M.Zuiko 75mm f/1.8 PROvs FE 20mm f/1.8 G
OM System
M.Zuiko 75mm f/1.8 PRO (2012)
From £849
Best for Portraits, events & performance photography on Micro Four Thirds
View M.Zuiko 75mm f/1.8 PRO
VS
Sony
FE 20mm f/1.8 G (2020)
From £849
Best for Astrophotography, landscape & environmental portraits
View FE 20mm f/1.8 G
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.
Astrophotography, Landscape & Environmental Portraits — FE 20mm f/1.8 G (2020): A remarkably compact ultra-wide prime — f/1.8 at 20mm in a travel-friendly package with outstanding optical quality.
Who should buy what
Quick take: Only the fe 20mm f/1.8 g is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | M.Zuiko 75mm f/1.8 PRO (2012) | FE 20mm f/1.8 G (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £849 | £849 |
| Sensor | Micro Four Thirds (MFT) | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) |
| Video | N/A — lens | N/A — lens |
| Autofocus | MSC — fast and near-silent | Dual XD Linear Motor AF — quiet and fast |
| Stabilisation | None (relies on IBIS) | None (relies on IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | N/A |
| Battery Life | N/A | N/A |
| Weight | 305g | 373g |
| Dimensions | 64mm diameter × 69.1mm length | 73.5mm diameter × 84.7mm length |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | N/A | N/A |
| Screen | N/A | N/A |
| Mount | 58mm filter thread | 67mm filter thread |
| Memory Cards | N/A | N/A |
| Connectivity | N/A | N/A |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | M.Zuiko 75mm f/1.8 PRO | FE 20mm f/1.8 G |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | |
| Wedding | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Astrophotography | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Street | — |
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