Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-S 50mm f/1.2 vs Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-S 50mm f/1.4
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 0.4 stops (f/1.2 vs f/1.4), letting in more light.
- Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-S 50mm f/1.4 is lighter by 55g.
| Spec | OM Zuiko Auto-S 50mm f/1.2 | OM Zuiko Auto-S 50mm f/1.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
| Mount | Olympus OM | Olympus OM |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 50mm | 50mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.2 (faster) | f/1.4 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 6 | 6 |
| Af motor | none | none |
| Elements | 7 | 7 |
| Weight g | 285 | 230 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 49 | 49 |
| Length mm | 43.0 | 36.0 |
| Diameter mm | 65.0 | 60.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.45 | 0.45 |
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
Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-S 50mm f/1.4
A fast manual-focus 50mm from the OM system, weighing about 230 g and only 36 mm long. It takes 49mm filters.
Pros
- f/1.4 aperture
- Compact at about 230 g
- Strong reputation for sharpness stopped down
- 49mm filters
Cons
- Manual focus only
- Glows at f/1.4
- Old coatings flare