Olympus Announces the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 25mm F1.8 (50mm, 35mm equivalent)


Just got the lens for lesser than 2 hours. Wow. Sharpness is as rated, 45/1.8 category and as expected, fast enough for street shooting at the classic 50mm FL.

just some shots to show the sharpness.

1598572_659666190766693_436479477_o.jpg


1798795_659666797433299_1139874943_n.jpg


1970578_659667204099925_1940516143_n.jpg
 

this thread is poisonous. i'm going to buy this coming week! i'll skip the 12-40 or 75mm and I might just get this and the 45mm! waah!
 

this thread is poisonous. i'm going to buy this coming week! i'll skip the 12-40 or 75mm and I might just get this and the 45mm! waah!

Bro , wait till u try the 75mm =.=
I nearly walked out with the 25mm and 75mm. Luckily wifey was there and gave me a 'loving' look.
 

Bro , wait till u try the 75mm =.=
I nearly walked out with the 25mm and 75mm. Luckily wifey was there and gave me a 'loving' look.

Keith, I'm in a dilemma based on my budget. So which one did you get
 

Keith, I'm in a dilemma based on my budget. So which one did you get

The 25 :)
Actually the main factor u should consider is the focal length first. It's not easy to get used to shooting at 150mm equivalent and 50mm is definitely a more everyday lens.

It's just that the IQ of the 75/1.8 is absolutely at the top. And yes , the price too haha. Best price I can find so far is $11xx for the 75.
 

Poisonous? lol
The more I shoot the more I like this lens.
rC63dRM.jpg

Dx17RPF.jpg

NbYDadd.jpg
 

The 25 :) Actually the main factor u should consider is the focal length first. It's not easy to get used to shooting at 150mm equivalent and 50mm is definitely a more everyday lens. It's just that the IQ of the 75/1.8 is absolutely at the top. And yes , the price too haha. Best price I can find so far is $11xx for the 75.

Yes been drooling in the 75mm but for its price, either I can buy a 12-40, or a 25+45mm 1.8 combo.
 

The 25 :) Actually the main factor u should consider is the focal length first. It's not easy to get used to shooting at 150mm equivalent and 50mm is definitely a more everyday lens. It's just that the IQ of the 75/1.8 is absolutely at the top. And yes , the price too haha. Best price I can find so far is $11xx for the 75.

I used too shoot at 85mm when outdoors where I find the bokeh very nice. But for the most part, I shoot indoors office or home space. I used to like the 25mm 1.4 Leica but remember I got annoyed with the rattle snake sound which then I sold and bought ur 17mm... The 17mm was nice but I found I need to step closer further. As such, since I'm after for bokeh and quality, hence considering these and the 45mm combo. Otherwise, the 12-40 but sacrifices bokeh but gain in versatility... Hard to choose hehehehe
 

I used too shoot at 85mm when outdoors where I find the bokeh very nice. But for the most part, I shoot indoors office or home space. I used to like the 25mm 1.4 Leica but remember I got annoyed with the rattle snake sound which then I sold and bought ur 17mm... The 17mm was nice but I found I need to step closer further. As such, since I'm after for bokeh and quality, hence considering these and the 45mm combo. Otherwise, the 12-40 but sacrifices bokeh but gain in versatility... Hard to choose hehehehe

its not difficult to produce blurred images from the 12-40mm too :) I've the 17, 25, 45 and 12-40/2.8 with the 14-45 and OM50/1.8 as a backup and i don't really need much else other than the upcoming Oly7-14Pro. The P25/1.4 is really sharp but comparing with the O25mm, I'll defn take the O25 instead.

just a random shot from the 12-40mm/2.8 and ya, better results (blurrness) definitely can be produced :)

1614585_644455802287732_1392881453_o.jpg
 

Just a last one for the 25/1.8 before I kena for posting too many in a non-photo sharing thread ;)

1012082_660103720722940_1225519816_n.jpg
 

I have the Olympus 17mm F1.8. Thinking if I should sell it and get the 25mm F1.8?
 

I have the Olympus 17mm F1.8. Thinking if I should sell it and get the 25mm F1.8?

In the same boat as you mate. I think it will all boil down to your focal length needs.
Sigh decisions decisions decisions :(
 

Have succumbed :cheers: It is Made in Japan, probably for the initial batches. IIRC, was the 12mm initial batches MIJ as well?
 

its not difficult to produce blurred images from the 12-40mm too :) I've the 17, 25, 45 and 12-40/2.8 with the 14-45 and OM50/1.8 as a backup and i don't really need much else other than the upcoming Oly7-14Pro. The P25/1.4 is really sharp but comparing with the O25mm, I'll defn take the O25 instead.

just a random shot from the 12-40mm/2.8 and ya, better results (blurrness) definitely can be produced :)

Thanks Keith. Wah im confused now. Where's the best place to buy the 12-40? Lowest ive seen at 1088 with gst
 

Back
Top