Olympus m zuiko 45mm f 1 8 vs sigma 56mm f 1 4 dc dn contemporary?

On Micro Four Thirds, the Olympus M.Zuiko 45mm f/1.8 is the easier pick. It's tiny, cheap, and autofocuses, with a 90mm-equivalent view and depth of field similar to f/3.6. For portraits on a budget, it's a lovely lens.

The Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary is made for APS-C, but it also mounts on Micro Four Thirds. There it frames like 112mm and gives about the depth of field of f/2.8, so you get more reach and more background blur. Choose the Sigma if you want that tighter look and don't mind the APS-C design. If you want the simplest everyday portrait lens for Micro Four Thirds, go with the Olympus.

For more on portrait focal lengths, see the portraits guide.

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