Olympus 35mm f/3.5 1:1 Macro Zuiko Lens for E Series DSLR

by Olympus

• Macro lens to capture fine details
• Compact life-size macro
• 70mm equivalent in 35mm format
• Includes case, front lens cap & rear lens cap-SG

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6.2 x 4.5 x 4.2 inches ; 5.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000BTFZZA
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• Item model number: 261053
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (35 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 2, 2001

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Capture beautiful details with impeccable accuracy with this ultra-lightweight macro lens. Take pictures of flowers, coins, stamps, and more from less than 6 inches to infinity--with dramatic results. Designed exclusively for digital photography, this lens delivers rich, accurate colors and high contrast from edge to edge, and is ideal to use for macro shots and even standard landscape and portrait shots, as well. Lens distortions, shading, and exposure information are automatically corrected via the built-in CPU for even higher image quality. And because it weighs less than six ounces, carrying it is just as appealing as using it.

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

Olympus 35mm F3.5 Zuiko Macro

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

26 of 27 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Lens at a Great Price January 9, 2007

By J. Lyons

Lenses get expensive, and I wanted something to extend my capabilities beyond the initial offerings with my Olympus E-500. The 35mm f/3.5 is a very nice addition not only for its macro capability, but also as a general purpose, or portrait lens. I find myself using this now instead of either of my Zoom lenses for most situations.

I love this lens, so why not give it 5 stars? F3.5 is great for most situations, and most macro work isn't done running down my subjects, so I can afford to setup my tripod. However, one of the attractions of this lens is as a general purpose lens, and I've found myself in shade on overcast days really wanting a faster lens.

Autofocus with this lens seems to run from adequate to useless, never great. With my eyes and no split prism to assist manual focus, I'm getting too many images fuzzy images.

I really do love the lens, but I can see spending a little more down the road for a better macro lens... after I get a fast big lens.

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Love this Lens August 27, 2007

By A. Breuer

I am a mother photographer, meaning, my daughter gets most of the lens time. Although I am an avid gardener and wanted to to pics of the 4,6 and eight legged creatures that I came across. After receiving this lens, I found a butterfly, snapped it, then zoomed in on its head. IT WAS PHENONMINAL. Definatly worth the money. I had read a review about needing a tripod to keep the lens steady, but I have not found that to be yet. A steady hand helps but I have not needed any more support.

Enjoy!!!

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent All Around Lens February 16, 2008

By Jesse W. Starks

I've owned this lens for about a year and a half and originally I purchased it strictly for macro (and it's cheaper than the 50 f/2). I've learned that this lens does it all. Portraits, landscapes, street shooting, in addition to macro work. It's a 1:1 lens so you can get really close and pick out amazing details. It's as small as it looks and is quite compact. it fits nicely on the E-300 with or without the grip. One vice is that you will have to move in closer to a subject at times due to it's short focal length. For jittery critters the 50 f/2 or Sigma's 105 f/2.8 and 150 f/2.8 macro lenses may be better options. Since I do a lot of studio/indoor shoots and all of these lenses are too long for my needs. Another thing to note (and this is true of all macro lenses) is that it's not the best for capturing fast moving subjects. It can be done with practice, but results would be easier to come by using a non-macro lens. If you already own the 50 f/2 keep it, but if you're still on the fence for which lens to get don't over look this gem!

20 of 24 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Approximately Normal Macro Lens for Four Thirds System Digital SLRs May 16, 2006

By John Kwok HALL OF FAMEVINE™ VOICE

Among the finest lenses which Olympus produced for its OM series SLR system were its exceptional line of macro lenses. For the relatively new Four Thirds System Digital SLRs pioneered originally by Sigma, but now including Olympus, Panasonic and Leica, Olympus has introduced a slightly longer than normal focal length (approximately 70mm in 35mm format) macro lens which goes to 1:1 magnification without any additional extension tubes or bellows. This is the ideal lens to use if you are working with relatively immobile objects and want to get close up with life-size (1:1) magnification of the object you are photographing. I believe that this lens is a fine performer in its own right, though I strongly suspect that the recently introduced 50mm f2 Zuiko Digital macro lens may be better.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars so sharp it hurts January 11, 2009

By Gerard Garcia

After dabbling with kit lenses with my E500, my photographic interests soon turned to macro. A brief stint with the Olympus EX-25 Extension Tube allowed me to use my kit lenses as macro lenses on a budget, but I really craved a true macro lens.

Needless to say, I ended up selling the EX-25 and purchasing the ZD 35mm 3.5 macro...and I sure wish I did it sooner.

This lens is amazing.

Pictures? Sharp sharp sharp.

Macro? Yep. Even does 1:1 without the need for an extension tube.

Focus? A little slow and it does hunt every now and then, but realize that this is a macro lens...there's more focus range to travel compared to a non-macro lens.

Weight? Like a feather.

Size? Miniscule, though not as small as the ZD 25mm 2.8 pancake.

Ever since getting this lens, I have a hard time justifying removing the lens and replacing it with my other lenses. I use it as my standard 'walkaround' lens and though I don't have zoom with this prime lens, I do have two feet so I can always walk closer to or away from my subject.

UPDATE: The E500 was replaced with an E410, and the kit is even lighter and smaller with the 35mm macro lens attached.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars a good quality lens, but AF makes me crazy. April 14, 2010

By Heeyoung Choo

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It's really good general-use lens. Okay for portrait as well as landscape (to certain point). It manages noise quite well, and the details are reasonably reserved. But, the AF is very slow and not accurate. I usually use MF especially in the dark indoor situations. If your body has live-view mode, I recommend you use MF with checking your focus from the live-view screen. Since I have a relatively cheap/small/light body (E-410), I did not want to go for f2.0 50mm (which is bulkier and more expensive than this lens). Although I have some complains, all in all I'm very satisfied with this lens.