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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 f/22
Mount Micro Four Thirds
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 156 g
af type MSC
lens type prime
45 Overall Score
Price CA$560
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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 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/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 | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 25mm | 28-300mm | 18-50mm | 17-28mm | 12-35mm | 18-135mm |
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E | Sony E | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 156 | 590 | 290 | 450 | 306 | 326 |
| AF Type | MSC | VXD linear motor | stepping motor | Stepping Motor | Autofocus | Linear motor |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| 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 | 53.9 | 13.2 | 96.7 | 78.1 | 61.7 | 20.2 | 33.6 | 39.2 | 36.8 |
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD Compare | 98 | 77.9 | 65.1 | 85.8 | 96.7 | 66 | 97.7 | 55.8 | 82.4 |
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 86.8 | 81.8 | 86 | 91.7 | 82.2 | 83.9 | 78.6 | 89.8 | 36.8 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 86.8 | 87 | 75.2 | 85.8 | 88.2 | 83.9 | 68 | 69.8 | 36.8 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 Compare | 53.9 | 81.8 | 85.4 | 51 | 86.5 | 83.9 | 80.6 | 85.5 | 96.9 |
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 98 | 75.4 | 72.5 | 40.3 | 78.5 | 77.3 | 95.8 | 89.8 | 82.4 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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