Olympus M.Zuiko ED 25mm f1.2 PRO Review
The Olympus M.Zuiko ED 25mm f1.2 PRO ($1,199) is a sturdy standard-angle lens with a very wide aperture, giving Micro Four Thirds shooters greater control over depth of field. It doesn't just let you blur backgrounds with ease, it's also quite sharp, even when shot wide open, and boasts an all-weather design. It's an Editors' Choice winner, despite its high asking price. If you're on a budget, Olympus has another 25mm lens, the M.Zuiko ED 25mm f1.8, which is smaller and doesn't soak in as much light, but is a fine low-cost alternative.
Design
The 25mm f1.2 ($1,099.00 at Amazon) captures a lot of light, but requires a good amount of glass to do so. It measures 3.4 by 2.8 inches (HD), weighs 14.5 ounces, and supports 62mm front filters. A reversible plastic lens hood is included. It's a lot bigger than the ED 25mm f1.8, which is a svelte, light optic at 1.6 by 2.2 inches and 4.8 ounces, but the larger lens captures twice the light at its maximum aperture and includes some physical f...
The Olympus M.Zuiko ED 25mm f1.2 PRO is an exceptionally sharp, bright, standard-angle lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras.
Crisp optics with edge-to-edge sharpness; Minimal distortion; Very wide aperture; Manual focus clutch; Weather-sealed construction
Bulky; Pricey; Dim corners at widest aperture; Omits optical stabilization