Olympus M.Zuiko 25mm f/1.2 PRO

Ultra-bright professional prime for Micro Four Thirds

Olympus M.Zuiko 25mm f/1.2 PRO
84/100
LENS SCORE
Features 18
Performance 19
Durability 18
Price 12
Usability 17
Brand Olympus
Model V311070BU000

Key Features

OPTICAL 19 elements in 14 groups including ED, E-HR, and Aspherical elements
APERTURE 9-blade circular aperture for smooth bokeh rendering
AUTOFOCUS MSC (Movie and Still Compatible) high-speed internal focusing system
CLOSE FOCUS Minimum focusing distance of 30cm (0.11x magnification)
WEATHER SEALING Dust, splash, and freezeproof construction for professional use
COATING Z Coating Nano to reduce ghosting and lens flare
BUILD Premium metal construction with manual focus clutch mechanism
STABILIZATION Relies on camera body-based image stabilization
FILTER 62mm front filter thread diameter
COMPATIBILITY Micro Four Thirds system mount
L-FN Programmable lens function button for custom settings
FOCUS CLUTCH Pull-to-engage manual focus ring with distance scale
WEIGHT 410g balanced weight for handheld stability

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Olympus M.Zuiko 25mm f/1.2 PRO

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present Includes manual focus clutch
Zoom Ring ✗ Not Present Prime lens
Aperture Ring ✗ Not Present Controlled via camera body
AF/MF Switch ~ Limited Via focus clutch mechanism
Image Stabilisation Switch ✗ Not Present Uses IBIS
Focus Limiter Switch ✗ Not Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✓ Present
Zoom Lock Switch ✗ Not Present
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✗ Not Present
Weather Sealing ✓ Present Full professional grade

How-to Use Olympus M.Zuiko 25mm f/1.2 PRO

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Technical Specification

Focal Length 25mm (50mm equivalent)
Max Aperture f/1.2
Min Aperture f/16
Lens Construction 19 elements in 14 groups
Min Focus Distance 0.3m
Max Magnification 0.11x
Diaphragm Blades 9 (circular)
Filter Size 62mm
Weather Sealing Yes (Dust/Splash/Freezeproof)
Weight 410g
Dimensions 70 x 87 mm