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Olympus Zuiko Digital 50/2.0 Macro
Olympus
B0000TU7I6


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  • 19 Nov 2015, Thu
Excellent lense.
Reviewed on Amazon.co.uk

Bought used. Excellent lense.

J A Wardle
  • 14 Aug 2015, Fri
A Good Lens
Reviewed on Amazon.co.uk

This lens is a small, well built lens, with a 50mm focal length (equivalent to 100mm in a full frame camera), giving sharp pictures when used on my Olympus e-620. The sharpness, coupled with the F2 aperture it makes it a very good portrait lens.My two grumbles with the lens are that it feels a little "long" for general "walking about". I actually find myself stepping back on occasions when using the lens, which is a little strange. My other grumble would be that the lens has to work sometimes when focusing. This can be linked to the lack of a focus range limiter switch, as the lens has a habit of working its' way through the entire distance range if it doesn't immediatel focus.All this said, it's till a very good lens.

Jim Bowen

  • 14 Aug 2015, Fri
A Good Lens
Reviewed on Amazon.co.uk

This lens is a small, well built lens, with a 50mm focal length (equivalent to 100mm in a full frame camera), giving sharp pictures when used on my Olympus e-620. The sharpness, coupled with the F2 aperture it makes it a very good portrait lens.

My two grumbles with the lens are that it feels a little "long" for general "walking about". I actually find myself stepping back on occasions when using the lens, which is a little strange. My other grumble would be that the lens has to work sometimes when focusing. This can be linked to the lack of a focus range limiter switch, as the lens has a habit of working its' way through the entire distance range if it doesn't immediatel focus.

All this said, it's till a very good lens.

Jim Bowen
  • 16 Jan 2015, Fri
Five Stars
Reviewed on Amazon.co.uk

Perfect, product and delivery.

Avril Sawers
  • 01 Jul 2014, Tue
Outstanding
Reviewed on Amazon.co.uk

I genuinely believe that during the era of the four thirds system, Olympus produced some of finest digital zoom lenses ever made. This particular prime lens however is in my opinion at least as good as any of them. It is sharp at every aperture and renders fantastic colour. This is even true when the lens is used in conjunction with a Panasonic micro four thirds camera, although with the earliest of those you will have no option but to manually focus. No bad thing in itself anyway when precise focus is genuinely critical and a good electronic viewfinder is available. As a macro lens, it is at least as effective as the Tamron 90mm f2.8, which I also possess. However, the results are rather less clinical and far more beautiful and unlike the Tamron, it effectively doubles up as a superb portrait lens.The only thing that stops the lens being perfect is the focusing noise, whether you choose auto or 'by the wire' manual focus. This is noticeably loud on occasions and anyone sitting for a portrait ought to be warned in advance, because it can be rather disconcerting. To the uninitiated user it sometimes feels as though you are damaging the internal focus mechanism, but there really isn't anything to worry about.So whether you are a four thirds or micro four thirds photographer and interested in the best image quality you can achieve for macro or portraits, this is a superb choice. Disregard the noise if you can and simply enjoy the results, which will make you feel that your photography has moved up to a higher level.

Michael Shea
  • 01 Jul 2014, Tue
Outstanding
Reviewed on Amazon.co.uk

I genuinely believe that during the era of the four thirds system, Olympus produced some of finest digital zoom lenses ever made. This particular prime lens however is in my opinion at least as good as any of them. It is sharp at every aperture and renders fantastic colour. This is even true when the lens is used in conjunction with a Panasonic micro four thirds camera, although with the earliest of those you will have no option but to manually focus. No bad thing in itself anyway when precise focus is genuinely critical and a good electronic viewfinder is available. As a macro lens, it is at least as effective as the Tamron 90mm f2.8, which I also possess. However, the results are rather less clinical and far more beautiful and unlike the Tamron, it effectively doubles up as a superb portrait lens.

The only thing that stops the lens being perfect is the focusing noise, whether you choose auto or 'by the wire' manual focus. This is noticeably loud on occasions and anyone sitting for a portrait ought to be warned in advance, because it can be rather disconcerting. To the uninitiated user it sometimes feels as though you are damaging the internal focus mechanism, but there really isn't anything to worry about.

So whether you are a four thirds or micro four thirds photographer and interested in the best image quality you can achieve for macro or portraits, this is a superb choice. Disregard the noise if you can and simply enjoy the results, which will make you feel that your photography has moved up to a higher level.

Michael Shea
  • 03 Feb 2012, Fri
My best lens
Reviewed on Amazon.co.uk

It's a little bit heavy, though that is expected. Good build quality. Superb image quality. I've been using this for more than three years now for my E-620 and I'm not disappointed.

