OM Zuiko 85mm f/2

85mm
f/2.0
Prime
260 g
Min focus 0.85 m

Quick answer

The Olympus OM Zuiko 85mm f/2 is a short telephoto prime lens covering 85mm at f/2.0 for the Olympus OM mount. Its fast maximum aperture helps in dim light and gives good subject separation.

About this lens

The Olympus OM Zuiko 85mm f/2 is a fast manual-focus short-telephoto prime lens covering 85mm at f/2 for Olympus OM mount cameras. A classic compact manual-focus lens from the Olympus OM film-camera system.

Olympus OM Zuiko 85mm f/2 specifications

Brand: Olympus
Mount: Olympus OM
Focal length: 85mm
Maximum aperture: f/2.0
Lens type: Prime
Format coverage: full-frame
Optical construction: 6 elements in 4 groups
Autofocus motor: none
Minimum focus distance: 0.85 m
Filter thread: 49 mm
Weight: 260 g
Length: 46 mm
Diameter: 60 mm

Specification source: en.wikipedia.org

What can you shoot with the Olympus OM Zuiko 85mm f/2?

At 85mm this is a short telephoto prime, which typically suits:

Portraits with a flattering perspective
Events and weddings
Isolating subjects from the background

Its fast maximum aperture helps in dim light and gives good subject separation.

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	85mm	23.9°	28.6°
APS-C	1.5x	128mm	16.1°	19.3°
Micro Four Thirds	2.0x	170mm	12.1°	14.5°

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Frequently asked questions

What mount does the Olympus OM Zuiko 85mm f/2 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 85mm f/2?

It is a fixed 85mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.0. That makes it a short telephoto lens.

Is the Olympus OM Zuiko 85mm f/2 a prime or a zoom lens?

It is a prime lens with a fixed 85mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/2.0.

What is the Olympus OM Zuiko 85mm f/2 equivalent on a crop sensor?

On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 128mm on full frame, with a 16.1° horizontal and 19.3° diagonal field of view. On Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 170mm on full frame, with a 12.1° horizontal and 14.5° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.