Olympus Zuiko Digital 50mm f/2 ED Macro
Optical design
Has 7 aperture blades, mid-grade lenses usually have this amount of blades. Having rounded blades provides out of focus circle shape closer to a circle. Thanks to the macro capabilities this lens can make tiny things look big. Bright lens thanks to the high aperture valuePhysical characteristics
With a lens filter diameter of 52 mm commonly filter size, provides a range of filter options. Weights 300 grams so consider putting to your camera bag. 61 mm long, this small lens should be always in the camera bag.Olympus Zuiko Digital 50mm f/2 ED Macro purchase historyStable
Prices have held steady across 29 months of tracked sales — pay around the $192.00 fair value and watch for outliers below it.
Best deals
168 of 336 tracked sales (50%) closed at or under the $192.00 fair value.
- Jun 13, 2024$33.00$-159.00 / typical
- Jul 10, 2024$65.00$-127.00 / typical
- Jul 12, 2024$65.00$-127.00 / typical
- Jul 10, 2024$66.00$-126.00 / typical
- Jul 12, 2024$66.00$-126.00 / typical
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Reviews
Sharp like a knife! This is one of the sharpest lenses in the Olympus arsenal, and is highly under-rated. It is my "reference lens" when testing other lenses. Amazing that it was designed for 10 megapixel sensors, but it shows additional detail in 50 megapixel high-def images taken with my OM-D E-M1 Mark II. The sharpness alone would give it a "five," but I knocked it down for three things: 1) It has a plasticy feel about it, and the body it is easily scuffed and scratched. I wish it were a metal lens! 2) The hood is vaguely spherical, and it makes the lens roll around in the bag and makes it difficult to handle. 3) Autofocus is slow, and has no range limiter, so it tends to search through its entire range, especially in poorly-lit macro situations. With the proper adapter, it works fine with µ4/3rds bodies, but the auto-focus is even slower on all but the E-M1, because it is designed for PDAF, and most µ4/3rds bodies only to CDAF. But these factors make it a bargain! Particularly #1, as the body ages more than the optics, and you can find copies for a bargain with perfect optics, but with scuffed-up bodies.Read full review
Perfect for closeups I got this lens mainly for the macro features and it is everything that I hoped for. I have been taking closeup pictures and they are very sharp. The lens is compact and lightweight so it is easy to take hand held pictures. The auto focus works well with my camera. I highly recommend this lens for taking both standard and macro photographs.
Strong value in a decent Macro lens. Sharp photos. Doubles as a Macro. Lightweight. It complements my E-620 nicely. These lenses are deeply discounted from their original prices when new. I also have a 35 mm macro that I used for a long time on an E-500 body and this lens is superior. Quite a value.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Olympus Zuiko Digital 50mm f/2 ED Macro?
Olympus Zuiko Digital 50mm f/2 ED Macro is a camera lens with 50mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/2/22, for the Micro 4/3 mount, supporting the 4/3 format, weighing 300g.
What mount is the Olympus Zuiko Digital 50mm f/2 ED Macro compatible with?
Olympus Zuiko Digital 50mm f/2 ED Macro uses a Micro 4/3 mount and supports the 4/3 format.
How much does the Olympus Zuiko Digital 50mm f/2 ED Macro cost?
Based on recent eBay sold listings the Olympus Zuiko Digital 50mm f/2 ED Macro typically sells for around $33.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.
Is the Olympus Zuiko Digital 50mm f/2 ED Macro a good lens?
Olympus Zuiko Digital 50mm f/2 ED Macro has a community rating of 4.9/5 from 45 review(s).
Which lenses are similar to the Olympus Zuiko Digital 50mm f/2 ED Macro?
Similar lenses include Arax 50mm f/2.0 Tilt & Shift, Leica DG Macro-Elmarit 45mm f/2.8, Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 60mm f/2.8 ED Macro.