Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 25mm F1.8 vs Meike 25mm f/2
Both are Micro Four Thirds prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 25mm F1.8 if
- You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.8 vs f/2)
- Our notes say it suits: Everyday and street shooting, portraits in low light, light travel kits
Pick the Meike 25mm f/2 if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Spec differences
10 differences| Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 25mm F1.8 | Meike 25mm f/2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Olympus
|
Meike
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.8
⅓ stop faster
|
f/2
|
| Weight |
136 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
41 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
56 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
46 mm
|
not listed
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| Min focus distance |
0.24 m
|
not listed
|
| Max magnification |
0.12×
|
not listed
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| Optical design |
9 elements / 7 groups
|
not listed
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| Released |
2014
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not listed
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4 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Micro Four Thirds both
- Type
- Prime both
- Focal length
- 25mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
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)
Our notes
Meike 25mm f/2
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