Lens Comparison
OM System M.Zuiko Digital 25mm f/1.8 vs OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm f/3.5 Macro
Key Differences
- OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm f/3.5 Macro has a better max magnification (1.25x vs 0.12x).
- OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm f/3.5 Macro has a better min focus distance (10 cm vs 25 cm).
- OM System M.Zuiko Digital 25mm f/1.8 has a better maximum aperture (f/1.8 vs f/3.5).
- OM System M.Zuiko Digital 25mm f/1.8 has a better length (42mm vs 63mm).
- OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm f/3.5 Macro has a better weight (128g (4.5 oz) vs 137g (4.8 oz)).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 25mm | 30mm |
| Lens Type | Prime | Prime |
| Optical Elements | 9 | 10 |
| Optical Groups | 7 | 8 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.8 | f/3.5 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Aperture Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Rounded Aperture | No | No |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Lens Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Angle of View | − | − |
| 35mm Equivalent | 50-50mm | 60-60mm |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Motor | Stepping | Stepping |
| Focus Limiter | No | No |
| AF/MF Switch | No | No |
| Min Focus Distance | 25 cm | 10 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.12x | 1.25x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture Ring | No | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $299 | $299 |
| Filter Size | 46mm | 46mm |
| Diameter | 57.8mm | 55.5mm |
| Length | 42mm | 63mm |
| Weight | 137g (4.8 oz) | 128g (4.5 oz) |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |
