Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 50mm f/2.0 Macro

Legendary sharpness for Four Thirds macro photography

Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 50mm f/2.0 Macro
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LENS SCORE
Features 17
Performance 19
Durability 18
Price 14
Usability 17
Brand Olympus
Model N2253392

Key Features

OPTICAL 11 elements in 10 groups including ED glass
MACRO 1:2 magnification ratio with 24cm minimum focus
APERTURE Bright f/2.0 maximum aperture with 7-blade diaphragm
MOUNT Four Thirds System mount
FOCUS Internal focusing system with focus limiter switch
BUILD Professional grade dust and splash-proof construction
FILTER 52mm front filter thread
COMPATIBILITY Compatible with Olympus Four Thirds DSLRs
COATING Multi-coating to reduce ghosting and flare
WEIGHT 300g lightweight design
DIMENSIONS 71mm diameter by 61.5mm length
WEATHER SEALING Full weather-sealed construction
OPTICAL PERFORMANCE Exceptional edge-to-edge sharpness and contrast

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 50mm f/2.0 Macro

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present
Zoom Ring ✗ Not Present
Aperture Ring ✗ Not Present
AF/MF Switch ✗ Not Present Controlled via camera body
Image Stabilisation Switch ✗ Not Present
Focus Limiter Switch ✓ Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✗ Not Present
Zoom Lock Switch ✗ Not Present
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✗ Not Present
Weather Sealing ✓ Present

How-to Use Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 50mm f/2.0 Macro

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Technical Specification

Focal Length 50mm
Maximum Aperture f/2.0
Minimum Aperture f/22
Lens Construction 11 elements in 10 groups
Angle of View 24 degrees
Min Focus Distance 0.24m
Max Magnification 0.52x
Diaphragm Blades 7
Filter Size 52mm
Mount Four Thirds
Weight 300g
Dimensions 71 x 61.5 mm
Weather Sealing Yes
Focus Limiter Yes
Hood LH-55 (Included)