The Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 75mm f/1.8 is an Olympus 75mm prime for Micro Four Thirds, released in 2012. It covers 150mm in full-frame terms at a maximum aperture of f/1.8. It offers a 305g build.
Best for: Sports, wildlife, and portrait telephoto
Pros
- Fast f/1.8 aperture for handheld low-light shooting
Cons
- No optical stabilisation
- Not weather sealed
- Higher price than entry-level alternatives
What this lens is good for
Tight portraits
The 150mm full-frame equivalent is a longer portrait length that gives strong compression and a very defocused background, ideal for dramatic, isolated head-and-shoulders shots. This lens is also one of the sharpest ever made for the format, so detail is exceptional even wide open.
Stage, sports, and candid
The reach and f/1.8 aperture suit indoor performances, recitals, and candid shots from a distance where you want to fill the frame without intruding. It has no weather sealing, so it is best kept to indoor and fair-weather use, but optically it is a standout.
Specifications
| Lens | |
| Brand | M.Zuiko |
| Type | prime |
| Status | current |
| Released | 2012-07 |
| Mount | mft |
| Optics | |
| Focal length | 75mm |
| FF equivalent | 150mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.8 |
| Min aperture | f/22 |
| Aperture blades | 9 |
| Elements / Groups | 10 / 9 |
| Focus | |
| Autofocus | MSC |
| MF override | Yes |
| Min focus distance | 0.84m |
| Max magnification | 0.1x |
| Stabilisation | |
| OIS | No |
| Dual IS compatible | No |
| Physical | |
| Weather sealed | No |
| Filter size | 58mm |
| Weight | 305g |
| Dimensions | 69.4mm length x 64mm diameter |
| Pricing | |
| Price (approx.) | $699 USD |