Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-S 50mm f/1.8 vs Vivitar 50mm f/1.4 Auto
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Vivitar 50mm f/1.4 Auto is faster by 0.7 stops (f/1.4 vs f/1.8), letting in more light.
| Spec | OM Zuiko Auto-S 50mm f/1.8 | 50mm f/1.4 Auto |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Olympus | Vivitar |
| Mount | Olympus OM | Olympus OM |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 50mm | 50mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.4 (faster) |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Groups | 5 | n/a |
| Af motor | none | n/a |
| Elements | 6 | n/a |
| Weight g | 170 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 49 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.45 | n/a |
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
Vivitar 50mm f/1.4 Auto
This 50mm f/1.4 fast manual-focus standard prime lens from Vivitar fits Olympus OM mount cameras. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.