Overview
The Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 45mm f/1.8 Lens (Silver) is a compact short-telephoto prime lens designed for Micro Four Thirds mirrorless cameras. Delivering a 90mm full-frame equivalent focal length, it offers a classic portrait perspective that is ideal for portraits, events, street photography, and isolating subjects with flattering compression. The bright f/1.8 maximum aperture provides excellent low-light performance while allowing photographers to create beautifully blurred backgrounds and strong subject separation.
Its advanced optical design incorporates two extra-high refractive index elements to help minimise distortion and spherical aberrations for sharp, detailed images with accurate rendering. The Movie & Still Compatible autofocus system delivers fast, quiet, and precise focusing performance for both photography and video applications. Combined with its lightweight 116g construction and elegant silver finish, this lens is an excellent choice for photographers seeking a portable, high-quality portrait prime.
Core Features
- 90mm full-frame equivalent focal length provides a flattering portrait perspective with natural-looking compression.
- Bright f/1.8 maximum aperture enables low-light shooting and creates attractive shallow depth-of-field effects.
- Two extra-high refractive index elements help reduce distortion and spherical aberrations for improved image quality.
- Movie & Still Compatible autofocus system delivers smooth, quiet, and accurate focusing for both stills and video recording.
- Rounded seven-blade diaphragm contributes to smooth, pleasing background blur.
Classic Portrait Perspective
The 45mm focal length delivers a 90mm equivalent field of view, making it particularly well suited to portraits, headshots, and detail-focused photography where natural subject separation is desired.
Compact and Lightweight Design
Measuring just 46mm in length and weighing only 116g, this lens is easy to carry throughout the day and pairs perfectly with compact Micro Four Thirds camera bodies.
Optical
| Focal Length | 45mm (35mm Equivalent: 90mm) |
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.8 |
| Lens Format Coverage | Micro Four Thirds |
| Angle of View | 27° |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 50 cm |
| Optical Design | 9 Elements in 8 Groups |
| Aperture/Iris Blades | 7, Rounded |
General
| Lens Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Focus Type | Autofocus |
| Image Stabilization | No |
Physical
| Filter Thread | 37 mm (Front) |
| Dimensions | Diameter: 56 mm, Length: 46 mm |
| Weight | 116 g |
What's Included
- Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 45mm f/1.8 Lens (Silver)
- Olympus LC-37B Lens Cap
- Olympus LR-2 Rear Lens Cap
- DR-40 Decoration Ring
- Barcode: 25932
- UPC Barcode: 050332179950
- Supplier Code: oll2103