D1) OLYMPUS 50MM F/2.0 ZUIKO MACRO
One of the brightest Zuiko digital lenses is the Olympus 50mm f/2.0 medium macro lens. Offering an equivalent to 100mm on a 35mm camera, the lens boasts a maximum magnification ratio of 0.52x along with a minimum focusing distance of 9.45 inches, letting you get nice and close to your subject. The extra-low-dispersion (ED) glass element, meanwhile, reduces chromatic aberrations to deliver superior image quality with high resolution and good contrast. Add an EX-25 extension tube and you can focus to approximately 1x, equivalent to 2x on a 35mm camera. All Olympus lenses carry a one-year warranty.

Specifications

• Focal length: 50mm
• Maximum aperture: f/2.0
• Lens construction: 11 elements in 10 groups, including 1 ED glass element
• Angle of view: 24 degrees
• Closest focusing distance: 9.45 inches
• Maximum image magnification: 0.52x
• Minimum field size: 33.3 x 25mm
• Number of blades: 7
• Minimum aperture: f/22
• Filter size: 52mm
• Tele converter: EC-14
• Extension tube: EX-25
• Lens hood: LH-55
• Lens cap: LC-52
• Lens case: LSC-0814
• Dimensions: 2.8 inches in diameter and 2.4 inches long
• Weight: 10.6 ounces
• Warranty: 1 year

Technical Details

-Specially treated to shed water droplets, and engineered to withstand the rigorous demands of professional use
-Designed to capitalize on the design advantages of the OLYMPUS Four Thirds System
-Large f/2.0 aperture, with minimum weight and bulk
-50mm range -- equivalent to 100mm in conventional 35mm photography
-For use with the OLYMPUS E-1 and other Four Thirds Series Digital SLR Cameras, as specified
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 "Why do I stick with Zuiko family...This is the reason." 2010-07-24
By Antony Vance Jeyaraj (MI)
I got this lens after seeing online reviews. What can I say, I am very pleased with the results and versatility of this lens. I also have 14-54 f2.8-3.5. I used to take that zoom lens as my walk around lens but nowadays I am using 50mm f2 most of the time, except for wide angle shots.

What do I like most from the lens
1. It is F2, so good control over DOF
2. Well built
3. 50mm, good focal length for portrait shots.
4. Excellent bokeh (quality of out of focus area).
5. Good macro performance(though I expected more).
5. Better MTF(so more sharp images) than canon L grade lenses.

Cons, which I can live with
1. Since it is made for macro, it can hunt for focus some time.
2. Little noisy motor(very minor problem for me).




 "The missing Micro 4/3 portrait prime" 2010-05-25
By Jeremy Thornhill
What a wonderful lens! Tack sharp even wide open, even across the frame. Fairly fast, at f/2. 1:2 macro. It's simply a wonderful piece of kit. The price looks high, but for a lens with this kind of quality it's actually a steal.

One thing that I wanted to add is that this lens works fine on a PEN body, once you have the requisite Micro 4/3 to 4/3 adapter.

That may seem like an odd thing to do, but unfortunately M4/3 has quite a few gaps in its lineup, none more glaring to me than the lack of a native, fast portrait prime. It's true that the system's sole macro lens (the Panasonic 45mm f/2.8) has the right focal length for the job, but the "Leica" branding makes it an obscenely expensive proposition. It's also a full stop slower than the Olympus 50mm; is it really worth twice the cost?

I find it hard to justify. The Olympus 50mm here works great on my E-P2, albeit with slow autofocus that can hunt in low light. For "action" shots, you'd best use manual focus, but if your subject isn't moving too quickly the AF will probably be able to do the job.

Of course, you also need an adapter (such as the Panasonic Mount Adapter) which adds to the sticker price a bit, but once you have it more 4/3 options open up to you as well.

Is this an ideal solution? Not really. But given the options available and their prices, I think it's a darn good choice. Maybe some day the M4/3 lens lineup will fill out a bit and I can get a native equivalent to this lens at a sane price, but until then, I'm pretty satisfied.


 "Two Years of Searching" 2010-05-09
By Tom Nowell
From the time I got my E-510, I've read reviews of four-thirds system lenses. I wanted to select the right one to compliment my kit lens. Amazon.com's reviews of this lens were very helpful in my selection. I'm thrilled with the macro capabilities. Now I'm anxious to take portrait shots in the studio and on location.


 "wonderful lens" 2010-04-29
By Morgaine (Honolulu, HI)
This lens is great. I use this lens to photograph latent prints and the results are wonderful! I have also used this lens to photograph tiny wildflowers and insects. Love this lens!


 "awesome lens" 2010-04-25
By Joseph Kearney
I love this lens. I use this more than any of the others. Definitely worth the money.


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