Olympus Zuiko Auto-S 50mm f/1.8 vs Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-S 50mm f/1.2
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-S 50mm f/1.2
Verdict at a glance
- Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-S 50mm f/1.2 is faster by 1.2 stops (f/1.2 vs f/1.8), letting in more light.
- Olympus Zuiko Auto-S 50mm f/1.8 is lighter by 115g.
| Spec | Zuiko Auto-S 50mm f/1.8 | OM Zuiko Auto-S 50mm f/1.2 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
| Mount | Olympus OM | Olympus OM |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 50mm | 50mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.2 (faster) |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 5 | 6 |
| Af motor | none | none |
| Elements | 6 | 7 |
| Weight g | 170 (lighter) | 285 |
| Filter mm | 49 | 49 |
| Min focus m | 0.45 | 0.45 |
| Length mm | n/a | 43.0 |
| Diameter mm | n/a | 65.0 |
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-S 50mm f/1.2
The fastest 50mm in the OM line-up, a manual lens weighing about 285 g and notably compact for an f/1.2.
Pros
- f/1.2 aperture
- Compact for its speed
- Distinctive rendering
Cons
- Manual focus only
- Soft at f/1.2