My love of the 45mm focal length into the Micro Four Third (MFT) image sensor format is not new (and may have begun with the Leica Summicron 90mm F2.8 into the 35mm film format not so long ago…!). It may because it is a "closer" lens, without be so close from your subject if you understand what I mean. It may be because it seems to be a so definite and without distortion. It may be because it is a real discrete optic to be used all day long. It may be because for its large maximum aperture (F1.8 with the Olympus M.Zuiko Premium 45m F1.8). It may be simply because … I love it!
You can feel higher with the Micro Four Third 45mm focal length also because it is so gorgeous competent and compact optic without pretention compared to the F1.4 or F1.2 counterparts. Trying one and you will surely appreciate it at glance except, may be, if you are a super wide-angle freak. Some will like to qualify the 45mm lens as a portrait optic but that is only a small part of the story because this fabulous optic can do so much more to do and to create exceptional pictures. And over the years I did it with different camera models such as the Olympus EP-3, OM-D E-M5 (Original-mark II and III), E-M1 (Original, mark II and III), and the famous Pen-F (digital), and each time, the M.Zuiko Premium 45mm F1.8 have fulfilled its active task with performance and good picture results.
If you are fond about compact photographic ILC (Interchangeable Lens Camera) devices, you may consider to try the MFT system and the 45mm F1.8 lens is the perfect illustration of what it could be. Sure others MFT optics can be equally appreciated by all kind of enthusiasm photographers of this small planet but, for me and for many others, the 45mm is unique on its way. You dont question love!
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The Olympus M.Zuiko 45mm F1.8 is often described as "the" optic that have brought a lot of photographers to try and, for some, adopt the Micro Four Third (MFT) image sensor format system. The tiny lens model has been introduced in 2011 and perfectly suited in size and weight the Olympus Pen series very compact cameras. But it is more its outstanding image results that have given its reputation renown.
Very small with a filter front accessory diameter of 37mm and a weight of only 116g (a little more than 4 ounces), its mostly polymer construction (but with a metal lens mount) is well done and the only moving part is the focusing ring which is offer a positive turning resistance. Presentation can be silver or black, the choice is yours. The internal aperture mechanism is composed of seven curvy blades.
From my modest experience, the 45mm F1.8 is exempt of noticeable optical distortion. Definition, contrast, and color rendering are simply stellar. The transition between in-focus and blurry subjects is smooth but sufficiently distinctive. An optional accessory lens hood can be mounted on the front lens bayonet surrounding receptor although the M.Zuiko 45mm F1.8 is mostly flare resistant without it.
The close-focusing ability of the M.Zuiko 45mm F1.8 is very limited with a minimal distance of 50cm (20 inches approx.) which cannot be assimilated to macro photography but for larger subjects like flowers or table objects it is still manageable without problem.
With an almost two-time magnification from a MFT standard prime lens (25mm), the M.Zuiko 45mm F1.8 acts as a small telephoto with a limited picture compression effect. However, on a practical day-today basic use, many photographers will surpass its first attended portrait purpose to a more extended variety of subjects, even for landscape or architectural projects. In brief, you can easily develop the M.Zuiko 45mm F1.8 versatility the more you get used to it. At that selling price point, there is no reason not to add it to your own optic park!
Photos Daniel M: Olympus OM-D E-M5 III & PEN-F / M.Zuiko 45mm F1.8
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