OM System
M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO
Micro Four Thirds Mount
50mm-equiv. F1.2 standard prime with 19-element design, 30 cm close focus, and IPX1 weather sealing.
$1,199
Launch priceReleased Nov 2017
OM System
M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro
Micro Four Thirds Mount
M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro — 30mm f/3.5 for Micro Four Thirds, a popular choice in the om-system lineup.
$549
Launch priceReleased Jun 2020
M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro is 2.6 years newer.
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M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO
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M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro
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Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BM.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro has higher Max magnification (1.25 × vs 0.11 ×)
- BM.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro has lower Weight (128 g vs 410 g)
- BM.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro has lower Min focus distance (9.5 cm vs 30 cm)
- AM.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.2 vs f/3.5)
- AM.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.2 vs f/3.5)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO
⌀70 × 87 mm
410 g (0.90 lb / 14.46 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro
⌀56 × 60 mm
128 g (0.28 lb / 4.52 oz)
M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO is 27mm longer and 14mm wider than M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro.
M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO is 282 g heavier than M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro.
Diameter (⌀) is the maximum barrel width; length is measured from the mount to the front of the lens.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose the M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 1 Aspherical, 1 DSA, 3 ED…
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.2 vs f/3.5 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.2 vs f/3.5 — lower is better
- ✓
Control ring
Only M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO supports it
Reasons to choose the M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 1 ED
- ✓
Max magnification
1.25 × vs 0.11 × — higher is better
- ✓
Weight
128 g vs 410 g — lower is better
- ✓
Min focus distance
9.5 cm vs 30 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Length
60 mm vs 87 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
56 mm vs 70 mm — lower is better
Shared specifications
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Weather sealing
Both support weather sealing
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO
Pros
- ✓Bright f/1.2 aperture for low light and subject separation
- ✓Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
Cons
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro
Pros
- ✓Lightweight design easy to carry all day
- ✓Solid optical performance for the price tier
- ✓Native Micro Four Thirds mount compatibility
Cons
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
Decided which one is right for you?
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OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro
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Full specifications
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.