Very pleased.

I am no photography equipment expert but am very pleased with this lens. It creates very sharp photos at a distance, and great depth of field and bokeh at a closer distance. I have gotten great photos with it.

Durable; Easily Interchangeable; Lightweight; Nice Bokeh; Strong Construction

Olympus M.ZUIKO Digital 45mm f/1.8

"Pancakes" aside, the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 45mm f/1.8 is one of the smallest lenses in the Micro Four Thirds system, which is no mean feat considering that this is a fast-aperture telephoto lens.

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With excellent test results, this is a no-brainer of a conclusion - it's a great and inexpensive addition to your Olympus PEN kit, especially if you're a portrait shooter.

Olympus 45mm f/1.8 Zuiko Lens Review

Handling and features Performance Verdict Specification This medium telephoto optic for Micro Four Thirds compatible cameras sports a fast maximum aperture of f/1.8, internal silent focusing and a low price of around ￡250.

Very good value; Excellent sharpness; Compact & lightweight; Good build quality

Lens hood is an optional extra

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 45mm 1:1.8 review

We've mentioned before that the 2.0x crop factor of the Four Thirds system makes it tricky to get a tight depth of field, but it bears repeating. While a lens like the Olympus 12-40mm f/2.8 (also reviewed) can give you a moderately tight DOF towards the long end of its zoom range, you can often feel...