OM System M.Zuiko Digital 25mm f/1.8 vs OM System M.Zuiko Digital 45mm f/1.8

Key Differences

  • OM System M.Zuiko Digital 25mm f/1.8 has a better min focus distance (25 cm vs 50 cm).
  • OM System M.Zuiko Digital 45mm f/1.8 has a better weight (116g (4.1 oz) vs 137g (4.8 oz)).
  • OM System M.Zuiko Digital 25mm f/1.8 has a better length (42mm vs 46.5mm).
  • OM System M.Zuiko Digital 25mm f/1.8 has a better max magnification (0.12x vs 0.11x).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length25mm45mm
Lens TypePrimePrime
Optical Elements99
Optical Groups77
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Minimum Aperturef/22f/22
Aperture Blades77
Rounded ApertureNoNo
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
Lens MountMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
Angle of View
35mm Equivalent50-50mm90-90mm
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorSteppingStepping
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchNoNo
Min Focus Distance25 cm50 cm
Max Magnification0.12x0.11x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoNo
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$299$299
Filter Size46mm37mm
Diameter57.8mm56mm
Length42mm46.5mm
Weight137g (4.8 oz)116g (4.1 oz)
Weather SealedNoNo
Tripod CollarNoNo