Used Olympus M. Zuiko Digital 45mm f/1.8 Lens, - for Micro Four Thirds System - Black

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2025-06-13T13:30:37

Rated 5 out of 5

A sweet little lens

This lens is really great for my intended use. So far I have been very pleased with the photos I have taken. The background is nice and soft for my pet portraits. The detail is fantastic. I still have a lot to explore with the lens but I am certain it will not let me down.

TERESA F.

2022-08-15T16:09:16

Rated 5 out of 5

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One of those micro 4/3rd portrait gems, tiny, sharp with good bokeh.

WILLIAM D.

2022-06-28T12:08:32

Rated 4 out of 5

tiny, sharp, affordable

The lens is so much fun to use. It is crazy tiny, sharp and good price. Yes, it feels a bit plasticky, but the images it produces are really amazing. I bought the new OM System 20mm 1.4 pro and mostly use that since I need weather sealing, but in some ways, this lens is optically better or at least on par. Unless you need weather sealing, this is a phenomenal lens and a real gem in the M43 system.

Justin W.

2022-03-22T00:55:57

Rated 5 out of 5

one of my favorite lenses

I am fond of the 90 mm equivalent and enjoy the smooth rendering. The f/1.2 may be better, but is also more expensive and much bigger. This is a lens that gets thrown into my bag as an extra or lives, together with the 25mm f/1.4 in my coat pocket. Lightweight, but well-made.

Christoph G.

2021-12-28T08:57:32

Rated 5 out of 5

Great for portraits

This is a great little lens for portraits. It's so tiny, yet produces great bokeh.

Daniel Y.

2021-02-14T16:15:08

Rated 5 out of 5

Best camera for creativity and portability

Its perfect camera for beginners to intermediate totally love it . Best camers to carry around.

SANJAY R.

2020-10-23T10:23:27

Rated 5 out of 5

Great for home parties

Great for low light. Need about 12-15 feet for the space between you and the subject. Great for home parties.

STEVEN M.

2020-10-09T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

For the money, this is a game changer for portrait photographers

I have been shooting with this lens for about 4 months now. Outdoors, shooting portraits and art nudes in nature has been an eye opener. The bokeh you get from this lens is divine, and the sharpness and color is exceptional. I sometimes wish it was just a hair less sharp at times

Tim H.

2020-05-29T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Light, small, versatile, sharp, Macro

Small, light, incredibly sharp. Macro is a big plus. I actually both this lens to replace a Sigma 30mm F2.8 ART Lens. Also a very good lens, but no Macro. My Zuiko 30mm F1.8 is very versatile lens, it can be used as a prime lens, portrait lens, or Macro lens, all in one. It is also very simple to use, Macro goes on its own when you very close to subject. I'm very happy with my purchase.

Jack

2020-05-16T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Fast, quit, accurate, sharp.

I can't price this lens enough. On how rich the colors are, how sharp the image is, how nicely saturated my pictures are. All of it is from lens two inches long. It looks like a toy, and give you almost pro looking pictures. It fast, quiet, accurate. How can you bit this? I could not find one drawback of owning this lens.

Jack

2020-03-20T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

excellent for portrait

Excellent for portrait sharp, very lightweight and portable perfect size for my em10

Vitoon

2019-12-27T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Super Light Weight

First the 4 star rating is because I just got it and I have only been using it since Christmas. Super lightweight! It will be on my camera so I can try it with different situations.

Timothy

2019-12-25T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

A little gem of a lens

I recently purchased this lens from the refurb store for a great price. It is small and light and easily fits into any bag to compliment my larger 12-100 Pro zoom. Do to lots of field curvature in the design this is not a great landscape lens as the edges will not be sharp wide open. However, this is a portrait lens so softer edges at wide apertures works in favor of its main purpose - to isolate your subject, Bokeh is beautiful and the price is affordable. Get it, you won?t regret it

Albert V.

2019-12-18T09:27:28

Rated 5 out of 5

The focal length is exactly what we were looking for

The focal length is exactly what we were looking for. The only issue was that it would have been great to have come with a lens shade. Since it did not, we used the shade from the 12mm lens and used gaff tape as the required spacer.

ROBERT R.

2019-12-06T01:09:50

Rated 5 out of 5

Great camera, no need to bring my DSLR with me everywhere all the time.

Stunning pictures for most situation, with the 45mm lens, you'll just be mesmerized at what you can get out of this little camera. People will probably think you spent thousands of dollars, image quality is just that good.

ALEXIS M.

