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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 75mm F1.8

Micro Four Thirds Mount

M.Zuiko Digital ED 75mm F1.8 — 75mm f/1.8 for Micro Four Thirds, a popular choice in the om-system lineup.

$899

Launch price

Released Sep 2013

M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO is 4.1 years newer.

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Wins

3categories

M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO

Portrait

Wins

3categories

M.Zuiko Digital ED 75mm F1.8

Portrait

2 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO wins 3 categories·M.Zuiko Digital ED 75mm F1.8 wins 2 categories
  • AM.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO has lower Min focus distance (30 cm vs 70 cm)
  • AM.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.2 vs f/1.8)
  • AM.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.2 vs f/1.8)
  • BM.Zuiko Digital ED 75mm F1.8 has lower Weight (305 g vs 410 g)
  • BM.Zuiko Digital ED 75mm F1.8 has lower Length (69.1 mm vs 87 mm)

Key specs at a glance

M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PROM.Zuiko Digital ED 75mm F1.8
Focal Length25 mm75 mm
Max Aperturef/1.2f/1.8
MountMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
CoverageMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
StabilizationNoNo
Weight410 g305 g
Min Focus30 cm70 cm
Filter Size62 mm56 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 75mm F1.8

69 × 69 mm

305 g (0.67 lb / 10.76 oz)

M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO is 18mm longer and 1mm wider than M.Zuiko Digital ED 75mm F1.8.

M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO is 105 g heavier than M.Zuiko Digital ED 75mm F1.8.

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 75mm F1.8
Portrait
7.0Good
6.5Good
Sports & Action
4.5Fair
4.5Fair
Video & Hybrid
4.5Fair
3.5Limited
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

  • Special elements

    Adds 1 Aspherical, 1 DSA, 3 ED

  • Min focus distance

    30 cm vs 70 cm — lower is better

  • Control ring

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

  • Max aperture (Wide)

    f/1.2 vs f/1.8 — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Tele)

    f/1.2 vs f/1.8 — lower is better

Reasons to choose the M.Zuiko Digital ED 75mm F1.8

  • Special elements

    Adds 1 ED

  • Weight

    305 g vs 410 g — lower is better

  • Length

    69.1 mm vs 87 mm — lower is better

  • Diameter

    69 mm vs 70 mm — lower is better

Shared specifications

Max magnification

Both 0.11 ×

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 75mm F1.8

Pros

  • Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
  • Lightweight design easy to carry all day

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 75mm F1.8 at major authorized retailers.

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

OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 75mm F1.8

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Full specifications

= category winner

M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO
M.Zuiko Digital ED 75mm F1.8
Focal length (Min)
25 mm
75 mm
Focal length (Max)
25 mm
75 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.2+1.2 stops wider
f/1.8
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.2+1.2 stops wider
f/1.8
Elements
19
9
Groups
14
7
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 75mm F1.8
Min focus distance
30 cm−40 cm less
70 cm
Max magnification
0.11 ×
0.11 ×
Autofocus motor
MSC (stepping motor)
MSC
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO
M.Zuiko Digital ED 75mm F1.8
Optical stabilization
No
No
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
0 stops
M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO
M.Zuiko Digital ED 75mm F1.8
Weight
410 g
305 g−105 g less
Length
87 mm
69.1 mm−18 mm less
Diameter
70 mm
69 mm−1 mm less
Filter thread size
62 mm
56 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
9
7
M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO
M.Zuiko Digital ED 75mm F1.8
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 August 2026.