Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-S 50mm f/1.8 vs Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-T 85mm f/2
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-S 50mm f/1.8 is faster by 0.3 stops (f/1.8 vs f/2.0), letting in more light.
- Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-S 50mm f/1.8 is lighter by 90g.
- Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-S 50mm f/1.8 goes wider (50mm vs 85mm).
- Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-T 85mm f/2 reaches further (85mm vs 50mm).
| Spec | OM Zuiko Auto-S 50mm f/1.8 | OM Zuiko Auto-T 85mm f/2 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
| Mount | Olympus OM | Olympus OM |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 50mm (wider) | 85mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.8 (faster) | f/2.0 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 5 | 4 |
| Af motor | none | none |
| Elements | 6 | 6 |
| Weight g | 170 (lighter) | 260 |
| Filter mm | 49 | 49 |
| Min focus m | 0.45 (closer focusing) | 0.85 |
| Length mm | n/a | 46.0 |
| Diameter mm | n/a | 60.0 |
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
Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-T 85mm f/2
A compact manual-focus portrait lens from the OM line. It focuses as close as 0.85 m.
Pros
- f/2 aperture
- Compact for 85mm
- Pleasant rendering
Cons
- Manual focus only
- Soft wide open
- Old coatings flare