2019-11-25T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great little lens

This lens is perfect for portraits. Super sharp and lightweight! This one is always in my bag.

Christina

2019-11-24T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Lens!

Great, sharp lens. Use this when I need a little more reach than the 25mm f/1.8 provides.

Gabriel

2019-10-03T10:33:49

Rated 5 out of 5

Thank you for your help and fast turnaround in making my purchase

It is a light, relatively fast lens that produces excellent images. It is just what I need as the FF cameras I had where too heavy for my ailing back. It was a good trade at Adorama to get my Olympus system. Thank you for your help and fast turnaround in making my purchase.

MORRIS T.

2019-09-26T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Tumble down a cliff and still takes perfect, detailed shots.

I have had this lens for at least 2, if not 3, years now and it's been my go-to lens. It lives on my camera and can capture nearly everything I want on a trip or at home. It's small and powerful. Why am I leaving a review now? Because, my lens took a 40 foot tumble down the terrace vineyards of Cinque Terre AND SURVIVED WITHOUT ANY CRACKS OR LENS DAMAGE. I was amazed and thankful. Olympus makes great quality gear that'll last you. 10/10 would recommend this lens.

Christina

2019-09-24T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Portrait Perfect

This was the first actual portrait lens I purchased for my micro 4/3 camera (Olympus Pen F), and considering how beautiful portraits turn out with it could easily be my only portrait lens and I'd be totally happy. It's sharp, fast focusing, gives me fantastic bokeh- pictures of my friends are better than ever, and my cats look glorious each and every time, I love this lens!

Adam

2019-08-24T19:10:46

Rated 5 out of 5

A great portrait lens for micro 4/3, plasticky

This lens duplicates a 90mm f4 lens on a full frame camera. So it's great for head shots and longer shots. Focus speed is "instant". The body is silver colored plasic and picks up scratches and dents easily. This doesn't affect it's performance. I don't use my Olympus micro 4/3 much any more, but this lens was my favorite.

Frederick P.

2019-08-08T11:35:33

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent lens

Bought this lens several months ago but didn't use it much until a few weeks ago. Finally pulled it out for two night outings in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Very happy with the results. Very good sharpness under low light conditions when wide open. IQ excellent with accurate color reproduction. Captured the colors exactly as I saw them. The size and weight is a real advantage when wandering a city for several hours.

John S.

2019-06-27T07:54:14

Rated 5 out of 5

Sharp! Focus Is critical if near to subject.

Oh so light, but sharp!

GERALD F.

2019-04-09T16:41:49

Rated 5 out of 5

Great lens.

Great quality! I find sharper than the Panasonic 25mm. This focal length is a little long on m43 so indoors is a challenge, but portraits especially outdoors is great!

SOMANNA M.

2019-04-09T08:41:48

Rated 5 out of 5

Beautiful, lightweight, sharp lens

Beautiful, lightweight, sharp lens. Works with Olympus Pro Capture mode for indoor sports

JASON C.

2019-03-05T15:55:53

Rated 5 out of 5

Great search tools on the website

I found exactly what I was looking for very easily. That's huge because I'm not a photographer, this was a gift for my son - I had limited information to use as a reference.The website was easy to use, and the shipping was fast. My son used the lens to photograph a recent concert and is happy with the results.

Teresa S.

2019-03-05T08:11:33

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Bokeh

This lens is perfect! I've been able to take some great shots with it.

Lia D.

2019-01-17T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Incredible Lens!

A really nice small compact lens. It's light weight and discreet. It can be used as a portrait or a discreet for street photography. The pictures are sharp and clear. A very good alternative especially for the price. I would recommend going with the Portrait Lens Kit as it's the best value out there!

Clayton

2018-12-25T09:31:13

Rated 4 out of 5

Great for distance and lowlight

Great focal distance for what I film, which primarily are church services.

FREDDIE C.

2018-11-30T07:48:58

Rated 5 out of 5

Fantastic lens!!!

This is actually the second copy of this lens that I have owned. The first one I lost along with my first M43 camera body, and I was way more bummed about losing the lens. I had wanted another one for years, but couldn’t bring myself to repurchase it. More recently my entire M43 setup was stolen, and when it came time to start rebuilding my setup, this was the top piece of glass on my acquisitions list. When Olympus had their big sale, I had to jump on it at that price. Really one of my favorite pieces of glass that I have ever owned. Small, light, and cheap enough that if something happens to it it’s not the end of the world, but excellent photo quality (tack sharp images, but not lacking in character), and lightning quick autofocus. A must have for M43 as I see it.

