Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-S 55mm f/1.2 vs Vivitar 55mm f/2.8 Macro
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Olympus
OM Zuiko Auto-S 55mm f/1.2
Vivitar
55mm f/2.8 Macro
Verdict at a glance
- Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-S 55mm f/1.2 is faster by 2.4 stops (f/1.2 vs f/2.8), letting in more light.
| Spec | OM Zuiko Auto-S 55mm f/1.2 | 55mm f/2.8 Macro |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Olympus | Vivitar |
| Mount | Olympus OM | Olympus OM |
| Type | Prime | Macro |
| Focal length | 55mm | 55mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.2 (faster) | f/2.8 |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Groups | 6 | n/a |
| Af motor | none | n/a |
| Elements | 7 | n/a |
| Weight g | 310 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 55 | n/a |
| Length mm | 47.0 | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 65.0 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.45 | n/a |
Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-S 55mm f/1.2
This 55mm f/1.2 fast manual-focus standard prime lens from Olympus fits Olympus OM mount cameras. A classic compact manual-focus lens from the Olympus OM film-camera system.
Vivitar 55mm f/2.8 Macro
A 55mm f/2.8 manual-focus macro lens, the Vivitar 55mm f/2.8 Macro is designed for Olympus OM mount bodies. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.