Mr. Javier Diez
  • 16 May 2011, Mon
Lovely to look at - delightful to hold - and heaven to use
Reviewed on Amazon.co.uk

When I decided to purchase an Olympus E3 about two years ago, I also decided to buy only `Pro' lenses. At the time, the 50mm f2 macro was on my wish list, but took me over my budget. My intention was to wait for a good price, but every time I looked, the price had gone up. I toyed for a while with the 35mm f3.5, and even tried it out, but it just didn't feel right, and the focal length was really too short for portrait work.Eventually, I saw the f2 lens offered on Amazon at a realistic reduction and jumped in. How glad I am that I took the plunge, the second I attached the lens to my camera it just looked and felt right, and it performs as well as it feels. The f2 maximum aperture gives a bright viewfinder image and the picture quality is stunning. My main reason for wanting it was as a portrait lens, and as that it is incredible. I have never really got into macro photography, but putting this lens through its paces has added an extra dimension to my photography.I think this is going to be my favourite lens.

IanW
  • 16 May 2011, Mon
Lovely to look at - delightful to hold - and heaven to use
Reviewed on Amazon.co.uk

When I decided to purchase an Olympus E3 about two years ago, I also decided to buy only `Pro' lenses. At the time, the 50mm f2 macro was on my wish list, but took me over my budget. My intention was to wait for a good price, but every time I looked, the price had gone up. I toyed for a while with the 35mm f3.5, and even tried it out, but it just didn't feel right, and the focal length was really too short for portrait work.
Eventually, I saw the f2 lens offered on Amazon at a realistic reduction and jumped in. How glad I am that I took the plunge, the second I attached the lens to my camera it just looked and felt right, and it performs as well as it feels. The f2 maximum aperture gives a bright viewfinder image and the picture quality is stunning. My main reason for wanting it was as a portrait lens, and as that it is incredible. I have never really got into macro photography, but putting this lens through its paces has added an extra dimension to my photography.
I think this is going to be my favourite lens.

IanW
  • 25 Dec 2010, Sat
One word: Amazing!
Reviewed on Amazon.co.uk

I finally bought this lens today after reading a lot of reviews online. The pictures I have taken so far have been amazing! I wish Olympus would make a middle level zoom lens of this same quality. I use a Pen and the lens works perfectly using an adapter. No regrets at all, this is a true photographer's lens.

Ady
  • 07 Jul 2010, Wed
One of the best investments for Olympus owners
Reviewed on Amazon.co.uk

For me this lens is just about optically perfect. Images from it are crystal clear, extremely detailed and free from distortion. Its fairly small and coupled with my E420 I feel I have an extremely lightweight yet powerful system at my disposal. The diameter of it's barrel is actually smaller than the kit lenses and I've found this allows me to be a little more incognito when taking photos. It's officially a macro lens but I use it mostly for portraits and close-up shots of food and other objects.I feel that this is one of the best photographic investments I've made. At the end of the day its a tool but as a fixed focal lens it has forced me to think more about composition than my kit lenses. After becoming familiar with its focal length I've learned to "see" the shot before taking it rather than zooming around and trying to find something. The focal length can prove a little too narrow at times but I appreciate having some limitations as it forces me to be creative rather than snapping away at everything.Focusing speed and hunting has been raised as issues with this lens. However, I found given reasonable light it performs on par with the kit lenses. The 50mm length gives it a 35mm equivalent view of 100mm, which allows you to photograph people comfortably without being in their faces or too distant.Overall, if you're like to get close to your subjects and own an Four Thirds camera than this lens is a must.

Eric H
  • 07 Jul 2010, Wed
One of the best investments for Olympus owners
Reviewed on Amazon.co.uk

For me this lens is just about optically perfect. Images from it are crystal clear, extremely detailed and free from distortion. Its fairly small and coupled with my E420 I feel I have an extremely lightweight yet powerful system at my disposal. The diameter of it's barrel is actually smaller than the kit lenses and I've found this allows me to be a little more incognito when taking photos. It's officially a macro lens but I use it mostly for portraits and close-up shots of food and other objects.

I feel that this is one of the best photographic investments I've made. At the end of the day its a tool but as a fixed focal lens it has forced me to think more about composition than my kit lenses. After becoming familiar with its focal length I've learned to "see" the shot before taking it rather than zooming around and trying to find something. The focal length can prove a little too narrow at times but I appreciate having some limitations as it forces me to be creative rather than snapping away at everything.

