Lens Group       Zuiko 55mm/F1.2

Characteristics

Applications

Notes - Related Units

Before it was replaced by the multicoated 50mm/F1.2 it was the fastest standard lens.
Despite the fast lens speed, high resolving power shows no edge fall-off in the picture.
It produces extremely pleasing out-of-focus effects at full aperture.
Night photography taking advantage of F1.2 maximum aperture.
Portraits taking advantage of out-of-focus effects at full aperture.
Interiors.
General photography.
Lens hood is sold separately.
Accurate focusing is required at full lens opening since the depth of field is extremely shallow.
Compatible focusing screens: 1-1~1-6,1-10,1-13,1-14.

Specifications

Angle of view

Optical construction
El.-Group

Diaphragm

F/stop
range

Min.
focus

Min.
photographic range

Focusing

Weight

Length

Max.
diameter

Hood

Filter

43°

7-6

Auto

1.2-16

0.45m.

23x15cm.

  Straight helicoid

310g.

47mm.

65mm. 

57mm.
Slide-on

55mm
Screw-in

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