Quick answer
The Olympus OM Zuiko 250mm f/2 is a telephoto telephoto lens covering 250mm 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
This 250mm f/2 fast manual-focus 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 250mm f/2 specifications
- Brand
- Olympus
- Mount
- Olympus OM
- Focal length
- 250mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.0
- Lens type
- Telephoto
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Optical construction
- 12 elements in 9 groups
- Autofocus motor
- none
- Minimum focus distance
- 2.2 m
- Weight
- 3900 g
- Length
- 246 mm
- Diameter
- 142 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Olympus OM Zuiko 250mm f/2?
At 250mm 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 | 250mm | 8.2° | 9.9° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 375mm | 5.5° | 6.6° |
| Micro Four Thirds | 2.0x | 500mm | 4.1° | 5° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Olympus OM Zuiko 250mm 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 250mm f/2?
It is a fixed 250mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.0. That makes it a telephoto lens.
Is the Olympus OM Zuiko 250mm f/2 a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 250mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/2.0.
What is the Olympus OM Zuiko 250mm f/2 equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 375mm on full frame, with a 5.5° horizontal and 6.6° diagonal field of view. On Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 500mm on full frame, with a 4.1° horizontal and 5° 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.
