Olympus Zuiko 35mm f/2.8 Manual Focus Lens for OM-Mount Review
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The Olympus Zuiko 35mm f/2.8 is a compact manual focus lens designed for the OM mount system, a legacy format that remains popular among film shooters and those adapting vintage glass to modern mirrorless cameras. At just 6.2 ounces, it's lighter than the faster 35mm f/2 sibling while still offering a useful moderately wide field of view suitable for street photography, environmental portraits, and general walkaround shooting. The f/2.8 maximum aperture trades a stop of speed for reduced size and weight, making it a practical choice for photographers who prioritize portability. With a minimum focus distance of one foot and a reputation for sharp rendering with minimal aberrations and flare control, this lens has earned a following among OM system users. It's a solid option for those seeking a capable 35mm prime in a truly pocketable package, though manual focus and the OM mount limit its compatibility to older film bodies or adapted digital use.
- Extremely compact and lightweight at 6.2 ounces
- Sharp rendering with minimal aberrations and flare
- Close minimum focus of one foot for versatile shooting
- Small size makes it practical for constrained spaces
- Manual focus only
- Legacy OM mount limits compatibility to older systems or requires adapters
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About this product
Even tinier than the 35mm F2, but with a clarity, sharpness and freedom from aberrations and flare that make it a winner. Many photographers use this as a standard lens with an extra capacity for squeezing more into restricted places. F/stop range: 2.8-16 Minimum focus: 1.0 feet Weight: 6.2oz | Olympus Zuiko 35mm f/2.8 Manual Focus Lens for OM-Mount | 49 | - EX - Excellent - With Caps | Used
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- Legacy
- true
- Condition Grades Seen
- ex
- Keh Merchant Product Id
- 238949-648189
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