• Large aperture for a nice depth of field effect
• Ideal for portrait photography
• Superb price-performance ratio
• Sleek metal-like exterior design
• Interchangeable decoration rings
• High-speed AF with MSC technology
• Maximum aperture of 1:1.8
• Closest focusing distance of 50cm
• Outstanding compactness through the Micro Four Thirds system standard
• Near-silent autofocus for excellent movie shooting (with MSC technology)
• Enabled for stills and movies

Photographers who shoot a lot of portraits and still-life are always seeking good bokeh. Lenses like this with relatively shallow depth of field are especially well suited to capture the combination of tack-sharp subject and beautifully soft, defocused background that exemplifies bokeh.

This lens will help you to achieve professional results, with sharply rendered subjects and artistic defocused backgrounds. It's perfect for portraits but also works well for action and video shooting. It is an essential addition to your OM System kit.

The lens features OM's MSC (Movie & Still Compatible) system. This technology provides fast, near-silent autofocus operation. This makes the lens perfect for use in many situations, even if virtual silence is required. With a bright f/1.8 aperture, this lens is also suitable for use in low-lit situations, still having the ability to capture high-quality results.