Positioned as the perfect portrait prime, the black M.Zuiko Digital 45mm f/1.8 from Olympus is a sleek 90mm equivalent lens for Micro Four Thirds mirrorless cameras. The short-telephoto focal length pairs with a bright f/1.8 maximum aperture to benefit working in low-light conditions and also offers greater control over depth of field for producing selective focus effects. The optical construction of the lens incorporates two extra-high refractive index elements, which help to reduce distortion and spherical aberrations in order to realize notable sharpness and accurate rendering. Additionally, a Movie & Still Compatible (MSC) autofocus system is employed to deliver quick, quiet, and precise focusing performance to suit both video and photo applications.
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Key Features
- Micro Four Thirds System
- 90mm (35mm Equivalent)
- Aperture Range: f/1.8 to f/22
- Two Extra-High Refractive Index Elements
Positioned as the perfect portrait prime, the black M.Zuiko Digital 45mm f/1.8 from Olympus is a sleek 90mm equivalent lens for Micro Four Thirds mirrorless cameras. The short-telephoto focal length pairs with a bright f/1.8 maximum aperture to benefit working in low-light conditions and also offers greater control over depth of field for producing selective focus effects. The optical construction of the lens incorporates two extra-high refractive index elements, which help to reduce distortion and spherical aberrations in order to realize notable sharpness and accurate rendering. Additionally, a Movie & Still Compatible (MSC) autofocus system is employed to deliver quick, quiet, and precise focusing performance to suit both video and photo applications.
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Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 45mm f/1.8 Overview
Portrait-length prime is designed for Micro Four Thirds mirrorless cameras and provides a 90mm equivalent focal length.
Fast f/1.8 maximum aperture helps to achieve shallow depth of field and selective focusing effects, and also benefits working in difficult lighting conditions.
Two extra-high refractive index elements are used to control distortion and spherical aberration for improved sharpness and clarity.
Movie & Still Compatible (MSC) autofocus system benefits both photo and video applications due to its smooth, quiet, and fast performance.
Rounded seven-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality.
UPC: 050332185791
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 45mm f/1.8 Specs
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Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 45mm f/1.8 Reviews
Tiny lens, super sharp & great color and bokeh
By Robert
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2025-02-23
This is one of the first lenses I bought for my Oly MFT body. Still use it a lot today when I want something light and do not need F1.2 that the PRO lens brings you. It juts brings home amazing images!!! Wonderful rendering, color, super sharp, good contrast, and good bokeh. Lens is tiny and keeps the whole system to a minimum (I often carry my 12 or 17mm + 25mm and this one) in a small bag. Super fast and accurate autofocusing! PROS: Light weight and small in size. Relatively inexpensive. As mentioned just fantastic images from this guy. CONS: More nick picks than anything else. Manual focus is my wire so you do not get the tactile feel you get with the 12 and 17 (no manual ring that snaps down for manual). Minor quibble. Wish OLY had thought about keeping a 46mm filter thread across the series to allow easy filter interchange - but this one has a 37mm - I would have gladly had a slightly wider barrel to fit a 46mm filter.
Superb!
By Antonio
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2024-02-21
This is very sharp even at wide open f1.8. It makes capturing images of family (portraits) very enjoyable and satisfying with that wonderful bokeh! Love it!
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Where was this 45mm olympus lens manufactured ??
According to our current information, this lens' country of origin is China. Please be aware this information can change over the course of the product's lifetime.
Date published: 2018-08-28
Can you pull focus with this lens? I have Lumix ...
Can you pull focus with this lens? I have Lumix G7.
Yes you can pull focus with this lens, but the manual focusing must be engaged in the camera.
Date published: 2021-03-08
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CAN THIS LENS (AND THE OLY 25MM 1.8 LENS) WITH A CERTAIN MOUNT FIT ON THE NEW SONY 7AR2 CAMERA ?AND DO YOU LOSE OR GAIN ANY THING WITH THAT ADAPTER? PLANNING TO GET IT FOR MY NEW GH4.
Micro four thirds lenses will not work on the Sony a7RII. B&H does not carry a M43 to Sony E-mount adapter, nor am I aware of one on the market. The M43 lenses, such as this 45mm f/1.8, are designed for a sensor half the size of the a7R II. So, even if you were to find an adapter, the lens wouldnt cover the entire full frame sensor. An optic would also likely be needed in order for the lens to retain focus at infinity, as the difference in the register between the two mounts is just over 1mm.
Date published: 2018-08-28
Is this the lens compatible with the Inspire 1 ...
Is this the lens compatible with the Inspire 1 x5R?
Yes, DJI Inspire 1 v2.0 RAW Quadcopter with Zenmuse X5R 4K Camera and 3-Axis Gimbal has a micro 4/3 lens mount. Any Olympus micro 4/3 lens (Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 45mm f/1.8 Lens (Black)) will be compatible with this Gimbal.
Date published: 2021-07-23
I have a Olympus Pen E-PL2 is this lens ...
I have a Olympus Pen E-PL2 is this lens compatible?
Yes.
Date published: 2021-01-21
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Can I use this lens with the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7?
Yes and on any other micro four thirds camera s from Panasonic and Olympus!
Date published: 2018-08-28
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An this be used as an all-purpose lens, as well?
Yes, just used it to video a wedding with a drone and the lens performed extremely well.
Date published: 2018-08-28
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Is this good for shooting video on the GH4 since it doesn't have manual focus?
It does have manual focus, but it is focus-by-wire. Because of that it does take some getting used to, and I greatly prefer a lense where you physically turn the glass, but you will get used to it if you use it enough. I don't use it as often for video where I am pulling focus, but it looks great for set shots such as interviews where you don't have to change the focus much if at all.
Date published: 2018-08-28