Olympus Zuiko Auto-S 50mm f/1.8 vs Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-Macro 50mm f/3.5
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Olympus
Zuiko Auto-S 50mm f/1.8
Olympus
OM Zuiko Auto-Macro 50mm f/3.5
Verdict at a glance
- Olympus Zuiko Auto-S 50mm f/1.8 is faster by 1.9 stops (f/1.8 vs f/3.5), letting in more light.
- Olympus Zuiko Auto-S 50mm f/1.8 is lighter by 30g.
| Spec | Zuiko Auto-S 50mm f/1.8 | OM Zuiko Auto-Macro 50mm f/3.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
| Mount | Olympus OM | Olympus OM |
| Type | Prime | Macro |
| Focal length | 50mm | 50mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.8 (faster) | f/3.5 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 5 | 4 |
| Af motor | none | none |
| Elements | 6 | 5 |
| Weight g | 170 (lighter) | 200 |
| Filter mm | 49 | 49 |
| Min focus m | 0.45 | 0.23 (closer focusing) |
| Length mm | n/a | 40.0 |
| Diameter mm | n/a | 60.0 |
Olympus Zuiko Auto-S 50mm f/1.8
The standard kit lens of the OM film SLR line, a light manual-focus 50mm f/1.8 that weighs about 170 g. It takes 49mm filters and focuses as close as 0.45 m.
Pros
- Light at about 170 g
- Compact
- Simple manual controls
- Fast f/1.8 aperture
Cons
- Manual focus and aperture only
- Soft and low in contrast wide open
- Old coatings can flare
Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-Macro 50mm f/3.5
A 50mm macro lens from the OM line that focuses down to 0.23 m, giving half life-size natively.
Pros
- Sharp flat field
- Close focus 0.23 m
- Compact
- Reaches 1:1 with an extension tube
Cons
- Manual focus only
- f/3.5 is dim
- Needs a tube for 1:1