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OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED PRO 8-25mm F4.0
A 16-50mm full-frame equivalent range in a single, weather-sealed lens weighing just 411g makes this a uniquely versatile tool for Micro Four Thirds shooters. The sophisticated optical design with 16 elements suppresses aberrations for sharp results, while the manual focus clutch and programmable L-Fn button enhance handling. This lens is best for travel and landscape photographers who need a single, durable wide-to-standard zoom to minimize kit weight in harsh conditions.
Focal length 8-25mm
Aperture f/4
Mount Micro Four Thirds
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 662 g
af type MSC AF System
lens type wide-angle
65 Overall Score
Price CA$1,100
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong versatility (83rd percentile) 83rd
- Strong optical (83rd percentile) 83rd
- Strong macro (81st percentile) 81st
- Strong aperture (70th percentile) 70th
Cons
- Below average social proof (3rd percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 8 |
| Focal Length Max | 25 |
| Elements | 16 |
| Groups | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 |
| ED Elements | 1 |
| Coating | ZERO lens coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
Build
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.7 kg / 1.5 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 72 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | MSC AF System |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 230 |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.76 |
vs Competition
| Spec | OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED PRO 8-25mm F4.0 | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 | Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 | Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 8-25mm | 17-28mm | 28-75mm | 10-18mm | 12-60mm | 28-70mm |
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/22 |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Nikon Z | Sony E | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds | Canon RF |
| Stabilization | false | false | false | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 662 | 450 | 540 | 260 | 320 | 495 |
| AF Type | MSC AF System | Stepping Motor | VXD | Autofocus | linear motor | STM |
| Lens Type | wide-angle | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED PRO 8-25mm F4.0 | 54.6 | 68.4 | 58 | 80.9 | 82.6 | 69.9 | 82.9 | 2.7 | 38 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 87 | 88.1 | 73.6 | 86.3 | 87 | 85.8 | 68.1 | 64.6 | 38 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 Compare | 54.6 | 88.1 | 67.2 | 87.3 | 87.8 | 85.8 | 78.2 | 83.1 | 38 |
| Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 54.6 | 83.5 | 87.3 | 93.3 | 81.6 | 85.8 | 69.1 | 68.8 | 38 |
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 Compare | 98 | 88.1 | 83.1 | 50.4 | 90.2 | 85.8 | 93.1 | 63.5 | 83.2 |
| Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8 IS STM Compare | 87 | 25.9 | 70.2 | 80.4 | 85 | 22.6 | 77.2 | 87.9 | 98.5 |
Price
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