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product_id: 1839483
title: "Olympus M. Zuiko Digital ED 45mm f1.8 (Black) Lens for Micro 4/3 Cameras - International Version (No Warranty)"
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price: "A$551"
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# f/1.8 ultra-wide aperture 45mm focal length (90mm eq.) nearly silent high-speed AF Olympus M. Zuiko Digital ED 45mm f1.8 (Black) Lens for Micro 4/3 Cameras - International Version (No Warranty)

**Brand:** om system
**Price:** A$551
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 📸 Elevate your frame with Olympus’s sleek 45mm f/1.8 — where sharpness meets soul.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Olympus M. Zuiko Digital ED 45mm f1.8 (Black) Lens for Micro 4/3 Cameras - International Version (No Warranty) by om system
- **How much does it cost?** A$551 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- om system enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted om system brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Compact Powerhouse:** Lightweight and pocket-friendly design packs pro-level sharpness and edge-to-edge clarity without the bulk.
- • **Portrait Perfection:** Achieve creamy bokeh and stunning subject isolation with a bright f/1.8 aperture—your portraits deserve the spotlight.
- • **Premium Build Quality:** Durable metal bayonet mount ensures a secure fit and long-lasting performance for the serious photographer.
- • **Whisper-Quiet Autofocus:** Stay discreet with nearly silent, lightning-fast autofocus—ideal for video interviews and candid shots.
- • **Versatile Shooting Companion:** From travel to nature and architecture, this 45mm lens adapts effortlessly to your creative vision.

## Overview

The Olympus M. Zuiko Digital ED 45mm f/1.8 lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras delivers professional-grade image quality in a compact, lightweight design. Featuring a bright f/1.8 aperture for exceptional low-light performance and beautiful bokeh, it offers nearly silent high-speed autofocus and a durable metal mount. Perfectly suited for portraits, travel, and versatile shooting scenarios, this lens is a top choice for photographers seeking sharp, vivid images with elegant background separation.

## Description

Olympus M. Zuiko Digital ED 45mm f1.8 (Black) Lens for Micro 4/3 Cameras - International Version (No Warranty)

Review: Great lens for interviewing or portraits - Nice lens build is good. Great subject separation. Good for interviews for video or portraits for photography. Not too heavy. Sharpness is good. Great colors. Mft so compact size which I nice. Fast aperture. No complaints. Price was good too.
Review: Excellent portrait prime lens - I got this to complement the Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 Pro on the E-M1 body. I wasn't satisfied with the amount of DOF control I had with the 12-40, since its DOF was roughly equivalent to f/5.6 for 35mm, and that isn't quite shallow enough to isolate the subject from some backgrounds at certain distances. With the 45mm f/1.8, the DOF is about f/3.5 in 35mm, and that's close enough to f/2.8 visually (I did comparison tests with my 5D Mark III and 24-70mm f/2.8 L II), which is good enough for most of what I shoot. If I need DOF even more shallow than that, I'll just use my Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 with an adapter on the E-M1 (no autofocus though). The 45mm f/1.8 is quite sharp wide-open, and autofocuses just as quickly as the 12-40 Pro, while being very tiny and extremely light. I only use it to shoot wide-open for the shallow DOF look, and due to the focal length being about 90mm in 35mm equivalent, it's too long for most indoor shooting situations unless it's a large space, and you'd have to be quite far from the subject to get the full length figure in the shot, so that means you'd be shooting mostly head/bust/waist length portraits with it. Outdoors, if you are doing typical street style shooting, it'll be too long for a lot of situations, which is why I consider this mainly a specialty lens for portraits. It's not close-focusing so its macro capability is quite limited too. For the purpose it serves, it's an excellent lens at a great price. One of the best bang for the buck in the world of camera lenses.

