Quick answer
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
Verdict
A classic macro for adapting.
About this lens
The Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-Macro 50mm f/3.5 is a manual-focus macro lens covering 50mm at f/3.5 for Olympus OM mount cameras. A classic compact manual-focus lens from the Olympus OM film-camera system.
Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-Macro 50mm f/3.5 specifications
- Brand
- Olympus
- Mount
- Olympus OM
- Focal length
- 50mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.5
- Lens type
- Macro
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Optical construction
- 5 elements in 4 groups
- Autofocus motor
- none
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.23 m
- Filter thread
- 49 mm
- Weight
- 200 g
- Length
- 40 mm
- Diameter
- 60 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-Macro 50mm f/3.5?
- Close-up on film
- Adapted macro
- Copy work
Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
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 | 50mm | 39.6° | 46.8° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 75mm | 27° | 32.2° |
| Micro Four Thirds | 2.0x | 100mm | 20.4° | 24.4° |
Frequently asked questions
Does the OM 50mm f/3.5 Macro reach 1:1?
It reaches half life-size natively, and an OM extension tube is needed for 1:1.
Can it be used on digital cameras?
Yes, with an OM adapter. Focus and aperture are manual.
Does it have image stabilization?
No. Stabilization has to come from the camera body if it has sensor-shift stabilization; otherwise use a faster shutter speed or a tripod.
Alternatives for Olympus OM from other brands
All Olympus OM lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
