Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 25 mm F1.8 Lens, Fast Fixed Focal Length, Suitable for All MFT Cameras (Olympus OM-D & PEN Models, Panasonic G-Series), Black

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Olympus M.Zuiko 25mm f/1.8 review | Digital Camera World

It will struggle in extreme low contrast conditions but I think most lenses would have a hard time in low contrast anyway. Image samples give you a look at how the lens performs in my hands, with my typical processing routine. in being not overly expensive yet fast enough to make a difference compared to the fast zoom lenses of the system. There are variations between different samples of a lens and there are different methology between different testers of lenses.This bokeh though will best be served when up close and when wide open–which means that it isn’t so great for up close portraits due to the 25mm focal length and any distortion that might occur. The seven-blade diaphragm maintains a fairly well rounded aperture when stopping down a little from f/1.

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 25mm F1.8 Overview: Digital

As I say in the beginning ” I review products on how they act for me as a photographic tool in real-world shooting.

Both axial and lateral chromatic aberrations are absolutely negligible, the latter being hard to spot even at the corners of the frame. On an MFT camera you are are effectively losing about two f-stops in this respect compared to the classic full format. is a small, fast, 'normal' prime for Micro Four Thirds cameras, that bears a distinct family resemblance to Olympus's much-loved 45mm F1. The colors are insanely accurate right out of the camera and if you process them more in Adobe Lightroom 5 you’ll deliver something even better. I've been trying to decide which lens to take when going on holiday, and I want to travel light, but while carrying the PL 15 is ideal, it's too limiting for me, and Oly 12-40mm is just a tad bulky.

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However, recognising that bokeh evaluation is subjective, we have provided a few examples for your perusal.Olympus themselves don't offer another 25mm prime lens, unless you count the older Four Thirds DSLR-specific 25mm ƒ/2. Hopefully Olympus will come out with an ultrawide prime for my landscape use but for now I’m still enjoying my new outfit and learning how to use it (a bit different from Canon) and all your reviews have been insightful. DN Art, which is also small and compact, but provides a little bit longer focal length (60mm equivalent). The Olympus 8-25mm lens, being a Pro-series lens, also features excellent IPX1-rated weather-sealing. When not in use, you rotate the zoom ring past the 8mm marking, and the lens barrel retracts and locks into place.