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OM System M.Zuiko Digital 25mm f/1.8 II 25mm
The 25mm f/1.8 II combines a bright f/1.8 aperture with MSC autofocus in a 156g, IPX1 weather-sealed body, delivering a classic 50mm equivalent field of view. Two aspherical elements with ZERO coating ensure high sharpness and contrast, while the 250mm minimum focus distance adds close-up versatility. Best for street photographers and travelers who need a lightweight, durable normal prime for challenging conditions.
Focal length 25mm
Aperture 22
Mount Micro Four Thirds
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 156 g
af type MSC
lens type prime
46 Overall Score
Price CA$623
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong macro (75th percentile) 75th
Cons
- Below average bokeh (16th percentile)
- Below average aperture (24th percentile)
- Below average social proof (32th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 25 |
| Focal Length Max | 25 |
| Elements | 9 |
| Groups | 7 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 |
| Coating | ZERO coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | 22 |
| Min Aperture | 1.8 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
Build
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.3 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 46 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | MSC |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 250 |
| Max Magnification | 1:8 |
vs Competition
| Spec | OM System M.Zuiko Digital 25mm f/1.8 II 25mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR | Panasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES50200 | Viltrox 13mm F1.4 f/1.4 E STM Auto Focus Ultra Wide Angle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 25mm | 16-300mm | 18-300mm | 28-400mm | 50-200mm | 13mm |
| Max Aperture | 22 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/1.4 |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E | Fuji X | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | false | true | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 156 | 615 | 92 | 726 | 655 | 415 |
| AF Type | MSC | HLA | VXD linear motor | STM | linear motor | STM |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | zoom | telephoto | Wide-Angle |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OM System M.Zuiko Digital 25mm f/1.8 II 25mm | 54.5 | 15.7 | 95.4 | 74.8 | 56.5 | 24.4 | 34.2 | 32.1 | 36 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 54.5 | 84.3 | 59 | 85.9 | 98.9 | 76.9 | 99.6 | 78 | 99.1 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.3 | 74.9 | 96.6 | 87.7 | 74.6 | 76.9 | 99.2 | 83.1 | 81.3 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Compare | 86.9 | 77.8 | 51.6 | 81.3 | 97 | 71.2 | 98.9 | 83.1 | 98.3 |
| Panasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES50200 Compare | 98.3 | 86.1 | 55.3 | 23.1 | 95.9 | 83.7 | 88.3 | 65.9 | 96.4 |
| Viltrox 13mm F1.4 f/1.4 E STM Auto Focus Ultra Wide Angle Compare | 86.9 | 96.6 | 42.1 | 89.4 | 82.6 | 96.4 | 34.2 | 74 | 81.3 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From CA$623
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