Olympus Zuiko 85mm f/2
Introduced: 1975
Zuiko 85mm f/2 is Olympus's portrait prime in the OM Zuiko lineup — slightly slower than competing 85/1.8 lenses (Nikkor, Canon FD) but in a notably more compact body that matches the Maitani OM design priority. The Zuiko 85/2 is a hidden gem: less common than Nikkor 85/1.4 AI-S but with a distinctive smooth rendering.
Key features
- 85mm focal length on 35mm full-frame
- f/2 maximum aperture — 1 stop slower than competing 85/1.4 portraits
- 49mm filter thread
- Olympus OM bayonet
- 5-element design
- Compact for an 85mm portrait lens
Use case + rendering
- Portrait, headshot, half-length figure work
- Sharp wide-open at center; very sharp by f/2.8
- Distinctive smooth bokeh; less common than Nikkor/Canon 85mm options
Compatible bodies
Related lenses
- Zuiko 50mm f/1.4 — shorter standard alternative
- Zuiko 135mm f/2.8 — longer telephoto alternative