Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/1.8 vs Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 25mm F1.8
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/1.8 is lighter by 16g.
- Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/1.8 goes wider (17mm vs 25mm).
- Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 25mm F1.8 reaches further (25mm vs 17mm).
| Spec | M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/1.8 | M.Zuiko Digital 25mm F1.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 17mm (wider) | 25mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Weight g | 120 (lighter) | 136 |
| Filter mm | 46 | 46 |
| Length mm | 36.0 | 41.0 |
| Diameter mm | 58.0 | 56.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.25 | 0.24 (closer focusing) |
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm f/1.8
A fast 34mm-equivalent prime for Micro Four Thirds with a metal body and a snap-focus clutch ring. It weighs about 120 g and takes 46mm filters.
Pros
- f/1.8
- Compact at about 120 g
- Snap-focus clutch
- Metal build
Cons
- Not weather sealed
- Autofocus is slower than newer Olympus primes
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 25mm F1.8
A compact 50mm-equivalent prime for Micro Four Thirds. It weighs about 136 g, takes 46mm filters and focuses as close as 0.24 m.
Pros
- f/1.8
- Light at about 136 g
- Fast, quiet autofocus
- Manual-focus clutch ring
Cons
- Not weather sealed
- No stabilization (camera-based only)