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M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO

Micro Four Thirds Mount

M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO — 25mm f/1.2 for Micro Four Thirds, a popular choice in the om-system lineup.

$1,199

Launch price

Released Nov 2017

vs

OM System

M.Zuiko Digital ED 7-14mm F2.8 PRO II

Micro Four Thirds Mount

414g ultra-wide PRO II with improved edge sharpness and the same f/2.8 constant aperture.

$1,499

Launch price

Released Oct 2024

M.Zuiko Digital ED 7-14mm F2.8 PRO II is 6.9 years newer.

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Wins

6categories

M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO

Wins

1categories

M.Zuiko Digital ED 7-14mm F2.8 PRO II

Landscape

1 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO wins 5 categories·M.Zuiko Digital ED 7-14mm F2.8 PRO II wins 0 categories
  • 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)
  • AM.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO has higher Max magnification (0.2 × vs 0.12 ×)
  • AM.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO has lower Length (87 mm vs 106 mm)
  • AM.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO has lower Diameter (68 mm vs 78 mm)

Key specs at a glance

M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PROM.Zuiko Digital ED 7-14mm F2.8 PRO II
Focal Length25 mm7-14 mm
Max Aperturef/1.2f/2.8
MountMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
CoverageMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
StabilizationNoNo
Weight410 g414 g
Min Focus22 cm20 cm
Filter Size62 mm

Size and weight, to scale

M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO

68 × 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 7-14mm F2.8 PRO II

78 × 106 mm

414 g (0.91 lb / 14.60 oz)

M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO is 19mm shorter and 10mm narrower than M.Zuiko Digital ED 7-14mm F2.8 PRO II.

M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO is 4 g lighter than M.Zuiko Digital ED 7-14mm F2.8 PRO II.

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 7-14mm F2.8 PRO II
Portrait
5.5Fair
3.0Limited
Sports & Action
4.5Fair
4.5Fair
Video & Hybrid
4.5Fair
5.0Fair
Landscape
5.0Fair
9.0Excellent
Travel
5.0Fair
5.0Fair
Wildlife
2.0Limited
2.0Limited
Macro & Close-up
1.5Limited
2.5Limited

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

  • Length

    87 mm vs 106 mm — lower is better

  • Diameter

    68 mm vs 78 mm — lower is better

  • Max magnification

    0.2 × vs 0.12 × — higher is better

  • Weight

    410 g vs 414 g — lower is better

Reasons to choose the M.Zuiko Digital ED 7-14mm F2.8 PRO II

  • Special elements

    Adds 2 Aspherical, 2 ED, 1 HR

  • Custom function button

    Only M.Zuiko Digital ED 7-14mm F2.8 PRO II supports it

  • Min focus distance

    20 cm vs 22 cm — lower is better

Shared specifications

Internal focus

Both support internal focus

Weather sealing

Both support weather sealing

Control ring

Both support control ring

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 7-14mm F2.8 PRO II

Pros

  • Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
  • 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

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Full specifications

= category winner

M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO
M.Zuiko Digital ED 7-14mm F2.8 PRO II
Focal length (Min)
25 mm
7 mm
Focal length (Max)
25 mm
14 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
14
14
Groups
9
11
Special elements
1 Aspherical, 1 DSA, 3 ED, 1 Super ED
2 Aspherical, 1 Super ED, 2 ED, 1 HR
M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO
M.Zuiko Digital ED 7-14mm F2.8 PRO II
Min focus distance
22 cm
20 cm−2 cm less
Max magnification
0.2 ×+67%
0.12 ×
Autofocus motor
MSC
MSC
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO
M.Zuiko Digital ED 7-14mm F2.8 PRO II
Optical stabilization
No
No
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
0 stops
M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO
M.Zuiko Digital ED 7-14mm F2.8 PRO II
Weight
410 g−4 g less
414 g
Length
87 mm−19 mm less
106 mm
Diameter
68 mm−10 mm less
78 mm
Filter thread size
62 mm
0 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
7
7
M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO
M.Zuiko Digital ED 7-14mm F2.8 PRO II
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.