Olympus OM-System Zuiko Auto-S 50 mm f/1.8 (Vers. S/N 5хххххх) vs Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-S 50mm f/1.4
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-S 50mm f/1.4 is faster by 0.7 stops (f/1.4 vs f/1.8), letting in more light.
- Olympus OM-System Zuiko Auto-S 50 mm f/1.8 (Vers. S/N 5хххххх) is lighter by 60g.
| Spec | OM-System Zuiko Auto-S 50 mm f/1.8 (Vers. S/N 5хххххх) | OM Zuiko Auto-S 50mm f/1.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
| Mount | Olympus OM | Olympus OM |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 50mm | 50mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.4 (faster) |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 5 | 6 |
| Af motor | none | none |
| Elements | 6 | 7 |
| Weight g | 170 (lighter) | 230 |
| Filter mm | 49 | 49 |
| Min focus m | 0.45 | 0.45 |
| Length mm | n/a | 36.0 |
| Diameter mm | n/a | 60.0 |
Olympus OM-System Zuiko Auto-S 50 mm f/1.8 (Vers. S/N 5хххххх)
A 50mm f/1.8 fast manual-focus standard prime lens, the Olympus OM-System Zuiko Auto-S 50 mm f/1.8 (Vers. S/N 5хххххх) is designed for Olympus OM mount bodies. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.
Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-S 50mm f/1.4
A fast manual-focus 50mm from the OM system, weighing about 230 g and only 36 mm long. It takes 49mm filters.
Pros
- f/1.4 aperture
- Compact at about 230 g
- Strong reputation for sharpness stopped down
- 49mm filters
Cons
- Manual focus only
- Glows at f/1.4
- Old coatings flare
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