Olympus OM Zuiko 40mm f/2 vs Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-Macro 50mm f/3.5
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Olympus
OM Zuiko 40mm f/2
Olympus
OM Zuiko Auto-Macro 50mm f/3.5
Verdict at a glance
- Olympus OM Zuiko 40mm f/2 is faster by 1.6 stops (f/2.0 vs f/3.5), letting in more light.
- Olympus OM Zuiko 40mm f/2 is lighter by 60g.
- Olympus OM Zuiko 40mm f/2 goes wider (40mm vs 50mm).
- Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-Macro 50mm f/3.5 reaches further (50mm vs 40mm).
| Spec | OM Zuiko 40mm f/2 | OM Zuiko Auto-Macro 50mm f/3.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
| Mount | Olympus OM | Olympus OM |
| Type | Prime | Macro |
| Focal length | 40mm (wider) | 50mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.0 (faster) | f/3.5 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 6 | 4 |
| Af motor | none | none |
| Elements | 6 | 5 |
| Weight g | 140 (lighter) | 200 |
| Filter mm | 49 | 49 |
| Length mm | 25.0 | 40.0 |
| Diameter mm | 60.0 | 60.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.3 | 0.23 (closer focusing) |
Olympus OM Zuiko 40mm f/2
A tiny OM pancake-style prime weighing about 140 g and only 25 mm long. It takes 49mm filters and focuses as close as 0.3 m.
Pros
- Very compact at 140 g
- f/2 aperture
- Close focus 0.3 m
- 49mm filters
Cons
- Manual focus only
- Limited availability
Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-Macro 50mm f/3.5
A 50mm macro lens from the OM line that focuses down to 0.23 m, giving half life-size natively.
Pros
- Sharp flat field
- Close focus 0.23 m
- Compact
- Reaches 1:1 with an extension tube
Cons
- Manual focus only
- f/3.5 is dim
- Needs a tube for 1:1