Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 45mm F1.8 vs Panasonic Leica DG Macro-Elmarit 45mm F2.8 Asph.
Both are Micro Four Thirds lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 45mm F1.8 if
- You need 1⅓ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/1.8 vs f/2.8)
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 109 g lighter (116 g vs 225 g)
- You want a compact lens: 46 mm vs 62.5 mm long
Pick the Panasonic Leica DG Macro-Elmarit 45mm F2.8 Asph. if
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.15 m vs 0.5 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 1× vs 0.11× maximum magnification
Spec differences
10 differences| Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 45mm F1.8 | Panasonic Leica DG Macro-Elmarit 45mm F2.8 Asph. | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Olympus
|
Panasonic
|
| Type |
Prime
|
Macro
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.8
1⅓ stops faster
|
f/2.8
|
| Weight |
116 g
lighter
|
225 g
|
| Length |
46 mm
shorter
|
62.5 mm
|
| Diameter |
56 mm
slimmer
|
63 mm
|
| Filter thread |
37 mm
|
46 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.5 m
|
0.15 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.11×
|
1×
larger
|
| Optical design |
9 elements / 8 groups
|
14 elements / 10 groups
|
3 identical specs hidden: mount, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Micro Four Thirds both
- Focal length
- 45mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both