Quick answer
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
Verdict
A prized vintage lens for dreamy portraits.
About this lens
The Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-S 50mm f/1.2 is a fast manual-focus standard prime lens covering 50mm at f/1.2 for Olympus OM mount cameras. A classic compact manual-focus lens from the Olympus OM film-camera system.
Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-S 50mm f/1.2 specifications
- Brand
- Olympus
- Mount
- Olympus OM
- Focal length
- 50mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/1.2
- Lens type
- Prime
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Optical construction
- 7 elements in 6 groups
- Autofocus motor
- none
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.45 m
- Filter thread
- 49 mm
- Weight
- 285 g
- Length
- 43 mm
- Diameter
- 65 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-S 50mm f/1.2?
- Low-light and shallow depth of field
- Vintage portraits
- Adapting to mirrorless
Its very wide maximum aperture suits low light and shallow depth of field with strong background blur.
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
How does the OM 50mm f/1.2 compare to the f/1.4?
It is a stop faster and a bit heavier, with more glow wide open. The f/1.4 is sharper wide open.
Is the OM 50mm f/1.2 suitable for digital?
Yes, with an OM adapter. Focus peaking helps compensate for the shallow depth of field.
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.
