Quick answer
The Olympus OM Zuiko 150mm f/2 is a telephoto telephoto lens covering 150mm 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 150mm f/2 fast manual-focus telephoto prime lens, the Olympus OM Zuiko 150mm f/2 is designed for Olympus OM mount bodies. A classic compact manual-focus lens from the Olympus OM film-camera system.
Olympus OM Zuiko 150mm f/2 specifications
- Brand
- Olympus
- Mount
- Olympus OM
- Focal length
- 150mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.0
- Lens type
- Telephoto
What can you shoot with the Olympus OM Zuiko 150mm f/2?
At 150mm this is a telephoto telephoto, which typically suits:
- Sports and action
- Wildlife and birds at moderate distance
- Compressing distant landscapes
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 | 150mm | 13.7° | 16.4° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 225mm | 9.1° | 11° |
| Micro Four Thirds | 2.0x | 300mm | 6.9° | 8.2° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Olympus OM Zuiko 150mm 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 150mm f/2?
It is a fixed 150mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.0. That makes it a telephoto lens.
Is the Olympus OM Zuiko 150mm f/2 a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 150mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/2.0.
What is the Olympus OM Zuiko 150mm f/2 equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 225mm on full frame, with a 9.1° horizontal and 11° diagonal field of view. On Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 300mm on full frame, with a 6.9° horizontal and 8.2° 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.
