Olympus
Olympus 50mm Lens
| Component | Weight | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Customer Reviews | 35% | 90.2 | |
| Technical Analysis | 30% | 65.4 | |
| Market Position | 20% | 45.0 | |
| Value Proposition | 15% | data not available | |
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📖 Overview
The Olympus 50mm Lens is a fast prime lens, boasting a very wide f/1.2 aperture for extreme low-light performance and shallow depth of field. It's well-suited for portraiture and creative photography. It's not the sharpest lens wide open, but the dreamy bokeh is its main appeal.
📸 Browse 66 real-world sample photos taken with this lens by photographers worldwide on SampleShots.
📋 Specifications
| Focal Length | 50mm |
|---|---|
| Max Aperture | f/1.2 |
| Min Aperture | f/16 |
| Lens Type | Prime |
| Mount | Olympus OM |
| Image Stabilization | No |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Min Focus Distance | 0.45 cm |
| Elements / Groups | 7 elements in 6 groups |
| Aperture Blades | 8 |
| Filter Diameter | 49mm |
| Weight | 285g |
| Dimensions | 65.0 x 43.0mm |
| Release Year | 1982 |
🛒 Where to Buy the Olympus 50mm Lens
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🖼️ Sample Photos
Real-world photos taken with the Olympus 50mm Lens, sourced from SampleShots.
