Olympus Zuiko MC 28mm f/3.5

Compact and sharp wide-angle prime for OM

Olympus Zuiko MC 28mm f/3.5
78/100
LENS SCORE
Features 14
Performance 17
Durability 18
Price 15
Usability 14
Brand Olympus
Model N/A

Key Features

OPTICS 7 elements in 6 groups with MC coating
APERTURE 6-blade diaphragm with f/3.5 to f/16 range
FOCUS Manual focus with 0.3m minimum focus distance
MOUNT Olympus OM manual focus bayonet mount
FILTER 49mm front filter thread diameter
SIZE Ultra-compact pancake-style design for portability
BUILD All-metal construction with high-grade glass
STABILIZATION None (mechanical manual lens)
BURST RATE N/A
VIEWFINDER N/A
DISPLAY N/A
CONNECTIVITY N/A
MEMORY CARD N/A
WEATHER SEALING None (vintage mechanical design)
BATTERY LIFE N/A

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Olympus Zuiko MC 28mm f/3.5

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present Manual focus ring
Zoom Ring ✗ Not Present Prime lens
Aperture Ring ✓ Present Manual aperture control
AF/MF Switch ✗ Not Present Fully manual lens
Image Stabilisation Switch ✗ Not Present
Focus Limiter Switch ✗ Not Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✗ Not Present
Zoom Lock Switch ✗ Not Present
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✗ Not Present
Weather Sealing ✗ Not Present

How-to Use Olympus Zuiko MC 28mm f/3.5

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Technical Specification

Focal Length 28mm
Max Aperture f/3.5
Min Aperture f/16
Lens Construction 7 elements in 6 groups
Angle of View 75 degrees
Min Focus Distance 0.3m
Filter Size 49mm
Diaphragm Blades 6
Focus Type Manual
Weight 180g
Dimensions 60mm x 31mm