OM System M.Zuiko Digital 45mm F1.8
Lens for Micro Four Thirds · Announced June 2011
Official site on explore.omsystem.com (opens the maker's site in a new tab)
- Micro Four Thirds lens
- Telephoto
Typically $380–$480 new, from today's stores and the last 90 days
Best priceNew · in stock
$379.99
at Focus Camera17% below its 30-day average
- Focal length: 45mm, 90mm equivalent
- Max aperture: f/1.8
- Optical stabilisation: None
- Autofocus motor: MSC
- Weight: 116 g
- Weather sealing: No
- Max magnification: 0.11×, Focuses to 0.50 m
M.Zuiko Digital 45mm F1.8 overview
The OM System M.Zuiko Digital 45mm F1.8 is a 45mm f/1.8 prime for Micro Four Thirds cameras on Micro Four Thirds, announced by OM System in June 2011. 37 cameras we track take it without an adapter.
Going by its spec sheet, it suits portraits, low light and travel. It is a weaker pick for rain and dust as well as close-ups.
New, it sells for $379.99 to $479.99 at the 2 stores we track in the United States that have it in stock. Over the last 90 days it has usually cost $380 to $480 new.
Worth comparing it with the Panasonic Lumix G 42.5mm F1.7 ASPH. Power O.I.S., Panasonic Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm F1.2 ASPH. Power O.I.S. and OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 45mm F1.2 PRO.
Where to buy the M.Zuiko Digital 45mm F1.8 in United States
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$379.99
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$479.99Precision Camera
NewIn stock
Authorized dealer · MFT version
$479.99
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Things to know
- 45mm prime, f/1.8; 90mm equivalent.
- Micro Four Thirds lens.
- Autofocus (MSC motor); no optical stabilisation.
- 116 g; 56 × 46 mm; 37mm filters.
- Focuses down to 0.50 m, up to 0.11× magnification.
- Not weather sealed.
- No used body-only listings at the stores we track in United States today: check eBay and the Used filter.
Good for
- Portraits (90–90mm-equivalent reach at f/1.8)
- Low light (f/1.8)
- Travel (116 g)
Not the best for
- Rain and dust (not weather sealed)
- Close-ups (0.11× magnification)
From the M.Zuiko Digital 45mm F1.8's published specs, not from a review.
Price history
Price around the world
Prices are in each market's own currency. Under each: ≈ in USD at today's exchange rate. Body only; where a market lists only kits, its cheapest kit is shown and marked.
| Market | Lowest new | Lowest used/refurb |
|---|---|---|
| United States(you) | $379.99 | — |
| United Kingdom | — | — |
| Europe | — | — |
| Australia | — | — |
| Singapore | — | — |
Each price is in its own currency, as the store charges it. The ≈ figures are approximate, at today's exchange rate (ECB reference rates, 2026-11-06), rounded, and leave out shipping, import duty, GST/VAT and card fees. A camera bought abroad may not carry a local warranty: see grey-market cameras before you buy.
Used: what it should be worth
No used M.Zuiko Digital 45mm F1.8 listings at the stores we track yet. A "should be worth" value appears after a week of used prices.
From used and refurbished asking prices at the stores we track, checked every few hours. Confirmed eBay sale prices will be added once eBay grants us access to its sold-listings data.
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- Panasonic Lumix G Vario 100-300mm F4.0-5.6 II Power O.I.S. · 2017
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M.Zuiko Digital 45mm F1.8 specifications
Optics
- Focal length
- 45mm
- 35mm equivalent
- 90mm equivalent
- Maximum aperture
- f/1.8
- Minimum aperture
- f/22
- Made for
- Micro Four Thirds
- Elements / groups
- 9 / 8
- Aperture blades
- 7
- Closest focus
- 0.50 m
- Max magnification
- 0.11×
Focus & handling
- Autofocus
- Yes (MSC)
- Optical stabilisation
- No
- Weather sealed
- No
- Internal zoom
- —
- Aperture ring
- No
- Teleconverter compatible
- No
Size & weight
- Weight
- 116 g
- Diameter × length
- 56 × 46 mm
- Filter thread
- 37 mm
Cameras it fits
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Panasonic
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