Quick answer
The Olympus OM Zuiko Zoom 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5 is a wide-angle to standard zoom lens covering 35-70mm at f/3.5 for the Olympus OM mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
About this lens
The Olympus OM Zuiko Zoom 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5 is a manual-focus standard zoom lens covering 35-70mm at f/3.5-4.5 for Olympus OM mount cameras. A classic compact manual-focus lens from the Olympus OM film-camera system.
Olympus OM Zuiko Zoom 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5 specifications
- Brand
- Olympus
- Mount
- Olympus OM
- Focal length
- 35-70mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.5
- Lens type
- Zoom
What can you shoot with the Olympus OM Zuiko Zoom 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5?
At 35-70mm this is a wide-angle to standard zoom, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and cityscapes
- Street and travel photography
- Environmental portraits and interiors
- Everyday and street photography
- Natural-perspective portraits
Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
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 | 35–70mm | 28.8–54.4° | 34.3–63.4° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 53–105mm | 19.5–37.8° | 23.3–44.8° |
| Micro Four Thirds | 2.0x | 70–140mm | 14.7–28.8° | 17.6–34.3° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Olympus OM Zuiko Zoom 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5 use?
It uses the Olympus OM mount, so it fits Olympus OM cameras directly and can be used on other systems through a mount adapter.
What is the focal length of the Olympus OM Zuiko Zoom 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5?
It zooms across 35-70mm with a maximum aperture of f/3.5. That makes it a wide-angle to standard lens.
Is the Olympus OM Zuiko Zoom 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5 a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 35-70mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/3.5.
What is the Olympus OM Zuiko Zoom 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5 equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 53–105mm on full frame, with a 19.5–37.8° horizontal and 23.3–44.8° diagonal field of view. On Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 70–140mm on full frame, with a 14.7–28.8° horizontal and 17.6–34.3° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
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