Olympus Zuiko MC Auto-S 50mm f/1.8
Compact and sharp vintage prime lens
Key Features
Lens Capabilities
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The Most Important Rings & Switches — Olympus Zuiko MC Auto-S 50mm f/1.8
| Ring / Switch / Control | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Focus Ring | ✓ Present | Manual focus ring |
| Zoom Ring | ✗ Not Present | Prime lens |
| Aperture Ring | ✓ Present | Manual aperture control |
| AF/MF Switch | ✗ Not Present | Manual focus only |
| Image Stabilisation Switch | ✗ Not Present | |
| Focus Limiter Switch | ✗ Not Present | |
| Function (L-Fn) Button | ✗ Not Present | |
| Zoom Lock Switch | ✗ Not Present | |
| Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) | ✗ Not Present | |
| Weather Sealing | ✗ Not Present |
How-to Use Olympus Zuiko MC Auto-S 50mm f/1.8
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Technical Specification
| Focal Length | 50mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/16 |
| Lens Construction | 6 elements in 5 groups |
| Angle of View | 47 degrees |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 0.45m |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.15x |
| Diaphragm Blades | 6 |
| Filter Size | 49mm |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Mount | Olympus OM |
| Weight | 170g |
| Dimensions | 60mm x 32mm |
| Weather Sealing | No |
| Stabilization | No |
