Used Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-Macro 50mm f/3.5
Condition & contents
| Grading | Excellent condition. Virtually no signs of use. Free from fungus/haze. Focus & aperture smooth. |
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| Testing | Fully tested |
| Warranty | 6 month warranty |
| Includes | Front & rear caps. |
At a glance: Olympus OM Zuiko 50mm f/3.5 Macro - dedicated OM-mount macro prime with 1:2 native magnification.
About this lens
The Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-Macro 50mm f/3.5 is Olympus's dedicated macro prime for the OM-mount system - 50mm focal length, f/3.5 aperture, native 1:2 magnification. Compact and well-built, a workhorse macro option for Olympus OM film SLRs.
Build & handling
| Maximum magnification | 1:2 native (1:1 with extension tube) |
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| Autofocus | Manual focus only |
| Minimum focus distance | 0.23m |
| Filter thread | 49mm |
| Weight | Approx. 200g |
| Construction | All-metal Zuiko optics |
Works with
- Olympus OM-mount film SLRs
- Modern mirrorless via OM-to-[system] adapter (manual focus only)
Best for
A classic Olympus macro - 50mm Zuiko f/3.5, dedicated close-focus lens with 1:2 native reproduction (add an extension tube for 1:1). Compact and capable. Works on Olympus OM film SLRs and adapted to modern mirrorless cameras for characterful macro shooting.
Frequently asked questions
Is this true 1:1 macro?
No - 1:2 (half life-size) native. You can reach 1:1 by adding an extension tube (like the Olympus OM Extension Tube 25). Many vintage macro primes are 1:2 native; true 1:1 is more common in modern AF macros.
Specifications
| Focal Length | 50mm |
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| Lens Type | Macro, Prime |
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 |
| Lens Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Condition | Used |
| Brand | Olympus |