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Quick answer
The Olympus Zuiko Digital 25mm f/2.8 is a wide-angle prime lens covering 25mm at f/2.8 for the Four Thirds mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
About this lens
This 25mm f/2.8 wide-angle prime lens from Olympus fits Four Thirds mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
Olympus Zuiko Digital 25mm f/2.8 specifications
- Brand
- Olympus
- Mount
- Four Thirds
- Focal length
- 25mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Lens type
- Prime
What can you shoot with the Olympus Zuiko Digital 25mm f/2.8?
At 25mm this is a wide-angle prime, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and cityscapes
- Street and travel photography
- Environmental portraits and interiors
Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
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 mount does the Olympus Zuiko Digital 25mm f/2.8 use?
It uses the Four Thirds mount, so it fits Four Thirds cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Olympus Zuiko Digital 25mm f/2.8?
It is a fixed 25mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a wide-angle lens.
Is the Olympus Zuiko Digital 25mm f/2.8 a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 25mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/2.8.
What is the Olympus Zuiko Digital 25mm f/2.8 equivalent on a crop sensor?
On Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 50mm on full frame, with a 39.6° horizontal and 46.8° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Olympus Zuiko Digital 25mm f/2.8 fit?
Any Four Thirds-mount camera, including Olympus E-1, Olympus E-3, Olympus E-300, Olympus E-410, and Olympus E-5 and 3 more.
