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M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO

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 price

Released Nov 2017

vs

OM System

M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4 PRO

Micro Four Thirds Mount

Lightweight 40–150mm travel telephoto with F4 constant aperture and IP53 sealing.

$699

Launch price

Released Feb 2020

M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4 PRO is 2.3 years newer.

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Wins

4categories

M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO

Portrait

Wins

3categories

M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4 PRO

Travel

1 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO wins 4 categories·M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4 PRO wins 1 categories
  • AM.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.2 vs f/4)
  • AM.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.2 vs f/4)
  • AM.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO has lower Min focus distance (30 cm vs 70 cm)
  • BM.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4 PRO has higher Max magnification (0.21 × vs 0.11 ×)
  • AM.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO has lower Length (87 mm vs 99.9 mm)

Key specs at a glance

M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PROM.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4 PRO
Focal Length25 mm40-150 mm
Max Aperturef/1.2f/4
MountMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
CoverageMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
StabilizationNoNo
Weight410 g382 g
Min Focus30 cm70 cm
Filter Size62 mm62 mm

Size and weight, to scale

M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO shown to scale

M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO

70 × 87 mm

410 g (0.90 lb / 14.46 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4 PRO

69 × 100 mm

382 g (0.84 lb / 13.47 oz)

M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO is 13mm shorter and 2mm wider than M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4 PRO.

M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO is 28 g heavier than M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4 PRO.

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

Use caseM.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PROM.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4 PRO
Portrait
7.0Good
4.0Fair
Sports & Action
4.5Fair
3.5Limited
Video & Hybrid
4.5Fair
4.0Fair
Landscape
5.0Fair
5.0Fair
Travel
5.0Fair
7.0Good
Wildlife
2.0Limited
2.0Limited
Macro & Close-up
1.5Limited
0.0Limited

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/4 — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Tele)

    f/1.2 vs f/4 — lower is better

  • Min focus distance

    30 cm vs 70 cm — lower is better

  • Control ring

    Only M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO supports it

  • Length

    87 mm vs 99.9 mm — lower is better

Reasons to choose the M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4 PRO

  • Special elements

    Adds 2 Aspherical, 2 ED, 1 HR

  • Max magnification

    0.21 × vs 0.11 × — higher is better

  • Weight

    382 g vs 410 g — lower is better

  • Diameter

    68.5 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 40-150mm F4 PRO

Pros

  • Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
  • Lightweight design easy to carry all day
  • Native Micro Four Thirds mount compatibility

Cons

  • No optical stabilization — relies on body IBIS
  • Slower maximum aperture limits low-light performance

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO
M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4 PRO
Focal length (Min)
25 mm
40 mm
Focal length (Max)
25 mm
150 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.2+3.5 stops wider
f/4
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.2+3.5 stops wider
f/4
Elements
19
15
Groups
14
10
Special elements
1 Aspherical, 1 DSA, 3 ED, 1 Super ED
2 Aspherical, 2 ED, 1 Super ED, 1 HR
M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO
M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4 PRO
Min focus distance
30 cm−40 cm less
70 cm
Max magnification
0.11 ×
0.21 ×+91%
Autofocus motor
MSC (stepping motor)
MSC
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO
M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4 PRO
Optical stabilization
No
No
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
0 stops
M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO
M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4 PRO
Weight
410 g
382 g−28 g less
Length
87 mm−13 mm less
99.9 mm
Diameter
70 mm
68.5 mm−2 mm less
Filter thread size
62 mm
62 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
9
7
M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO
M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4 PRO
Lens mount
Micro Four Thirds
Micro Four Thirds
Format coverage
Micro Four Thirds
Micro Four Thirds

Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.