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Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-W 35mm f/2 vs Tamron SP 35mm f/2.8 Adaptall-2

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Verdict at a glance

  • Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-W 35mm f/2 is faster by 1 stop (f/2.0 vs f/2.8), letting in more light.
Specification comparison
Spec OM Zuiko Auto-W 35mm f/2 SP 35mm f/2.8 Adaptall-2
Brand Olympus Tamron
Mount Olympus OM Olympus OM
Type Prime Prime
Focal length 35mm 35mm
Max aperture f/2.0 (faster) f/2.8
Format full-frame n/a
Groups 7 n/a
Af motor none n/a
Elements 8 n/a
Weight g 240 n/a
Filter mm 55 n/a
Length mm 42.0 n/a
Diameter mm 60.0 n/a
Min focus m 0.3 n/a

Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-W 35mm f/2

A fast, small manual 35mm from the OM line, weighing about 240 g. It focuses as close as 0.3 m.

Pros

  • f/2 aperture
  • Compact
  • Close focus 0.3 m
  • Metal build

Cons

  • Manual focus only
  • Vignetting wide open
  • Old coatings flare

Tamron SP 35mm f/2.8 Adaptall-2

This 35mm f/2.8 manual-focus wide-angle prime lens from Tamron fits Olympus OM mount cameras, from the Tamron SP series. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.

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