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 |
Diaphragm |
F/stop |
Min. |
Min. |
Focusing |
Weight |
Length |
Max. |
Hood |
Filter |
43° |
7-6 |
Auto |
1.2-16 |
0.45m. |
23x15cm. |
Straight helicoid |
310g. |
47mm. |
65mm. |
57mm. |
55mm |