Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 25mm F1.8 vs Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro
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 25mm F1.8 is faster by 1.3 stops (f/1.8 vs f/2.8), letting in more light.
| Spec | M.Zuiko Digital 25mm F1.8 | 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Olympus | Laowa |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Type | Prime | Macro |
| Focal length | 25mm | 25mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.8 (faster) | f/2.8 |
| Weight g | 136 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 46 | n/a |
| Length mm | 41.0 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 56.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.24 | 0.173 (closer focusing) |
| Blades | n/a | 8 |
| Format | n/a | full-frame |
| Groups | n/a | 6 |
| Af motor | n/a | none |
| Elements | n/a | 8 |
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)
Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro
This 25mm f/2.8 macro lens from Laowa fits Micro Four Thirds mount cameras. A manual-focus macro lens from Laowa for extreme close-ups.