M.Zuiko Digital 45mm f/1.8vs Sony FE 50mm f/1.8
OM System
M.Zuiko Digital 45mm f/1.8 (2012)
Starting from £199 new
Best for Portraits & everyday photography
View M.Zuiko Digital 45mm f/1.8
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Sony
Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 (2016)
Starting from £199 new
Best for Portraits & everyday
View Sony FE 50mm f/1.8
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Portraits & Everyday Photography — M.Zuiko Digital 45mm f/1.8 (2012): An outstanding portrait prime that punches far above its price point — compact, sharp, and beautifully built.
Portraits & Everyday — Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 (2016): The most affordable full-frame prime in the Sony FE system — f/1.8 subject separation and linear motor AF at an entry-level price.
Who should buy what
Quick take: These cameras are closely matched across the key specs below. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | M.Zuiko Digital 45mm f/1.8 (2012) | Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £199 | £199 |
| Sensor | f/1.8 (max aperture) | f/1.8 (max aperture) |
| Video | 50cm minimum focus distance | 45cm minimum focus distance |
| Autofocus | MSC (Movie and Still Compatible) — quiet, fast stepping motor AF | Linear motor (fast and quiet AF) |
| Stabilisation | None (relies on body IBIS) | None (relies on body IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | — |
| Battery Life | N/A | — |
| Weight | 116g | 186g |
| Dimensions | 56mm diameter × 46.3mm length | 68.6 × 59.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | N/A | — |
| Screen | N/A | — |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | N/A | — |
| Connectivity | N/A | — |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | M.Zuiko Digital 45mm f/1.8 | Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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