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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
M.Zuiko Digital ED 45mm F1.2 PRO

OM System

M.Zuiko Digital ED 45mm F1.2 PRO

Micro Four Thirds Mount

90mm-equiv. F1.2 portrait prime with 50 cm close focus, 62 mm filter thread, and IPX1 weather sealing.

$1,199

Launch price

Released Nov 2017

Released within a month of each other.

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Wins

2categories

M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO

Portrait

Wins

1categories

M.Zuiko Digital ED 45mm F1.2 PRO

Portrait

5 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO wins 2 categories·M.Zuiko Digital ED 45mm F1.2 PRO wins 1 categories
  • AM.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO has lower Min focus distance (30 cm vs 50 cm)
  • AM.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO has higher Max magnification (0.11 × vs 0.1 ×)
  • BM.Zuiko Digital ED 45mm F1.2 PRO has lower Length (84.9 mm vs 87 mm)

Key specs at a glance

M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PROM.Zuiko Digital ED 45mm F1.2 PRO
Focal Length25 mm45 mm
Max Aperturef/1.2f/1.2
MountMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
CoverageMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
StabilizationNoNo
Weight410 g410 g
Min Focus30 cm50 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 45mm F1.2 PRO shown to scale

M.Zuiko Digital ED 45mm F1.2 PRO

70 × 85 mm

410 g (0.90 lb / 14.46 oz)

M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO is 2mm longer than M.Zuiko Digital ED 45mm F1.2 PRO.

M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO and M.Zuiko Digital ED 45mm F1.2 PRO weigh the same.

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 45mm F1.2 PRO
Portrait
7.0Good
7.0Good
Sports & Action
4.5Fair
4.5Fair
Video & Hybrid
4.5Fair
4.5Fair
Landscape
5.0Fair
5.0Fair
Travel
5.0Fair
5.0Fair
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

  • Min focus distance

    30 cm vs 50 cm — lower is better

  • Max magnification

    0.11 × vs 0.1 × — higher is better

Reasons to choose the M.Zuiko Digital ED 45mm F1.2 PRO

  • Length

    84.9 mm vs 87 mm — lower is better

Shared specifications

Max aperture (Wide)

Both f/1.2

Max aperture (Tele)

Both f/1.2

Internal focus

Both support internal focus

Weight

Both 410 g

Diameter

Both 70 mm

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 45mm 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

Decided which one is right for you?

Compare live prices for the M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO and M.Zuiko Digital ED 45mm F1.2 PRO at major authorized retailers.

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Full specifications

= category winner

M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO
M.Zuiko Digital ED 45mm F1.2 PRO
Focal length (Min)
25 mm
45 mm
Focal length (Max)
25 mm
45 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.2
f/1.2
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.2
f/1.2
Elements
19
14
Groups
14
10
Special elements
1 Aspherical, 1 DSA, 3 ED, 1 Super ED
1 Aspherical, 1 DSA, 3 ED, 1 Super ED
M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO
M.Zuiko Digital ED 45mm F1.2 PRO
Min focus distance
30 cm−20 cm less
50 cm
Max magnification
0.11 ×+10%
0.1 ×
Autofocus motor
MSC (stepping motor)
MSC (stepping motor)
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO
M.Zuiko Digital ED 45mm F1.2 PRO
Optical stabilization
No
No
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
0 stops
M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO
M.Zuiko Digital ED 45mm F1.2 PRO
Weight
410 g
410 g
Length
87 mm
84.9 mm−2 mm less
Diameter
70 mm
70 mm
Filter thread size
62 mm
62 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
9
9
M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO
M.Zuiko Digital ED 45mm F1.2 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.