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M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO

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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

Sony

FE 50mm F1.4 GM

Sony E Mount

FE 50mm F1.4 GM — 50mm f/1.4 for Sony E, a popular choice in the sony lineup.

$1,799

Launch price

Released Mar 2025

FE 50mm F1.4 GM is 7.3 years newer.

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Wins

5categories

M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO

Portrait

Wins

1categories

FE 50mm F1.4 GM

PortraitSports & Action

2 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO wins 4 categories·FE 50mm F1.4 GM wins 1 categories
  • AM.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO has lower Length (87 mm vs 131 mm)
  • AM.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO has lower Weight (410 g vs 580 g)
  • BFE 50mm F1.4 GM has higher Max magnification (0.15 × vs 0.11 ×)
  • AM.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.2 vs f/1.4)
  • AM.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.2 vs f/1.4)

Key specs at a glance

M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PROFE 50mm F1.4 GM
Focal Length25 mm50 mm
Max Aperturef/1.2f/1.4
MountMicro Four ThirdsSony E
CoverageMicro Four ThirdsFull Frame
StabilizationNoNo
Weight410 g580 g
Min Focus30 cm30 cm
Filter Size62 mm77 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

FE 50mm F1.4 GM

81 × 131 mm

580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)

M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO is 44mm shorter and 11mm narrower than FE 50mm F1.4 GM.

M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO is 170 g lighter than FE 50mm F1.4 GM.

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 PROFE 50mm F1.4 GM
Portrait
7.0Good
8.5Excellent
Sports & Action
4.5Fair
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
4.5Fair
4.5Fair
Landscape
5.0Fair
4.0Fair
Travel
5.0Fair
3.5Limited
Wildlife
2.0Limited
3.0Limited
Macro & Close-up
1.5Limited
1.5Limited

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…

  • Length

    87 mm vs 131 mm — lower is better

  • Weight

    410 g vs 580 g — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Wide)

    f/1.2 vs f/1.4 — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Tele)

    f/1.2 vs f/1.4 — lower is better

  • Diameter

    70 mm vs 81 mm — lower is better

Reasons to choose the FE 50mm F1.4 GM

  • Special elements

    Adds Aspherical, ED

  • Custom function button

    Only FE 50mm F1.4 GM supports it

  • Max magnification

    0.15 × vs 0.11 × — higher is better

Shared specifications

Min focus distance

Both 30 cm

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

FE 50mm F1.4 GM

Pros

  • Bright f/1.4 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?

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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
FE 50mm F1.4 GM
Focal length (Min)
25 mm
50 mm
Focal length (Max)
25 mm
50 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.2+0.4 stops wider
f/1.4
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.2+0.4 stops wider
f/1.4
Elements
19
14
Groups
14
11
Special elements
1 Aspherical, 1 DSA, 3 ED, 1 Super ED
Aspherical, ED
M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO
FE 50mm F1.4 GM
Min focus distance
30 cm
30 cm
Max magnification
0.11 ×
0.15 ×+36%
Autofocus motor
MSC (stepping motor)
Linear / Stepping Motor
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO
FE 50mm F1.4 GM
Optical stabilization
No
No
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
0 stops
M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO
FE 50mm F1.4 GM
Weight
410 g−170 g less
580 g
Length
87 mm−44 mm less
131 mm
Diameter
70 mm−11 mm less
81 mm
Filter thread size
62 mm
77 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
9
11
M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO
FE 50mm F1.4 GM
Lens mount
Micro Four Thirds
Sony E
Format coverage
Micro Four Thirds
Full Frame

Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.