Olympus Zuiko OPTM5020M43O 50mm
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
What Buyers Say
Olympus Zuiko OPTM5020M43O 50mm
The Olympus Zuiko Digital 50mm f/2 Macro lens is highly praised for its exceptional sharpness, bright aperture, and solid build quality, making it a favorite for macro and portrait photography. Users note its compact size and splash-proof design, but many find the autofocus slow and prone to hunting, often treating it as a manual-focus lens. While it delivers stunning image quality with minimal chromatic aberration, its 1:2 magnification ratio and telephoto equivalence on 4/3 cameras limit its versatility for group shots or walk-around use.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness
- Bright f/2 aperture
- Solid build quality
- Compact size
- Splash and dust proof
Cons
- Slow autofocus
- AF hunts frequently
- Not true 1:1 macro
- Lens hood blocks manual focus when reversed
- Telephoto equivalence limits group shots
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
The Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 lens is highly praised for its sharpness, compact size, and excellent low-light performance. Users love its versatility for travel, video, and long exposures, often pairing it with other lenses in the budget trinity. A few note it's not as premium as the S-line or Nikon 14-30mm, but most agree it offers incredible value for the price.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Compact and lightweight
- Excellent low-light performance
- Great value for money
- Versatile for travel and video
Cons
- Not as premium as S-line lenses
- Some prefer wider 14-30mm range
- Build not as exceptional as premium trinity
Scores
Specifications
| Olympus Zuiko OPTM5020M43O 50mm | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 50 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 28 mm |
| Elements | 6 | 13 |
| Groups | 5 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| Coating | HD Anti-Reflection | Multi-Coated |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Nikon Z |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.19 kg★ | 0.45 kg |
| Filter Thread | 49 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | Stepping Motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 648 mm | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.52x | 1:5.26★ |
Pros & Cons
Olympus Zuiko OPTM5020M43O 50mm
- Strong build (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong bokeh (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong aperture (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (74th percentile)
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong optical (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.