Olympus 45mm f/1.8 Zuiko Lens Review

Handling and features Performance Verdict Specification This medium telephoto optic for Micro Four Thirds compatible cameras sports a fast maximum aperture of f/1.8, internal silent focusing and a low price of around ￡250.

Very good value; Excellent sharpness; Compact & lightweight; Good build quality

Lens hood is an optional extra

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 45mm 1:1.8 review

We've mentioned before that the 2.0x crop factor of the Four Thirds system makes it tricky to get a tight depth of field, but it bears repeating. While a lens like the Olympus 12-40mm f/2.8 (also reviewed) can give you a moderately tight DOF towards the long end of its zoom range, you can often feel...