Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 25mm F1.8 vs Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 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 1.9 stops (f/1.8 vs f/3.5), letting in more light.
- Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 25mm F1.8 goes wider (25mm vs 30mm).
- Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro reaches further (30mm vs 25mm).
| Spec | M.Zuiko Digital 25mm F1.8 | M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Type | Prime | Macro |
| Focal length | 25mm (wider) | 30mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.8 (faster) | f/3.5 |
| Weight g | 136 | 128 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 46 | 46 |
| Length mm | 41.0 | 60.0 |
| Diameter mm | 56.0 | 57.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.24 | 0.1 (closer focusing) |
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)
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro
A compact macro for Micro Four Thirds that reaches 1:1 and weighs about 128 g. It takes 46mm filters and is equivalent to a 60mm lens on full frame.
Pros
- True 1:1
- Light at 128 g
- Close focus 0.095 m
Cons
- Short working distance
- f/3.5 aperture
- Not weather sealed