M.Zuiko Digital 45mm f1.8

I recently upgraded to an EM-5 with the 12mm - 50mm, f3.5 lens and was extremely satisfied with the results. To my surprise the photos with this new lens had greater clarity and depth than the zoom lens that came with the camera. Plus the low f-stop enables really fast shutter speeds! Wish I could attach the photo of the bumblebee in flight with wings frozen. I am still exploring / learning with this lens and look forward to some excelent results in the future. The only drawback I see is that the effective 90mm focal length may be useful for portraits but not as much so for landscape photos. Guess I will start saving up for the more expensive 12mm lens.

It is hard to find any fault with this lens. No lens is perfect wide open, but this is as good as any. For the inexpensive asking price it is a true bargain, and opens up portrait images with nicely blurred backgrounds. Fast AF is welcome, as is the silent operation. Only complaint is the removable ring for the hood (not included) - I find it occasionally slips off during handling.

I take this lens everywhere I can!

Out of the box on my OM-D, beautiful portraits great bokeh, kind of magical!

This is it! The absolute must have for M43 user. Sharp, beautiful portraits, creamy bokeh!

Great portrait lens. Fast focusing too. Love the bokeh.

this is one great little compact lens. gives real nice quality pictures and fast. i just wished they had kept the raised red dot so when in low light or night light one can find the mount point like the 4/3 lens

I've been waiting for a fast aperture portrait lens for micro four thirds, and this is it! Focus is snappy even on a first generation PEN, and the pictures are amazing. Great contrast, detail, smooth bokeh, and excellent color rendition. I would recommend this lens heartily for anyone.

if you are considering this lens! STOP and buy it. if you never consider this before! You should start considering.
this lens has wonderful creamy bokeh and super sharp even in widest aperture.