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

Olympus 35mm f/3.5 1:1 Macro Zuiko Lens for E Series DSLR
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Olympus 35mm f/3.5 1:1 Macro Zuiko Lens for E Series DSLR
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Manufacturer: Olympus
Model: 261053
Product features:
  • Macro lens to capture fine details
  • Compact life-size macro
  • 70mm equivalent in 35mm format
  • Includes case, front lens cap & rear lens cap-SG
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Customer Review: so sharp it hurts
Summary: 5 Stars

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.

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Olympus 35mm F3.5 Zuiko Macro

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