Olympus M.Zuiko 45mm f/1.2 PRO

Ultimate portrait prime with creamy bokeh

Olympus M.Zuiko 45mm f/1.2 PRO
85/100
LENS SCORE
Features 18
Performance 19
Durability 18
Price 12
Usability 18
Brand Olympus
Model V311080BU000

Key Features

OPTICAL DESIGN 14 elements in 10 groups including ED, HR, and Aspherical elements
APERTURE 9-blade circular diaphragm for smooth bokeh transitions
AUTOFOCUS MSC (Movie & Still Compatible) high-speed internal focusing system
MINIMUM FOCUS 50cm (19.7 inches) minimum focusing distance
MAGNIFICATION 0.1x maximum image magnification
WEATHER SEALING IPX1 rated dust, splash, and freezeproof construction
COATING Z Coating Nano to reduce ghosting and flaring
FOCUS CLUTCH Manual focus clutch mechanism for instant AF/MF switching
L-FN BUTTON Programmable lens function button for custom assignments
FILTER SIZE 62mm front filter thread
COMPATIBILITY Micro Four Thirds mount system
WEIGHT 410g (14.5 oz) lightweight professional build
DIMENSIONS 70mm diameter x 84.9mm length

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Olympus M.Zuiko 45mm f/1.2 PRO

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present Includes manual focus clutch
Zoom Ring ✗ Not Present
Aperture Ring ✗ Not Present
AF/MF Switch ~ Limited Via focus clutch mechanism
Image Stabilisation Switch ✗ Not Present
Focus Limiter Switch ✗ Not Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✓ Present
Zoom Lock Switch ✗ Not Present
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✗ Not Present
Weather Sealing ✓ Present

How-to Use Olympus M.Zuiko 45mm f/1.2 PRO

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Technical Specification

Mount Micro Four Thirds
Focal Length 45mm (90mm equivalent)
Max Aperture f/1.2
Min Aperture f/16
Lens Construction 14 elements in 10 groups
Diaphragm Blades 9 (rounded)
Min Focus Distance 0.5m
Max Magnification 0.1x
Filter Thread 62mm
Weather Sealing Yes (Dust/Splash/Freezeproof)
Focus Clutch Yes
L-Fn Button Yes
Weight 410g
Dimensions 70 x 84.9 mm