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M.Zuiko Digital 25mm F1.8
- 25mm
- f/1.8
- Prime
- 136 g
- Min focus 0.24 m
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Quick answer
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)
Verdict
A common recommendation as a first prime on Micro Four Thirds. Light, sharp and easy to carry.
About this lens
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 25mm F1.8: a fast wide-angle prime lens with a 25mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/1.8, made for Micro Four Thirds mount cameras. A fast prime lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras.
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 25mm F1.8 specifications
- Brand
- Olympus
- Mount
- Micro Four Thirds
- Focal length
- 25mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/1.8
- Lens type
- Prime
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.24 m
- Filter thread
- 46 mm
- Weight
- 136 g
- Length
- 41 mm
- Diameter
- 56 mm
Specification source: wikidata.org
What can you shoot with the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 25mm F1.8?
- Everyday and street shooting
- Portraits in low light
- Light travel kits
Its fast maximum aperture helps in dim light and gives good subject separation.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Micro Four Thirds | 2.0x | 50mm | 39.6° | 46.8° |
Frequently asked questions
What is the equivalent focal length of the Olympus 25mm f/1.8?
It frames like a 50mm lens on full frame, a normal view for street, portrait and everyday photography.
Is the Olympus 25mm f/1.8 good for portraits?
Yes. At f/1.8 it blurs backgrounds reasonably well, though a longer 45mm or 75mm lens gives more subject separation.
What filter size does it use?
The filter thread is 46mm, so standard 46mm polarizers and ND filters screw straight onto the front.
Alternatives for Micro Four Thirds from other brands
All Micro Four Thirds lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
