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Quick answer
The Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-Macro 80mm f/4 is a short telephoto macro lens covering 80mm at f/4.0 for the Olympus OM mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
About this lens
This 80mm f/4 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 80mm f/4 specifications
- Brand
- Olympus
- Mount
- Olympus OM
- Focal length
- 80mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/4.0
- Lens type
- Macro
What can you shoot with the Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-Macro 80mm f/4?
At 80mm this is a short telephoto macro, which typically suits:
- Portraits with a flattering perspective
- Events and weddings
- Isolating subjects from the background
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 | 80mm | 25.4° | 30.3° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 120mm | 17.1° | 20.4° |
| Micro Four Thirds | 2.0x | 160mm | 12.8° | 15.4° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-Macro 80mm f/4 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 80mm f/4?
It is a fixed 80mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/4.0. That makes it a short telephoto lens.
Is the Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-Macro 80mm f/4 a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 80mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/4.0.
What is the Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-Macro 80mm f/4 equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 120mm on full frame, with a 17.1° horizontal and 20.4° diagonal field of view. On Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 160mm on full frame, with a 12.8° horizontal and 15.4° 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.
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