Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-S 55mm f/1.8 vs Vivitar 50mm f/1.7 Auto
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/1.8
Vivitar
50mm f/1.7 Auto
Verdict at a glance
- Vivitar 50mm f/1.7 Auto goes wider (50mm vs 55mm).
- Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-S 55mm f/1.8 reaches further (55mm vs 50mm).
| Spec | OM Zuiko Auto-S 55mm f/1.8 | 50mm f/1.7 Auto |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Olympus | Vivitar |
| Mount | Olympus OM | Olympus OM |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 55mm | 50mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.7 (faster) |
Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-S 55mm f/1.8
This 55mm f/1.8 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 50mm f/1.7 Auto
The Vivitar 50mm f/1.7 Auto is a fast manual-focus standard prime lens covering 50mm at f/1.7 for Olympus OM mount cameras. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.