Quick answer
The Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-Macro 38mm f/2.8 is a standard macro lens covering 38mm at f/2.8 for the Olympus OM mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
About this lens
This 38mm f/2.8 manual-focus macro lens from Olympus fits Olympus OM mount cameras. A classic compact manual-focus lens from the Olympus OM film-camera system.
Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-Macro 38mm f/2.8 specifications
- Brand
- Olympus
- Mount
- Olympus OM
- Focal length
- 38mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Lens type
- Macro
What can you shoot with the Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-Macro 38mm f/2.8?
At 38mm this is a standard macro, which typically suits:
- Everyday and street photography
- Natural-perspective portraits
- Documentary and travel work
Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor (adapted mount, so sensor size depends on your camera). Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 38mm | 50.7° | 59.3° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 57mm | 35.1° | 41.6° |
| Micro Four Thirds | 2.0x | 76mm | 26.6° | 31.8° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-Macro 38mm f/2.8 use?
It uses the Olympus OM mount, so it fits Olympus OM cameras directly and can be used on other systems through a mount adapter.
What is the focal length of the Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-Macro 38mm f/2.8?
It is a fixed 38mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a standard lens.
Is the Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-Macro 38mm f/2.8 a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 38mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/2.8.
What is the Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-Macro 38mm f/2.8 equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 57mm on full frame, with a 35.1° horizontal and 41.6° diagonal field of view. On Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 76mm on full frame, with a 26.6° horizontal and 31.8° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Alternatives for Olympus OM from other brands
All Olympus OM lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
