Best portrait lenses for Olympus OM: Top Picks

Our catalogue lists 25 portrait lenses for Olympus OM. Short-telephoto primes between 70mm and 135mm, the classic portrait range.

How these were picked. Lenses are ranked using only data in our catalogue: those with editorial notes first, then those with a photo and a buying link, newer release years where known, and faster maximum apertures as a tie-breaker. This is a data-based shortlist, not a hands-on test ranking.

1.Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-T 85mm f/2

85mm · f/2.0 · Olympus OM

A compact manual-focus portrait lens from the OM line. It focuses as close as 0.85 m.

Specs Compare with OM Zuiko 85mm f/2
2.Olympus OM Zuiko 85mm f/2

85mm · f/2.0 · Olympus OM

The Olympus OM Zuiko 85mm f/2 is a fast manual-focus short-telephoto prime lens covering 85mm at f/2 for Olympus OM mount cameras. A classic compact manual-focus lens from the Olympus OM film-camera system.

Specs Compare with 90mm f/2.5 Macro
3.Vivitar 90mm f/2.5 Macro

90mm · f/2.5 · Olympus OM

This 90mm f/2.5 manual-focus macro lens from Vivitar fits Olympus OM mount cameras. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.

Specs Compare with Series 1 90mm f/2.5 Macro
4.Vivitar Series 1 90mm f/2.5 Macro

90mm · f/2.5 · Olympus OM

This 90mm f/2.5 manual-focus macro lens from Vivitar fits Olympus OM mount cameras. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.

Specs Compare with OM Zuiko 135mm f/2.8
5.Olympus OM Zuiko 135mm f/2.8

135mm · f/2.8 · Olympus OM

Olympus OM Zuiko 135mm f/2.8: a manual-focus short-telephoto prime lens with a 135mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for Olympus OM mount cameras. A classic compact manual-focus lens from the Olympu...

Specs Compare with OM Zuiko Auto-T 100mm f/2.8
6.Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-T 100mm f/2.8

100mm · f/2.8 · Olympus OM

A 100mm f/2.8 manual-focus short-telephoto prime lens, the Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-T 100mm f/2.8 is designed for Olympus OM mount bodies. A classic compact manual-focus lens from the Olympus OM film-camera system.

Specs Compare with OM Zuiko Auto-T 135mm f/2.8
7.Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-T 135mm f/2.8

135mm · f/2.8 · Olympus OM

A 135mm f/2.8 manual-focus short-telephoto prime lens, the Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-T 135mm f/2.8 is designed for Olympus OM mount bodies. A classic compact manual-focus lens from the Olympus OM film-camera system.

Specs Compare with OM Zuiko Auto-Macro 80mm f/4
8.Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-Macro 80mm f/4

80mm · f/4.0 · Olympus OM

This 80mm f/4 manual-focus macro lens from Olympus fits Olympus OM mount cameras. A classic compact manual-focus lens from the Olympus OM film-camera system.

Specs Compare with SP 135mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2
9.Tamron SP 135mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2

135mm · f/2.5 · Olympus OM

The Tamron SP 135mm f/2.5 Adaptall-2 is a manual-focus short-telephoto prime lens covering 135mm at f/2.5 for Olympus OM mount cameras, from the Tamron SP series. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and...

Specs Compare with SP 135mm f/2.5 CF Adaptall-2
10.Tamron SP 135mm f/2.5 CF Adaptall-2

135mm · f/2.5 · Olympus OM

This 135mm f/2.5 manual-focus short-telephoto prime lens from Tamron fits Olympus OM mount cameras, from the Tamron SP series. The focal length is a classic choice for portraits and details.

Specs Compare with OM Zuiko Auto-T 100mm f/2
11.Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-T 100mm f/2

100mm · f/2.0 · Olympus OM

Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-T 100mm f/2: a fast manual-focus short-telephoto prime lens with a 100mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2, made for Olympus OM mount cameras. A classic compact manual-focus lens from th...

Specs Compare with OM Zuiko Auto-T 90mm f/2 Macro
12.Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-T 90mm f/2 Macro

90mm · f/2.0 · Olympus OM

A 90mm f/2 fast manual-focus macro lens, the Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-T 90mm f/2 Macro is designed for Olympus OM mount bodies. A classic compact manual-focus lens from the Olympus OM film-camera system.

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