Olympus Zuiko Auto-S 50mm f/1.8 vs Vivitar 50mm f/1.4 Auto
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
Verdict at a glance
- Vivitar 50mm f/1.4 Auto is faster by 0.7 stops (f/1.4 vs f/1.8), letting in more light.
| Spec | Zuiko Auto-S 50mm f/1.8 | 50mm f/1.4 Auto |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Olympus | Vivitar |
| Mount | Olympus OM | Olympus OM |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 50mm | 50mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.4 (faster) |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Groups | 5 | n/a |
| Af motor | none | n/a |
| Elements | 6 | n/a |
| Weight g | 170 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 49 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.45 | n/a |
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
Vivitar 50mm f/1.4 Auto
This 50mm f/1.4 fast manual-focus standard prime lens from Vivitar fits Olympus OM mount cameras. The natural field of view suits street, documentary and everyday photography.