OM System M.Zuiko PRO 25mm f/1.2 PRO
With 19 elements in 14 groups and a constant f/1.2 aperture, this Micro Four Thirds prime delivers exceptional resolution and smooth bokeh, while the Z Coating Nano eliminates flare and ghosting. Its weather-sealed build and manual focus clutch make it a durable, precise tool for controlled shooting environments. Best for portrait photographers seeking creamy backgrounds and video shooters needing reliable low-light performance in harsh weather.
About This Lens
With 19 elements in 14 groups and a constant f/1.2 aperture, this Micro Four Thirds prime delivers exceptional resolution and smooth bokeh, while the Z Coating Nano eliminates flare and ghosting. Its weather-sealed build and manual focus clutch make it a durable, precise tool for controlled shooting environments. Best for portrait photographers seeking creamy backgrounds and video shooters needing reliable low-light performance in harsh weather.
- Focal length 25mm
- Max aperture 16
- Mount Micro Four Thirds
- Weather sealed
- Weight g 410
- Af type Autofocus
- Lens type prime
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong optical (93th percentile) 93th
- Strong build (74th percentile) 74th
- Strong macro (66th percentile) 66th
Cons
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile) 34th
- Below average versatility (34th percentile) 34th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 25 |
| Focal Length Max | 25 |
| Elements | 19 |
| Groups | 14 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 |
| ED Elements | 3 |
| Coating | Z Coating Nano |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | 16 |
| Min Aperture | 1.2 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 0.9 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 62 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 300 |
| Max Magnification | 1:9.09 |
Value & Pricing
Price History
vs Competition
| Spec | OM System M.Zuiko PRO 25mm f/1.2 PRO | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS | Canon L RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM | Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.7 | Meike Neo Series MK-5514STM-Z | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 25mm | 16-300mm | 15-35mm | 56mm | 55mm | 28-200mm |
| Max Aperture | 16 | f/1.4 | f/2.8 | f/1.7 | f/1.4 | f/4 |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E | Canon RF | Fujifilm X | Nikon Z | L-Mount |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | false | false | true |
| Weight (g) | 410 | 1089 | 840 | 171 | 280 | 413 |
| AF Type | Autofocus | HLA | Nano USM | STM | STM | Autofocus |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | prime | prime | macro |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OM System M.Zuiko PRO 25mm f/1.2 PRO | 53.3 | 36.8 | 74.1 | 66.2 | 93 | 40.6 | 34.4 | 35.8 | 34.2 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 53.3 | 94.4 | 33.8 | 84.5 | 98.9 | 94.5 | 99.7 | 89.6 | 99.1 |
| Canon L RF 15-35mm F2.8 L IS USM Compare | 94.1 | 80.1 | 43.8 | 70.1 | 90.3 | 77.6 | 76.6 | 89.6 | 96.5 |
| Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.7 Compare | 86 | 92 | 85.7 | 94.2 | 69.8 | 91.3 | 34.4 | 89.6 | 79.6 |
| Meike Neo Series MK-5514STM-Z Compare | 86 | 94.4 | 73.1 | 94.5 | 51.1 | 94.5 | 34.4 | 89.6 | 79.6 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 53.3 | 70.1 | 73.8 | 87.5 | 91.4 | 63.3 | 95.9 | 89.6 | 99.5 |
Usage Scores
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