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Olympus OM Zuiko 40mm f/2

Olympus · 1978-2002

Pancake lens famous for its compact size. Great for street and travel photography.

Known for

  • Street photography
  • Travel
  • Discreet shooting

Considerations

  • Soft wide open
  • Slow focus

Optical Characteristics

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

Bokeh: Pleasant, with slight character

Common Issues

  • Check for fungus
  • Inspect aperture blades

Buying Guide

Specifications

MountOlympus OM
Focal Length40mm
Max Aperturef/2
Min Aperturef/22
Aperture Blades6
Filter Size49mm
Weight130g

Optical Design

FormulaDouble Gauss
Elements6
Groups4
CoatingMulti-Coated

Pricing

£200 - £350

Typical used price

Mint: ~£450

Adapts To

Sony EFujifilm XCanon RF

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