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Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 50mm 1:2.0 Macro vs Olympus Zuiko Digital 11-22mm f/2.8-3.5

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Verdict at a glance

  • Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 50mm 1:2.0 Macro is faster by 1 stop (f/2.0 vs f/2.8), letting in more light.
  • Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 50mm 1:2.0 Macro is lighter by 185g.
  • Olympus Zuiko Digital 11-22mm f/2.8-3.5 goes wider (11mm vs 50mm).
  • Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 50mm 1:2.0 Macro reaches further (50mm vs 22mm).
Specification comparison
Spec Zuiko Digital ED 50mm 1:2.0 Macro Zuiko Digital 11-22mm f/2.8-3.5
Brand Olympus Olympus
Mount Four Thirds Four Thirds
Type Macro Wide Zoom
Focal length 50mm 11-22mm (wider)
Max aperture f/2.0 (faster) f/2.8
Weight g 300 (lighter) 485
Filter mm 52 72
Length mm 62.0 93.0
Diameter mm 71.0 75.0
Min focus m 0.2 (closer focusing) 0.28

Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 50mm 1:2.0 Macro

This 50mm f/2 fast macro lens from Olympus fits Four Thirds mount cameras, with extra-low dispersion glass. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.

Olympus Zuiko Digital 11-22mm f/2.8-3.5

The Olympus Zuiko Digital 11-22mm f/2.8-3.5 is a wide-angle zoom lens covering 11-22mm at f/2.8-3.5 for Four Thirds mount cameras. It covers wide angles for landscapes, interiors and architecture.

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