Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 25mm F1.8 § 03 Head to head
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 25mm F1.8 vs TTartisan 25 mm f/2.0
Olympus 25mm f/1.8 is 0.3 stops brighter maximum aperture. TTartisan 25mm f/2 has a smaller filter thread.
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 TTartisan 25 mm f/2.0 is a 25mm f/2 prime. On paper they trade blows, with 3 advantages each.
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 25mm F1.8 
TTartisan 25 mm f/2.0 01
Key differences
Why is the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 25mm F1.8 better than the TTartisan 25 mm f/2.0?
- 0.3 stops brighter maximum aperture (f/1.8 vs f/2)
- 52 g lighter (137 g vs 189 g)
- 17 mm shorter (42 mm vs 59 mm long)
Why is the TTartisan 25 mm f/2.0 better than the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 25mm F1.8?
- Smaller filter thread (43 mm vs 46 mm)
- Covers a larger sensor format (full-frame vs Micro Four Thirds)
- Newer design (2022 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 52 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 25mm F1.8 has the edge: it is 52 g lighter to carry.
- low-light For low-light shooting, the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 25mm F1.8 has the edge: its f/1.8 aperture gathers more light than f/2.
- astrophotography For astrophotography, the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 25mm F1.8 has the edge: its f/1.8 aperture gathers more light than f/2.
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Specification
| Specification | Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 25mm F1.8 | TTartisan 25 mm f/2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 25mm | 25mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.8 ◆ | f/2 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Micro Four Thirds | Full frame |
| Weight | 137 g (4.83 oz) ◆ | 189 g |
| Dimensions | 57.8 mm (diameter) x 42 mm (length) | 31 x 59 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) | 7 elements / 6 groups |
| Filter size | 46 mm | 43 mm ◆ |
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds, Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, Fujifilm X, Canon EF-M, L-Mount |
| Released | 2014 | 2022 |
| Price | — | $64 list price |
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Size
- A · Olympus
- B · TTartisan
- 42 × 57.8 mm
- 59 × 31 mm
The TTartisan 25 mm f/2.0 is 17 mm longer and 52 g heavier than the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 25mm F1.8.
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Sample frames
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 25mm F1.8
TTartisan 25 mm f/2.0
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which lens has the brighter aperture, the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 25mm F1.8 or the TTartisan 25 mm f/2.0?
- The Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 25mm F1.8 opens to f/1.8, against f/2 on the TTartisan 25 mm f/2.0, 0.3 stops brighter.
- Which is lighter, the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 25mm F1.8 or the TTartisan 25 mm f/2.0?
- The Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 25mm F1.8 weighs 137 g, 52 g less than the TTartisan 25 mm f/2.0 (189 g).
- Do the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 25mm F1.8 and the TTartisan 25 mm f/2.0 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 TTartisan 25 mm f/2.0 better for street photography?
- For street photography, the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 25mm F1.8 has the edge: it is 52 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 25mm F1.8 or the TTartisan 25 mm f/2.0 better for travel?
- For travel, the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 25mm F1.8 has the edge: it is 52 g lighter to carry.
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