Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 25 mm F1.8 Lens, Fast Fixed Focal Length, Suitable for All MFT Cameras (Olympus OM-D & PEN Models, Panasonic G-Series), Black

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The lens is splashproof, dustproof and can operate down into freezing temperatures as low as 14-degrees F (-10C) -- of course, all when using the lens paired up with an equally-weather-sealed camera body, such as an E-M1 III and E-M5 III. features a silent and fast AF motor that allows for very quick acquisition of focus and excellent accuracy. The closest focusing distance is 9 inches across the entire zoom range, making it possible to operate the zoom ring after approaching the subject for easy angle-of-view adjustment. Available in black or shiny silver, it’s ideal as an unfeasibly compact and lightweight ‘nifty fifty’ for any Micro Four Thirds camera, taking full advantage of the 2x crop factor.

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 25 mm F1.8 Lens, Fast Fixed Focal

Well, if Bokeh is what you are after (and many Micro 4/3 shooters are indeed after this) then you will want the Panasonic as it is an f/1. What I would like to see added are direct comparisons of similar products, once each of the products has been reviewed. Of course there will be Panasonic bodies applying some corrections to Panasonic lenses (and viceversa) but it’s something you can do in Lightroom as well. Nonetheless, when I unboxed the lens, I was surprised at just how small and lightweight the 8-25mm lens actually is. com is a leading authority on technology, delivering lab-based, independent reviews of the latest products and services.However, this is still sufficient for quite shallow depth-of-field images when keeping a close distance to the main subject in a scene. This lens features superb IPX1-equivalent splashproof and dustproof performance and freezeproof performance to 14°F for the ultimate reliability unique to the M. is a small, fast, 'normal' prime for Micro Four Thirds cameras, that bears a distinct family resemblance to Olympus's much-loved 45mm F1. I’d say the Panasonic has a little bit better Micro Contrast though as when looking at some real world street shooting files on my 27″ display I see it. This would mean being able to put on that beautiful super high grade ZD 7-14mm F4 for those landscape shots.

Olympus 25mm f/1.8 vs. Panasonic Leica 25mm f/1.4 Olympus 25mm f/1.8 vs. Panasonic Leica 25mm f/1.4

We also share information about your use of our site with advertising and analytics partners who may combine it with other information that you’ve provided to them or that they’ve collected from your use of their services.I haven’t pixel peeped yet, but on the E-M1 it’s usage is such a joy compared to the Panasonic 20mm for the faster auto focus. When it comes to lenses with a fixed focal length, an amateur photographer now has the choice of a few feather-light, compact and also fast Olympus lenses from the premium series with a fixed focal length and an f/1.