OM System

OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 75mm f/1.8

The OM System M.Zuiko 75mm f/1.8 is the finest portrait prime in the Micro Four Thirds ecosystem — equivalent to a 150mm f/1.8 full-frame lens in terms of depth-of-field and compression, delivering extraordinary subject isolation that the format is not usually associated with. Sharp, fast AF, and a classic focal length that makes it a unique tool for portraits and performance photography on MFT bodies.

GearFrame's Take

The sharpest portrait prime in the MFT system — 150mm equivalent compression and tight subject isolation that surprises full-frame shooters.

Starting from
£899 new
Available at 2 retailers
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Wex Photo Video
Wex Photo Video
£899
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Core
Released
2012
Focal Length
75mm
Aperture
f/1.8
Compatible Mount
Micro Four Thirds
Filter Size
58mm
Dimensions
64mm diameter × 69.1mm length
Weight
305g
Weather Sealed
No
Optics & Focus
AF Motor
MSC — fast and near-silent
Optical IS
None (relies on IBIS)
Min. Focus Distance
N/A — lens

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
7.1
Street
5.3
Travel
5.3
Wedding & Events
5.6
Filmmaking
5.1
Documentary
4.9
Sports & Action
5.8
Landscape
5.2
Casual
5.3
Food
4.2
Architecture
5.1
Underwater
4.5
✅ Great For
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Portrait 7.1 Strong on optical quality, focal length and autofocus. The finest portrait prime in MFT — 150mm equivalent compression with f/1.8 isolation.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
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Food 4.2 Held back by close focusing and focal length.
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Underwater 4.5 Held back by focal length and close focusing.
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Documentary 4.9 Held back by focal length and optical stabilisation.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
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