Quick answer
The Olympus OM Zuiko 180mm f/2.8 is a telephoto telephoto lens covering 180mm at f/2.8 for the Olympus OM mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
About this lens
A 180mm f/2.8 manual-focus telephoto prime lens, the Olympus OM Zuiko 180mm f/2.8 is designed for Olympus OM mount bodies. A classic compact manual-focus lens from the Olympus OM film-camera system.
Olympus OM Zuiko 180mm f/2.8 specifications
- Brand
- Olympus
- Mount
- Olympus OM
- Focal length
- 180mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Lens type
- Telephoto
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Optical construction
- 5 elements in 5 groups
- Autofocus motor
- none
- Minimum focus distance
- 2 m
- Filter thread
- 72 mm
- Weight
- 700 g
- Length
- 124 mm
- Diameter
- 80 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Olympus OM Zuiko 180mm f/2.8?
At 180mm this is a telephoto telephoto, which typically suits:
- Sports and action
- Wildlife and birds at moderate distance
- Compressing distant landscapes
Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
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 | 180mm | 11.4° | 13.7° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 270mm | 7.6° | 9.2° |
| Micro Four Thirds | 2.0x | 360mm | 5.7° | 6.9° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Olympus OM Zuiko 180mm f/2.8 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 180mm f/2.8?
It is a fixed 180mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a telephoto lens.
Is the Olympus OM Zuiko 180mm f/2.8 a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 180mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/2.8.
What is the Olympus OM Zuiko 180mm f/2.8 equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 270mm on full frame, with a 7.6° horizontal and 9.2° diagonal field of view. On Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 360mm on full frame, with a 5.7° horizontal and 6.9° 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.
