Zeiss Master Prime 25mm T1.3 vs Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 Pro
Zeiss Master Prime 25mm T1.3 vs Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 Pro
When comparing Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 Pro and Zeiss Master Prime 25mm T1.3, which one is better?
1. Largest Aperture Comparison
The Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 Pro has the largest aperture of the two lenses at 1.2 compared to the 1.3 aperture of Zeiss Master Prime 25mm T1.3. This means that you get more light to your sensor using Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 Pro wide open, and therefore it might be a better lens in dark situations.
Winner: Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 Pro
Regarding largest aperture: A lower aperture number means that the widest aperture on the lens is larger. This means that more light will hit the sensor and also that the depth of field will be shallower, better separating your subject from the background.
2. Lens Type Comparison
Both lenses are Prime lenses, which means that you can choose both Zeiss Master Prime 25mm T1.3 or Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 Pro if you're looking for that type of lens.
Winner: Tied
Regarding type: There are two types of lenses; zoom lenses and prime lenses. Prime lenses have a fixed focal length and cannot be zoomed, while zoom lenses have a focal length range and can be zoomed in to get closer to the subject. Prime lenses are usually lighter, cheaper and let in more light. Zoom lenses are more versatile but are more expensive since they require a more advanced lens design.
Specifications
Full specifications table of Zeiss Master Prime 25mm T1.3 and Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 Pro:
| Zeiss Master Prime 25mm T1.3 | Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 Pro | |
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| Brand | Zeiss | Olympus |
| Weight | Missing | 410 g |
| Lens Mount | Missing | Micro Four Thirds |
| Focal Length | 25 mm | 25 mm |
| Largest Aperture | 1.3 | 1.2 |
| Anamorphic | Missing | No |
| Minimum Focus Distance | Missing | 30 cm |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Aperture Range | Missing | 1.2 - 16 |
| Aperture Blades | Missing | 9 |
| Lens Groups | Missing | 14 |
| Lens Elements | Missing | 19 |