Focusing speed and hunting has been raised as issues with this lens. However, I found given reasonable light it performs on par with the kit lenses. The 50mm length gives it a 35mm equivalent view of 100mm, which allows you to photograph people comfortably without being in their faces or too distant.

Overall, if you're like to get close to your subjects and own an Four Thirds camera than this lens is a must.

Eric H
  • 20 Jun 2010, Sun
Macro magic
Reviewed on Amazon.co.uk

A lovely lens, so glad I purchased it when I did as it costs a lot more now - which surprises me! Super clarity, heavier than I expected. Lovely macro and portraits. Tried it as a walk-around lens but was frustrated not to be able to zoom as I can with the brilliant ED 12-60mm lens I purchased with my Olympus 620. I just love Olympus cameras!

Happy snapper

  • 15 Jun 2009, Mon
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Reviewed on Amazon.co.uk

This is good thinking for Olympus. Being a standard lens it is easy to get the best out of a lens. The 50mm is great at all apertures.

John Hodges
  • 29 Apr 2008, Tue
Very sharp and versatile lens although not quite the master of all
Reviewed on Amazon.co.uk

The Zuiko 50mm F2 is one of two macro lenses in the Olympus 4/3 range, compared to the Zuiko 35mm F3.5 the 50mm lens has a slightly longer focal length, wider aperture and better build quality which importantly means the lens is weather sealed when used with the Olympus E-1 or E-3.The lens itself is relatively small as you'd expect for a prime of this type although it's slightly heavier than it looks and certainly feels well built. The design is simple with the only control on the lens being the focus ring which like most of the Zuiko Digital lenses is a focus by wire (turning this ring tells the AF motors to move rather than directly moving the lens). A focus range indicator is the only other item on the lens, this simply shows what range the camera is focussed on which is handy for working with minimum focus in macro shooting. There is a small lens hood which can be reversed for storage on the lens. On the 4/3 format the 50mm focal length equates to about 100mm.In terms of pure image quality the ZD 50mm is outstanding, it's incredibly sharp all across the frame and is well regarded by many people. Although the 100mm equivalent focal length is a bit long as a walk around lens, combined with the F2 aperture it makes for an excellent portrait lens. Although it lacks the convenience of a zoom which I have to admit I generally prefer, the 50mm is just about always in my bag - it's so small and light that it can easily tuck into a corner without being noticed and there's been a few times where it's saved me when I've been shooting very low light concerts. I've always eyed up the 35-100mm F2 lens as it would give me the quality of the 50mm but the flexibility of the zoom however the 35-100 lens is too much in terms of size, weight and cost so the 50mm stays with me. Its weathersealing has proved itself, I ended up shooting a wedding outside for the afternoon which unfortunately (and unsurprisingly in Scotland) rained the whole time. The E-1 and 50mm never missed a beat the whole time.You might be wondering why

Johnmcl7
  • 31 Mar 2008, Mon
Crisp and contrasty images
Reviewed on Amazon.co.uk

This is super lens, it's fast and crisp edge to edge. As a micro lens it's stunning. but I also use it for portrait and still life work, at which it shines too. A great buy.

DryRot
  • 22 Dec 2006, Fri
Awesome!
Reviewed on Amazon.co.uk

This is truly a gem. F2.0 ensures full control of DoF. The images it takes are razor-sharp. Very good for both close-up macro work and for portraits!

Amazon Customer

Product Description

The high-quality ZUIKO DIGITAL 50mm 1:2.0 Macro lens offers an equivalent range of 100 mm on a 35 mm film camera. This is a special macro photography lens designed for use with the Macro flash system but also equally good in normal use. Its 2.0 maximum aperture gives it great light-gathering power. The lens includes an ED element for sharp, brilliant colour images. It offers a magnification of 1:2 (half life size), which has an image magnification size equivalent to life size (1:1) in a 35 mm film photo. Compatible with Olympus E-System DLSR cameras.

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Item Package Dimensions L x W x H 16.3 x 13.2 x 13 cm
Package Weight 544 Grams
Item Dimensions L x W x H 6.2 x 7.1 x 7.1 cm
Item Weight 299 Grams
Brand Name Olympus
Camera Lens 50 mm
Color Name Black
Has Image Stabilization Yes
Lens Fixed Focal Length 50 millimetres
Max Focal Length 50 millimetres
Min Focal Length 50 millimetres
Model Year 2007
Mounting Type Thirdsbayonet
Part Number 261003
Lens Design Prime
Maximum Aperture Range F2.0
Photo Filter Thread Size 52 millimetres