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Quick answer
A compact manual-focus portrait lens from the OM line. It focuses as close as 0.85 m.
Pros
- f/2 aperture
- Compact for 85mm
- Pleasant rendering
Cons
- Manual focus only
- Soft wide open
- Old coatings flare
Verdict
A classic OM portrait lens.
About this lens
This 85mm f/2 fast manual-focus short-telephoto prime 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-T 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 Auto-T 85mm f/2?
- Portraits on film
- Adapted use
- Vintage short telephoto
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° |
Frequently asked questions
Is the OM Zuiko 85mm f/2 good for portraits?
Yes, many people use it for portraits because of its rendering and compact size.
How do I use the OM Zuiko 85mm f/2 on a modern camera?
Fit an OM adapter, set the aperture on the lens and focus manually.
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.
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