OM System
M.Zuiko Digital 45mm f/1.8
$299~
Sep 2, 2011 release
| Focal | Aperture | Type | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45mm | f/1.8 | Prime | 116g (4.1 oz) |
| AF | IS/OSS | ||
| ○ | − | − | − |
Best Budget Prime Lenses
Prime lenses are the cheapest path to sharp, fast images. 127 primes under $500 — including legendary "nifty fifties" and modern third-party offerings.
Lenses
127
Price range
$79 – $499
Avg price
$328
Weight range
55–522g (0.12–1.15 lb)
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Why prime lenses?
Primes (fixed focal length) are typically sharper, lighter, and faster (wider aperture) than zooms at the same price. They also teach you to compose with your feet rather than zooming.
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Gearbase tracks 127 prime lenses with MSRP under $500.
