Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 45mm F1.8 vs ED 45mm F1.2 PRO
Both are Micro Four Thirds prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the 45mm F1.8 if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 294 g lighter (116 g vs 410 g)
- You want a compact lens: 46 mm vs 84.9 mm long
Pick the ED 45mm F1.2 PRO if
- You need 1⅓ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/1.2 vs f/1.8)
Spec differences
8 differences| 45mm F1.8 | ED 45mm F1.2 PRO | |
|---|---|---|
| Max aperture |
f/1.8
|
f/1.2
1⅓ stops faster
|
| Weight |
116 g
lighter
|
410 g
|
| Length |
46 mm
shorter
|
84.9 mm
|
| Diameter |
56 mm
slimmer
|
70 mm
|
| Filter thread |
37 mm
|
62 mm
|
| Max magnification |
0.11×
larger
|
0.1×
|
| Optical design |
9 elements / 8 groups
|
14 elements / 10 groups
|
| Released |
not listed
|
2017
|
6 identical specs hidden: brand, mount, type, focal length, min focus distance, image stabilization. Show all
- Brand
- Olympus both
- Mount
- Micro Four Thirds both
- Type
- Prime both
- Focal length
- 45mm both
- Min focus distance
- 0.5 m both
- Image stabilization
- No both