Olympus ED 45mm f/1.8

Micro Four Thirds, Micro Four Thirds
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Test reportsVery good based on 4 tests
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Product details

Thanks to the fast aperture, this powerful model is especially recommended for outstanding portrait shots with attractive background blur and vibrant contrasts. However, this lens is also well-equipped for video recordings with its extremely fast autofocus. Olympus has housed the technology in a compact body that features a discreet metallic exterior. Together with the interchangeable decorative rings, which match the various PEN cameras, this combination is truly eye-catching.

Key specifications

Sensor compatibility
Micro Four Thirds
Weight
116 g
Focus type
Autofocus, Manual focus
Lens type
Normal Lens, Prime lens
Bayonet lens mount
Micro Four Thirds
Focal length
45 mm
Documents
Technical data sheet.pdf
Item number
266521

General information

Manufacturer
Olympus
Category
Lenses
Manufacturer no.
V311030SE000
Release date
6.10.2011
External links
Specifications (en), Specifications (en)

Colour

Colour
Silver

Focusing

Minimum focus distance
0.50 m

Camera lens properties

Lens type
Normal Lens, Prime lens
Bayonet lens mount
Micro Four Thirds
Aperture
1.80 
Min. aperture
22 
Min. focal length (exact)
45 mm
Max. Focal length (exact)
45 mm
Focal length
45 mm
Sensor compatibility
Micro Four Thirds
Number of diaphragm blades
7 x
Filter thread
37 mm
Number of lenses
9
Number of lens groups
8
Lens equipment
Fixed front lens, Internal focusing, Metal bayonet
Optical zoom
1 x
Focus type
Autofocus, Manual focus

Objective 2 properties

Aperture
f/1.8
Max. Focal length (exact)
0.05 m
Filter thread
0.04 m

Origin

Country of origin
Vietnam

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂-Emission
Climate contribution

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 45mm 1:1.8 silver, LC-37B lens cap, LR-2 rear lens cap for MFT lenses, DR-40 lens deco ring, warranty card, user manual

Product dimensions

Weight
116 g
Length
46 mm
Diameter
56 mm

Package dimensions

Length
8.50 cm
Width
8.50 cm
Height
8.20 cm
Weight
220 g

30-day right of return
24 Months Warranty (Bring-in)

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Reviews & Ratings

Warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Lenses» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 7.Fujifilm
    0.6 %
  • 7.Sirui
    0.6 %
  • 10.Olympus
    0.7 %
  • 11.TTArtisan
    0.8 %
  • 12.Tamron
    1 %

Warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • Olympus
    Not enough data
  • 1.Viltrox
    2 days
  • 2.TTArtisan
    3 days
  • 3.Sigma
    4 days
  • 4.Sony
    6 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Lenses» category returned?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 1.Olympus
    3.9 %
  • 2.Canon
    5.1 %
  • 3.Fujifilm
    5.2 %
  • 4.Nikon
    5.4 %
  • 5.Sony
    5.6 %
Source: Digitec Galaxus

Overall ratingVery good90/100
Very good88/100
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Rank 3 out of 21Stiftung Warentest21 Objektive 01/2016ReleaseJanuary 2016

Ob in schwarz oder auch silber, das Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 45 mm 1:1.8 stellt eine gute Wahl auf der Suche nach einem Objektiv mit fester Brennweite dar. Dies liegt vor allem an sehr überzeugenden Leistungen hinsichtlich der Bildqualität. So kann das Objektiv mit einer sehr guten Auflösung, mit sehr guter Verzeichnung und ebenso sehr geringem Randschärfeabfall aufwarten...

Very good96/100
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d pixxSingle testReleaseFebruary 2012

Das kleine Objektiv macht in der Praxis sehr viel Spaß, besonders weil es bei den großen Blenden eine sehr schmale Schärfenzone bei toller Abbildungsleistung bietet.

Very good90/100
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FototestSingle testReleaseDecember 2011

Lichtstarkes Porträt-Objektiv mit gnadenloser Schärfe durch die Bank.

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PhotographieSingle testReleaseDecember 2011

Das M.Zuiko Digital 1,8/45 mm bietet ambitionierten Foto- und Videografen ein riesiges kreatives Potenzial. Der geringe Preis von gerade einmaö 300 Euro erlaubt das Spiel mit selektiver Schärfe zudem auch Fotografen mit einem kleineren Budget…