Quick answer
The Olympus OM Zuiko 1000mm f/11 is a super telephoto telephoto lens covering 1000mm at f/11.0 for the Olympus OM mount. Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
About this lens
A 1000mm f/11 manual-focus telephoto prime lens, the Olympus OM Zuiko 1000mm f/11 is designed for Olympus OM mount bodies. A classic compact manual-focus lens from the Olympus OM film-camera system.
Olympus OM Zuiko 1000mm f/11 specifications
- Brand
- Olympus
- Mount
- Olympus OM
- Focal length
- 1000mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/11.0
- Lens type
- Telephoto
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Optical construction
- 5 elements in 5 groups
- Autofocus motor
- none
- Filter thread
- 100 mm
- Weight
- 4000 g
- Length
- 662 mm
- Diameter
- 110 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Olympus OM Zuiko 1000mm f/11?
At 1000mm this is a super telephoto telephoto, which typically suits:
- Wildlife and birds
- Motorsport and field sports
- Distant subjects and the moon
Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
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 | 1000mm | 2.1° | 2.5° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 1500mm | 1.4° | 1.7° |
| Micro Four Thirds | 2.0x | 2000mm | 1° | 1.2° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Olympus OM Zuiko 1000mm f/11 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 1000mm f/11?
It is a fixed 1000mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/11.0. That makes it a super telephoto lens.
Is the Olympus OM Zuiko 1000mm f/11 a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 1000mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/11.0.
What is the Olympus OM Zuiko 1000mm f/11 equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 1500mm on full frame, with a 1.4° horizontal and 1.7° diagonal field of view. On Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 2000mm on full frame, with a 1° horizontal and 1.2° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.