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Quick answer
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
Verdict
A well-regarded vintage 35mm.
About this lens
This 35mm f/2 fast manual-focus wide-angle prime lens from Olympus fits Olympus OM mount cameras. A classic compact manual-focus lens from the Olympus OM film-camera system.
Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-W 35mm f/2 specifications
- Brand
- Olympus
- Mount
- Olympus OM
- Focal length
- 35mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.0
- Lens type
- Prime
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Optical construction
- 8 elements in 7 groups
- Autofocus motor
- none
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.3 m
- Filter thread
- 55 mm
- Weight
- 240 g
- Length
- 42 mm
- Diameter
- 60 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Olympus OM Zuiko Auto-W 35mm f/2?
- Street and travel on film
- Adapted use
- Vintage wide-normal
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 (adapted mount, so sensor size depends on your camera). Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 35mm | 54.4° | 63.4° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 53mm | 37.8° | 44.8° |
| Micro Four Thirds | 2.0x | 70mm | 28.8° | 34.3° |
Frequently asked questions
What is the OM Zuiko 35mm f/2 good for?
Its focal length suits street and documentary work, and it adapts well to full-frame mirrorless bodies.
Does the OM Zuiko 35mm f/2 need an adapter on digital?
Yes, an OM adapter is needed, and metering is manual or stop-down.
Does it have image stabilization?
No. Stabilization has to come from the camera body if it has sensor-shift stabilization; otherwise use a faster shutter speed or a tripod.
Alternatives for Olympus OM from other brands
All Olympus OM lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.