Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-S 50mm f/1.2 vs Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-S 50mm f/1.8
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 1.2 stops (f/1.2 vs f/1.8), letting in more light.
- Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-S 50mm f/1.8 is lighter by 115g.
| Spec | OM Zuiko Auto-S 50mm f/1.2 | OM Zuiko Auto-S 50mm f/1.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
| Mount | Olympus OM | Olympus OM |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 50mm | 50mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.2 (faster) | f/1.8 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 6 | 5 |
| Af motor | none | none |
| Elements | 7 | 6 |
| Weight g | 285 | 170 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 49 | 49 |
| Length mm | 43.0 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 65.0 | n/a |
| 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/1.8
Compact 50mm f/1.8 manual normal lens from the Olympus OM system.
Pros
- Very compact
- Easy to adapt
- Metal build
Cons
- Soft wide open
- Manual focus