Olympus Zuiko 135mm f/3.5 Manual Focus Lens for OM-Mount Review
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The Olympus Zuiko 135mm f/3.5 is a compact manual focus medium telephoto lens designed for the OM-mount system. Olympus prioritized portability over speed, making this lens even smaller than the faster 135mm f/2.8 variant. Despite the modest f/3.5 aperture, the optical formula uses five elements instead of the typical four, which Olympus claims improves resolution and contrast based on MTF testing. The lens includes a built-in retractable hood and takes 49mm filters, with an 18-degree angle of view typical for this focal length.
This is a legacy manual focus lens, and the available units are used bargain-condition stock from KEH. At $69, it sits in the budget tier for vintage OM glass. It's best suited for photographers already invested in the Olympus OM ecosystem or those looking for an affordable entry into manual telephoto shooting with classic optics.
- Compact and lightweight for a 135mm lens
- Five-element design for improved resolution and contrast
- Built-in retractable lens hood
- Affordable price for vintage OM telephoto glass
- Slower f/3.5 maximum aperture limits low-light performance
- Manual focus only, requires OM-mount body or adapter
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About this product
Although slightly slower in lens speed, Olympus design engineers were able to produce a medium telephoto lens that is even more compact than the 135mm F2.8. To assure superior image quality, 5 elements rather than the normal 4 were used. This additional element when tested through MTF has resulted in measurable improvement in resolution and contrast. The lens features a built-in retractable lens hood and accepts a 49mm threaded filter. Angle of view: 18 degrees | Olympus Zuiko 135mm f/3.5 Manual Focus Lens for OM-Mount | 49 | - BGN - Bargain - With Caps | Used
Specs
- Legacy
- true
- Condition Grades Seen
- used
- Keh Merchant Product Id
- 238926-647726
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