Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 8-25mm f/4 PRO Lens

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Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 8-25mm f/4 PRO Overview

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A dynamic wide-angle zoom, the M.Zuiko Digital ED 8-25mm f/4 PRO from Olympus is an ultra-wide Micro Four Thirds zoom lens with the equivalent full-frame format zoom range of 16-50mm. Its sophisticated optical design, which includes a variety of aspherical, low dispersion, and high refractive index elements, reduces both chromatic and spherical aberrations throughout the zoom range for notable clarity, sharpness, and color accuracy. A ZERO lens coating has also been applied to improve contrast when working in strong lighting conditions. Beyond the advanced lens design, this zoom is also characterized by its constant f/4 maximum aperture, as well as its durable weather-sealed construction for working in a variety of conditions. Additionally, a Movie & Still Compatible autofocus system achieves fast, smooth, and silent focusing performance, and a manual focus clutch affords instant switching between focusing methods.

Ultra wide-angle to portrait-length zoom lens designed for Micro Four Thirds mirrorless cameras provides an 8-25mm equivalent focal length range. Constant f/4 maximum aperture enables consistent low-light performance and selective focus control throughout the zoom range. The lens construction integrates one DSA (Dual Super Aspherical) element, one ED (extra-low dispersion) element, two aspherical ED elements, one Super ED element, one HR (high-refractive index) element, one Super HR element, and one HD element elements into its design to minimize aberrations, distortion, and color fringing throughout the zoom range while also contributing to overall image sharpness, clarity, and color accuracy. A ZERO (Zuiko Extra-low Reflection Optical) coating has been applied to individual elements to minimize lens flare and ghosting for improved contrast and color fidelity when working in strong lighting conditions. Movie & Still Compatible (MSC) autofocus system benefits both photo and video applications due to its smooth, quiet, and fast performance. Manual focus clutch allows the focusing ring to be quickly pulled into place for direct, intuitive focus control. Programmable L-Fn (lens function) button for easily accessible settings adjustment. Dust-, freeze-, and drip-proof design ensure the lens’ performance in inclement and harsh conditions. Front optic features protective fluorine coating. Rounded seven-blade diaphragm produces a smooth bokeh quality. UPC: 050332193185

In the Box

• Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 8-25mm f/4 PRO Lens
• Olympus LH-76E Lens Hood for M.Zuiko Digital ED 8-25mm f/4 PRO Lens
• Olympus LC-72C Lens Cap
• Olympus LR-2 Rear Lens Cap
• Olympus CS-35 Wrapping Cloth For OM-D
• Limited 1-Year Warranty

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Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 8-25mm f/4 PRO Reviews

Perfect landscape lens

By Carter Rated 5 out of 5 Date: 2022-04-14

M43 is at it’s best when it does things that other systems can’t. The focal length range on this is just insane. No more swapping between ultrawide and a regular zoom lenses. I can leave the house with only this lens and get every shot I want to.

Unique Lens

By Gerald J Rated 5 out of 5 Date: 2021-11-25

Sharp, ideal focal range, amazing close-ups. Take a look at your photos and focal lengths you have used to capture them. Probably, you will find that 70% are in the 8-25 mm range of this lens. One could split hairs over some softness at the edges, but what I like are the color rendition and flexibility of a single 4/3 lens at f 4.0. Unique innovation!

Olympus does it again!

By Gene Rated 5 out of 5 Date: 2021-11-12

Great lens. Image quality is excellent. A little heavier than I hoped for, all around very pleased.

The lens I’ve been waiting for my whole life!

By larry Rated 5 out of 5 Date: 2021-11-12

I was fortunate to get this lens right when it was released – and it’s a PERFECT lens. I’ve been wanting an ultra-wide for a very long time – but everyone I know who has the Olympus 7-14 pretty much says that it’s really just a 7mm (you only use it when ultra zoomed out). This is a perfect single lens for many indoor, street, and nature photo days. I’d get on the list to order one – as it might take a while. It pairs perfectly with the Panasonic 35-100 2.8 in your jacket pocket.

Best M4/3 walk around lens

By Mark Rated 5 out of 5 Date: 2021-11-10

This lens is the perfect range of focal lengths for a walk around lens. Wide angle to get great panoramas, up to 50mm equivalent for regular photography. I used to carry the 7-14 and 12-100, but I found I was constantly changing lenses to either get a wider perspective, or more reach. Now, I use the 8-25 for a great percentage of my images. The lens is exceptionally sharp, and the close focusing ability gives it a near macro perspective. I still think the 12-100 is unbeatable as an all around lens, but this one comes a close second. The ‘unlock to use’ setup gets a bit of getting used to, but it is no different than the 12-32mm Lumix I had in the past. It does make the lens a bit more compact, but I would not buy this lens for its size alone. It is an an excellent compliment to the 12-100mm.

Well worth the wait

By Alan Rated 5 out of 5 Date: 2021-10-24

1st new lens out from OM systems and it’s as good as any of the other Olympus Pro grad lenses. Very impressed by it.

A very nice addition

By Frank Rated 5 out of 5 Date: 2022-02-10

I’ve had a chance to use this for a couple of months now, and it has been a surprisingly good addition to my lens bag. I’m an old timer, and for most of my career ISO 400 film was about as fast as you could go without baseball sized grain, but in digital, you can easily pick up an extra two stops without any significant decrease in image quality, which is my way of saying the fact that it is not an f/2.8 or faster is not a bother. The 8-25 range covers about 80% of all the shots I do in train photography, and I have other, more specialized fast lenses for when that’s needed. Construction materials and assembly seem both first rate, so if this is like later M. Zuiko lenses might be, I’ll have to think about retiring some old friends.

excellent lens!

By jordan Rated 5 out of 5 Date: 2022-01-03

i’ve had other ultra-wides for APSC, sigma 10-20 and pentax 12-24, but the oly 8-25 is just so much better. more range, less distortion, better sharpness and a mini-macro to boot. was at their usual excellent service. awesome lens !!!

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