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Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 35-100mm f/2.0

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Fast f2.0 aperture and superior optical quality. When low light condition exist in sports, fashion or candid photography, the f2.0 aperture is a must. ED and Super ED glass elements further enhance its advanced optical design.

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Fast f2.0 aperture and superior optical quality. When low light condition exist in sports, fashion or candid photography, the f2.0 aperture is a must. ED and Super ED glass elements further enhance its advanced optical design.

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Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 35-100mm f/2.0 Specification

Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 35-100mm f/2.0 Specification
Available mount(s)	FourThirds
Application(s)	Portrait, Sports, Landscape
Category(s)	Tele zoom
Multiplier	2×
Stabilizer	no
Focal length	35 - 100 mm (2.9× zoom)
Lens construction	21 elements in 18 groups
Angle of view	35mm: N/A digital: 34-12°
Number of blades	N/A
Maximum aperture	wide: f/2 tele: f/2
Minimum aperture	wide: f/22 tele: N/A
Minimum focusing distance	140 cm
Magnification	0.09×
Filter size	77 mm
Size	∅ 96.5 × 213.5 mm
Weight	1650 g
Notes	Weight: with tripod adapter
AF speed	0.7 sec. (from close up to infinity)
AF sound
Internal focusing	yes
Internal zoom	yes
Fix front lens	yes
Mount type	metal
Weather sealed	yes
Drop in filter	no
Ultrasonic AF	no
APS-C sized circle	N/A
Low dispersion lens element	yes
Hard case	N/A
Soft case	LSH-1326 (included)
Lens hood	LH-82 (included) printable lens hood
Tripod adapter	N/A

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Worth every penny. But not for hobbyists

Mar 3, 2008

I have been using a range of Olympus' "High Grade" lenses, including the 50mm Macro, the 14-54mm, 11-22mm, and the 12-60mm. Each of those lenses have been great. Some better than others in either sharpness or color reproduction. But I can't complain about any of them. I've always wondered how much better could Olympus' line of "Super High Grade" lenses possibly be. After a lot of research, some consideration for the focal range I need most, I finally took the dive and bought this lens.

I just can't believe the quality of the shots I'm getting with this lens. Colors are noticeably richer, and sharpness is incredible. I would describe the difference between this lens and the regular "high grade" lenses as being as profound a boost in quality as I experienced when I went from the standard kit lenses to my first "High Grade" lens. Probably even more so. it's like I am shooting with two different cameras. I'm just blown away by the quality of my shots with this lens. Also I love the bokeh I get with this lens (bokeh=out of focus blur behind the subject you're focused on). Between the bokeh, 2.0 aperture and the focal range I'm finally able to get the types of shots that have been escaping me with my other lenses. Focal range is great; 35mm-100mm gives me a nice sweet spot where 35mm isn't too tight to be unusable in some indoor situations, and 100mm gets me close enough. For some types of indoor shooting I found my 50-200mm lense was too tight at the wide end, and while it was nice to get in tight at the long end I found I didn't need to be as close as 200mm got me on the long end. This lens solves problems such as that one. I also love that the aperture is fixed at 2.0. Now I can zoom in without having to worry about sacrificing f-stops.

The lens weighs a ton. It's heavier than my 50-200mm Zuiko. It's also a little bigger. So don't expect to use this as your "walk around lens". Focus is pretty fast, and it also seems to focus fairly quickly in low-light situations. I won't say anything about distortion or abrasion because I haven't seen any so far. Enough said about that.
The lens may seem pricey, but it's a pro-quality lens. You get what you pay for. It's not for the usual hobbyist, and not something you buy your kid for his birthday. If you want/need pro-quality results, this lens is a must-have. Great for portraiture and medium telephoto shooting. If you're what they call a serious/advanced hobbyist I would suggest you consider your needs and think about this lens. Maybe save up for a while and make it the next big purchase you make toward your photography. However if you're shooting with an evolt (e500, e510, etc) I suggest serious/advanced hobbyists upgrade to an E3 before spending money on this lens. You'll find an E3 does more for your all-around shooting than a pro-lens will. But that's up to you.

If you're a pro looking for your next great lens, you've found it. Aside from the quality of the shots coming out of this lens it's also a great performer in terms of controlling CA (again, I've not seen any yet), focus and that oh-so-sweet fixed aperture. This lens is giving me better quality shots than I've seen from the Canon 5d and even the 40d.

Anyway, I don't regret buying this lens at all. In fact I'm most excited about the results and potential of this lens than I've been with any of my past lens purchases. I'm really in love with it!
I'm including a couple of images I took with the lens. You can see for yourself how great it is.

Brilliant lens

Feb 20, 2007

If you shooting portraiture and medium range telephoto things - this is lens to have. Granted, its bleeding expensive. Its heavy.

But there isnt anything around that is as bright and sharp, made by any other manufacturer in any other system. Bokeh is nearly same as what you get with legendary Zuiko's 50mm fixed length lenses (including ZD one). Sharpness is top notch (almost too sharp sometime). It handles like extension of your arm, and its bright bright bright...

Magnificent Glass!

Sep 12, 2007

This lens is ultra bright and fast! The images have a sharp focus and a creamy bokeh. I mounted this lens on my Olympus e1 and have never unmounted since. It is very heavy and expensive... but the resulting images should have you satisfied.

Simply Wow

Oct 3, 2009

When I first got this lens, all I could say was "Wow". It was much bigger than any of my other lenses I own, weighing a hefty amount. I didn't know what to think. It was in testing it out that I got to see how excellent the optics are. Here's how I'll simply put it: If the Olympus 50mm f2 macro prime lens is considered a crown jewel in the Olympus optics lineup, then this lens is like having a prime for every mm in focal length is covers. I say this not necessarily for the macro function, but for the portraits. This is definitely The King of portrait lenses in Olympus's catalog.

The only cons are the price & the weight. If you are a portrait shooter and you can handle the weight, and your wallet can handle the hit it will receive, this is definitely THE lens to have. You will definitely not regret it!

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Wonderful for indoor sports

Jan 31, 2009

I use this lens with my E520 to take pictures of high school and junior high basketball and volleyball games. It's a bit long for under-the-basket shots, but from the sideline, it works very well. I no longer have to use a flash, which gives me more natural lighting on my shots. It's taken a bit of time to get the colors the way I want them, but I'm very pleased with the lens itself.