OM System M.Zuiko Digital 25mm f/1.8 II Lens Black

The OM System M.Zuiko Digital 25mm f/1.8 II Lens is a versatile prime lens that is well-suited for a broad range of photography styles including portrait, street, and everyday shooting. Its 25mm focal length (equivalent to 50mm in full-frame terms) is often referred to as a "nifty fifty," due to its similarity to the human eye's perspective, making it a staple in many photographers' kits. Tailored for Micro Four Thirds cameras, this compact and lightweight lens is well-adapted to the system’s size and form factor, benefiting from its mirrorless design to reduce overall bulk. The wide aperture of f/1.8 allows for considerable low-light capability and depth of field control, making it easy to isolate subjects with a pleasing bokeh, while the smaller apertures like f/22 are great for increasing depth of field in landscape or architectural photography. With a 50mm full-frame equivalent focal length, this lens offers a very natural perspective, free from the exaggeration of wide-angle lenses or the compression of telephoto lenses, making it particularly well-suited for portrait photography. As a fixed focal length lens with a large aperture, this lens provides superior image quality and faster shutter speeds in low light conditions compared to zoom lenses with similar focal lengths.

The autofocus system in this lens is optimized for both stills and video, providing quiet, fast, and accurate focusing capabilities, essential for videographers and ensuring discreet shooting environments. The durable build quality offers basic weather resistance against moisture and dust, making it dependable in various shooting conditions. ZERO Coating minimizes optical flaws like ghosting and flare, enhancing image clarity and contrast. Two aspherical elements help to control spherical aberrations and distortions throughout the aperture range for improved sharpness, clarity, and accuracy of rendering.

The OM System M.Zuiko Digital 25mm f/1.8 II Lens is an ideal choice for both amateur and professional photographers looking for a high-quality, versatile lens. Its classic focal length, combined with advanced features like a large aperture, weather-resistant design, and MSC autofocus, makes it a reliable tool for capturing stunning images in a variety of settings. It's particularly suitable for those who want a lens that excels in both portraiture and general photography while offering the convenience and creative potential of a fast aperture. This lens promises not only performance but also the practicality to meet the demands of everyday use and specialized assignments alike.

Product Features in Detail

M.Zuiko Digital 25mm F1.8 II
Ignite your creativity with a lens that delivers soft, beautiful background bokeh and unparalleled resolution. Its splash and dustproof design allows you to shoot in any weather, while its lightweight, portable build invites adventure. The 50mm (35mm equivalent) wide-angle lens elevates your images, offering clarity and beauty wherever your passion takes you. Trust us, once you’ve tried an F1.8 prime lens, there’s no looking back.

F1.8
Low-light performance and beautiful background bokeh

50mm
The standard all-rounder. 35mm equivalent focal length.

Weathersealed
IPX1 certified. Splashproof, Dustproof, Freezeproof.

Pristine Primes
M.Zuiko prime lenses feature fixed focal lengths ranging from the 12mm F2.0 lens that’s optimized for landscapes to the 75mm F1.8, a perfect portrait lens.

Beautiful background blur
Bokeh is a key element in expressive photography, helping to highlight the subject or create a soft, dreamy effect. The large F1.8 aperture allows for beautiful defocus, making the subject stand out more than with a kit lens.

No matter the weather
IPX1 certification provides splashproof and dustproof protection for durability in challenging conditions. Its compact, lightweight design ensures easy portability, so you can shoot without worrying about wet gear. Capture landscapes in nature or city snapshots, even when the weather turns unexpectedly.

The art of image quality
The lens features a 9-element, 7-group configuration with 2 aspherical lenses, resulting in a high-performance, compact optical system. It maximizes the benefits of the Micro Four Thirds standard while remaining lightweight and compact at just 42 mm and 156 g. Despite the large-diameter F1.8 aperture, it fits comfortably in the palm, making it ideal for casual snapshots.