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Olympus OM Zuiko 55mm f/1.2

Olympus · 1973-1985

Ultra-fast standard lens with beautiful character. Highly sought after by collectors.

Known for

  • Low light
  • Portraits
  • Creative photography

Considerations

  • Soft wide open
  • Rare and expensive
  • Heavy for size

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: Dreamy, beautiful wide open character

Rendering: Classic look with wonderful 3D pop

Common Issues

  • Check for fungus
  • Inspect aperture blades

Buying Guide

Specifications

MountOlympus OM
Focal Length55mm
Max Aperturef/1.2
Min Aperturef/16
Aperture Blades8
Filter Size49mm
Weight310g

Optical Design

FormulaDouble Gauss
Elements7
Groups6
CoatingMulti-Coated

Pricing

£400 - £700

Typical used price

Mint: ~£900

Adapts To

Sony EFujifilm XCanon RF

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