Quick answer
The Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-T 90mm f/2 Macro is a short telephoto macro lens covering 90mm 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
A 90mm f/2 fast manual-focus macro lens, the Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-T 90mm f/2 Macro is designed for Olympus OM mount bodies. A classic compact manual-focus lens from the Olympus OM film-camera system.
Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-T 90mm f/2 Macro specifications
- Brand
- Olympus
- Mount
- Olympus OM
- Focal length
- 90mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.0
- Lens type
- Macro
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Optical construction
- 9 elements in 9 groups
- Autofocus motor
- none
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.4 m
- Filter thread
- 55 mm
- Weight
- 550 g
- Length
- 71 mm
- Diameter
- 72 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-T 90mm f/2 Macro?
At 90mm this is a short telephoto macro, 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 | 90mm | 22.6° | 27° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 135mm | 15.2° | 18.2° |
| Micro Four Thirds | 2.0x | 180mm | 11.4° | 13.7° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-T 90mm f/2 Macro 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-T 90mm f/2 Macro?
It is a fixed 90mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.0. That makes it a short telephoto lens.
Is the Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-T 90mm f/2 Macro a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 90mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/2.0.
What is the Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-T 90mm f/2 Macro equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 135mm on full frame, with a 15.2° horizontal and 18.2° diagonal field of view. On Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 180mm on full frame, with a 11.4° horizontal and 13.7° 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.
