Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 45mm f/1.8 Lens (Black)

Overview

The Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 45mm f/1.8 Lens is a prime lens designed for Micro Four Thirds (MFT) cameras, offering an effective focal length of 90mm (35mm equivalent). This compact and lightweight lens is perfect for portrait photography, delivering stunning image quality with beautiful bokeh thanks to its fast f/1.8 aperture. Its versatile focal length and high-quality optics make it a favorite among both amateur and professional photographers who seek to capture sharp, detailed images with a flattering perspective.

Key Features

• 90mm Equivalent Focal Length

  • Ideal for Portraits: The 45mm focal length provides a natural perspective for portrait photography, offering flattering results that highlight your subject while keeping the background pleasantly blurred.
  • Versatile Usage: Besides portraits, this focal length is also suitable for street photography, event coverage, and general-purpose photography, making it a versatile addition to any photographer's kit.

• Fast f/1.8 Maximum Aperture

  • Low-Light Performance: The wide f/1.8 aperture allows for excellent performance in low-light conditions, enabling you to shoot in dimly lit environments without needing to increase ISO sensitivity.
  • Shallow Depth of Field: With the large aperture, you can achieve a shallow depth of field, creating beautiful background blur (bokeh) that isolates your subject and adds a professional touch to your images.

• High-Quality Optical Design

  • Advanced Lens Elements: The lens is composed of 9 elements in 8 groups, including two extra-high refractive index elements, which help to reduce chromatic aberration and ensure sharp, clear images across the entire frame.
  • Multi-Coating: Olympus's advanced coating technology minimizes lens flare and ghosting, improving contrast and color accuracy, even when shooting in challenging lighting conditions.

• Compact and Lightweight Build

  • Portable Design: Weighing just 116 grams (4.1 ounces) and measuring 46mm in length, this lens is exceptionally portable, making it easy to carry around for spontaneous shooting opportunities.
  • Stylish Appearance: The sleek black finish complements the design of Olympus MFT cameras, giving your camera a professional and cohesive look.

• Smooth and Silent Autofocus

  • MSC (Movie & Still Compatible) Technology: The lens features Olympus's MSC technology, which ensures fast, silent, and accurate autofocus performance. This makes it ideal not only for still photography but also for video recording, where noise-free focusing is crucial.

Additional Benefits

• Affordable Price Point

  • Great Value: Despite its high-quality construction and excellent optical performance, the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 45mm f/1.8 Lens is affordably priced, making it an accessible option for photographers of all levels.
  • Included Lens Accessories: The lens comes with a front lens cap, rear lens cap, and a decorative ring that can be replaced with an optional lens hood (sold separately) for added flare protection and aesthetic appeal.

• Compatible with Olympus and Panasonic MFT Cameras

  • Broad Compatibility: This lens is fully compatible with all Micro Four Thirds cameras, including those from Olympus and Panasonic, ensuring that you can use it across multiple camera bodies within the system.