You already know that here we are very fond of having at least one good fixed optic among your accessories. Much more important than the camera attached to it without a doubt, although less important than the photographer who wields both ;). That is why today I present to you the M.Zuiko Digital 45mm f/1.8 , a fixed focal length micro 4/3 lens.
A good lens is the accessory you need to turn your photos around, to go further, to achieve sharpness and great blurred backgrounds, even in low light situations.
Good fixed optics is the investment of a lifetime. You will see. There is a before and after, I tell you from experience. Forget about your kit lens for a few days and dare with a fixed one with good light like the one I am going to present here today. If you have a need for a lens with the micro 4/3 system, I would go for it without hesitation ;). And if you don't need it, you should also take a look at it, it is very likely that you will soon have the need ?
I PRESENT TO YOU THE M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 45MM F/1.8 FROM OLYMPUS
If in SLR cameras we talk about the King of Lenses and the prince of lenses , this Olympus 45mm f/1.8 lens would undoubtedly claim the throne in the field of micro 4/3 lenses.
Look how wonderful, it even enters through the eyes;).
FEATURES OF THE M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 45MM F/1.8
Nice, right? Although, obviously, I'm not going to recommend it because it's pretty or not, but because of the following features ?
BRIGHTNESS
It is a very bright lens . A f/1.8 aperture is a marvel in terms of brightness. Think that the lenses that come in a kit usually have a brightness around f/3.5, f/4 or f/5.6.
This means that a kit lens may have up to 4 stops of light compared to the Olympus 45mm we are talking about. If you think that each step reduces the entry of light by half, you will understand that the difference between one and the other is spectacular.
In short, with such a bright lens you will be able to work in low light situations with good sharpness results.
DEPTH OF FIELD OR BLUR
As you know, the aperture of the diaphragm not only influences the amount of light that we let pass through the lens, it is also directly related to the depth of field or the blurring of the background, a wonderful creative resource that you surely already know.
This is ideal for getting good blurs or bokeh in your portraits and in your photos in general.
HOW MUCH DOES THE M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 45MM F/1.8 WEIGH?
It is useless to opt for the micro 4/3 if you are going to carry a heavy and bulky lens everywhere. I think the essence of these cameras is their small size and lightness which, together with their good features, make them very appealing ;).
This lens weighs just 116g and is compact in size, making it a perfect companion to a lightweight camera.
CONSTRUCTION OF THE M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 45MM F/1.8
The lens consists of 7 diaphragm blades, which gives it good quality bokeh (the more diaphragm blades, the better the blur quality), with a compact and lightweight body with a metallic finish.
HOW MUCH DOES THE M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 45MM F/1.8 COST?
This is undoubtedly one of the most decisive aspects when choosing any type of photographic accessory. In this case, we can rest easy, because the value for money of this lens is fantastic without a doubt.
Today you can find it on Amazon for €291.25in black, or for €239.00in silver.
REVIEWS OF THE M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 45MM F/1.8
No one knows better than a user if this product meets the expectations placed on it or not. That is why I always advise reading the opinions of the product that its users have of it.
They'll help you get a general sense of overall satisfaction and strengths, and while you shouldn't get obsessed, they can help you make a final decision.
In this case, the opinions on Amazon rate it with a 4.7 out of 5, which is an outrageous high :).
IDEAL TYPE OF PHOTOGRAPHY
It is a fairly versatile lens, but where you will get the most out of it is, without a doubt, in:
- Portrait: This is certainly the area of this objective. Its focal length (converted into a 90mm by the multiplication factor), its sharpness and the pleasant bokeh or blur that you will get with it, make it ideal for this type of photography.
- Indoors : its large diaphragm opening will allow you to work in low-light situations such as indoors (concerts, sports or other kinds of events).
- Travel: its focal length, weight, size and brightness make this lens an ideal travel companion.
- Streetphotography: although the classic for street photography is the 35mm or 50mm, this lens will allow you not to have to get so close to the subjects, it will provide you with light and discretion, so it can be interesting in this field as well.
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 45MM F/1.8 SPECIFICATIONS
These are the most outstanding specifications of this fantastic fixed optic:
- Focal length: 45mm
- Equivalent focal length on a 35mm camera: 90mm
- Maximum aperture: f/1.8
- Minimum aperture: f/22
- Viewing angle: 27°
- Minimum Focus Distance: 0.5m
- Number of diaphragm blades: 7
- Filter diameter: 37mm
- Length: 46mm
- Diameter: 56mm
- Weight: 116g
You can read the full specifications here.
GALLERY OF PHOTOS TAKEN WITH AN M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 45MM F/1.8
To give you an idea of what an M.Zuiko Digital 45mm f/1.8 can do for your photos, I've collected a small sample of images taken with it. Look what blur and sharpness:
FIXED OPTICS ALTERNATIVES FOR MICRO 4/3 LENSES
If you are looking for an effective focal length closer to a 50mm, I recommend that you take a look at these two lenses, both of which are excellent options that you may be interested in.
PANASONIC 25MM F/1.7
SIGMA 30MM F/1.4 DC DN
What do you think of this 45mm for micro 4/3 cameras? It is a very interesting option, really. If you want to dare to make the leap to a fixed lens, I think you will be right with it.
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