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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 60mm F2.8 Macro

Micro Four Thirds Mount

M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro — 60mm f/2.8 for Micro Four Thirds, a popular choice in the om-system lineup.

$549

Launch price

Released Aug 2019

M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro is 1.8 years newer.

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Wins

2categories

M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO

Portrait

Wins

5categories

M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro

Macro & Close-upTravel

1 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 60mm F2.8 Macro wins 3 categories
  • BM.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro has higher Max magnification (1 × vs 0.11 ×)
  • AM.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.2 vs f/2.8)
  • AM.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.2 vs f/2.8)
  • BM.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro has lower Weight (185 g vs 410 g)
  • BM.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro has lower Min focus distance (19 cm vs 30 cm)

Key specs at a glance

M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PROM.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro
Focal Length25 mm60 mm
Max Aperturef/1.2f/2.8
MountMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
CoverageMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
StabilizationNoNo
Weight410 g185 g
Min Focus30 cm19 cm
Filter Size62 mm46 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 60mm F2.8 Macro

60 × 82 mm

185 g (0.41 lb / 6.53 oz)

M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO is 5mm longer and 10mm wider than M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro.

M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO is 225 g heavier than M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 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

Use caseM.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PROM.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro
Portrait
7.0Good
5.0Fair
Sports & Action
4.5Fair
4.5Fair
Video & Hybrid
4.5Fair
2.0Limited
Landscape
5.0Fair
5.0Fair
Travel
5.0Fair
6.0Good
Wildlife
2.0Limited
2.0Limited
Macro & Close-up
1.5Limited
8.5Excellent

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/2.8 — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Tele)

    f/1.2 vs f/2.8 — lower is better

  • Control ring

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

Reasons to choose the M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro

  • Max magnification

    1 × vs 0.11 × — higher is better

  • Weight

    185 g vs 410 g — lower is better

  • Special elements

    Adds 1 ED

  • Min focus distance

    19 cm vs 30 cm — lower is better

  • Diameter

    60 mm vs 70 mm — lower is better

  • Length

    82 mm vs 87 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 60mm F2.8 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?

Compare live prices for the M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO and M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro at major authorized retailers.

OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO

OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro

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Full specifications

= category winner

M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO
M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro
Focal length (Min)
25 mm
60 mm
Focal length (Max)
25 mm
60 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.2+2.4 stops wider
f/2.8
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.2+2.4 stops wider
f/2.8
Elements
19
13
Groups
14
10
Special elements
1 Aspherical, 1 DSA, 3 ED, 1 Super ED
1 ED, 1 Super ED
M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO
M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro
Min focus distance
30 cm
19 cm−11 cm less
Max magnification
0.11 ×
1 ×9.1× more
Autofocus motor
MSC (stepping motor)
MSC
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO
M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro
Optical stabilization
No
No
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
0 stops
M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO
M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro
Weight
410 g
185 g−225 g less
Length
87 mm
82 mm−5 mm less
Diameter
70 mm
60 mm−10 mm less
Filter thread size
62 mm
46 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
9
7
M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO
M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro
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.