Olympus OM-System F.Zuiko Auto-S 50mm F1.8 Normal Lens
The Olympus F.Zuiko Auto-S 50mm F1.8 lens is a beautifully constructed normal prime lens that shipped with many an OM-series camera back in the day when manufacturers provided quality prime lenses as their kit lens. Although not the fastest 50 in its class, it's reasonably fast and is very small and light for a 50/1.8. And of course, as with most or all Olympus manual focus glass, it's tack sharp (assuming you get yourself a good clean working example).
Above: The Olympus OM-System F.Zuiko 50mm F1.8 lens (shown here on an Olympus OM-1).
Specifications:
- Focal length: 50mm
- Maximum Aperture: f/1.8
- Angle of View: 47 degrees
- Optical Construction: 6 elements in 5 groups
- Aperture range: f/1.8 - f/16
- Minimum focusing distance: 0.45m (17.7")
- Weight: 170g (8.1oz.)
- Length: 31mm (1.2")
- Lens hood: Optional, slip-on
Above: railroad bridge over the Royal River in Yarmouth, Maine as seen from East Elm Street. This shot was taken the morning after a snow storm as it began to clear and sun struck the bridge. Shot with an Olympus OM-1 with the F.Zuiko 50mm f1.8 lens using Kodak Ultramax 400 film.
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