Olympus America Inc.
Olympus America Inc. V311040BU000 75mm f/1.8 Micro Four Thirds camera lens
A compact 75mm f/1.8 Micro Four Thirds prime lens with 150mm equivalent reach, metallic construction, silent MSC autofocus and a nine-blade circular aperture for smooth bokeh
- PartCompact ILC Lenses
- TypeFixed Length Lens
- ColorBlack
- Diameter58 mm
- CompatibilityOlympus
- Focus TypeAuto Focus
- Fast f/1.8 aperture creates shallow depth of field for portrait work
- 150 mm equivalent focal length suits studio, stage and indoor sports shooting
- MSC autofocus drives focus quickly and nearly silently for stills and video
- 10 elements in 9 groups with 3 ED and 2 HR lenses deliver sharpness from f/1.8
- 9-blade circular diaphragm produces smooth, rounded bokeh highlights
Portrait lens for Micro Four Thirds
The Olympus 75 mm f/1.8 prime lens fits Micro Four Thirds cameras and delivers a 35 mm equivalent focal length of 150 mm. Its bright f/1.8 maximum aperture and nine-blade circular diaphragm produce smooth background blur suited to studio portraits, stage work and indoor sports. The metal-barrel construction weighs 10.7 oz and uses 58 mm filters.
Upgrade from slower zooms or shorter primes
Photographers moving from variable-aperture zooms or narrower primes gain two stops of light at f/1.8 and a longer working distance for head-and-shoulders framing. The jump is worth it when shallow depth of field and quiet MSC autofocus matter more than zoom flexibility, especially in low-light venues where f/22 minimum aperture still allows stopped-down control.
Micro Four Thirds mount limits sensor coverage
The lens projects an image circle designed for the Micro Four Thirds format, so it cannot cover larger sensors such as full-frame or APS-C without vignetting. Angle of view is fixed at 16 degrees, and close focus stops at 2.76 ft (29.5 in) with 0.1× magnification, ruling out true macro work. Autofocus speed depends on the camera body’s imager drive.
Highlights
- Fast f/1.8 aperture creates shallow depth of field for portrait work
- 150 mm equivalent focal length suits studio, stage and indoor sports shooting
- MSC autofocus drives focus quickly and nearly silently for stills and video
- 10 elements in 9 groups with 3 ED and 2 HR lenses deliver sharpness from f/1.8
- 9-blade circular diaphragm produces smooth, rounded bokeh highlights
Specifications
| Brand | Olympus |
|---|---|
| Model | V311040BU000 |
| Part | Compact ILC Lenses |
| Type | Fixed Length Lens |
| Color | Black |
| Diameter | 58 mm |
| Compatibility | Olympus |
| Focus Type | Auto Focus |
| Focal Length | 75mm (35mm equivalent focal length 150mm) |
| Aperture | Maximum: f/1.8 Minimum: f/22 |
| Format | Micro Four Thirds |
| Camera Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Angle of View | 16 degrees |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 2.76ft |
| Magnification | 0.1x |
| Lens Construction | 10 elements in 9 groups |
| Filter thread (Diameter) | 58 mm |
| Specifications | Number of Blades: 9 (Circular Aperture Diaphragm) Box Contents: Lens Cap(LC-58E), Lens Rear Cap(LR-2) , Instruction Manual, Olympus Worldwide Warranty Card |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Features | A high-grade fast aperture portrait lens featuring metallic construction and a light weight of just 10.7oz. With a 35mm equivalent focal length of 150mm, it is suitable for studio portraits, theatre stage and indoor sports photography. A large bright 50mm front lens element compliments a sophisticated optical design of 10 individual lens elements in 9 groups, including a total of 3 ED lenses and 2 HR lenses. Clear and sharp image quality starts from its largest f1.8 aperture, and a 9 blade aperture unit produces beautiful circular defocusing. MSC (Movie and Still Compatible) AF drive |
| Dimensions | 2.52" x 2.72" (Diameter x Length) |
| Weight | 0.67lb |
| Shipping weight | 0.45 kg |
| Package size | 152 × 97 × 94 mm |
Questions about this item
What filter thread diameter does the 75mm f/1.8 Micro Four Thirds lens use?
The lens has a 58 mm filter thread, so standard 58 mm screw-in filters or the optional metal hood attach directly.
How is the MSC autofocus system engaged on this lens, and what step do users often miss?
The lens has no physical AF/MF switch; autofocus is activated from the camera body menu, and users sometimes forget to set the body to AF mode.
Which caps are supplied with the lens and what optional accessory protects the front element?
The box includes the LC-58E front cap and LR-2 rear cap; a metal lens hood is sold separately for additional flare control.
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