Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 14-35mm F2.0 SWD vs Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 50mm f/2.0 Macro
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 50mm f/2.0 Macro is lighter by 615g.
- Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 14-35mm F2.0 SWD goes wider (14mm vs 50mm).
- Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 50mm f/2.0 Macro reaches further (50mm vs 35mm).
| Spec | Zuiko Digital ED 14-35mm F2.0 SWD | Zuiko Digital ED 50mm f/2.0 Macro |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
| Mount | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
| Type | Wide Zoom | Macro |
| Focal length | 14-35mm (wider) | 50mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.0 | f/2.0 |
| Weight g | 915 | 300 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 77 | 52 |
| Length mm | 123.0 | 62.0 |
| Diameter mm | 86.0 | 71.0 |
| Min focus m | 0.35 | 0.2 (closer focusing) |
Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 14-35mm F2.0 SWD
The flagship constant f/2 standard zoom of the Four Thirds DSLR system. It weighs about 915 g, takes 77mm filters and has a silent SWD focus motor.
Pros
- Constant f/2 aperture
- SWD focus motor
- Weather-sealed build
- Super High Grade optics
Cons
- Heavy at about 915 g
- Discontinued, so used only now
- Four Thirds mount has limited modern body support
Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 50mm f/2.0 Macro
A bright standard macro for Four Thirds DSLRs, equivalent to a 100mm lens on full frame. It reaches 1:1 at 0.2 m, weighs about 300 g and takes 52mm filters.
Pros
- f/2 aperture
- Sharp optics
- Close focus 0.2 m
- Compact and light
Cons
- Discontinued, so only available used
- Needs an adapter on Micro Four Thirds
- Autofocus is slower than modern macro lenses