering a maximum aperture of f/1.8, a silent auto-focus motor and 7 rounded blades for a smooth bokeh, the new M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm f/1.8 also features the faster MSC (Movie & Stills Compatible) auto-focus mechanism. Read our Olympus M.ZUIKO Digital 25mm f/1.8 review to find out if this new "fast fifty" prime lens deserves a place in your camera bag...Read more
Looking for a Olympus 25mm lens review? Read on to find out what we uncovered in our objective optical lab tests.Read more
The Olympus M.Zuiko 25mm f1.8 is an excellent standard-angle lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras, and an affordable alternative to Panasonic's lens.Read more
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Pros

  • contrast
  • it feels excellent and well balanced on any of the Micro Four Thirds cameras
  • The build quality feels excellent

Cons

  • Olympus Lenses Lab tested Lens
  • a metal lens mount and a lot of plastic
  • no direct mechanical coupling

Key specs

  • 9
  • Internal
  • yes
  • Four Thirds
  • , 25 mm
  • no
  • Normal

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 25mm f/1.8 - Pros & Cons

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 25mm f/1.8

Pros

  • contrast
  • it feels excellent and well balanced on any of the Micro Four Thirds cameras
  • The build quality feels excellent
  • Image quality from wide open: superb
  • Silent
  • fast and accurate focus
  • Autofocus is swift
  • silent and dead on
  • high-quality and well-built feel
  • fast and silent AF operations
  • center sharpness remains excellent throughout the entire aperture range

Cons

  • Olympus Lenses Lab tested Lens
  • a metal lens mount and a lot of plastic
  • no direct mechanical coupling
  • 8 is not a macro lens
  • are no hard stops at either end of the range
  • silver 45mm has begun to wear off along the edges
  • only the lens at the back moves
  • this lens suddenly feels a bit expensive
  • Barrel distortion is a nonissue

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Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 25mm f/1.8 - Full Specifications

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General
Lens typeNormal
Lens mount
Micro Four Thirds
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Aperture
Aperture max1.8
Aperture min22
Aperture ringno
Number of diaphragm blades7
Aperture featuresRounded diaphragm
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Optics
Elements9
Groups7
Special elements / coatings2 Aspherical elements
Zoom methodInternal
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Dimensions
Weight4.83 oz
Diameter2.28 in
Length1.65 in
Filter size1.81 in
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Image properties
Max Format sizeFour Thirds
Focal length< 25
Angle of View< 47
Maximum magnification (35mm format)0.24
Maximum magnification0.12 x
Image stabilisationno
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Focus
Focus methodInternal
Autofocusyes
Autofocus motor type
STP
Closest focusing distance0.25
Distance scaleno
Depth of field (DoF) scaleno
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Silver
Body materialsPlastic
Lens Cap TypeLC‑46
Zoom lockno
Tripod collarno
Hood suppliedyes
Sealingno

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