## Features

- Ideally suited for: Travel, sports, nature, low-light, landscape, architecture, all-round and portrait - equivalent to a 90 mm 35 mm lens
- The high luminous intensity of F1.8 allows a harmonious bokeh and is therefore ideal for portraits
- Superb image quality for brilliant photos, thanks to optical technology and performance for stunning images with elegant background blur and vivid contrasts
- Outstanding image quality, despite very compact design with pin-sharp images right up to the edges of the image
- Ideal processing and high quality metal bayonet.Nearly silent high-speed autofocus.Scope of delivery: Lens, LC-37B lens cap, rear lens cap for Micro Four Thirds lenses (LR-2), operating instructions

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00CPLQ7GI |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,000 in SLR Camera Lenses |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,683) |
| Date First Available | May 12, 2013 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 4.1 ounces |
| Item model number | ET-M4518 |
| Manufacturer | Olympus |
| Product Dimensions | 1.81 x 2.2 x 2.2 inches |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** OM SYSTEM
- **Camera Lens Description:** 45 month
- **Compatible Mountings:** Micro Four Thirds
- **Focal Length Description:** 45 mm
- **Lens Type:** Standard

## Images

![Olympus M. Zuiko Digital ED 45mm f1.8 (Black) Lens for Micro 4/3 Cameras - International Version (No Warranty) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71igNwsS+hL.jpg)
![Olympus M. Zuiko Digital ED 45mm f1.8 (Black) Lens for Micro 4/3 Cameras - International Version (No Warranty) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Ygx4vRZDL.jpg)
![Olympus M. Zuiko Digital ED 45mm f1.8 (Black) Lens for Micro 4/3 Cameras - International Version (No Warranty) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61QjT-Ups6L.jpg)
![Olympus M. Zuiko Digital ED 45mm f1.8 (Black) Lens for Micro 4/3 Cameras - International Version (No Warranty) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/810RbtUCzbL.jpg)
![Olympus M. Zuiko Digital ED 45mm f1.8 (Black) Lens for Micro 4/3 Cameras - International Version (No Warranty) - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/718D7xqyPkL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great lens for interviewing or portraits
*by T***D on January 31, 2026*

Nice lens build is good. Great subject separation. Good for interviews for video or portraits for photography. Not too heavy. Sharpness is good. Great colors. Mft so compact size which I nice. Fast aperture. No complaints. Price was good too.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent portrait prime lens
*by L***E on August 23, 2014*

I got this to complement the Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 Pro on the E-M1 body. I wasn't satisfied with the amount of DOF control I had with the 12-40, since its DOF was roughly equivalent to f/5.6 for 35mm, and that isn't quite shallow enough to isolate the subject from some backgrounds at certain distances. With the 45mm f/1.8, the DOF is about f/3.5 in 35mm, and that's close enough to f/2.8 visually (I did comparison tests with my 5D Mark III and 24-70mm f/2.8 L II), which is good enough for most of what I shoot. If I need DOF even more shallow than that, I'll just use my Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 with an adapter on the E-M1 (no autofocus though). The 45mm f/1.8 is quite sharp wide-open, and autofocuses just as quickly as the 12-40 Pro, while being very tiny and extremely light. I only use it to shoot wide-open for the shallow DOF look, and due to the focal length being about 90mm in 35mm equivalent, it's too long for most indoor shooting situations unless it's a large space, and you'd have to be quite far from the subject to get the full length figure in the shot, so that means you'd be shooting mostly head/bust/waist length portraits with it. Outdoors, if you are doing typical street style shooting, it'll be too long for a lot of situations, which is why I consider this mainly a specialty lens for portraits. It's not close-focusing so its macro capability is quite limited too. For the purpose it serves, it's an excellent lens at a great price. One of the best bang for the buck in the world of camera lenses.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Top performer!
*by B***A on July 19, 2014*

Equivalent to 90mm lens on 35mm SLR (or full-frame DSLR camera). A good addition to the 17mm and 25mm fixed lenses from Olympus. PROS Lens is razor-sharp (I think this sharper than the 25mm and a lot sharper than the 17mm) and the autofocus is quiet and very rapid even in fairly dim conditions (on Oly ELP5 and ELP7 bodies). Great for portraits as others have noted. Bokeh is soft and round (see picture) while detail is razor sharp even wide open. A tiny bit of edge softness BUT only at F1.8 stopped to F2.8 this lens is extremely sharp across the entire field. Good contrast, color rendition, and flare is well-controlled (two included photos were shot into the sun). It is a small lens, good for portability with a few other primes if you are not into zoom. Minimum focus distance is about 19.5". Focus ring is smooth and easy to control in manual focus mode. Lens mount is metal unlike cheaper kit lenses. CONS Bit expensive for a plastic body lens. That being said - I have used it a lot for 2 years and everything works fine, so maybe the plastic is adequate.

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