Olympus Zuiko MC 50mm f/1.8

Compact and sharp vintage prime lens

Olympus Zuiko MC 50mm f/1.8
79/100
LENS SCORE
Features 15
Performance 17
Durability 16
Price 16
Usability 15
Brand Olympus
Model N/A

Key Features

OPTICS 6 elements in 5 groups multi-coated design
APERTURE 6-blade diaphragm with f/1.8 to f/16 range
MOUNT Olympus OM manual focus mount
FOCUSING Manual focus with 0.45m minimum focus distance
FILTER 49mm front filter thread diameter
SIZE Extremely compact pancake-style prime lens design
BUILD All-metal and glass construction
COATING MC (Multi-Coated) to reduce flare and ghosting
COMPATIBILITY Compatible with all Olympus OM film cameras
WEIGHT Lightweight design at approximately 170 grams
RESOLUTION High center sharpness even at wide apertures
BOKEH Smooth background blur characteristic of vintage glass
RELIABILITY Mechanical design ensures long-term operational longevity

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Olympus Zuiko MC 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 ring
AF/MF Switch ✗ Not Present Fully manual lens
Image Stabilisation Switch ✗ Not Present Not applicable
Focus Limiter Switch ✗ Not Present Not applicable
Function (L-Fn) Button ✗ Not Present Not applicable
Zoom Lock Switch ✗ Not Present Not applicable
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✗ Not Present Not applicable
Weather Sealing ✗ Not Present Not weather sealed

How-to Use Olympus Zuiko MC 50mm f/1.8

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Technical Specification

Lens Type Prime
Focal Length 50mm
Max Aperture f/1.8
Min Aperture f/16
Lens Construction 6 elements in 5 groups
Diaphragm Blades 6
Min Focus Distance 0.45m
Filter Size 49mm
Focus Type Manual
Mount Olympus OM
Weight 170g
Dimensions 60mm x 32mm