Scott H.

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Olympus 45mm f/1.8 Specifications

General

General

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  • Brand

    Olympus

  • Lens Series

    None

  • Color

    Black

  • Lens Type

    Telephoto

  • Lens Mount

    Micro Four Thirds

  • Format Compatibility

    Micro Four Thirds

  • Focus Type

    Auto Focus

  • Closest Focus Distance

    1.64' / 50 cm

  • Focal Length

    45mm

  • Angle Of View

    27

  • 35mm Equivalent Focal Length

    90mm

  • Maximum Aperture

    f/1.8

  • Minimum Aperture

    f/22

  • Maximum Magnification

    0.11x

  • Filter Size

    37mm

Construction

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  • Lens Elements / Groups

    9 Elements / 8 Groups

  • Diaphragm Blades

    7, Rounded

  • Dimensions Diameter x Length

    2.20 x 1.81" (56 x 46 mm)

  • Weight

    4.09 oz / 116 g

Features

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  • Image Stabilization

    None

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About Olympus M. Zuiko Digital 45mm f/1.8 Lens, - for Micro Four Thirds System - Black

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I'm VERY happy with this lens

By ALAN R.

I use two systems, a Nikon D800 with a good selection of lenses and my Oly EM-1, also with a nice selection of lenses and this 45mm 1.8, in terms of intended use, compares to my Nikkor 85mm 1.4. This M Zuiko 45mm is a very nice lens, very sharp with good bokeh and I have had some fantastic results using it for portraits as well as other shots where I wanted a shallow DOF. The camera and lens is WAY smaller and lighter than my D800 & 85mm so the Oly has become my daily carry-camera. For its pr...

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This is a Great Lens.

By alan h.

When I bought this lens, I really did not think that I really needed it. I was wrong. I use this lens a lot. It is small, compact, lightweight and is in my bag always. If i what low depth of field, this is a great lens for this. The other usage it is getting is video. It is a great interview lens because of the low depth of field. The background blur is wonderful. I use it on my GH2 and AF100. Thank you Olympus.

OLYMPUS 45MM F/1.8 - MICRO 4/3 - SILVER

What happens when you pair a high-quality, quick-focusing lens with the portrait power of a lens with shallow depth of field? You get the OLYMPUS 45MM F/1.8 - MICRO 4/3 – SILVER lens, capable of producing stunning, high-quality portrait-style shots even at live events when your subjects are moving all about.

Product Highlights

  • The smooth, silent autofocus is key to the Olympus 45mm F/1.8 charm, offering plenty of focusing power without constantly having to do the portrait adjustments yourself.
  • Easily interchangeable and lightweight, you won’t have to lean on your Olympus 45mm F/1.8 to handle everything at your next photography gig—it can be another tool in your arsenal orcan be a go-to portrait lens.
  • With a lens cap and a rear lens cap as well as the Olympus warranty, durability will never be an issue—so feel free to use this lens to your heart’s content.

Getting a consistent portrait-style shot with a background blur isn’t always easy to achieve, particularly at live events. But sometimes (with enough Adorama browsing) you come across a lens capable of doing exactly that. This is that lens.

Learn about the OLYMPUS 45MM F/1.8 - MICRO 4/3 - SILVER

It’s rare that you encounter a lens that can make every picture like a portrait, but the OLYMPUS 45MM F/1.8 - MICRO 4/3 – SILVER accomplishes that feat with an effortless quality that’s hard to resist. As a single-focal-length portrait lens, it has a shallow depth of field that encourages subtle background blurring, going a level beyond the 14-42mm kit zoom lens. Yet as ideally-suited as this lens is for portrait photography, it displays a remarkable amount of versatility, offering crisp photography for moving subjects and live events—though it absolutely thrives in low light, night photography, and portrait/posing situations.

