Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-S 55mm f/1.8 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/1.8
Vivitar
55mm f/2.8 Macro
Verdict at a glance
- Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-S 55mm f/1.8 is faster by 1.3 stops (f/1.8 vs f/2.8), letting in more light.
| Spec | OM Zuiko Auto-S 55mm f/1.8 | 55mm f/2.8 Macro |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Olympus | Vivitar |
| Mount | Olympus OM | Olympus OM |
| Type | Prime | Macro |
| Focal length | 55mm | 55mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.8 (faster) | f/2.8 |
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 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.