Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-W 35mm f/2 vs Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-S 50mm f/1.2
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
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OM Zuiko Auto-S 50mm f/1.2
Verdict at a glance
- Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-S 50mm f/1.2 is faster by 1.5 stops (f/1.2 vs f/2.0), letting in more light.
- Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-W 35mm f/2 is lighter by 45g.
- Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-W 35mm f/2 goes wider (35mm vs 50mm).
- Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-S 50mm f/1.2 reaches further (50mm vs 35mm).
| Spec | OM Zuiko Auto-W 35mm f/2 | OM Zuiko Auto-S 50mm f/1.2 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
| Mount | Olympus OM | Olympus OM |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 35mm (wider) | 50mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.0 | f/1.2 (faster) |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 7 | 6 |
| Af motor | none | none |
| Elements | 8 | 7 |
| Weight g | 240 (lighter) | 285 |
| Filter mm | 55 | 49 |
| Length mm | 42.0 | 43.0 |
| Diameter mm | 60.0 | 65.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.3 (closer focusing) | 0.45 |
Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-W 35mm f/2
A fast, small manual 35mm from the OM line, weighing about 240 g. It focuses as close as 0.3 m.
Pros
- f/2 aperture
- Compact
- Close focus 0.3 m
- Metal build
Cons
- Manual focus only
- Vignetting wide open
- Old coatings flare
Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-S 50mm f/1.2
The fastest 50mm in the OM line-up, a manual lens weighing about 285 g and notably compact for an f/1.2.
Pros
- f/1.2 aperture
- Compact for its speed
- Distinctive rendering
Cons
- Manual focus only
- Soft at f/1.2