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 priceReleased Nov 2017
OM System
M.Zuiko Digital ED 8-25mm F4 PRO
Micro Four Thirds Mount
Ultra-wide 8–25mm F4 PRO zoom (16–50mm equiv.) with IP53 sealing, 0.21× magnification, and retracting design.
$1,099
Launch priceReleased Jun 2020
M.Zuiko Digital ED 8-25mm F4 PRO is 2.6 years newer.
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Wins
M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO
Wins
M.Zuiko Digital ED 8-25mm F4 PRO
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- 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)
- BM.Zuiko Digital ED 8-25mm F4 PRO has higher Max magnification (0.21 × vs 0.11 ×)
- BM.Zuiko Digital ED 8-25mm F4 PRO has lower Min focus distance (23 cm vs 30 cm)
- AM.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO has lower Diameter (70 mm vs 77 mm)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO
⌀70 × 87 mm
410 g (0.90 lb / 14.46 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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M.Zuiko Digital ED 8-25mm F4 PRO
⌀77 × 89 mm
411 g (0.91 lb / 14.50 oz)
M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO is 2mm shorter and 7mm narrower than M.Zuiko Digital ED 8-25mm F4 PRO.
M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO is 1 g lighter than M.Zuiko Digital ED 8-25mm 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
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose the M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.2 vs f/4 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.2 vs f/4 — lower is better
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 1 Aspherical, 3 ED
- ✓
Diameter
70 mm vs 77 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Length
87 mm vs 88.5 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
410 g vs 411 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose the M.Zuiko Digital ED 8-25mm F4 PRO
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 2 Aspherical ED, 1 ED, 1 Super HR…
- ✓
Min focus distance
23 cm vs 30 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.21 × vs 0.11 × — higher 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 8-25mm F4 PRO
Pros
- ✓Constant F4 across 8–25mm
- ✓IP53 weather sealing with ZERO coating
- ✓Retracting barrel — only 411g
Cons
- –No front filter thread (optional CP adapter)
- –Extending zoom barrel
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.