OM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 25mm F1.8 IIvsOM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 25mm F1.8 II
25mm / F1.8
50mm equiv.
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M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ
14-42mm / F3.5-5.6
28-84mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 25mm F1.8 II suits you better
- Brightness1.9 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
When the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ suits you better
- Weight63g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 20cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 14-42mm in a single lens
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 25mm F1.8 II42mm long × 59.4mm diameter
- M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ22.5mm long × 60.6mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | OM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 25mm F1.8 II | OM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 25mm | 14mm | +11mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 25mm | 42mm | −17mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F1.8 | F3.5 | 1.9 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F1.8 | F5.6 | 3.3 stops brighter |
| Min focus distance | 25cm | 20cm | +0.05m |
| Max magnification | 0.12× | 0.23× | −0.11x |
| Weight | 156g | 93g | +63g |
| Length | 42mm | 22.5mm | +19.5mm |
| Diameter | 59.4mm | 60.6mm | −1.2mm |
| Filter size | 46mm | 37mm | +9mm |
| Released | — | 2014 | No data |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | No | No | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 25mm F1.8 II relative to M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
Check prices
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 25mm F1.8 II
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M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ
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