Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 25mm F1.8 vs ED 25mm F1.2 PRO
Both are Micro Four Thirds prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the 25mm F1.8 if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 274 g lighter (136 g vs 410 g)
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.24 m vs 0.3 m
- You want a compact lens: 41 mm vs 87 mm long
- Our notes say it suits: Everyday and street shooting, portraits in low light, light travel kits
Pick the ED 25mm F1.2 PRO if
- You need 1⅓ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/1.2 vs f/1.8)
- You prefer a newer design: released 2016 vs 2014
Spec differences
9 differences| 25mm F1.8 | ED 25mm F1.2 PRO | |
|---|---|---|
| Max aperture |
f/1.8
|
f/1.2
1⅓ stops faster
|
| Weight |
136 g
lighter
|
410 g
|
| Length |
41 mm
shorter
|
87 mm
|
| Diameter |
56 mm
slimmer
|
70 mm
|
| Filter thread |
46 mm
|
62 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.24 m
closer
|
0.3 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.12×
larger
|
0.11×
|
| Optical design |
9 elements / 7 groups
|
19 elements / 14 groups
|
| Released |
2014
|
2016
|
5 identical specs hidden: brand, mount, type, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
- Brand
- Olympus both
- 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
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO
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