7Artisans 25mm F1.8 § 03 Head to head
7artisans 25mm F1.8 vs Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 25mm F1.8
7Artisans 25mm f/1.8 is 10 mm shorter.
The 7artisans 25mm F1.8 is a 25mm f/1.8 prime, and the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 25mm F1.8 is a 25mm f/1.8 prime. On paper the 7artisans 25mm F1.8 comes out ahead, 6 advantages to 0, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
7Artisans 25mm F1.8 
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 25mm F1.8 01
Key differences
Why is the 7artisans 25mm F1.8 better than the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 25mm F1.8?
- 10 mm shorter (32 mm vs 42 mm long)
- Focuses 7 cm closer (0.18 m vs 0.25 m)
- Has a physical aperture ring
- More aperture blades (12 vs 7)
- Covers a larger sensor format (APS-C vs Micro Four Thirds)
- Newer design (2017 vs 2014)
Why is the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 25mm F1.8 better than the 7artisans 25mm F1.8?
No measurable advantage on paper.
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Specification
| Specification | 7Artisans 25mm F1.8 | Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 25mm F1.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 25mm | 25mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | APS-C | Micro Four Thirds |
| Weight | 143 g (5.04 oz) | 137 g (4.83 oz) ◆ |
| Dimensions | 51 mm (diameter) x 32 mm (length) | 57.8 mm (diameter) x 42 mm (length) |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.18 m (7.09 inches) ◆ | 0.25 m (9.84 inches) |
| Maximum magnification | 0.12x | 0.12x (0.24x 35mm equivalent) |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | No | No |
| Aperture ring | Yes (de-clicked) | No |
| Aperture blades | 12 ◆ | 7 (circular) |
| Optical construction | 7 elements in 5 groups | 9 elements in 7 groups (including 2 aspherical elements) |
| Filter size | 46 mm | 46 mm |
| Lens mount | Sony E, Fujifilm X, Micro Four Thirds, Canon EF-M | Micro Four Thirds |
| Released | 2017 | 2014 |
| Price | $73.60 list price | — |
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Size
- A · 7Artisans
- B · Olympus
- 32 × 51 mm
- 42 × 57.8 mm
The Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 25mm F1.8 is 10 mm longer and 6 g lighter than the 7artisans 25mm F1.8.
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Sample frames
7artisans 25mm F1.8
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 25mm F1.8
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the 7artisans 25mm F1.8 or the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 25mm F1.8?
- The Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 25mm F1.8 weighs 137 g, 6 g less than the 7artisans 25mm F1.8 (143 g).
- Which focuses closer, the 7artisans 25mm F1.8 or the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 25mm F1.8?
- The 7artisans 25mm F1.8 focuses down to 0.18 m, against 0.25 m for the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 25mm F1.8.
- Do the 7artisans 25mm F1.8 and the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 25mm F1.8 have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
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