  • How does a stunning portrait lens like this achieve its results? There are a number of variables that enter the overall equation. In the case of the Olympus 45mm F/1.8, there are some necessary variables like a consistent output and the subtle background blurring that makes portraits truly pop. Although it’s ideally suited for still photography and portraits, it’s absolutely capable of handling moving events as well.
  • Autofocus is likewise important for still and even photography alike. No matter where your subject is—and even if they’re moving toward or away from you—a soft, smooth autofocus feature will ensure that you snap the perfect portrait every time. That’s what happens with the Olympus 45mm F/1.8, as the autofocus is both quick and silent, making it ideal for setting up a still photography shot or grabbing the camera for a quick portrait at a live event like a wedding reception or an outdoor concert. And given its ability to thrive in low-lighting settings, that makes this lens more than capable of handling just about any situation you’ll ever encounter.
  • The full lens package is comprehensive, as well, featuring a lens cap, a lens rear cap, and a decoration ring—which is more than many lens packages you’ll see on the market, even here at Adorama. Along with the Olympus Warranty Card, you’ll find that this lens package keeps your lens well-protected and durable so that if you ever need to call on its unique blend of portrait-making services, you can rely on it to do its duty with the precision and consistency that even professionals expect.
  • The tracking, thanks in part to its smooth autofocus, is surprisingly accurate. The MSC mechanism allows for tracking even the most fickle of subjects, including moving children and pets. And thanks to the aforementioned autofocus, you won’t have any problems with how the shots turn out, as the lens will handle its subject recognition for you. That frees you up to focus on framing and other photo elements while the Olympus 45mm F/1.8 lens provides you with a consistently high-quality, crisp shot.
  • Easy to use. If only all lenses could be as easy to use as the Olympus 45mm F/1.8, life would be much simpler. As a lightweight, consistent option for both portraits and live events, this lens is perfect for a range of uses, making it an essential pick for your photography pack.

It’s not easy to pull off the stunning night photography, portraits, wedding shots, and landscapes that the OLYMPUS 45MM F/1.8 - MICRO 4/3 – SILVER is capable of, but then again, this is a rare lens indeed. Procure one for yourself here at Adorama and you’ll find that your portrait and live photography gets an instant boost.

Be at the forefront of photographic innovation with the OLYMPUS M.Zuiko Digital 45mm f/1.8 Lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras. This sleek, black lens is a high-quality, durable, and versatile choice for photographers seeking to capture stunning portraits and vibrant images with exceptional clarity.

Crafted with precision, the OLYMPUS M.Zuiko Digital 45mm f/1.8 lens is renowned for its ability to produce images with a beautiful bokeh effect, thanks to its wide f/1.8 aperture. The shallow depth of field allows for subjects to be in sharp focus against a smoothly blurred background, making it an ideal lens for portrait photography. Its 45mm focal length, equivalent to a 90mm lens on a full-frame camera, is perfect for creating flattering compositions without distorting facial features.

The lens's innovative Movie & Still Compatible (MSC) autofocus mechanism is both swift and silent, ensuring that you can capture life's spontaneous moments without any distracting noise. This feature is especially beneficial during video recording or when photographing in quiet environments. The MSC also provides flawless tracking, making it reliable for photographing fast-moving subjects like pets and children with ease.

Photographers will appreciate the lens's reliable performance in various lighting conditions. The f/1.8 maximum aperture allows for shooting in lower light, maintaining image quality without the need for a flash. The broad angle of view at 27 degrees ensures that you can capture more of the scene in every shot, while the f/22 minimum aperture offers extensive depth of field for landscape photography.

The OLYMPUS M.Zuiko Digital 45mm f/1.8 lens is not only innovative in its optical design but also in its user-friendly construction. It is lightweight and compact, making it an excellent addition to any photographer's gear, whether you're a professional or an enthusiast. The intuitive design means that anyone can pick it up and start shooting impressive photos right away.

Included with the lens are essential accessories such as a lens cap and rear cap to protect the lens elements, as well as a decoration ring for a touch of style. These components ensure that your lens remains in pristine condition, ready for your next photographic adventure.

Experience the blend of technical excellence and artistic flair with the OLYMPUS M.Zuiko Digital 45mm f/1.8 Lens for Micro Four Thirds. It's not just a lens; it's a reliable partner in your pursuit of photographic perfection. Enhance your portrait, night photography, wedding photos, and more with this exceptional piece of equipment.

Olympus M. Zuiko Digital 45mm f/1.8 Lens, - for Micro Four Thirds System - Black Features

  • Optimized Portrait Lens: Unique 45mm focal length delivers outstanding portrait imagery
  • F1.8 Maximum Aperture: Enables exceptional low-light performance and subtle background blurring
  • Versatile Angle of View: 27 Degree angle for a wide range of compositions, from portraits to landscapes
  • F22 Minimum Aperture: Allows for increased depth of field in brighter conditions
  • High-Speed Imager AF (MSC): Ensures quick, silent, and precise autofocus for dynamic subjects
  • Low Light Mastery: Achieves crisp images in challenging lighting scenarios, including night photography
  • Silent Autofocus: Perfect for live events like concerts and weddings without causing distractions
  • Comprehensive Package: Lens cap, rear cap, and decoration ring ensure durability and longevity