OM System M.Zuiko Digital 25mm f/1.8 II Lens

Key Features

• 25mm focal length (50mm equivalent) offers a natural perspective
• Bright f/1.8 aperture delivers excellent low-light 
• Advanced optical design includes 9 elements in 7 groups, with 2 aspherical elements
• ZERO coating minimises flare and ghosting
• Weather-sealed construction meets IPX1 standards for dust and splash resistance
• Compact and lightweight at just 156g with a 46mm lens filterthread
• Close 0.25m focusing distance and a 0.12x maximum magnification for creative close-ups
• Circular 7-blade aperture renders smooth, natural background blur

OM System M.Zuiko Digital 25mm f/1.8 II Lens Summary

The OM System M.Zuiko Digital 25mm f/1.8 II Lens is a versatile, second-generation prime lens for everyday photography and video content. Offering a 50mm full-frame equivalent focal length, it delivers a natural perspective that’s ideal for virtually any subject, including portraits, streetphotography, landscapesand everyday generaluse.

With a bright f/1.8 aperture, this updated MFT lens also excels in low-light environments and creates beautifully smooth background separation, making it perfect for creative storytelling through both stills and video content.

Featuring a basic weather-sealed design to IPX1 standards, this lightweight lens is built to withstand challenging conditions when paired with an OM System splash-proof camera, such as the OM System OM-3 Camera Body, which was released simultaneously.

Its advanced optical design, which includes aspherical elements and OM System’s ZERO coating, ensures high-resolution results with minimal distortion, reduced flare and ghosting. With a compact design and weighing just 156g, the M.Zuiko 25mm f/1.8 II Lens is a great option for creators who require portability and performance in equal measure.

OM System M.Zuiko Digital 25mm f/1.8 II Lens in More Detail

Natural Perspective

The OM System M.Zuiko Digital 25mm f/1.8 II Lens offers a 50mm equivalent focal length, which closely matches the way the human eye perceives the world. This natural angle of view captures images with minimal distortion, making it ideal for everyday photography. Whether you want to document candid moments on the street, capture natural portraits, or snapshots of daily life, the lens allows you to shoot images as you see them.

Bokeh and Depth of Field

The lens’s fast f/1.8 aperture is suited to creating sharp subjects with soft, defocused backgrounds. This shallow depth of field is ideal for portraits, still life, and other genres where isolating the subject is key. Often referred to as bokeh, this aesthetic quality draws attention to the subject while delivering a beautifully blurred backdrop. The circular 7-blade diaphragm enhances this effect, ensuring smooth transitions in out-of-focus areas for a polished, professional look.

Everyday Versatility

Compact and weighing just 156g, the second-gen. lens is easy to carry and suitable for a wide range of situations. From portraits of family and friends to intricate still life and street photography, its small size and 0.25m minimum focusing distance provide the flexibility to shoot different types of subjects with ease. In fact the OM System OM-3 Camera with 25mm f/1.8 II Lens Kit is the perfect setup for urban creators who create content on the streets, downtown or throughout city parks.

High-Quality Optics and ZERO Coating

The optical design of 9 elements in 7 groups, including 2 aspherical elements, ensures edge-to-edge sharpness and excellent levels of clarity. OM System’s ZERO coating minimises flare and ghosting, even in difficult backlighting, delivering high-contrast, vibrant images that maintain detail across the frame. This attention to optical quality makes the lens a strong choice for photographers who need consistently high quality performance.

Weather Sealing

The updated lens features a basic weather-sealed construction, rated to IPX1 standards when paired with a compatible OM System body. This ensures dust and splash resistance, allowing creators to work confidently in outdoor environments, even when conditions are less than ideal.

OM System M.Zuiko Digital 25mm f/1.8 II Lens Specifications

What's in the Box

• OM System M.Zuiko Digital 25mm f/1.8 II Lens
• LH-49B Lens Hood
• LC-46 Lens Cap
• LR-2 Lens Rear Cap
• Instruction Manual
• Warranty Card

Specifications