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Olympus OM Zuiko 180mm f/2.8

Olympus · 1975-2002

Professional-grade fast telephoto. Excellent for sports and portraits with reach.

Known for

  • Sports
  • Portraits
  • Events

Considerations

  • Heavy
  • Expensive
  • Large

Optical Characteristics

Sharpness (wide)
4/5
Sharpness (stopped)
5/5
Contrast
4/5
Flare Resistance
3/5
CA Control
3/5
Vignetting Control
3/5
Distortion Control
4/5

Bokeh: Excellent, creamy backgrounds

Common Issues

  • Check for fungus
  • Inspect aperture blades

Buying Guide

Specifications

MountOlympus OM
Focal Length180mm
Max Aperturef/2.8
Min Aperturef/22
Aperture Blades8
Filter Size72mm
Weight860g

Optical Design

FormulaTelephoto
Elements6
Groups5
CoatingMulti-Coated

Pricing

£250 - £400

Typical used price

Mint: ~£500

Adapts To

Sony EFujifilm XCanon RF

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