Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 35mm f/3.5 Macro

Affordable and compact macro for Four Thirds

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79/100
LENS SCORE
Features 15
Performance 16
Durability 15
Price 17
Usability 16
Brand Olympus
Model N2255792

Key Features

FORMAT Four Thirds system lens, 35mm focal length
MAGNIFICATION 1:1 life-size macro magnification capability
OPTICS ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass for chromatic aberration reduction
APERTURE f/3.5 maximum aperture, 7-blade circular diaphragm
FOCUS Internal focusing system for consistent lens length
CONSTRUCTION Lightweight plastic barrel construction
COMPATIBILITY Designed for Four Thirds mount DSLRs
FILTER 52mm filter thread diameter
MIN FOCUS 14.6cm minimum focusing distance
STABILIZATION None (relies on camera body stabilization)
WEATHER SEALING None
SIZE Compact design, 71mm diameter, 53mm length
WEIGHT Ultra-lightweight at approximately 190 grams

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 35mm f/3.5 Macro

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present Manual focus ring included
Zoom Ring ✗ Not Present Prime lens
Aperture Ring ✗ Not Present Controlled via camera body
AF/MF Switch ✗ Not Present Controlled via camera body
Image Stabilisation Switch ✗ Not Present None
Focus Limiter Switch ✗ Not Present None
Function (L-Fn) Button ✗ Not Present None
Zoom Lock Switch ✗ Not Present N/A
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✗ Not Present None
Weather Sealing ✗ Not Present None

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Technical Specification

Focal Length 35mm (70mm equivalent)
Max Aperture f/3.5
Min Aperture f/22
Lens Construction 6 elements in 6 groups
Min Focus Distance 0.146m
Max Magnification 1.0x
Diaphragm Blades 7 (circular)
Filter Size 52mm
Weight 190g
Dimensions 71mm x 53mm
Mount Four Thirds
Focusing Manual/Auto
Stabilization No
Weather Sealing No
Hood LH-52 (Optional)