M.Zuiko 75mm f/1.8 PROvs A6100
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M.Zuiko 75mm f/1.8 PRO (2012)
Starting from £849 new
Best for Portraits, events & performance photography on Micro Four Thirds
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Portraits, Events & Performance Photography On Micro Four Thirds — M.Zuiko 75mm f/1.8 PRO (2012): The sharpest portrait prime in the MFT system — 150mm equivalent compression and tight subject isolation that surprises full-frame shooters.
Beginner, Family, Travel — A6100 (2019): Best autofocus in its class for the price.
Who should buy what
A6100 (2019)
- First-time mirrorless buyers who want solid AF
- Families stepping up from a smartphone
Quick take: The a6100 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | M.Zuiko 75mm f/1.8 PRO (2012) | A6100 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £849 | £549 |
| Sensor | Micro Four Thirds (MFT) | APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | — | 24.2MP |
| Video | N/A — lens | 4K 30fps |
| Autofocus | MSC — fast and near-silent | 425-point phase-detect, real-time tracking |
| Stabilisation | None (relies on IBIS) | None |
| Burst Rate | N/A | 11fps |
| Battery Life | N/A | 420 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 305g | 396g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 64mm diameter × 69.1mm length | 119.9 × 66.9 × 59.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | N/A | EVF 0.39" 1.44M-dot |
| Screen | N/A | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 921k-dot |
| Mount | 58mm filter thread | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | N/A | SD UHS-I / Memory Stick |
| Connectivity | N/A | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | M.Zuiko 75mm f/1.8 PRO | A6100 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | |
| Wedding | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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