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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

vs

Sony

FE 50mm F1.2 GM

Sony E Mount

Exquisite resolution and dreamy bokeh combine in a masterful f/1.2 prime.

$1,999

Launch price

Released Mar 2021

FE 50mm F1.2 GM is 7.5 years newer.

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Wins

3categories

M.Zuiko Digital ED 75mm F1.8

Portrait

Wins

4categories

FE 50mm F1.2 GM

PortraitSports & Action

1 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

M.Zuiko Digital ED 75mm F1.8 wins 2 categories·FE 50mm F1.2 GM wins 3 categories
  • AM.Zuiko Digital ED 75mm F1.8 has lower Weight (305 g vs 778 g)
  • BFE 50mm F1.2 GM has lower Min focus distance (40 cm vs 70 cm)
  • AM.Zuiko Digital ED 75mm F1.8 has lower Length (69.1 mm vs 108 mm)
  • BFE 50mm F1.2 GM has higher Max magnification (0.17 × vs 0.11 ×)
  • BFE 50mm F1.2 GM has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.2 vs f/1.8)

Key specs at a glance

M.Zuiko Digital ED 75mm F1.8FE 50mm F1.2 GM
Focal Length75 mm50 mm
Max Aperturef/1.8f/1.2
MountMicro Four ThirdsSony E
CoverageMicro Four ThirdsFull Frame
StabilizationNoNo
Weight305 g778 g
Min Focus70 cm40 cm
Filter Size56 mm72 mm

Size and weight, to scale

M.Zuiko Digital ED 75mm F1.8

69 × 69 mm

305 g (0.67 lb / 10.76 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 F1.2 GM

87 × 108 mm

778 g (1.72 lb / 27.44 oz)

M.Zuiko Digital ED 75mm F1.8 is 39mm shorter and 18mm narrower than FE 50mm F1.2 GM.

M.Zuiko Digital ED 75mm F1.8 is 473 g lighter than FE 50mm F1.2 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 75mm F1.8FE 50mm F1.2 GM
Portrait
6.5Good
9.0Excellent
Sports & Action
4.5Fair
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
3.5Limited
4.5Fair
Landscape
5.0Fair
3.0Limited
Travel
5.0Fair
2.0Limited
Wildlife
2.0Limited
3.0Limited
Macro & Close-up
0.0Limited
0.0Limited

Why pick one over the other

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

  • Special elements

    Adds 1 ED, 1 Super ED

  • Weight

    305 g vs 778 g — lower is better

  • Length

    69.1 mm vs 108 mm — lower is better

  • Diameter

    69 mm vs 87 mm — lower is better

Reasons to choose the FE 50mm F1.2 GM

  • Special elements

    Adds 3 XA (extreme aspherical)

  • Control ring

    Only FE 50mm F1.2 GM supports it

  • Custom function button

    Only FE 50mm F1.2 GM supports it

  • Min focus distance

    40 cm vs 70 cm — lower is better

  • 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

  • Max magnification

    0.17 × vs 0.11 × — higher 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 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

FE 50mm F1.2 GM

Pros

  • Outstanding sharpness wide open at f/1.2
  • Stunningly smooth, circular bokeh with 11 aperture blades
  • Extremely quiet and fast autofocus tracking
  • Manageable size and weight for an f/1.2 lens

Cons

  • Expensive investment for a single focal length
  • Heavy compared to standard f/1.8 options
  • Some visible vignetting wide open

Decided which one is right for you?

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

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Full specifications

= category winner

M.Zuiko Digital ED 75mm F1.8
FE 50mm F1.2 GM
Focal length (Min)
75 mm
50 mm
Focal length (Max)
75 mm
50 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.8
f/1.2+1.2 stops wider
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.8
f/1.2+1.2 stops wider
Elements
9
14
Groups
7
10
Special elements
1 ED, 1 Super ED
3 XA (extreme aspherical)
M.Zuiko Digital ED 75mm F1.8
FE 50mm F1.2 GM
Min focus distance
70 cm
40 cm−30 cm less
Max magnification
0.11 ×
0.17 ×+55%
Autofocus motor
MSC
XD Linear Motors
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
M.Zuiko Digital ED 75mm F1.8
FE 50mm F1.2 GM
Optical stabilization
No
No
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
0 stops
M.Zuiko Digital ED 75mm F1.8
FE 50mm F1.2 GM
Weight
305 g−473 g less
778 g
Length
69.1 mm−39 mm less
108 mm
Diameter
69 mm−18 mm less
87 mm
Filter thread size
56 mm
72 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
7
11
M.Zuiko Digital ED 75mm F1.8
FE 50mm F1.2 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.