OM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 45mm F1.8vsOM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 45mm F1.2 PRO
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 45mm F1.8
45mm / F1.8
90mm equiv.
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M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 45mm F1.2 PRO
45mm / F1.2
90mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 45mm F1.8 suits you better
- Weight294g lighter, so easier to carry
When the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 45mm F1.2 PRO suits you better
- Brightness1.2 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 45mm F1.846mm long × 56mm diameter
- M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 45mm F1.2 PRO84.9mm long × 70mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | OM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 45mm F1.8 | OM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 45mm F1.2 PRO | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 45mm | 45mm | — |
| Focal length (tele) | 45mm | 45mm | — |
| Max aperture (wide) | F1.8 | F1.2 | 1.2 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F1.8 | F1.2 | 1.2 stops darker |
| Min aperture | F22 | — | No data |
| Min focus distance | 50cm | 50cm | — |
| Max magnification | 0.11× | 0.10× | +0.01x |
| Aperture blades | 7blades | — | No data |
| Weight | 116g | 410g | −294g |
| Length | 46mm | 84.9mm | −38.9mm |
| Diameter | 56mm | 70mm | −14mm |
| Filter size | 37mm | 62mm | −25mm |
| Released | 2011 | 2023 | −12year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | No | No | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 45mm F1.8 relative to M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 45mm F1.2 PRO.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 45mm F1.8
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M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 45mm F1.2 PRO
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