Quick answer
A constant f/2 telephoto zoom for Four Thirds DSLRs. It weighs about 1,650 g and takes 77mm filters.
Pros
- Constant f/2
- Super High Grade optics
- Weather-sealed build
- 70-200mm equivalent
Cons
- Heavy at about 1,650 g
- Only available used
- Four Thirds mount adapters needed on MFT
Verdict
A heavyweight lens from the Four Thirds era, best suited to dedicated E-system users.
About this lens
Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 35-100mm f/2.0: a fast standard zoom lens with a 35-100mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.0, made for Four Thirds mount cameras, with extra-low dispersion glass. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.
Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 35-100mm f/2.0 specifications
- Brand
- Olympus
- Mount
- Four Thirds
- Focal length
- 35-100mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.0
- Lens type
- Zoom
- Minimum focus distance
- 1.4 m
- Filter thread
- 77 mm
- Weight
- 1650 g
- Length
- 214 mm
- Diameter
- 97 mm
Specification source: wikidata.org
What can you shoot with the Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 35-100mm f/2.0?
- Portraits and events
- Indoor sports
- Four Thirds professional work
Its fast maximum aperture helps in dim light and gives good subject separation.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Micro Four Thirds | 2.0x | 70–200mm | 10.3–28.8° | 12.3–34.3° |
Frequently asked questions
Can I mount the Olympus 35-100mm f/2 on a mirrorless body?
Yes, with an MMF-series adapter on a Micro Four Thirds body.
What filter size does it use?
The filter thread is 77mm, so standard 77mm polarizers and ND filters screw straight onto the front.
How close can it focus?
Minimum focus is 1.4 m. That is close enough to place a foreground subject against a wide background.
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All Four Thirds lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
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