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Quick answer
A fast manual-focus 50mm from the OM system, weighing about 230 g and only 36 mm long. It takes 49mm filters.
Pros
- f/1.4 aperture
- Compact at about 230 g
- Strong reputation for sharpness stopped down
- 49mm filters
Cons
- Manual focus only
- Glows at f/1.4
- Old coatings flare
Verdict
A popular vintage normal lens for adapting to digital bodies.
About this lens
A 50mm f/1.4 fast manual-focus standard prime lens, the Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-S 50mm f/1.4 is designed for Olympus OM mount bodies. A classic manual-focus standard lens for Olympus OM film cameras.
Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-S 50mm f/1.4 specifications
- Brand
- Olympus
- Mount
- Olympus OM
- Focal length
- 50mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/1.4
- 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
- 230 g
- Length
- 36 mm
- Diameter
- 60 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-S 50mm f/1.4?
- Portraits with vintage character
- Adapted use on mirrorless
- Low-light film photography
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
Is the OM Zuiko 50mm f/1.4 sharp?
It is sharp in the centre by about f/2.8 and has a soft, glowing look wide open that many people like for portraits.
Can the OM Zuiko 50mm f/1.4 be used on mirrorless cameras?
Yes, with an OM adapter. You set the aperture on the lens and focus manually.
What filter size does it use?
The front thread measures 49mm, which is the size to look for when choosing a polarizer, UV or ND filter.
Alternatives for Olympus OM from other brands
All Olympus OM lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
