Olympus OPTM5020M43O
The 50mm f/2.0 lens (100mm equivalent) delivers 0.52x macro magnification with an ED element and full weather sealing in a 193g body. Its manual focus-only design and 9-blade constant f/2.0 aperture provide smooth bokeh and rugged, water-shedding durability. Best for Micro Four Thirds portrait photographers and macro shooters who need a lightweight, weather-resistant lens without autofocus.
About This Lens
Product description D1) OLYMPUS 50MM F/2.0 ZUIKO MACRO Amazon.com One of the brightest Zuiko digital lenses is the Olympus 50mm f/2.0 medium macro lens. Offering an equivalent to 100mm on a 35mm camera, the lens boasts a maximum magnification ratio of 0.52x along with a minimum focusing distance of 9.45 inches, letting you get nice and close to your subject. The extra-low-dispersion (ED) glass element, meanwhile, reduces chromatic aberrations to deliver superior image quality with high resolution and good contrast. Add an EX-25 extension tube and you can focus to approximately 1x, equivalent to 2x on a 35mm camera. All Olympus lenses carry a one-year warranty. Specifications Focal length: 50mm Maximum aperture: f/2.0 Lens construction: 11 elements in 10 groups, including 1 ED glass element Angle of view: 24 degrees Closest focusing distance: 9.45 inches Maximum image magnification: 0.52x Minimum field size: 33.3 x 25mm Number of blades: 7 Minimum aperture: f/22 Filter size: 52mm Tele converter: EC-14 Extension tube: EX-25 Lens hood: LH-55 Lens cap: LC-52 Lens case: LSC-0814 Dimensions: 2.8 inches in diameter and 2.4 inches long Weight: 10.6 ounces Warranty: 1 year
- Specially treated to shed water droplets, and engineered to withstand the rigorous demands of professional use
- Designed to capitalize on the design advantages of the OLYMPUS Four Thirds System
- Large f/2.0 aperture, with minimum weight and bulk
- 50mm range -- equivalent to 100mm in conventional 35mm photography
- For use with the OLYMPUS E-1 and other Four Thirds Series Digital SLR Cameras, as specified
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (92th percentile) 92th
- Strong bokeh (89th percentile) 89th
- Strong aperture (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong social proof (67th percentile) 67th
Cons
- Below average af (14th percentile) 14th
- Below average optical (31th percentile) 31th
- Below average versatility (34th percentile) 34th
- Below average stabilization (35th percentile) 35th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 50 |
| Focal Length Max | 50 |
| Elements | 6 |
| Groups | 5 |
| ED Elements | 1 |
| Coating | HD Anti-Reflection |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | 2 |
| Min Aperture | 2 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.4 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 49 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 648 |
| Max Magnification | 0.52x |
vs Competition
| Spec | Olympus OPTM5020M43O | Sigma Sports 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN OS | Tamron Di III 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 | Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 | Sony G SEL1655G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 50mm | 70-200mm | 28-75mm | 14-24mm | 28-200mm | 16-55mm |
| Max Aperture | 2.0 | 2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/4 | f/2.8 |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E | Nikon Z | Nikon Z | L-Mount | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | false | true | true | false |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 193 | 176 | 550 | 649 | 413 | 494 |
| AF Type | manual focus only | HLA | VXD linear motor | stepping motor | Autofocus | XD Linear Motor |
| Lens Type | prime | telephoto | zoom | wide-angle | macro | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympus OPTM5020M43O | 13.9 | 89.3 | 91.5 | 35.1 | 30.9 | 86.1 | 43.5 | 34 | 66.7 | 34.7 |
| Sigma Sports 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN OS Compare | 53.5 | 87 | 93.1 | 46 | 99.7 | 78.7 | 62.7 | 79.6 | 89.9 | 99.9 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Compare | 98 | 80.8 | 63 | 84 | 87.9 | 78.7 | 79.9 | 78.6 | 89.9 | 34.7 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S Compare | 85.8 | 80.8 | 55.5 | 97.6 | 82.6 | 78.7 | 0 | 69.2 | 89.9 | 80 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 53.5 | 71.2 | 73.4 | 87.8 | 91.3 | 65 | 0 | 95.9 | 89.9 | 99.5 |
| Sony G SEL1655G Compare | 98 | 80.8 | 66.9 | 62.4 | 95.8 | 78.7 | 0 | 85 | 89.9 | 34.7 |
Usage Scores
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