Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 25mm F1.8 § 03 Head to head
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 25mm F1.8 vs OM System M.Zuiko Digital 25 mm f/1.8 II
Olympus 25mm f/1.8 is 19 g lighter. OM System 25mm f/1.8 has a newer design.
Both lenses are made for the Micro Four Thirds mount: the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 25mm F1.8 is a 25mm f/1.8 prime, and the OM System M.Zuiko Digital 25 mm f/1.8 II is a 25mm f/1.8 prime. On paper the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 25mm F1.8 comes out ahead, 2 advantages to 1, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 25mm F1.8 
OM M.Zuiko Digital 25 mm f/1.8 II 01
Key differences
Why is the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 25mm F1.8 better than the OM System M.Zuiko Digital 25 mm f/1.8 II?
- 19 g lighter (137 g vs 156 g)
- 17 mm shorter (42 mm vs 59.4 mm long)
Why is the OM System M.Zuiko Digital 25 mm f/1.8 II better than the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 25mm F1.8?
- Newer design (2025 vs 2014)
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Which should you buy?
- street For street photography, the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 25mm F1.8 has the edge: it is 19 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 25mm F1.8 has the edge: it is 19 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 25mm F1.8 | OM M.Zuiko Digital 25 mm f/1.8 II |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 25mm | 25mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Weight | 137 g (4.83 oz) ◆ | 156 g |
| Dimensions | 57.8 mm (diameter) x 42 mm (length) | 42 x 59.4 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.25 m (9.84 inches) | 0.25 m |
| Maximum magnification | 0.12x (0.24x 35mm equivalent) | — |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | No | — |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Aperture blades | 7 (circular) | 7 |
| Optical construction | 9 elements in 7 groups (including 2 aspherical elements) | 9 elements / 7 groups |
| Filter size | 46 mm | 46 mm |
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Released | 2014 | 2025 |
| Price | — | $549.99 list price |
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Size
- A · Olympus
- B · OM
- 42 × 57.8 mm
- 59.4 × 42 mm
The OM System M.Zuiko Digital 25 mm f/1.8 II is 17 mm longer and 19 g heavier than the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 25mm F1.8.
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Sample frames
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 25mm F1.8
OM System M.Zuiko Digital 25 mm f/1.8 II
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 25mm F1.8 or the OM System M.Zuiko Digital 25 mm f/1.8 II?
- The Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 25mm F1.8 weighs 137 g, 19 g less than the OM System M.Zuiko Digital 25 mm f/1.8 II (156 g).
- Do the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 25mm F1.8 and the OM System M.Zuiko Digital 25 mm f/1.8 II have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 25mm F1.8 or the OM System M.Zuiko Digital 25 mm f/1.8 II better for street photography?
- For street photography, the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 25mm F1.8 has the edge: it is 19 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 25mm F1.8 or the OM System M.Zuiko Digital 25 mm f/1.8 II better for travel?
- For travel, the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 25mm F1.8 has the edge: it is 19 g lighter to carry.
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