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Olympus ED 50mm f/2.0 Macro review

If it's Olympus, it's Four Thirds

Our Score 2

Last reviewed: 2008-03-23March 23rd 2008

Price at launch £350.00
Accessories LH-55 Lens Hood / LC-52 Lens Cap / LR-1 Lens Rear Cap
Colour Black
Description SLR Macro Lens for Close-ups and Portraits
Dimensions 71 x 71 x 61.5 mm (w x h x d)
Weight (g) 300
Lens 11 Elements in 10 Groups / Floating focus mechanism
Max Focal Length 50
Max. Magnification 0.52
No of Diaphragm Blades 7
Shortest Focusing Distance 0.24

Product Summary

ED 50mm f/2.0 Macro

Price at launch

£350.00

For

>

harp optics at wider apertures

Against

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Long-winded focus options

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