Used Olympus OM 50mm f/1.8 - Good

Key Features
- Olympus 50MM F/1.8 Lens
- For OM-mount SLRs
- Prime lens
- 6 elements in 5 groups
- Manual focus
- 47° angle of view
- Depth-of-field scale
- 49mm filter thread
- Color: Black
Overview
The Olympus 50MM F/1.8 Lens lets you take portrait and close-up shots with a pleasingly blurred background. It can be used with 35mm film OM-mount SLRs. The lens has 6 optical elements arranged in 5 groups. With the lens, you get a 47° angle of view. You can manually adjust the focus down to 17.7 inches. The high-grade optics and glass coating ensures clarity. With the maximum aperture of f/1.8, you can obtain a shallow depth of field as well as take pictures in low light. The lens allows attachment of a 49mm circular filter on the front thread.
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lens specification
| Minimum Aperture | f/16 |
| Focus Type | Manual |
| Angle of View (diagonal) | 47° |
| Elements / Groups | 6 / 5 |
| Dimensions | 2.3 x 1.2 inches |
| Lens Filter Size | 49mm |
| Mount Type | Olympus OM |
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.8 |
| Weight | 5.8 oz (165g) |
| Lens Min. Focus Distance | 17.7 inches |
physical specifications
| Color | Black |
used condition
| Good Condition | Small amount of cosmetic wear and some blemishes |
| Used Condition | Good |
lens
| Focal Length | 50mm |
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What lenses can I use on an Olympus OM-10 besides the Zuiko 50mm?
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