Olympus 35-100mm f/2.0 Zuiko Lens for E Series DSLR Cameras

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5 x 5 x 4 inches ; 3.6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000BKP1JE
• Item model number: N1698792
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 17, 2003

Product Description

From the Manufacturer
This high-end, high-performance telephoto lens possesses a fast f2.0 aperture for shooting beautiful low-light pictures or impressively capturing subjects with the background out of focus. Four ED glass lenses and one super ED glass lens produce superior optical clarity and contrast from one edge of the image to the other. This all-digital lens features a built-in CPU that directly communicates with the camera's software for exceptional control and accuracy, and also stands up to the elements with all-metal components and rubber seals to protect against moisture and dust so you can use it practically anywhere.

Please note: To use the Zuiko Digital 35-100mm f2.0 Zoom with the EVOLT E-300, the camera body must be upgraded to firmware version 1.3. Older versions of the firmware may have sporadic freezes with this lens.

The sophisticated line of Zuiko Digital lenses is designed to professional standards to provide professional results in every facet of their use. Coreless motors provide impressive speed. A dedicated computer processor supplies intuitive image data transfer. A wide focal range gives you the flexibility to perfectly frame and capture detailed images near and far. Precision crafted optics--including fine aspherical and ED glass elements--produce the finest image results. And a digital specific design based on the Four Thirds System makes this lens virtually effortless to carry and use. This is not a lens built specifically for the E-1 Digital SLR; it is a lens built specifically for you.

Product Description
This high-end, high-performance telephoto lens possesses a fast f2.0 aperture for shooting beautiful low light pictures or impressively capturing subjects with the background out of focus. Four (4) ED glass lenses and one (1) super ED glass lens produce superior optical clarity and contrast from one-edge of the image to the other. This all-digital lens features a built-in CPU that directly communicates with the camera's software for exceptional control and accuracy, and also stands up to the elements with all-metal components and rubber seals to protect against moisture and dust so you can use it practically anywhere. Please note: To use the Zuiko Digital 35-100mm f2.0 Zoom with the EVOLT E-300, the camera body must be upgraded to firmware version 1.3. Older versions of the firmware may have sporadic freezes with this lens Filter Size - 77mm Dimensions - 3.8 D x 8.4 L (96.5mm x 213.5mm) / Weight - 3.64 lbs. (1,650g)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant lens, February 20, 2007

By	S. Rodionov (United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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...

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Worth every penny. But not for hobbyists, March 2, 2008

By	T. Haines "Shutter Bug" (NY) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Magnificent Glass!, September 12, 2007

By	H. Banzon - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.